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Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Automation1 iXI4 and XI4 Transconductance Amplifier Controllers Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables EU Declaration of Conformity Safety Procedures and Warnings Handling and Storage Installation Overview Chapter 1: iXI4/XI4 Overview 1.1.
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Table of Contents iXI4/XI4 Hardware Manual Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
Analog Output Pins on the Analog I/O and Laser Interface Connector Table 2-37: Analog Input Specifications Table 2-38: Analog Input Pins on the Analog I/O and Laser Interface Connector Table 2-39: Sync-Related Functions Table 2-40: Sync Port Cables Table 2-41: HyperWire Card Part Number www.aerotech.com...
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Hardware Manual List of Tables Table 2-42: HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Table 3-1: Standard Interconnection Cables Table 4-1: LED Description Table 4-2: Troubleshooting Table 4-3: Preventative Maintenance www.aerotech.com...
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Hardware Manual EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product iXI4/XI4 Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following directive(s):...
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To find the newest information about this product, refer to www.aerotech.com. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments.
Store the controller in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective packaging, make sure to store the controller in it. The storage location must be: free of dust free of vibrations flat Section 1.3. Environmental Specifications Refer to www.aerotech.com...
Connect the PC to the USB or Ethernet port. Connect the next drive in the system to the HyperWire Out port. Section 2.5. Section 2.3. Connect additional I/O as required by your application. Section 2.4. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply. Section 2.1.1. www.aerotech.com...
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Connect the motor feedback and amplifier to the Axis Connectors. Section 2.2. Connect the PC HyperWire to the HyperWire In port. Section 2.5. Section 2.3. Connect additional I/O as required by your application. Section 2.4. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply. Section 2.1.1. www.aerotech.com...
PC or a drive-based controller. Both drives provide deterministic behavior, auto-identification, and are fully software configurable. They can control industry-standard analog transconductance amplifiers that accept analog current commands and clock-and-direction commands. Figure 1-1: iXI4 Transconductance Amplifier Controller www.aerotech.com...
Three-axis PSO firing (includes Three-axis Part-Speed PSO) Three-axis Part-Speed PSO firing, which uses the PSO firing circuit based off of -PSO6 the commanded vector velocity of 3 or more axes (includes One-Axis PSO). Version -DEFAULT Firmware Matches Software Line -LEGACY Legacy Firmware Version X.XX.XXX www.aerotech.com...
Chapter 1: iXI4/XI4 Overview iXI4/XI4 Hardware Manual The block diagram that follows shows a summary of the connector signals. Figure 1-5: Functional Diagram www.aerotech.com...
Input Voltage 24 VDC 2-Axis: 2 A max, 0.45 A typical Control Supply Input Current 4-Axis: 2 A max, 0.6 A typical User Power Supply Output 5 VDC (@ 500 mA) Modes of Operation Brushless, Brush, Stepper Protective Features Control power supply under voltage www.aerotech.com...
Mounting Orientation Vertical (typical) Section 1.2.2. Dimensions Dimensions Refer to Airflow ~25 mm Minimum Clearance Connectors ~100 mm Standard Provided by internal fan Minimum Airflow (over the drive) 4.2 CMF (NOTE: Customer Supplied) Operating Temperature Refer to Section 1.3. Environmental Specifications www.aerotech.com...
3. Secure the DIN Rail to the mounting surface with #10-32 screws spaced every six inches. NOTE: Do not install the DIN rail to the mounting surface with the components already attached. 4. Install all components on to the DIN rail. Table 1-4: Mounting Parts Aerotech P/N DIN Rail EAM00914 DIN Rail Clip Kit HyperWire-DIN...
2. Attach the drive to the standoffs with the M3 screws. These screws are included with the drive. Table 1-5: OEM Mounting Parts Aerotech P/N M3 Threaded Hex Standoff, 10 mm length EIH01181 M3 Philips Pan Head Screw, 8 mm length HCY0003008 www.aerotech.com...
0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level. Operating Altitude If you must operate this product above 2,000 m or below sea level, contact Aerotech, Inc. Pollution Degree 2 Pollution Typically only nonconductive pollution occurs.
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4-Axis: 2 A max, 0.6 A typical) Control Power Common Input 0.34 mm (#22 AWG) Protective Ground 0.34 mm (#22 AWG) Table 2-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Control Supply Connector Aerotech Third Party Screw Wire Size: Type Torque: N·m [AWG] 3-Pin Terminal Block ECK02456 Phoenix 1839610 0.22 - 0.25...
Current Command A Output Signal Common Output Current Command B Output Table 2-6: Current Command Signal Output Specifications Specification Value Rated Output Current 10 mA Output Voltage Range ±10 V Reset State 0 V Figure 2-2: Current Command Output Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Reverse the A and A-N or B and B-N wires at the stepper motor driver. Table 2-9: Stepper Direction Signal Output Polarity Specification Value Negative / CCW Direction Logic Low (0 V) Positive / CW Direction Logic High (+5 V) Figure 2-3: Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Timing www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual 2.2.2. Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Signals Figure 2-4: Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Output Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Pin # Description In/Out/Bi Signal Common Output Hall Effect Sensor A Input +5 V Supply (500 mA) Output Hall Effect Sensor B Input Stepper Clock Output Hall Effect Sensor C Input Stepper Direction Output Signal Common Output Figure 2-5: Hall-Effect Inputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Observe the state of the encoder and Hall-effect device signals in the Diagnostics section of the Status Utility. Table 2-11: Hall Signal Diagnostics Hall-Signal Status Definition 0 V or logic low 5 V or logic high Figure 2-6: Positive Motor Direction Figure 2-7: Encoder and Hall Signal Diagnostics www.aerotech.com...
