-IOPSO# Option Board ..............4-2 4.2.1. Brake Configuration Jumpers..........4-2 4.2.2. Analog Outputs (TB3)............4-3 4.2.3. Brake / Relay (TB3) ............. 4-4 4.2.4. Analog Inputs (TB4) ............4-5 4.2.5. User Power Connector (TB5)..........4-6 4.2.6. Opto-Isolated Outputs (TB6) ..........4-6 Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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When finished loading............5-6 5.6. Fuse / Battery Replacement ..............5-7 5.7. Preventative Maintenance..............5-8 5.7.1. Cleaning ................5-8 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF TERMS..............A-1 APPENDIX B: WARRANTY AND FIELD SERVICE .......... B-1 INDEX REVISION HISTORY ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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PSO Interface (J8) ................4-18 Figure 4-17. Interfacing to RS-422 or Open-Collector Laser Firing Signal..4-18 Figure 4-18. (RS-485) Absolute Encoder Interface (J8) ........4-19 Figure 4-19. J8/J9/J10................... 4-21 Figure 4-20. Ethernet Interface (J4) ..............4-22 Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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List of Figures NDrive User’s Manual Figure 4-21. Joystick Interface ................4-23 ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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JTAG Programming Connector – Internal (P10)........5-4 Table 5-5. Fuse Replacement Part Numbers (NDrive Power Board) ....... 5-7 Table 5-6. Battery Replacement Part Number (NDrive Control Board)....5-7 Table 5-7. Preventative Maintenance ............... 5-8 Table R-1. Revisions ....................R-1 ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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List of Tables NDrive User’s Manual Aerotech, Inc. viii Version 1.3...
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NDrive User’s Manual Regulatory Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name and Address Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2897 Declares that the product: Product Name: NDrive Conforms to the following product specifications: EMC: EN 61800-3:1997 Class A Emissions EN 61326-1:1997...
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Install a SCI, 25 pin, D-style, EMI filter adapter, P/N SCI-56-725-0, in series with the motor feedback cable at the unit. Failure to follow the described procedures may cause excessive emissions or reduced immunity. ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
• NDrive Package............1-4 • Hardware Overview ..........1-6 1.1. Product Overview Aerotech’s Network Digital Drives (NDrive) complement the Automation 3200 System ® (see Figure 1-1). Connected via the IEEE-1394 (FireWire ) communication bus, these drives provide deterministic behavior, auto-identification, and easy software setup from the NMotion SMC software controller.
Auxiliary 115/230 VAC input to power logic circuitry. Required for "keep -AUXPWR alive" or 20-80 VDC bus operation. 20-80 VDC operation requires external transformer to generate 15-60 VAC bus power input. Heat sink with fins 3 Phase AC input Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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Power stage output short circuit (phase to phase and phase to ground) DC bus over voltage IGBT device over temperature • Line driver square wave or analog sine wave quadrature encoder primary position and velocity feedback • Line driver square wave auxiliary quadrature encoder input Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
* A secondary 115/230 VAC connection is necessary if the DC bus power is required to operate below 80 VDC ** The shunt regulator is not included with the Ä -IOPSO# Option Drive 10/20 Figure 1-2. Functional Diagram Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Common Sink or Common Source (factory option) MXH, MXU or Line Driver 8 Opto-Isolated Inputs Encoder / Halls / Limits Common Sink or Common Source (user-defined) Standard Version Full Version Figure 1-4. NDrive Hardware ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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To minimize the possibility of bodily injury, make certain that all electrical power switches (all switches external to the amplifier) are in the off position prior to making any mechanical adjustments. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
TB1 Optional AC Power Supply Input (required for <70 VAC at TB2) Pin # Description In/Out/Bi. Optional 115/230 VAC Control Power Input Input Optional 115/230 VAC Control Power Input Input From Earth Ground (Required for Safety) Input –3P option –AUXPWR option Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Offering electrical noise a low impedance path to earth ground not only reduces radiated emissions, but also improves system performance. 4. If possible, do not route motor cables near cables carrying logic signals and use shielded cable to carry logic signals. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
70 VAC input to operate properly. The figure below shows the connection to the separate AC power board. The connection is made to the AC input board with a three terminal connector (Aerotech Part #ECK00213), provided. 115VAC OPTIONAL...
