Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive IMS SPI Upgrader Screen

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NOTE: Once entered into Upgrade Mode, you MUST complete the upgrade. If

the upgrade process is incomplete the IMS SPI Motor Interface will continue to open to the Upgrade dialog until the process is completed!

Upgrading the Firmware in the Microstepping MForce PowerDrive

The IMS SPI Upgrader Screen

New firmware releases are posted to the IMS web site at http://www.imshome.com.

The IMS SPI Motor Interface is required to upgrade your Microstepping MForce PowerDrive product. To launch the Upgrader, click "Upgrade!" on the IMS SPI Motor Interface menu.

The Upgrader screen has 4 read-only text fields that will display the necessary info about your Microstepping MForce PowerDrive.

Figure 2.6.10: SPI Motor Interface Upgrade Utility

1.Previous Version: this is the version of the firmware currently on your Microstepping MForce PowerDrive.

2.Serial Number: the serial number of your unit.

3.Upgrade Version: will display the version number of the firmware being installed.

4.Messages: the messages text area will display step by step instructions through the upgrade process.

Upgrade Instructions

Below are listed the upgrade instructions as they will appear in the message box of the IMS SPI Upgrader. Note that some steps are not shown as they are accomplished internally, or are not relevant to the model IMS product you are updating. The only steps shown are those requiring user action.

Welcome Message: Welcome to the Motor Interface UPGRADER! Click NEXT to continue.

Step 2: Select Upgrade File

When this loads, an explorer dialog will open asking you to browse for the firmware upgrade file. This file will have the extension *.ims.

Step 3: Connect SPI Cable

Step 4: Power up or Cycle Power to the MForce

Step 6: Press Upgrade Button

Progress bar will show upgrade progress in blue, Message box will read "Resetting Motor Interface"

Step 8: Press DONE, then select Port/Reconnect.

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Contents Forcetm Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Product Manual Table Of Contents Appendices List of Figures List of Tables Microstepping MForce PowerDrive MForce PowerDrive FrontStepping Motor Connecting the Motor Connect Opto Reference and Logic InputsForcetm Intentionally Left Blank Introduction to the Microstepping MForce PowerDrive ConfiguringFeatures and Benefits Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Detailed Specifications General SpecificationsSetup Parameters Mechanical Specifications Dimensions in Inches mmPin Assignment and Description Pin # Function DescriptionP3 Connector DC Power, 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp P4 Connector MotorOptions and Accessories Parameter Setup Cable and AdaptersPrototype Development Cable Intentionally Left Blank Forcetm Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R040507 Mounting and Connection Guidelines Mounting RecommendationsSecuring Power Leads and Logic Leads Mounting Hole PatternLayout and Interface Guidelines Power P3 Logic and SPI Communications P1Motor P4 Intentionally Left Blank Interfacing DC Power Choosing a Power Supply for Your MForce PowerDriveRecommended IMS Power Supplies DC Power Supply RecommendationsISP300-7 Unregulated Switching Supply IP804 Unregulated Linear SupplyBasic DC Power Connection Recommended Power and Cable ConfigurationsExample a DC Power Cabling Under 50 Feet Transformer 10 to 28 VAC RMS for 48 VDC Systems Winding Inductance Motor Selection and InterfaceSelecting a Motor Types and Construction of Stepping MotorsLead Stepping Motor Parallel Configuration Recommended IMS MotorsFrame Enhanced 6.0A Frame Enhanced 2.4A Not Available with Double ShaftFrame Enhanced 3.0A Frame Enhanced 6.3APhase Connector Pin Lead MotorsPhase a Motor Connections MForce PowerDrive Phase OutputsRecommended Motor Cabling Example a Motor Cabling Less Than 50 FeetExample B Motor Cabling Greater Than 50 Feet Recommended Motor Cable AWG SizesMicrostepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R040507 Enable Input Isolated Logic Input Pins and ConnectionsIsolated Logic Input Characteristics Logic Interface and ConnectionQuadrature Step ClockDirection Up/DownSTEP/DIRECTION Timing Optocoupler Reference Optocoupler ReferenceNPN Open Collector Interface Sinking Input Connection ExamplesSwitch Interface Sinking Switch Interface ExampleMinimum Required Connections +V +12 to +48Connecting SPI Communications SPI Pins and Connections Logic Level Shifting and Conditioning CircuitSPI Master with Multiple Microstepping MForce PowerDrive 4 SPI Master with a Single Microstepping MForce PowerDriveUsing the IMS SPI Motor Interface Installation Configuration Parameters and RangesColor Coded Parameter Values IMS SPI Motor Interface Menu Options FileView Upgrade RecallHelp Msel Microstep Resolution Select Msel Microstep Resolution SelectionSet Connected/Disconnected IndicatorFactory ExitInput Clock Type Screen 2 I/O Settings Configuration ScreenEnable Active High/Low Input Clock FilterFault Indication IMS Part Number/Serial Number ScreenIMS SPI Upgrader Screen Upgrade InstructionsInitialization Screen Port MenuUsing User-Defined SPI SPI Timing NotesCheck Sum Calculation for SPI SPI Commands and Parameters MSBWrite SPI Communications SequenceAppendices Intentionally Left Blank MD-CC300-000 USB to SPI Parameter Setup Cable Optional Prototype Development CablesAdapter Cables Installation Procedure for the MD-CC300-000 Installing the Cable/VCP DriversFigure A.5 Hardware Update Wizard Screen Determining the Virtual COM Port VCP PD12-1434-FL3 Power, I/O and SPI Wire Color CodePrototype Development Cable PD02-2300-FL3 Prototype Development Cable PD04-MF34-FL3Warranty Excellence in Motion