Use NPN-type normally-closed limit switches (Active High) to provide fail-safe behavior in the event of an open circuit. Figure 2-8: End of Travel Limit Input Connections Figure 2-9: End of Travel Limit Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
To correct this, swap the connections to the CW and CCW inputs at the Feedback connector or swap the CW and CCW limit functionality in the software using the EndOfTravelLimitSetup parameter. View the logic level of the EOT limit inputs in the Diagnostics display (shown in Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10: End of Travel Limit Input Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
Use the amplifier fault input to monitor the stepper driver status. Use the FaultSetup parameter to configure the active polarity. The use of this input is optional. Table 2-13: Amplifier Fault Input Specifications Specification Value Maximum Input Voltage Figure 2-11: Fault Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
You cannot echo an absolute encoder signal. Refer to Figure 2-14 for the serial data stream interface. Refer to the Help file for information on how to set up your EnDat or BiSS absolute encoder parameters. Figure 2-14: Absolute Encoder Schematic (Axis Connector) www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-17: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) IMPORTANT: Encoder manufacturers may refer to the encoder signals as A, B, and Z. The proper phase relationship between signals is shown in Figure 2-17. Figure 2-18: Position Feedback in the Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
After the motor has been phased, if you want to change the direction of positive motion, use the ReverseMotionDirection parameter. Figure 2-19: Positive Motor Direction For Aerotech-supplied systems, the motor and encoder are correctly configured and connection adjustments are not necessary. www.aerotech.com...
High-Speed Differential Input 8- Input High-Speed Differential Input 8+ Input Reserved Common Output Common Output +5 V Output Table 2-23: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Digital I/O Connector Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 26-Pin Connector ECK02514 10126-3000PE Backshell ECK02517 10326-52F0-008 www.aerotech.com...
Opto-Isolated Digital Output 1 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 2 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 3 Output Output Common for Digital Outputs 4-7 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 4 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 5 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 6 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 7 Output www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual 2.3.1. Digital Outputs Figure 2-22: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 2-23: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode www.aerotech.com...
Opto-Isolated Digital Input 2 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 3 Input Input Common for Digital Inputs 4-7 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Input 4 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 5 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 6 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 7 Input Figure 2-24: Digital Inputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
2.3.2. Digital Inputs Each group of four inputs must be connected in an all sourcing or all sinking configuration. Figure 2-25: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing (PNP) Devices Figure 2-26: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking (NPN) Devices www.aerotech.com...
Resolution (bits) 16 bits Table 2-36: Analog Output Pins on the Analog I/O and Laser Interface Connector Pin # Description In/Out/Bi Analog Output 0 Output Analog Common Output Analog Output 1 Output Analog Common Output Figure 2-30: Analog Outputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Length 3 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-5 Length 5 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-7 Length 7 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-10 Length 10 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A www.aerotech.com...
HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Part Number Description HYPERWIRE-AO10-5 HyperWire cable, active optical, 0.5 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-10 HyperWire cable, active optical, 1.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-30 HyperWire cable, active optical, 3.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-50 HyperWire cable, active optical, 5.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-200 HyperWire cable, active optical, 20.0 m www.aerotech.com...
2.7. PC Configuration and Operation Information iXI4/XI4 Hardware Manual 2.7. PC Configuration and Operation Information For more information about hardware requirements, PC configuration, programming, system operation, and utilities, refer to the Help file. www.aerotech.com...
(2) iXI4 Only. 3.1. Joystick Interface Aerotech Multi-Axis Joystick (NEMA12 (IP54) rated) is powered from 5 V and has a nominal 2.5 V output in the center detent position. Three buttons are used to select axis pairs and speed ranges.
IMPORTANT: You can find instructions on how to enable the handwheel in the online Help file. Connect a handwheel to the Axis Connector as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Handwheel Interconnection to Axis Connector www.aerotech.com...
The light is configured to blink for setup. Table 4-2: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Make sure the power LED is illuminated (this indicates that power is present). No Communication Make sure that all communication cables (HyperWire, for example) are fully inserted in their ports. www.aerotech.com...
Also make sure that it does not go onto the outer connectors and components. Internal contamination from the cleaning solution can cause corrosion and electrical short circuits. Do not clean the labels with a cleaning solution because it might remove the label information. www.aerotech.com...
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All Other Repairs - After Aerotech's evaluation, the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost. At such time the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the cost of the repair and freight, or authorize the product(s) to be shipped back as is, at the buyer's expense.
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for...
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Hardware Manual Appendix B: Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision Description 1.02 Added support for iXI4 1.01 Added Chapter 3: Cables and Accessories 1.00 New manual www.aerotech.com...
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Travel Limit Input Digital Inputs Axis Enable Output Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sinking Device Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sourcing Device Digital Inputs Schematic Digital Output Connector Pinout BiSS absolute encoder Brushless Motor Powered Motor Phasing www.aerotech.com...
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End of Travel Limit Input Schematic TTL Outputs Schematic (PSO) End of Travel Limit Phasing fluids, dangerous EnDat absolute encoder Functional Diagram Environmental Specifications EU 2015/863 examining parts cables Hall-Effect Feedback Pins on the Axis Connector connections Hall-Effect Inputs (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
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Primary Encoder Input Pins on the Axis Connector Mounting and Cooling Protective Features Mounting Hardware Mounting Orientation TTL Outputs Schematic PSO External Sync Input Schematic PSO External Sync Specifications PSO Output Pins on the Digital I/O Connector OEM Mounting Procedure PSO Specifications www.aerotech.com...
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Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Output Schematic Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Timing Stepper Clock Output Signals Stepper Clock Pin on the Axis Connector Stepper Clock Signal Output Specifications Stepper Direction Output Signals Stepper Direction Pin on the Axis Connector Stepper Direction Signal Output Specifications www.aerotech.com...