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5-4 Operation MN1940

5.2 Baldor SPI Interface
TheBaldor SP I Interface is a simple application for configuring all aspects ofthe DSM.

5.2.1 Starting Baldor SPI In terface

On the Windows Start menu, select Programs, BALDOR SPI Interfac e, BALDOR SPI Interface.
Thes oftware will immediately try to establish communication with the D SM. If this step fails, the
word “Disconnected” will appear in red. Check that the DSM is powered and that the cable is
connected, then choose the Port menu item. Select the appropriate USB port from the lis t of
USB/Serial port options (this is the COM port number found in Windows D evice Manager - see
section5.1.4).

5.2.2 Configurat ion parameters

Thesepar ameters may all be changed ‘on-the-fly’. To select different views, choose the View
menuitem.
5.2.2.1 Motionsett ings view
Themotion sett ings view shows the main configuration parameters for t he DSM:
Click in the boxes or use
thearrow buttons to
adjustv alues.
Tosend the changes to
theDSM, c lick Set.
Torevert to default settings,
click Factory,follow ed by Set.
Parameter Name Range Units Default
MSEL Microstep resolution 1- 256 microsteps
perst ep
256
MRC Motorr un current 1 - 100 %25
HCDT Motorhold c urrent delay time 0- 65000 ms 500
MHC Motorhold c urrent 0-100 % 5
DIR Motordirec tion override CWor CCW CW