Table Of Contents - IMS 17 Operating Instructions Manual

Part 1: General Information And Hardware Information
Section 1.1: Introduction to the MDrive17 Motion Control ....................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction to the MDrive17 Motion Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Feature Summary ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 1.2: MDrive17 Motion Control Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 6
Section Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rotary Motor Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................... 6
MDrive Motion Control 1713 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 6
MDrive Motion Control 1715 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 7
MDrive Motion Control 1719 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 7
Linear Motor Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Speed-Force Curve: 24 VDC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Linear Actuator MDrive Motion Control 1713 Specs and Speed-Force Curves .................................................................................................................. 8
Speed-Force Curve: 45 VDC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
MDrive17 Motion Control ACME Screw ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
General Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Recommended IMS Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Thermal Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Section 1.3: Introduction to the MDrive23 Motion Control ..................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction to the MDrive23 Motion Control .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Feature Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Section 1.4: MDrive23 Motion Control Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 12
Section Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Rotary Motor Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................. 12
MDrive Motion Control 2218 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 12
MDrive Motion Control 2222 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 13
MDrive Motion Control 2231 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 13
Linear Motor Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Speed-Force Curve: 24 VDC ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Linear Actuator MDrive Motion Control 2218 Specs and Speed-Force Curves ................................................................................................................ 14
Speed-Force Curve: 45 VDC ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
MDrive23 Motion Control ACME Screw ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Recommended IMS Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Thermal Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Part 2: Connecting, Configuring And Programming The MDrive Motion Control
Section 2.1: Interfacing the MDrive Motion Control ................................................................................................................................. 19
Section Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Layout and Interface Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Recommended Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Pin Configuration and Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Interfacing Power ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Interfacing RS-485 Communications ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Single MDrive .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Multiple MDrive Motion Control System (Party Mode) ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Interfacing the Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Uses of the Digital I/O ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Interfacing Inputs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Interfacing Outputs ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Interfacing the Analog Input ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Sample Usage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Section 2.2: MDrive Motion Control Software Introduction ................................................................................................................... 26
Section Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Installing and Using IMS Terminal ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Using the IMS Terminal Software ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting the Programmable Function Keys ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Upgrading the MDrive Motion Control Firmware ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
MDrive Motion Control Programming .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Operational Modes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Basic Components of MDrive Motion Control Software ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Variables ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Flags .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Keywords ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Most Commonly Used Variables and Commands ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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