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W A R N I N G :
Do not connect
or disconnect
DC input to
the MForce MicroDrive
with power applied!
Disconnect the AC power
side to power down the DC
Supply.
For battery operated
systems, conditioning
measures should be taken
to prevent device damage
caused by in-rush current
draws, transient arcs and
high voltage spikes.
Note: Interactive
Tutorials covering
the installation and
use of the IMS Terminal are
located on the IMS Web Site
at http://www.imshome.com/
tutorials.html.
1-2
+V (+12 to +48 VDC)
+V Return (Ground)
7-Pin Terminal Connector shown
at P1 - Power and I/O interface.
Other Connector Pin Assignments
detailed with product specifications.
10-Pin IDC Connector shown at P2 -
Communications Interface. Other
connector pin assignments are
detailed with product specifications.
Communications Cable
IMS P/N MD-CC400-000
RS-422
Host PC
Converter
USB/Serial Port
Figure GS.1: MForce MicroDrive Minimum Required Connections
Install IMS Terminal Software
IMS Terminal is an integrated ASCII text editor and terminal emulator designed to easily communicate with and
program IMS Motion Control products. Using this freely provided program will eliminate the added complication
of configuring and using a separate text editor and terminal software.
1.
Insert the CD included with the product into the CD Drive of your PC.
If not available, go to http://www.imshome.com/software_interfaces.html.
2.
The CD will autostart.
3.
Click the Software Button in the top-right navigation Area.
4.
Click the IMS Terminal link appropriate to your operating system.
5.
Click SETUP in the Setup dialog box and follow the on-screen instructions.
6.
Once IMS Terminal is installed, the Communications Settings can be checked and/or set.
P1
ØA
ØA
P3
1 2 3 4
Motor Interface Cable
IMS P/N PD04-MF17-FL3
COMM GND
or equivalent
COMM GND
TX-
TX+
RX-
RX+
Figure GS.2: Product CD Entry and Installation Screens
Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Hardware Manual Revision R112706
MForce MicroDrive (Front View)
Stepping Motor
ØB
ØB
MForce MicroDrive (Side View)
P2
RX+
TX+
TX-
RX-
COMM GND is ONLY
to be used for grounding
communications. Grounding
Aux-Logic or any other
device to COMM GND may
damage the MForce!
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