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Isel iMC-S8 Operating Instruction

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iMC-S8
Operating Instruction
isel Germany AG, D-36124 Eichenzell, Bürgermeister-Ebert-Str. 40
(06659)981-0
(06659)981-776

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  • Page 1 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 Operating Instruction isel Germany AG, D-36124 Eichenzell, Bürgermeister-Ebert-Str. 40 (06659)981-0 (06659)981-776...
  • Page 2 This symbol indicates important information and notes. Observe the safety instructions Before you take the 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 in operation, working with the controller or make additions or changes to the wiring of the, make sure to read carefully the safety instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 Commissioning of all other parts or components, for which CE safety regulations apply, is prohibited until all respective requests are met. isel Germany AG as the manufacturer cannot take over guarantee if you change the controller in any way. The EMC test is valid only for the controller’s original configuration ex works, i.e.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.3.2 PALPC- operation ....................... 28 DNC- mode ......................30 Initial operation und user programming in DNC-mode ........31 EC - Declaration of Conformity ..............34 Bibliography ....................35 Index ........................ 35 isel Germany AG, D-36124 Eichenzell, Bürgermeister-Ebert-Str. 40 (06659)981-0 (06659)981-776...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    – operating instruction 1 Introduction The stepper-motor-controller iMC-S8 is a freely programmable compact control up to four linear or rotational units with 2-phase stepper motors. The controller integrates maximum four motor power amplifiers with step/direction interface, a processor core...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

     The device may only be used for the intended purpose: control of 2 up to 4 linear or rotational axes with 2-phase stepper motors.  All work with the controller iMC-S8, especially initial operation, installation as well as external wiring must be executed by authorized personal regarding electrical industry rules and accident prevention regulations.
  • Page 7 – operating instruction  Warning! High earth leakage current (ground discharge current, protection conductor current). Before connecting to the AC supply network, it is necessarily required an additional protective grounding. Before connecting the CNC controller to the AC supply network, an additional protective grounding (cross section: 2.5 mm...

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

     Programming software PALPC 2.1 (software version 2.1.5.1 or higher) iMC-S8 (Part.-No. 383320 100x) as 19 inch plug-in controller  stepper motor controller iMC-S8 with Core module as 19 inch device with max. four stepper motor power amplifiers MD28  main cable (protection contact plug, IEC-60320 power connector) ...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    – operating instruction 3 Technical data General data: dimensions (W x H x D): 475 x 187,5 x 324 mm weight: 15 kg maximum number of axis : motors: 2-phase stepper motors (1,8°) safety class: IP20 ambient temperature: 0°C - +40°C storage temperature: -20°C - +65°C...
  • Page 10 – operating instruction Electrical data: power supply voltage: 100-230VAC 50…60 Hz power consumption: ca. 120 W (3 axis) fuses: 2 x 6,3 A/250V (inert) Stepper motor control: peak current per amplifier: 2,8 A - 7,8 A rated current per amplifier:...

  • Page 11: Imc-S8 Hardware Description

    – operating instruction 4 iMC-S8 hardware description 4.1 front side 1 - operation mode switch (key switch) Use this switch to choose between automatic- and setup- mode. In automatic-mode(AUTO) you can only open the cover or safety door of the machine if no axis is in motion and the mounted working spindle is switched off (means that spindle does not turn).
  • Page 12 The fault lamp indicates an error within the safety circuit. 5 - ACK This button has no function on 4-axis-Controller iMC-S8. 6 - stop-button If you press the stop button in CNC mode an active user program / axis motion will be stopped.

  • Page 13: Back Side

    – operating instruction 4.2 Back side page - 13...
  • Page 14 On all iMC-S8 controllers with delivery date before 01.01.2012 is the connection of a stepper motor with brake only on the connector of the Z-axis possible. At this jack the switching signal (+24 V to pin 6) for the motor brake is provided.
  • Page 15 – operating instruction Use external emergency stop: pin 5 and 6 bridged pin 7 and 8 bridged The length of the connection cable for the external emergency stop button must not more than 5m. Use external power button: pin 1 and 2 bridged connect external power button (make contact) on pin 3 and 4...
  • Page 16 – operating instruction The binary user inputs 1 – 8 must be wired as shown opposite. The load of the controller internal 24V power supply unit amounts on 1-active state 4 mA per input. Output - digital outputs, 8-pin connector The controller has 8 digital user outputs.
  • Page 17 1(potential free contact) Cover - Sub-D9-pin connector This connector is used to integrate a solenoid interlock to the security circuit of the controller. On isel machines the solenoid interlock is realized by a switch of type: SCHMERSAL EX-AZM 170-02ZK-24V (part-no. 577047 0800) Only this type interlocks or interlocks with the same functionality have to be used.
  • Page 18 – operating instruction RS232 (PC) – programming interface Communication between iMC-M / iMC and control PC is realized via a serial interface (RS232). Use the delivered communication (null modem) cable for connection. A software protocol realizes the faultless transmission of the ASCII characters.
  • Page 19 – operating instruction Spindle - 100 - 230V output, three-pin-plug Use this output connector to directly plug a working spindle or a frequency inverter with a speed controlled working spindle (e.g. iSA750). According to the working spindle type you have to change the internal power supply connection on the security circuit module either for the working spindle without speed control or for the frequency inverter with a working spindle with speed control.

