Baldor MN1940 5.1 Introduction

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5.1 Introduction

Themotor interfac e is accessed through the Baldor SPI Interface s oftware, which is an easy

toinstall and eas y to use program used to set the DSM’s parameters. TheBaldor SP I

Interface is included on the Baldor Motion Toolkit CD.

TheDSM is connected to the PC using a standard USB port. It is recommended to us e the

optionalCBL055 -501 parameter setup cable (see section 4.4).

When the parameter setup cable (CBL055-501) is connected to t he PC, Windows XP will

automatically detect it and display the Found New Hardware Wizard. It is now necessary to

installthe driv ers, which are provided on the CD supplied with the c able. Alternatively, the driver

files can be downloaded from www.baldormotion.com/supportme and placed in a temporary

folderon the PC .

1. Choosethe No, not this timeoption and clic k Next >.

2. Choosethe Ins tall from a list or specific location (Advanced) opt ion and click Next >.

3. Check the Include this location in the search option. Clic k Browseand locate the drivers

folderon the CD. For downloadedfiles, locate thetemporary f older containing the extracted

files. Clic k Next >.

4. WhenWindows finds the required driver files, a dialog will warn that they have not passed

‘Windows Logo testing’. This is normal for the parameter setup cable’s US B driver, so click

ContinueAnyway to c ontinue with the installation.

5. Whenthe Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard message appears, click Finish.

Aftera few moments,t he Found New Hardware Wizard will appear a second time, ready t o

installthe v irtual COM port driver.

Assoon as theUSB driver has beeninstalled, the PC s tarts to communicate with the parameter

setupc able’s interface. This immediately reveals the other part of the interface’s hardware, the

virtual communications port (VCP), which pr ovides communication with the DSM motor. The

VCPalso requires driv ers to be installed, whic h is why the Found N ew Hardware Wizard appears

asec ond time.

1. Choosethe No, not this timeoption and clic k Next >.

2. Choosethe Ins tall from a list or specific location (Advanced) opt ion and click Next >.

3. Check the Include this location in the search option. The previously used locat ionshould

alreadybe s elected, but if not click Browse and locate the required folder. Click Next >.