Connecting the SPI Interface ......................12 SPI Signal Overview ........................12 SPI Pins and Connections ......................13 SPI Master with Multiple Microstepping MForce MicroDrive ............14 Section 2.4: Using the IMS SPI Motor Interface ................15 Installation ..........................15 Configuration Parameters and Ranges ..................15 Color Coded Parameter Values ....................15 IMS SPI Motor Interface Menu Options..................16...
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Installing the Cable/VCP Drivers ..................A-8 Determining the Virtual COM Port (VCP) ..............A-9 PD12-1434-FL3 — Power, I/O and SPI ...............A-11 Appendix D: IMS Enhanced Torque Stepping Motors .............. A-12 Size 14 Enhanced Torque Stepping Motor ................A-12 General Specifications ....................A-12 Wiring And Connection ....................A-12 Mechanical Specifications .....................A-12...
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List of Figures Figure GS.1: Minimum Logic and Power Connections ............. 1-1 Part 1: Hardware Reference Figure 1.1.1: Microstepping MForce MicroDrive ..............1-5 Figure 1.2.1: MForce MicroDrive Mechanical Specifications ............. 1-8 Figure 1.2.2: P1 Connector - I/O and Power ................1-9 Figure 1.2.3: P2 Connector - SPI Communications ..............
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List of Tables Part 1: Hardware Reference Table 1.2.1: Setup Parameters ....................1-8 Table 1.2.2: P1 — Pin Assignment, Power and I/O ..............1-9 Table 1.2.3: P2 Connector – SPI Communications ..............1-10 Table 1.2.4: P1 Connector – Power, I/O and SPI Communications ........1-11 Table 1.2.5: P3 —...
G e ttin g S ta rted WARNING! The MForce has components which Microstepping MForce MicroDrive are sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). All handling should be done at Before You Begin an ESD protected workstation. The Getting Started Section is designed to help quickly connect and begin using your Microstepping MForce WARNING! Hazardous voltage MicroDrive.
Configuring The IMS SPI Motor Interface software is an easy to install and use GUI for configuring the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive from a computer's USB port. GUI access is via the IMS SPI Motor Interface included on the CD shipped with the product, or from www.imshome.com.
Features and Benefits • High Performance Microstepping Driver • Advanced 2nd Generation Current Control for Exceptional Performance and Smoothness • Single Supply: +12 to +48 VDC • Low Cost • Extremely Compact • High Output Current: Up to 2 Amps RMS, 2.8 Amps Peak (Per Phase) •...
SE C T IO N 1 . 2 Microstepping MForce MicroDrive Detailed Specifications General Specifications Electrical Specifications Input Voltage (+V) Range* +12 to +48 VDC Max Power Supply Current (Per MForce MicroDrive)* 2 Amps * Actual Power Supply Current will depend on Voltage and Load. Output Current Output Current RMS 2 Amps...
The Maximum Allowable Setting is The following table illustrates the setup parameters. These are easily configured using the IMS SPI Motor Interface 67% Run Current configuration utility. An optional Parameter Setup Cable is available and recommended with the first order.
Pin Assignment and Description P1 Connector - Power and I/O Pin Assignment - P1 Power and I/O Connections Flying Lead Wire 7-Pin Function Description Color Pluggable The level applied to the Optocoupler Reference will determine the sinking or sourcing configuration of the inputs. To set the inputs White Pin 1 Opto Reference...
NEED A CABLE? P2 Connector - SPI Communications The following cables and converters are Pin Assignment - P2 SPI Communications available to interface 10-Pin IDC Function Description communications with Pin 1 — No Connect Pin 2 — No Connect USB to SPI: Pin 3 —...
P3 Connector - Motor Phase Connector Pin Assignment - P3 Motor 4-Pin Wire Crimp Function Description Pin 1 ØA Phase A of the Motor Pin 2 ØA Phase A of the Motor Pin 3 ØB Phase B of the Motor Pin 4 ØB Phase B of the Motor...
Part 2: Interfacing and Configuring Section 2.1: Mounting and Connection Recommendations Section 2.2: Logic Interface and Connection Section 2.3: Connecting SPI Communications Section 2.4: Using the IMS SPI Motor Interface Section 2.5: Using User-Defined SPI Part 2: Interfacing and Configuring...
SE C T I O N 2. 1 Mounting and Connection Recommendations Mounting Recommendations Flange mounting holes are drilled through with a diameter of 0.1.50" (3.81mm) to take standard 6X32 (M3 Metric) screws. The length of the screw used will be determined by the mounting flange width. See Mechanical Specifications for mounting hole pattern.
