Testing The Mdriveplus Motion Control; Apply Power To The Mdriveplus Motion Control; Make The Mdriveplus Motion Control Move; Figure Gs.3: Mdriveplus Motion Control Sign-On Message - Intelligent Motion Systems MDrive17Plus Hardware Reference Manual

Apply Power to the MDrivePlus Motion Control

1.
Verify that all connections have been made, then apply power to the MDrivePlus Motion Control.
Click on the Phone icon or the Disconnect status box to establish communications between IMS
Terminal and the MDrivePlus. The following sign-on message should appear in the Terminal
Window:
"Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc."
2. If you can see the sign-on message, then the MDrivePlus is properly powered-up and
communicating.
a. If the sign-on message does not appear, try using a software reset. Hold down the "Ctrl" key
and press "C". If the sign-on message still does not appear, check all connections, as well as all
hardware and software configurations, then start IMS Terminal again.
3. You are now connected and communicating to the MDrivePlus Motion Control.
Note: There are indicators at the bottom of the Terminal Window that show whether you are
connected or disconnected, the current Baud Rate, and the type of device (MDrive) for which the
IMS Terminal is configured. These three items may be changed directly from this screen by double
clicking on each of them.

Testing the MDrivePlus Motion Control

1. Click in the Terminal Window, and type (followed by ENTER):
2. The MDrivePlus Motion Control will return a value of 768000
3. Type the following in the Terminal Window (followed by ENTER):
4. The MDrivePlus Motion Control will return a value of 360000
5. Type FD and press ENTER. (FD = Factory Defaults)
"Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc."
should appear in the Terminal Window within a few seconds.

Make the MDrivePlus Motion Control Move

1. Type MR 51200 into the Terminal Window and press ENTER. (MR = Move Relative)
a. With the default settings, the MDrive Motion Control should move one revolution in
approximately 0.066 seconds, or at a velocity of 15 revolutions per second.
2. Type SL 102400 and press ENTER. (SL = Slew)
a. With the default settings, the MDrivePlus Motion Control should run constantly at a speed of
approximately 2 revolutions per second or 120 revolutions per minute.
3. Type SL 0 and press ENTER. The MDrivePlus Motion Control should decelerate to a full stop.
Part 1: Hardware Specifications
PR VM
VM=360000
PR VM

Figure GS.3: MDrivePlus Motion Control Sign-On Message

Note: Entering
MDrivePlus commands
directly into the Terminal
Window is called
"Immediate Mode".
The MDrivePlus Motion Control
command set is not case sensitive
except for command DN = < >
Warning: If you
have installed the
MDrivePlus to a load,
be sure the load can
safely be moved before testing.
Tip: A small piece of tape on the
motor shaft is a visual aid to help
see the shaft turning.
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