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Table of Contents
Brick Motion Controller Hardware Reference Manual
Brick Motion Controller Features
Introduction
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Part Number
Brick Motion Controller Options
Macro and Special Feedback Options
Analog I/O Options
Communication Options
Receiving and Unpacking
Use of Equipment
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Earth Grounding Paths
Wiring Earth-Ground
Noise Problems
X1-X8 Encoder Input 1 to
Connectors
Pin Symbol Function
X9/10 Female DB-9 Connector Pin # Symbol
X11/12 Female DB-9 Connector Pin # Symbol Function
X9-10 Analog I/O Ch5 X9 and Ch6 X10, Optional
X11-12 Analog I/O Ch7 X11 and Ch8 X12, Optional
X13 USB 2.0 Connector
X14 RJ45, Ethernet Connector
Pin # Symbol
X15 Watchdog
S2 Firmware Reload Enable
TB1 Power Connector
S1 Re-Initialization on Reset Control
J4 Limit Inputs 1-4 Axis
Description
Limit and Flag Circuit Wiring
J5 Limit Inputs 5-8 Axis
Sample J4/J5, Flags Wiring Diagrams
GND
AMP1-AMP8 Amplifier connections 1 to
Amplifier Fault / Amplifier Enable diagrams
J6 General Purpose I/O Female DB-37 Connector Pin # Symbol
J6 General Purpose I/O
Suggested M-var. # Address
Sourcing Sinking
Symbol Function
J7 Extra General Purpose I/O Optional
Suggested M-var. # Address
J8 General Purpose I/O Female DB-37 Connector Pin # Symbol
J8 Extra General Purpose I/O Optional
Suggested M-var. # Address
Sample J6/J7, I/O Wiring Diagrams
GBL
Setting up Quadrature Encoders
Signal Format
Hardware Setup
Function Pin #
Encoder Loss Setup
Channel# Address Description
Bipolar
Setting up the Analog Inputs optional
Filtered DAC Outputs Configuration optional
Parameters to Set up Global Hardware Signals
Parameters to Set Up Per-Channel Hardware Signals
Setting up for Pulse and Direction Output
Software Setup
I7m00 Servo IC m MaxPhase/PWM Frequency Control
Multi-Channel Servo IC I-Variables
I7mn6 Servo IC m Channel n Output Mode Select
Single-Channel I-Variables
I7m04 PFM Pulse Width Control
I7mn0 Servo IC m Channel n Encoder Decode Control
Ixx34 Motor xx Integration Mode
Ixx30 Motor xx Proportional Gain
Example
Ixx31 Motor x Derivative Gain
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Diagnosing Cause of Watchdog Timer Trip
Watchdog Timer
Actions on Watchdog Timer Trip
Troubleshooting
DB- Connector Spacing Specifications
X1-8 DB-15 Connectors for encoder feedback
X9-12 DB-9 Connectors for Analog I/O
Screw Lock Size for all DB-connectors
Type of Cable for Encoder Wiring
Appendix a
Inputs
Schematics
J6 and J7 General Purpose I/O
Opto Gnd Plane
Outputs
J4 Limit Inputs for Axis
Limits 1,2,3,4
J5 Limit Inputs for Axis
Limits 5,6,7,8
Dimensional Layout and Connector location