Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive Setup Parameters

Setup Parameters

The following table illustrates the setup parameters. These are easily configured using the IMS SPI Motor Interface configuration utility. An optional Parameter Setup Cable is available and recommended with the first order.

Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Setup Parameters

Name	Function	Range	Units	Default
MHC	Motor Hold Current	0 to 100	percent	5
MRC	Motor Run Current	1 to 100	percent	25
		1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 25, 32, 50,	µsteps per
MSEL	Microstep Resolution	64, 100,108, 125, 127,128,		256
			full step
		180, 200, 250, 256
DIR	Motor Direction Override	0/1	–	CW
HCDT	Hold Current Delay Time	0 or 2-65535	mSec	500
CLK TYPE	Clock Type	Step/Dir. Quadrature, Up/Down	–	Step/Dir
CLK IOF	Clock and Direction Filter	50 nS to 12.9 µS	nS (MHz)	200nS(2.5
		(10 MHz to 38.8kHz)		MHz)
USER ID	User ID	Customizable	1-3 characters	IMS
WARN TEMP	Warning Temperature	0 to +125	ºC	80
EN ACT	Enable Active High/Low	High or Low	—	High

Table 1.2.6: Setup Parameters

Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm)

3.473

(88.21)

2.116
(53.75)	P1	P3

2X	0.580		P4
(2X	14.73)
	0.225	3.00	±0.01
	(5.72)	(76.2	±0.25)

0.308 TYP.

(7.82 TYP.)

Ø 0.187 ±0.01 (Ø 4.75 ±0.25) 2X #8 Screws for End Mount

0.160 ±0.01

(4.06 ±0.25)

3.897

(98.98)

2.931 TYP.

(74.45 TYP.)

0.417 TYP.

(10.59 TYP.)

Ø 0.160 ±0.01 Thru (Ø 4.06 ±0.25 Thru) 4X #6 Screws

for Flat Mount

2.950 (74.93)

3.473

(88.21)

Figure 1.2.1: MForce PowerDrive Mechanical Specifications

1-8 Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R040507