This configuration is especially important if the Drive is operating at DC bus voltages of 160 VDC or 320 VDC (e.g., 115 VAC or 230 VAC input power). Figure 2-3. Isolation Transformer Connection (eliminates 50/60 Hz AC Coupling) Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
2.5.1. DC Brush Motor Configuration The DC brush motor configuration is shown in Figure 2-4. See section 2.6.2. for the correct encoder phasing information if Aerotech’s standard cabling is not used. Note that the tachometer feedback is not supported. Ä...
NDrive User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 2.5.2. Brushless Motor Configuration This mode is used with a brushless motor only. See section 2.6., if Aerotech’s standard cabling is not used, for information on correctly phasing the motor, encoder and Hall feedback devices.
Installation and Configuration NDrive User’s Manual 2.5.3. Stepper Motor Configuration This mode is used with a stepper motor only. See section 2.6.2., if Aerotech’s standard cabling is not used, for information on correctly phasing the motor feedback devices. Ä Drive See A.C.
HALL input indicates zero voltage or logic low, where a “1” indicates five volts or logic high. If an Aerotech brushless motor is used with the NDrive, motor phase and HALL connections can be easily determined by referring to the system interconnection drawing in Figure 2-5.
Before connecting any device to the FireWire bus, the device should be powered up and check out independently to prevent damaging linked equipment. WARNING NDrives and NPaqs should always have their FireWire cables connected in a star configuration to minimize the FireWire cable lengths, see Figure 2-10. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 2-11...
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FireWire cable, 900 mm (3 feet) long, 6 pin to 6 pin NConnect-900-46 FireWire cable, 900 mm (3 feet) long, 4 pin to 6 pin NConnect-228-66 FireWire cable, 228 mm (9 inches) long, 6 pin to 6 pin Aerotech, Inc. 2-12 Version 1.3...
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Figure 2-9. FireWire Daisy Chain 16 NDrive / NPaq Units in a branch 1394 OHCI NDrive / FireWire NPaq Card 32 Axes Maximum (32 Shown) Star Configuration is recommended Figure 2-10. Recommended Star Daisy Chain Configuration Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 2-13...
** The shaded cells (columns 7, 6, and 5) should be left in their factory-preset positions. Information on connecting options such as analog and digital I/O, and laser firing is provided in Chapter 4: Options. ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. 2-14 Version 1.3...
2.5 kVA isolation transformer; 115/230 VAC input; 28, 43, 56, 70, 115 VAC output 5 kVA isolation transformer; 115/230 VAC input; 28, 43, 56, 70, 115 VAC output AC Line Filter, general noise suppression (not for CE Compliance) AC Line Filter Module (required to meet CE Compliance) Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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+5 Volt Power Output * Output * Total user +5 V power is limited to 500 mA, by internal resettable fuses. The mating connector is a male 9-Pin D-style connector (Aerotech P/N ECK137, Cinch P/N DE-9P; backshell: Aerotech P/N ECK1021, Amphenol P/N 17-1724-2). MAX232...
Should an over-current condition occur, the device will open to protect against the overload. To reset the device, remove the overload condition. The mating connector is a male 9 Pin D-style connector (Aerotech P/N ECK137, Cinch P/N DE-9P; backshell: Aerotech P/N ECK1021, Amphenol P/N 17-1724-2).
(MXH or MXU option). Note that the brake output is driven by the relay on the -IOPSO# options. See Section 2.6.2., Encoder Phasing for information on interfacing non-Aerotech motors. Table 3-4. Motor Feedback Connector Pinouts (J7)
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RN19-C 10K J7-5 74ACT14 M35-D RN19-B 10K J7-10 74ACT14 M35-E RN19-A 10K J7-11 74ACT14 Signals are designed for 5 V logic but are tolerant of 24 V logic. Figure 3-3. Limit and Hall Effect Inputs (J7) Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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Should an over-current condition occur, the device will open to provide protection against the overload. To reset the device, remove the over-current condition. The mating connector is a male 25-pin D-Style connector (Aerotech P/N ECK101, Cinch P/N DB25P; Backshell: Aerotech P/N ECK656, Amphenol P/N 17-1726-2).
