Establishing Communications; Figure Gs.3: Ims Terminal Main Screen; Figure Gs.4: Ims Terminal Preferences Dialog - IMS Mforce micro drive Reference

Establishing Communications

1. Open IMS Terminal by clicking Start>Programs>IMS Terminal>IMS Term. The Program Edit
Window (left) and Terminal Window (right) will be displayed.
2. On the Menu Bar click Edit / Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box.
3. Click on the Comm Settings tab to open the Comm Settings page.
a. Set Scroll Back to desired range of text lines to be displayed.
b. Under Device, confirm MDrive has been selected and also verify the Comm Port being
used. Do not change any other settings. Click "OK".
Part 1: Hardware Specifications

Figure GS.3: IMS Terminal Main Screen

Figure GS.4: IMS Terminal Preferences Dialog

Note: Entering
MForce MicroDrive
commands directly
into the Terminal Window is
called "Immediate Mode".
The Motion Control MForce
MicroDrive command set is
not case sensitive except for
command DN = < >
Warning: If you
have installed the
MForce MicroDrive
to a load, be sure
the load can safely be moved
before testing.
Tip: A small piece of tape on
the motor shaft is a visual aid
to help see the shaft turning.
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