Summary of Contents for Anaheim Automation PROGRAMMABLE SIMPLE INDEXER/DRIVER MBC10SI1
Page 1
MBC10SI1 Programmable Simple Indexer/Driver User’s Guide A N A H E I M A U T O M A T I O N 910 East Orangefair Lane, Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 992-6990 fax: (714) 992-0471 e-mail: info@anaheimautomation.com website: www.anaheimautomation.com #L010185...
Page 2
Features • Output Current of 10.0A Peak • 2000 Steps/Revolution • On-Board Programmable Simple Indexer with 2 motion profiles • Pulses From 1Hz to 50kHz • Directional Soft and Hard Limit Switch Inputs • Complete Output • Busy Output • Motor On/Off Input and Automatic Current Reduction •...
Page 3
Motion Profiles and Running the Indexer: Continued Normal Operation A) A Profile input is activated; Ramps up to max speed. B) No limit is active; Max speed is reached (keeps running at max speed). C) No limit is active; Internal counter signals to ramp down to base speed. D) Internal Counter is complete;...
LEDs When powered and operated properly, the status LED will be green. When a communication or program syntax error occurs, the LED will change to RED and an error code will be generated in the error code register. To read and clear the error with the software, click on the “Verify Parameters” button. To read and clear the error while in “Direct Mode”...
Setting the Output Current The output current on the MBC10SI1 is set by the on-board potentiometer R29 (Refer to Dimensions/ Jumper and Potentiometer Locations). This current adjust potentiometer determines the per phase peak output current of the driver. This relationship between the output current and the potentiometer setting is as follows: Potentiometer Settings Reducing Output Current...
Determining Output Current The output current used for the motor when microstepping is determined differently from that of a full/half step unipolar driver. In the MBC10SI1, a sine/cosine output function is used in rotating the motor. The output current for a given motor is determined by the motors current rating and the wiring configuration of the motor.
8 Lead Motors Series Connection: When configuring the motor windings in series, use the per phase (or unipolar) current rating to determine the current setting potentiometer value. Parallel Connection: When configuring the motor windings in parallel, multiply the per phase (or unipolar) current rating by 2.0 to determine the current setting potentiometer value.
Page 11
Functions Hard Limit Switches: When a hard limit switch is encountered, the pulses will stop. Hard limits are intended as an emergency stop for your system. Soft Limit Switches: These switches cause the indexer to ramp down to the base speed and finish the index, unless encountering a hard limit switch.
SMPG-SMSI Software The SMPG-SMSI software is a handy utility that supports Anaheim Automation’s programmable pulse generators and simple indexers. Connecting your PC to the MBC10SI1, via a USB cable, the software can easily perform the following tasks: • Exercise and monitor the MBC10SI1 •...
“The Unit is Connected” / “The Unit is NOT Connected” On the right of the Toolbar, the user will find the communication status of the indexer. If communications is not established, please refer to the troubleshooting section. File Menu Setup Menu Ex t i .
Direct Talk Mode Direct mode is used to directly control the motion for real time movements through serial communication. The indexer has 14 commands which are easy to remember for direct movement of a step motor. COM Port Settings Baud Rate: 115200 Parity: None...
Page 16
$ - Version Number Register Format: Description: This command requests the indexer to return the version number. ! - Error Codes Register Format: Description: This command requests the indexer to get the current error code and print it to the screen. +/- - Direction Format: + or -...
Page 17
C - Current Reduce Option Format: C# - where # is 0 or 1 Description: This command enables the driver to reduce current after pulses are done being sent. A 1 will enable current reduction, and a 0 will disable current reduction. This value is saved in the EEProm for standalone use.
Page 18
S - Stop Soft Format: Description: This command will cause the indexer to ramp down to base speed and run until the index is complete or a hard limit is activated. It can only be used when the unit is indexing. T - Complete Time Format: T#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2...
Page 19
Visual Basic Direct Mode Programming Examples Example 1: This Example is for Axis=0, and Profile=1 DimConst DefaultTimeout As Single = 0.5 frmMain.MSComm1.Output = "@0A1_100000” & Chr$(13) ‘Set Acceleration Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = "@0B1_1000” & Chr$(13) Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = "@0M1_4000” & Chr$(13) Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = "@0N1_500”...
5) Go to Setup | Communication Settings and verify COM port settings. 6) Click on Connect icon to communicate with the indexer. 9) If problems still exist, contact Anaheim Automation Tech Support. Problem: There is no power to the indexer.
Anaheim Automation will repair or replace at its option, any of its products which have been found to be defective and are within the warranty period, provided that the item is shipped freight prepaid, with RMA (return material authorization), to Anaheim Automation’s plant in Anaheim, California.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PROGRAMMABLE SIMPLE INDEXER/DRIVER MBC10SI1 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Can I have a program machine