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S e c t i o n 1 . 4
C o n f i g u r i n g T h e M i c r o s t e p p i n g M D r i v e
S e c t i o n O v e r v i e w
This section applies to all MDrive17 and MDrive23 Microstepping versions-
MDMF (flying leads), MDMP (pluggable leads) and MDMC (C connector).
This section will acquaint the user with the following:
T h e I M S M o t o r I n t e r f a c e S o f t w a r e
The IMS Motor Interface Software is accessed through the IMS SPI Interface
which is an easy to install and use software program. Use of this utility and
the optional 6 foot MD-CC100-000 Parameter Setup Cable is the suggested
method of configuring the MDrive17 and MDrive23. The SPI Interface is
included on the CD that ships with the MDrive or is available for download at
www.imshome.com. This utility features the following:
I n s t a l l i n g t h e I M S S P I I n t e r f a c e S o f t w a r e
NOTE: IMS recommends that you install the latest version of the SPI
Interface which is backward compatable and ensures compatability with the
latest MDrives.
S y s t e m R e q u i r e m e n t s
I n s t a l l a t i o n
Insert the IMS Product CD into your CD-ROM Drive. The CD should
autostart to the IMS Main Index Page. If the CD does not autostart, click
"Start > Run" and type "x:\IMS.exe" in the "Open" box and click OK.
NOTE: "x" is your CD ROM drive letter.
The IMS Motor Interface
Installing the IMS SPI Interface
The IMS Motor Interface Configuration Utility
Configuration Parameters
Easy installation.
Ease of use via single screen interface.
Automatic communication configuration.
Will not allow out-of-range values to be set.
Tool-tips display valid range settings for each option.
A Pentium Class or Higher IBM Compatible PC.
Windows 9x (95/98) or Windows NT (Windows NT4.0 SP6,
Windows 2000 SP1, Windows XP).
10 MB hard drive space.
A free parallel communications port.
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