Baldor Spi Interface; Starting Baldor Spi Interface; Configuration Parameters - Baldor DSM S Series Installation Manual

5.2 Baldor SPI Interface

The Baldor SPI Interface is a simple application for configuring all aspects of the DSM.

5.2.1 Starting Baldor SPI Interface

On the Windows Start menu, select Programs, BALDOR SPI Interface, BALDOR SPI Interface.
The software will immediately try to establish communication with the DSM. If this step fails, the
word "Disconnected" will appear in red. Check that the DSM is powered and that the cable is
connected, then choose the Port menu item. Select the appropriate USB port from the list of
USB/Serial port options (this is the COM port number found in Windows Device Manager - see
section 5.1.4).

5.2.2 Configuration parameters

These parameters may all be changed 'on-the-fly'. To select different views, choose the View
menu item.
5.2.2.1 Motion settings view
The motion settings view shows the main configuration parameters for the DSM:
To revert to default settings,
click Factory, followed by Set.
Parameter
MSEL
MRC
HCDT
MHC
DIR
5-4 Operation
Name
Microstep resolution
Motor run current
Motor hold current delay time
Motor hold current
Motor direction override
To send the changes to
the DSM, click Set.
Range
1 - 256
1 - 100
0 - 65000
0 - 100
CW or CCW
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Click in the boxes or use
the arrow buttons to
adjust values.
Units Default
microsteps 256
per step
% 25
ms 500
% 5
CW
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