RN17-B M33-A 4.7K 74LCX86 RN17-C 4.7K M33-B RN17-D 74LCX86 4.7K Figure 3-5. Line Driver Encoder Interface (Standard) J7 The NDrive is factory configured for either a square wave differential encoder (default), OR analog encoder (MXH/MXU options). Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
MXH option when the signals are output via the SSINet. Otherwise, the only limit is the maximum input frequency of 200 kHz. See Figure 3-5 for MXH/MXU typical input circuitry. The pinout is indicated in Table 3-4. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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Configurable via the CfgFbkEncMultFactorMXH axis parameter from 1 to 512 in increments of 1.0, yielding a multiplication from X4 to x2048. Defined by the CfgFbkEncMxhSetup axis parameter, for SSINet use. Absolute maximum input frequency limited to 200 kHz due to 1.25 MHz sample rate, lesser limit applies only when signals are output via the SSINet. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
IOPSO# options because they do not generate a serial pulse stream as required by the PSO options. A differential line driver encoder may be used also, see Figure 3-5 for more information. See Figure 3-5 for MXH/MXU typical input circuitry. The pinout is indicated in Table 3-4. Aerotech, Inc. 3-10 Version 1.3...
- Power stage bias supply under voltage - Designed to EN61010/U3101 Isolation - Opto and transformer isolation between control and power stages. Indicator (power) - LED indicates drive power. Indicator (enabled) - LED indicates drive enabled. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 3-11...
NDrive Control board (the PSO / I/O board and jumper configurations are listed in Chapter 3). S2 sets the NDrive address/channel number is the only user configured switch/jumper on the control board (see Table 2-5). F.S. F.S. TP10 Figure 3-6. NDrive Control Board Assembly Aerotech, Inc. 3-12 Version 1.3...
In for 100 Terminator on RS-422 Port 4 (J8, J9, J10) Watch Dog Timer Enabled 2-3 * Watch Dog Timer Disabled * indicates default setting Switch S1 is for factory use only and should not be changed by the user. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 3-13...
Figure 3-7 highlights the important components located on the power board assembly. Table 3-8 lists the jumpers and their default configurations for the NDrive Power board. With MATE With MATE B T1-J7 1 JP4 JP3 SEL. .25ASB 2AG Figure 3-7. NDrive Power Board Assembly Aerotech, Inc. 3-14 Version 1.3...
.25 A S.B. Optional 115/230 VAC Control Power Supply Input .25 A S.B. F1 and F2 are normal socketed fuses. F3 and F5 are soldered to the circuit board. See Chapter 5: Troubleshooting for fuse replacement information. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 3-15...
The following LEDs are available on each NDrive. Full NDrive status is available via the NMotion SMC and its utilities. Table 3-10. LED Indicator Description Label Description Axis is enabled Axis is in position (zero) Peak current commanded Axis is on the marker Aerotech, Inc. 3-16 Version 1.3...
10.82 [0.418] 4.75 [0.187] 0.000 Full Version Standard Version 99.06 76.91 26.11 1.58 0.000 79.38 66.68 14.66 1.58 0.000 [3.900] [3.028] [0.125] [0.062] [3.125] [2.625] [0.577] [0.062] Figure 3-8. NDrive Dimensions (Front) Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 3-17...
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0.000 4.75 [0.187] Standard or Full Version 0.000 Full Version Dimensions: Millimeters [Inches] 0.000 163.96 99.06 76.91 26.11 1.58 0.000 [6.455] [3.900] [3.028] [0.125] [0.062] Figure 3-9. NDrive Dimensions (Front and Side) ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. 3-18 Version 1.3...
65,536 (including controllers x4) –3P - Provides 3 phase power input, described in Chapter 2 (Section 2.3.) - Shunt regulator for regenerative energy dissipation, described in Chapter –S 3 (Section 3.5.) –HS - Finned heat sink Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
* default setting 4.2.1. Brake Configuration Jumpers Setting JP1 to 1-2, 3-4 allows connection of the brake relay to pins 13 and 25 of the motor feedback connector (J7). See Figure 4-3 in section 4.2.2. for more information Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
150 VDC, 125 VAC Maximum Switched Current Maximum Carrying Current Maximum Switched Power 30W (DC), 60 VA (AC) Note: Maximum switched power is voltage dependent. Ã Initial Contact Resistance 50 milliohms max. @ 10 mA, 6 VDC Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Output Table 4-9. Output Specifications (TB6) Specification Value Maximum Power Dissipation 160 mWatts / Channel Maximum Output Voltage 40 Volt Maximum Maximum Output Current 150 mAmps / Channel Output Saturation Voltage ~ 0.7 – 0.9 Volts Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Table 4-14. Additionally, the PSO options provide Data Capture and Data Update capabilities, also shown in Figure 4-11 and Figure 4-12. programming information, refer to the NView MMI Help file or the NView MMI Programming Manual, EDU174. Aerotech, Inc. 4-10 Version 1.3...
