Connecting the NextMove ST to the PC, Start | Baldor iMN1921

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5.1 Introduction

The software provided includes a number of applications and utilities to allow you to configure, tune and program the NextMove ST. The Baldor Motion Toolkit CD containing the software can be found separately within the packaging.

5.1.1 Connecting the NextMove ST to the PC

Connect the serial cable between a PC serial port (often labeled as “COM”) to the NextMove ST RS232 connector. WorkBench v5 can scan all the COM ports, so you can use any port. If you are not using the Baldor serial cable CBL001-501, your cable must be wired in accordance with Figure 15 in section 4.6.1.

5.1.2 Installing WorkBench v5

You will need to install WorkBench v5 to configure the NextMove ST.

1.Insert the CD into the drive.

2.After a few seconds the setup wizard should start automatically. If the setup wizard does not appear, select Run... from the Windows Start menu and type

d:\start

where d represents the drive letter of the CD device.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install WorkBench v5. The setup Wizard will copy the files to appropriate folders on the hard drive. The preset folder is C:\Program Files\Baldor\MintMT, although this can be changed during setup.

5.1.3Starting the NextMove ST

If you have followed the instructions in the previous sections, you should have now connected power sources, your choice of inputs and outputs and the serial cable linking the PC with the NextMove ST.

5.1.4 Preliminary checks

Before you apply power for the first time, it is very important to verify the following:

HInspect all power connections for accuracy, workmanship and tightness.

HVerify that all wiring conforms to applicable codes.

HVerify that the NextMove ST is properly earthed/grounded.

HCheck all signal wiring for accuracy.

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Baldor iMN1921 Connecting the NextMove ST to the PC, Installing WorkBench, Starting the NextMove ST, Preliminary checks

Contents

NextMove ST Motion Controller Page Contents Operation General Information Precautions Safety Notice MN1921 Introduction NextMove ST features Receiving and inspection Units and abbreviations Phase Introduction MN1921 Location requirements You should read all the sections in Basic InstallationIntroduction Mounting the NextMove ST Package dimensions Other requirements for installation Basic Installation MN1921 Input / Output Connector locations Operation using combined drive and logic supply Power connections Connecting separate drive and logic supplies Operation using separate drive and logic supplies Stepper axes 0-2 drive outputs Connecting a 4-wire motorStepper outputs Connecting a 6-wire motor Connecting a 8-wire motor, parallel windings Connecting a 8-wire motor Stepper output pin header J3, and output circuit shown Stepper axes 0-3 logic outputs Analog inputs Analog I/O Analog output Analog output Digital inputs Digital I/O Auxiliary Encoder inputs Auxstep IN, Auxdir IN, Auxz Using a digital input as a Limit or Home inputUsing a digital input as a Stop input Using a digital input as an Error input Digital output DOUT0 shown Digital outputs Jumper settings Error outputDriveenableoutput keyword Globalerroroutput keyword Pin Name Description Other I/ORS232 serial communication Location RS232 serial port connections 2 50-pin edge connector Typical can network connections Can communication CANopen and Baldor can JP1 This will connect an internal terminating resistor Host PC Connection summary minimum system wiring Input / Output MN1921 Preliminary checks Connecting the NextMove ST to the PCInstalling WorkBench Starting the NextMove ST Power on checks Help file WorkBench Starting WorkBench MN1921 Operation Selecting a scale Configuring an axis Click Apply Testing the output Stepper axis testing Digital input configuration Digital input/output configuration Digital output configuration Saving setup information Loading saved information SupportMe feature Problem diagnosis Status display NextMove ST indicators Surface mount LEDs D3, D4 and D16 Motor control Symptom CheckCommunication Output power Value Input power Output current max Update interval Immediate Common mode voltage rangeInput impedance 120 Input ADC resolution Bits Equivalent resolution ±10V input Unit Value Output type Stepper axis 0-2 drive outputsUnit Value Maximum output frequency KHz 200 Output voltage Output current maximum, per axis Channels Protocols CANopen Unit Value SignalCan interface Environmental Index Index MN1921 Comment Comments Comments MN1921 Page LT0184A00