Wiring should be accomplished using shielded twisted pair of appropriately gauged wires. The shield should be attached to earth at the power supply end and left floating at the MForce MicroDrive end. For recommended IMS Power Supplies and cable specifications please refer to Appendix: Recommended Power and Cable Configurations.
SE C T IO N 2 .2 Logic Interface and Connection Optically Isolated Logic Inputs The Microstepping MForce MicroDrive has three optically isolated logic inputs which are located on connector P1. These inputs are isolated to minimize or eliminate electrical noise coupled onto the drive control signals. Each input is internally pulled-up to the level of the optocoupler supply and may be connected to sinking or +5 to +24 VDC sourcing outputs on a controller or PLC.
The clock inputs may also be filtered using the Clock IOF Figure 2.2.2: Input Clock Functions pull down of the IMS SPI Motor Interface. The filter range is from 50 nS (10 MHz) to 12.9 µSec. (38.8 kHz). The configuration parameters for the input filtering is covered in detail in Section 2.4: Configuring the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive.
STEP/DIRECTION TIMING QUADRATURE TIMING UP/DOWN TIMING Figure 2.2.3: Clock Input Timing Characteristics Clock Input Timing Type and Value Symbol Parameter Step/Direction Step Up/Down Quadrature Units T Direction Set Up — — nS min T Direction Hold — — nS min T Step High —...
NOTE: When Optocoupler Reference connecting the Optocoupler Supply, it is recommended The Microstepping MForce MicroDrive Logic Inputs are optically isolated to prevent electrical noise being coupled that you do not use MForce into the inputs and causing erratic operation. Power Ground as Ground as this will defeat the optical isolation.
Minimum Required Connections The connections shown are the minimum required to operate the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive. These are illustrated in both Sinking and Sourcing Configurations. Please reference the Pin Configuration diagram and Specification Tables for the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive connector option you are using. Opto Reference* MForce MicroDrive Front...
S EC TIO N 2.3 Connecting SPI Communications Connecting the SPI Interface The SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) is the com- munications and configuration interface. For prototyping we recommend the purchase of the parameter setup cable MD-CC300-000. If using the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive with the 10-Pin IDC on P2, this cable will plug directly into the P2 Connector.
SPI Pins and Connections PC Parallel/SPI Port 2 3 4 For Use ONLY with IMS Parameter Setup Cable COMM GND +5 VDC OUT CHIP SELECT SPI CLOCK MASTER IN/SLAVE OUT MASTER OUT/SLAVE IN Recommended Cable: P/N MD-CC300-000 10-Pin IDC Figure 2.3.2: SPI Pins and Connections, 10-Pin IDC...
SPI Master with Multiple Microstepping MForce MicroDrive It is possible to link multiple Microstepping MForce MicroDrive units in an array from a single SPI Master by wiring the system and programming the user interface to write to multiple chip selects. Each MForce on the bus will have a dedicated chip select.
The IMS SPI Motor Interface is a utility that easily allows you to set up the parameters of your Microstepping MForce MicroDrive. It is available both on the CD that came with your product and on the IMS web site at http://www.imshome.com/software_interfaces.html.
Black: This is the value Currently Stored in NVM Figure 2.4.1: SPI Motor Interface Color Coding IMS SPI Motor Interface Menu Options File > Open: Opens a saved *.mot (Motor Settings) file. >...
Firmware Upgrade Figure 2.4.5: SPI Motor Interface Upgrade Menu Help > IMS Internet Tutorials: Link to an IMS Web Site page containing Interactive flash tutorials. > About: Opens the About IMS and IMS SPI Motor Interface Screen. Links to the Software...
NVM Figure 2.4.7: SPI Motor Interface Motion Settings Screen The IMS SPI Motor Interface Software opens by default to the Motion Settings Screen shown on the left. There are six basic parameters that may be set here: MSEL: Microstep Resolution Select.
MForce MicroDrive to operate as your system expects. User ID The User ID is a three character (viewable ASCII) identifier which can be assigned by the user. Default is IMS. IMS SPI Motor Interface Button Functions The following appear on all of the IMS SPI Motor Interface screens, but will only be documented here.
Input Clock Filter The clock inputs may also be filtered using the Clock IOF pull down of the IMS SPI Motor Interface. The filter range is from 50 nS (10 MHz) to 12.9 µSec. (38.8 kHz). Table 2.4.3 shows the filter settings.
The IMS Part Number and Serial Number screen is accessed by clicking "View > Part and Serial Numbers". This screen is read-only and will display the part and serial number, as well as the fault code if existing. IMS may require this information if calling the factory for support.