The output pulse is also user programmable. It may be a single, or multiple pulses per trigger event. It too is generated in hardware and fed from a 255 level queue, allowing trigger events to advance thru the queue, varying the output pulse per trigger event. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 4-11...
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Data Capture mode allows position, digital inputs, etc. to be captured. Data Update mode allows analog or digital outputs to be set by the same trigger. The capture and update modes are defined in Figure 4-12. For Aerotech, Inc. 4-12 Version 1.3...
Analog Output 1, Aux. 1 and 2 Outputs Outputs 1 - 4 Analog Input 2 Analog Output 1 8 General Purpose Outputs 4 Auxiliary Outputs General Purpose Outputs 1 - 4 Auxiliary 1 and 2 Outputs Figure 4-12. Data Capture/Data Update Modes Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 4-13...
SSINet Cable Part Numbers Part # Description NConnect-SSINet-4500 4.5 M (15 FT) SSINet Cable NConnect-SSINet-3000 3.0 M (10 FT) SSINet Cable NConnect-SSINet-1500 1.5 M (5 FT) SSINet Cable NConnect-SSINet-900 490 M (3 FT) SSINet Cable Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 4-15...
(from laser firing pulses) from being conducted through the NDrive! This requires the user to power the opto-isolator at TB5 (see Section 4.2.5. for more information). The mating connector is a male 15-pin D-Style connector (Aerotech P/N ECK100, Keltron P/N DN-15PYSH-G; Backshell: Aerotech P/N ECK1022, Amphenol P/N 17- 1725-2).
Active Low Active High Please note that J8 pin 11 is common between the two outputs, so only one of the interfaces may be used. Figure 4-17. Interfacing to RS-422 or Open-Collector Laser Firing Signal Aerotech, Inc. 4-18 Version 1.3...
The zero velocity null-point for each joystick connection is approximately 2.5 volts. JOY-X Arrows below show axes motion that results when joystick is used. JOY-Y IN914 Exit Slew Mode Speed Select Buttons (all N.O.) Axis Pair Select Figure 4-21. Joystick Interface ∇ ∇ ∇ Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3 4-23...
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NDrive Options NDrive User’s Manual Aerotech, Inc. 4-24 Version 1.3...
1. RMS current exceeded - run at lower current. Amplifier Faults (EN LED 2. Over temperature condition - Turn off and let amplifier cool down. deenergizes). Provide better ventilation. 3. Defective on board power supply - Return for repair. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Unexpected Software Fault Should Never Happen Soft Start Not Engaged Bus Power too low Waiting for Firewire Power Cable Not Connected Unexpected Hardware Trap Hardware Failure The L.E.D. flashes each digit sequentially on the single L.E.D. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
MXH/MXU Sine Signal 2.5 Volt Reference Marker Signal after Signal Conditioning (See Figure 3-3) MXH/MXU Cosine Signal 2.5 Volt Reference Sine Signal after Signal Conditioning (See Figure 3-3) TP10 Cosine Signal after Signal Conditioning (See Figure 3-3) Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
Test Data Input Input Key Position (No Connection) Reset Reset Input Test Mode Select Input Power 3.3 Volt Standard (5 Volt Optional) Output JTAG-TDO Test Data Output Output DE-N Data Enable Input TRST-N Test Reset Input Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
To store this code permanently to flash, press the “Burn” button in the Flash window. The indicator bar at the bottom of the window will indicate when loading is finished. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
5.5.3. When finished loading Power down the NDrive and be sure to put switch S1 back to its original state (position 3 “off”, position 4 “on”). Power the drive back on and the new firmware should be active. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
NDrive User’s Manual Troubleshooting 5.6. Fuse / Battery Replacement Table 5-5 lists the manufacturer and Aerotech’s part number for typical replacement fuses. Additional fuse information can be found on the system drawing supplied with the unit. Table 5-5. Fuse Replacement Part Numbers (NDrive Power Board)
Table 5-7 lists the recommended checks that should be made during these inspections. The NDrive (all Aerotech equipment) is not to be used in a manner not specified by Aerotech, Inc.
HED - Hall effect device. IGBT - Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor. PWM - Pulse Width Modulation. RMS - Root Mean square - The effective DC value of AC voltage or current. TTL - Transistor - Transistor Logic. Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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Glossary of Terms NDrive User’s Manual Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.3...
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Warranty and Field Service Returned Product Non- After Aerotech’s examination, the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost. At such time, warranty Determination 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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