Intelligent Motion Systems manual Upgrading the Firmware in the MDriveAC Plus Microstepping

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Upgrading the Firmware in the MDriveAC Plus Microstepping

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 MDriveAC Plus Microstepping 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 MDriveAC Plus Microstepping.

Figure 2.3.10: SPI Motor Interface Upgrade Utility

1.Previous Version: this is the version of the firmware currently on your MDriveAC Plus Microstepping.

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 MDriveAC Plus

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.

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!

Part 2: Interfacing and Configuring

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Contents 34 TM Low Voltage Installation Information UL Application Details and Conditions of AcceptanceTable Of Contents Appendices List Of Figures List of Tables MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Connecting AC PowerConnect Opto Power and Logic Inputs Before You BeginConnecting Parameter Setup Cable Install the IMS SPI Motor InterfacePart Hardware Specifications Intentionally Left Blank Features and Benefits ConfiguringIntroduction to the MDrive34AC Plus Microstepping Page MDrive34AC Plus Microstepping Detailed Specifications General SpecificationsSetup Parameters Single LengthMechanical Specifications Dimensions in Inches mmP1 19-Pin M23 Connector I/O and SPI Communications Pin Assignment and DescriptionPin Assignment P1 I/O, SPI and Encoder Connections P3 Connector AC Power Options and AccessoriesPin Introduction to the MDrive42AC Plus Microstepping Page MDrive42AC Plus Microstepping Detailed Specifications Setup Parameters 76.2 Pin Assignment and Description Pin Assignment P1 I/O, SPI and Encoder Connections Outside Pins 1 Options and Accessories Part Interfacing Configuring Intentionally Left Blank Logic Interface and Connection Isolated Logic Input Pins and ConnectionsOptically Isolated Logic Inputs Quadrature Step ClockDirection Up/DownChannel a DirectionStep Channel BOptocoupler Reference Optocoupler ReferenceInput Connection Examples Open Collector Interface ExampleSwitch Interface Example Fault Temperature Warning OutputSwitch 7 Fault Output interfaced to an LED Minimum Required ConnectionsConnecting SPI Communications SPI Master with Multiple MDriveAC Plus Microstepping SPI Pins and ConnectionsSPI Clock Configuration Parameters and Ranges Using the IMS SPI Motor Interface InstallationColor Coded Parameter Values File Motion Settings Screen Read-Only Part Serial Number ScreenIMS SPI Motor Interface Menu Options ViewRecall UpgradeHelp Screen 1 The Motion Settings Configuration Screen Msel Microstep Resolution SelectionSet Connected/Disconnected IndicatorFactory ExitInput Clock Type Screen 2 I/O Settings Configuration ScreenEnable Active High/Low Input Clock FilterIMS Part Number/Serial Number Screen Fault IndicationIMS IMS Serial Number Upgrade Instructions IMS SPI Upgrader ScreenUpgrading the Firmware in the MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Initialization Screen Port MenuSPI Timing Notes Using User-Defined SPICheck Sum Calculation for SPI SPI Commands and Parameters MSBWrite SPI Communications SequenceIntentionally Left Blank Appendices MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Hardware Revision R121707 MDrive34AC 240VAC MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Motor PerformanceMDrive34AC 120VAC Single LengthMDrive42AC Plus Microstepping Double LengthTriple Length MDrive42AC 120VACOz-in/810 N-cm Product Overview MDrive with Planetary GearboxSection Overview Selecting a Planetary GearboxFactors Calculating the Shock Load Output Torque TABReduction Ratio Nominal Output Torque Speed in Full Steps per SecondShock Load Output Torque =1.6 =1.7 =1.9Type of System System InertiaLead Screw Conveyor Belt Rack and PinionRotary Table Belt DriveChain Drive Figure B.6 Chain Drive System Inertia ConsiderationsMDrive34AC Plus2 Planetary Gearbox Parameters Planetary Gearbox for MDrive34AC Plus2PM81 Gearbox Ratios and Part Numbers MDrive42AC Plus2 Planetary Gearbox Parameters PM105 Planetary Gearbox for MDrive42AC Plus2PM105 Gearbox Ratios and Part Numbers MDrive42AC Plus2 Planetary Gearbox Parameters PM120 PM120 Gearbox Ratios and Part NumbersInstalling the Cable/VCP Drivers MD-CC300-000 USB to SPI Parameter Setup CableInstallation Procedure for the MX-CC300-000 Optional Cables and CordsetsFigure C.4 Hardware Update Wizard Screen Figure C.7 Hardware Update Wizard Finish Installation Determining the Virtual COM Port VCPAdapter To Controller InterfacePin Assignment and Wire Colors MD-CS10x-000 CordsetMD-CS20x-000 Cordset MD-CS201-000Interfacing the Internal Differential Optical Encoder Pin ConfigurationFactory Mounted Encoder Encoder Signals Differential EncoderMDrive34Plus Linear Slide FeaturesLinear Slide Option Speed-Force Limitations†Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsWarranty Excellence in Motion