Below are listed the upgrade instructions as they will appear in the message box of the IMS SPI Upgrader. Note that some steps are not shown as they are accomplished internally, or are not relevant to the model IMS product you are updating. The only steps shown are those requiring user action.
Initialization Screen This screen will be active under five conditions: When the program initially starts up and seeks for a compatible device. The User selects File > Exit when connected to the device. The User clicks the Exit button while connected to the device. The Upgrade Process completes.
S EC TIO N 2.5 Using User-Defined SPI The MForce can be configured and operated through the end-user's SPI interface without using the IMS SPI Mo- tor Interface software and optional parameter setup cable. An example of when this might be used is in cases where the machine design requires parameter settings to be changed on-the-fly by a software program or multiple system Microstepping MForce MicroDrive units parameter states being written/read.
SPI Commands and Parameters Use the following table and figure found on the following page together as the Byte order read and written from the Microstepping MForce MicroDrive, as well as the checksum at the end of a WRITE is critical. SPI Commands and Parameters Command/ Range...
ap p e n d i x A NOTE: These recommendations will provide optimal Recommended Power and Cable Configurations protection against EMI and RFI. The actual cable type, wire gauge, shield type and Cable length, wire gauge and power conditioning devices play a major role in the performance of your MForce. filtering devices used are Example A demonstrates the recommended cable configuration for DC power supply cabling under 50 feet dependent on the customer’s...
Recommended IMS Power Supplies IMS unregulated linear and unregulated switching power supplies are the best fit for IMS drive products. IP402 Unregulated Linear Supply Input Range 120 VAC Versions ...................102-132 VAC 240 VAC Versions ...................204-264 VAC Output (All Measurements were taken at 25˚C, 120 VAC, 60 Hz) No Load Output Voltage ................39 VDC @ 0 Amps...
Encoders are available in both single-end and differential configurations. All encoders have an index mark. Use of the encoder feedback feature of this product requires a controller such as an IMS MicroLYNX or PLC. The encoder has a 100 kHz maximum output frequency.
Encoder Signals Single-End Encoder Rotation: CW – B Leads A CCW – A Leads B Figure B.2: Single-End Encoder Signal Timing Differential Encoder Rotation: CW – B Leads A CCW – A Leads B Figure B.3: Differential Encoder Signal Timing Note: Rotation is as viewed from the cover side.
Encoder Cables IMS offers assembled cables for both the Single-End and Differential Encoders. The IMS Part Numbers are listed below. Single-End Encoder Cable (12”/30.5 cm leads) ..............ES-CABLE-2 Differential Encoder Cable (36”/91.5 cm leads) ............... ED-CABLE-2 Recommended Encoder Mating Connectors IMS recommends the following mating connectors (or equivalent) if you make your own cables.
The Parameter Setup Cable interprets SPI commands and sends these commands to the MForce MicroDrive Figure C.1: MD-CC300-000 through the SPI interface. Supplied Components: MD-CC300-000 Parameter Setup Cable, USB Cable, USB Drivers, IMS SPI Interface Software. 3.75 in 1.0 in (95.0 mm) (25.0 mm) 0.875 in...
The installation of the MD-CC300-000 requires the installation of two sets of drivers: Drivers for the IMS USB to SPI Converter Hardware. Drivers for the Virtual Communications Port (VCP) used to communicate to your IMS Product. Therefore the Hardware Update wizard will run twice during the installation process.
10) Upon finish, the Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard will reappear to guide you through the second part of the install process. Repeat steps 1 through 9 above to complete the cable installation. 11) Your IMS MD-CC300-000 is now ready to use. Microstepping MForce MicroDrive Manual Revision R112706...
The drivers for the MD-CC300-000 will automatically assign a VCP to the device during installation. The VCP port number will be needed when IMS Terminal is set up in order that IMS Terminal will know where to find and communicate with your IMS Product.
PD12-1434-FL3 — Power, I/O and SPI The PD12-1434-FL3 is a 10’ (3.0 m) Prototype Development Cable used to connect to the 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp Connector. The Connector end plugs into the P1 Connector of the MForce MicroDrive. The Fly- ing Lead end connects to a Control Interface such as a PLC, an SPI Interface such as a PC Parallel port and the users motor power supply.
D IMS Enhanced Torque Stepping Motors Size 14 Enhanced Torque Stepping Motor General Specifications L Max Part Number Holding Phase Number Phase Phase Detent Rotor Weight Torque Current of Leads Resistance Length Inductance Torque Inertia...
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Customer. Customer’s exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement, at Company’s sole option, of the Product, or any part of the Product, determined by IMS to be defective. In order to exercise its warranty rights, Customer must notify Company in accordance with the instructions described under the heading “Obtaining Warranty Service.”...
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