  • Page 20: Using Inverter-Case Fcc-750

    – operating instruction 4.2.1 Using inverter-case FCC-750 The FCC 750 is used for dilating the iMC-S8 controller to a frequency converter for three-phase induction motors. The module is used with isel milling spindles Typs iSA500 (Art.-Nr. 477004 3130) and iSA750 (Art.-Nr.477008 3124).

  • Page 21: Assembly Imc-S8

    – operating instruction 4.3 Assembly iMC-S8 base board with embedded net input module with net filter, controller und relays main switch and fuses Hauptschalter und Sicherungen power supply unit input 100-230 VAC output 48VDC, 500W max. 4 x stepper...

  • Page 22: Dip-Switch Settings

    – operating instruction 4.3.1 DIP-switch settings The controller iMC-S8 has four stepper motor power amplifiers MD28. Settings for rated current, step resolution and current reduction takes place by the DIP-switch on the top side of the amplifiers case. Configuration of the controller should be done before first start-up so that a connected motor will not be damaged because of an incorrect power setting.
  • Page 23 – operating instruction Current reduction (DIP-switch 4) Use the DIP switch 4 to set the automatic current reduction. If the DIP switch is set to ON the automatic current reduction is deactivated. DIP switch in state OFF means that the current is set to 50% of the motor current if the motor standstill.
  • Page 24 – operating instruction micro steps steps/ rev. (1,8 ° motor) 1600 3200 6400 12800 25600 51200 1000 2000 4000 5000 8000 10000 20000 40000 Tabelle 2: Step resolution MD28 The Factory set of the step resolution is 800 steps/rev. for all motor power amplifiers.

  • Page 25: Operation Modes And Operation

    5.1 Controller preparation Before first startup of the controller please check the scope of delivery. The following parts should be included:  4-axis-stepper-motor-controller iMC-S8 as desk or 19” device  Net power supply cable 115/230VAC  RS232-communication cable, 9-pin Sub-D (female) to 9-pin Sub-D (female) ...

  • Page 26: Cnc-Mode

    – operating instruction 5.2 CNC-mode The CNC mode (automatic mode = CNC mode) is the program controlled mode of the 4-axis-stepper-motor-controller iMC-S8. That means that a user program which is saved in the controller’s memory (flash) will be executed till the end.

  • Page 27: Initial Operation And User Programming In Cnc-Mode

    – operating instruction 5.3 Initial Operation and user programming in CNC-mode Creating user programs for 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 is realized with the software PALPC.exe. The implementation method is simple and described in “/2/ PAL-PC programming instruction“: Analyze technological problem definition: ...

  • Page 28: Palpc- Operation

    Enter delivered registration data (serial number and activation code) into the dialogs edit fields. 5.3.2 PALPC- operation The use of PALPC and user programming are described in /1/ PALPC user manual and /2/ PALPC programming instruction. For 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 note following specialties: page - 28...
  • Page 29 – operating instruction 1. The declaration #control IMCP; defines target controller as 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 (iMC-M / iMC-P / IMC4 compatible family) The declaration #axis xyza; defines the axis that will be used, in this case four axis: x, y, z and a 3.

  • Page 30: Dnc- Mode

    Sub-D (female) is within the scope of delivery Image: serial connection (RS-232) between PC / Notebook and iMC-S8 via interface cable Likewise in this configuration can be done: PALPC 2.1 user program download into the flash memory of the 4- axis-controller iMC-S8 (COM Interface for PALPC: 19200 Bit/sec, PalPC.exe)

  • Page 31: Initial Operation Und User Programming In Dnc-Mode

    – operating instruction 5.5 Initial operation und user programming in DNC-mode User programming and control of the 4-axis-controller iMC-S8 in DNC-mode takes place by the programs Remote or ProNC by binding the corresponding motion- control-DLL file. Commands in the user program will be send to the 4-axis-controller.
  • Page 32 – operating instruction 4. Mark on setup window “Select control“ the option “Stepper motor control IMC4“ to install the IMC4 stepper motor driver module. After finishing the installation click on button “Exit“ to close the Auto-Start-menu. 5. Open the control software Remote via shortcut on the windows desktop or the start menu entry: Start ...
  • Page 33 – operating instruction Use of the controller with Remote Using iMC-S8 with Remote (ProNC) via serial interface: 1. Start control software Remote. If you don’t have activated Remote you have to do it now. 2. After installation of Remote for a specific control (in this case IMC4) all module DLL’s for the motion control, I/O module, spindle module and security circuit...

  • Page 34: Ec - Declaration Of Conformity

    6 EC - Declaration of Conformity Der Hersteller The manufacturer isel Germany AG Bürgermeister-Ebert-Str. 40 D-36124 Eichenzell erklärt hiermit, dass folgendes Produkt hereby declares that the following product Geräteart: 4-Achs-Schrittmotor-Controller Device: 4-axis stepper motor controller Typ: iMC-S8 Type: Art.-Nr.: 383320 x00x 383320 x01x Product - No.:...

  • Page 35: Bibliography

    / Microstepping Driver MD24/MD28, Hardware Description, 02/2009 /2/ PAL PC 2.0 Operating instruction, status 06/2004 /3/ Remote operating instruction, status 2003 Operating instructions and manuals for download you can find here: www.isel.com 7 Index intended use 6 interface impulse control 15...

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