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Gold Maestro Installation Guide MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Chapter 1: Safety I nform ation In order to achieve the optimum, safe operation of the Gold Maestro Multi-Axis Controller, it is imperative that you implement the safety procedures included in this installation guide. This information is provided to protect you and to keep your work area safe when operating the Gold Maestro and accompanying equipment.
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC The Gold Maestro has been developed, produced, tested and documented in accordance with the relevant standards. Elmo Motion Control is not responsible for any deviation from the configuration and installation described in this documentation. Furthermore, Elmo is not responsible for the performance of new measurements or ensuring that regulatory requirements are met.
2.1. Description The Gold Maestro is Elmo’s network motion controller. It works in a network based system in conjunction with Elmo’s intelligent servo drives to provide a total multi-axis motion control system solution.
Motion Programming and Debugging Native C Programming, running on the target CPU. Compiling and debugging via the Eclipse IDE using GCC under Cygwin IEC 61131-3 with PLCopen Motion Library extension, using Elmo IDE. The following languages are supported: •...
This is a unique feature, required for the generation of position-based events in 3D scanning systems. The Gold Maestro system, with Elmo’s intelligent Gold servo drives, can support single axis and spatial enhanced position-based compare functions, resulting in trigger output signals accurate to 1 encoder count along the trajectory path.
This manual is part of a documentation set that can be used to set up and program the motion of any machine whose motors are controlled by Elmo’s SimplIQ or Gold Line servo drives. When used in conjunction with the Gold Maestro Software Manual it describes everything needed to get the Gold Maestro up and running.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Chapter 3: I nstallation 3.1. Before You Begin 3.1.1. Site Requirements For safe operation of the Gold Maestro make sure it is installed in an appropriate environment. Feature Value Ambient operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Maximum non-condensing humidity Operating area atmosphere No flammable gases or vapors permitted in area...
4. The part number at the top gives the type designation as follows: GOLD-MAESTRO01: 13 to 96 VDC power supply GOLD-MAESTRO02: 20 to 196 VDC power supply 5. Verify that the Gold Maestro type is the one that you ordered.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Pins Type Function RJ-45 EtherCAT Out RJ-45 CAN1 RJ-45 CAN2 Bottom Connectors RJ-45 Ethernet Table 1: Connector Types 3.3.2. Pinouts 3.3.2.1. Power Connector See Section 3.5.2 for full details. Function Protective Earth Power Return Positive Power Input Connector Location...
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.3.2.4. CANopen Connectors See Section 3.5.5 for full details. Signal Function CAN_H CAN_H bus line (dominant high) CAN_L CAN_L bus line (dominant low) CAN_COMRET CAN Communication Return — CAN_SHLD Shield, connected to the RJ-45 plug cover CAN_COMRET CAN Communication Return —...
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Table 6: Ethernet Pin Assignments 3.3.2.6. USB 2.0 Connector See Section 3.5.4 for full details. Signal Function USB VBUS USB VBUS from host USBD- USB _N line USBD+ USB _P line USB COMRET USB communication return Connector Location Cable Connector...
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.4.2. Surface Mount Use four M4 round head screws, one through each opening in the heat sink to connect the Gold Maestro to a surface. Figure 3: Surface Mounting the Gold Maestro 3.4.3.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.5. Connecting the Cables 3.5.1. Wiring the Gold Maestro Once the Gold Maestro is mounted, you are ready to wire the device. Proper wiring, grounding and shielding are essential for ensuring safe, immune and optimal performance of the Gold Maestro.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Type Port Connector Location RJ-45 EtherCAT In/ EtherCAT Out RJ-45 CAN x 2 Table 9: Connectors on the Front of the Gold Maestro Type Port Connector Location RJ-45 Ethernet Table 10: Connectors on the Top of the Gold Maestro 3.5.2.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Figure 5: Power Supply Connection Diagram 3.5.3. Ethernet Note: When connecting the Ethernet communication cable use a shielded CAT5e Ethernet cable. The Gold Maestro connects to a PC either directly or through a hub, switch or router. Use a standard or cross CAT5e Ethernet cable.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.5.4. USB 2.0 Communication The USB Network consists of Host controller and multiple devices. The GMAS is a USB Device. Notes for connecting the USB communication cable: Connect the shield to the ground of the host (PC). Usually, this connection is soldered internally inside the connector at the PC end.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.5.5. CANopen Communication Notes for connecting the CANopen communication cable: Use 26 or 28 AWG twisted pair shielded cables. For best results, the shield should have aluminum foil and be covered by copper braid with a drain wire (CAT5e FTP applicable). Connect the shield to the ground of the host (PC).
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Signal Function Pin Position CAN_H CAN_H bus line (dominant high) CAN_L CAN_L bus line (dominant low) CAN_COMRET CAN Communication Return 4, 5 — CAN_SHLD Shield, connected to the RJ plug cover CAN_COMRET CAN Communication Return —...
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Installation MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 3.5.6. EtherCAT Communication The Gold Maestro is the master of the EtherCAT network and must always be the first device in the line. The EtherCAT Out port of the Gold Maestro should be connected to the EtherCAT In port of the next device down the line.
Setting up the drives and motors is described in the Installation Guide for each servo drive and in the Elmo Application Studio User Guide. Advanced features are described in the SimplIQ Software Manual, Interlude API User Guide, SimplIQ Command Reference and CANopen Implementation Guide.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) Chapter 4: Technical Specifications 4.1. Gold Maestro Dimensions All measurements are in mm. 4.2. General Specifications Feature Details Weight 250 g (8.75 ounces) Dimensions 115 mm x 75 mm x 25.4 mm (4.53" x 2.95" x 1") Mounting Method (with adapter) Wall Mount (“Bookshelf”) 4.3.
Gold Maestro Installation Guide Technical Specifications MAN-GOLD-MAESTRO-IG (Ver. 1.300) 4.4. Power Supply Feature Details DC source only Auxiliary power supply Auxiliary supply input voltage 13 V to 96 V or 20 V to 196 V depending on the model Auxiliary supply input power 4.5 W 4.5.
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