Configuration Parameters Explained; Figure 1.7.1 Speed Control Configuration Utility Screen; Table 1.7.1 Mdrive Speed Control Parameter Summary - IMS MDRIVE 17 Operating Instructions Manual

S t a r t - u p
Select "Start>Programs>Analog Speed Control>Analog Speed Control". The
configuration utility will automatically scan your LPT ports for the connected
MDrive and configure communications. The connection status and port are
displayed at the bottom of the configuration screen as shown below.
Figure 1.7.1: Speed Control Configuration Utility Screen
C o n f i g u r a t i o n P a r a m e t e r s E x p l a i n e d
There are 12 configuration parameters for the MDrive. Parameter settings are
automatically saved to memory when the "SET" button is clicked on the
configuration utility screen.
The table below summarizes the parameters and their function, range, units
and default setting.
Parameter
ACCL
C
DB
DCLT
FS
MHC
MRC
A1
RANGE
MSEL
VI
VM
Table 1.7.1: MDrive Speed Control Parameter Summary
Speed Control Parameters
Function
Acceleration / Deceleration
Joystick Center Position
Potentiometer / Joystick
Deadband
Deceleration Type
Full Scale of the
Potentiometer / Joystick
Motor Holding Current
Motor Run Current
Input Mode
VI / VM Range Setting
Resolution Select Parameter
Initial Velocity
Maximum Velocity
Connection status and port
Range Units
2000-65000
Steps/sec2
0 to 1022 Counts
(0.005 to 4.995) (Volts)
0 to 255 Counts
(0.000 to 1.245) (Volts)
Decelerate
Do Not Decelerate
1 to 1023 Counts
(0.005 to 4.995) (Volts)
0 - 100 Percent
1 - 100 Percent
Volts / 4-20mA /
0-20mA or PWM
1 - 8
See Table
per-step-division
1-100000 Steps/sec.
1-100000 Steps/sec.
Default
2000
0
(0.000)
1
(0.005)
–
Decel
1023
(4.995)
5
25
– Volts
– 3
256
800
20000
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