Chapter 1 - Impulse Overview
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Chapter 1 - Impulse Overview
The Impulse is the latest microstepping drive from Industrial Devices Corporation and this
innov ative dri ve will mo ve you r appl i cati ons with a combinat ion of feat ures previo us ly unheard of
in the motion control industry.
The Impulse is a self-contained microstepping drive designed to operate permanent-magnet linear
and rotary hybrid step-motors. Its internal control hardware is based on a digital signal processor
(DSP) operating a pair of IGBT power amplifiers. The Impulse is fully protected against short-
circuits and overheating.
Responding to users who demand the ultimate in value and reliability, the Impulse employs the
following features and performance enhancements:
This manual will enable you to 1) quickly setup and verify that your Impulse is operational, 2)
configure and program the Impulse for your specific application, and 3) successfully troubleshoot
possible performan ce problems.
Feature Function
Open Loop Stall DetectTM Allows a motor to run without an encoder and still be able to detect a stall
Dynamic SmoothingTM Move profiles are smoothed to minimize jerk
Multi-SteppingTM For full-stepping with the smoothness of microstepping
Motion Node 7 simple moves can be stored in the Impulse and activated via inputs or
serial port. This feature is optional.
Xtreme SmoothingTM 6 component “gain” settings for low-speed smoothness, reduced vibration,
and more usable torque
IDeal Performance Probe Automatic fine-tuning of the Impulse for optimum performance with the con-
figured motor
I/O Capabilities 4 configurable inputs and one configurable output provide the user with
flexibility
Configurable I/O Polarity I/O polarity can be set to Active High or Active Low ensuring compatibility
with a wide range of controls
Diagnostic LED Green for power ON/ENABLED, flashing green for DISABLED, red for ON/
UNCONFIGURED, flashing red for FAULTS
Ultra-Compact Packagi ng Top-notch performance, while consuming a minimal amount of space
Resolution Up to 100,000 steps/rev
FLASH Firmware Downloadable software facilitates quick upgrades over the internet
Current Reductio n Modes Enable Stop (current reduced to 75% of drive setting if no motion occurs
during a user-programmed amount of time)
Enable Idle (user-defined current reduction percentage if no motion occurs
during a user-programmed amount of time)
Anti-Resonance Provides optimum torque and nulls mid-range instability
Int e gr a ted Co oling Tunnel For maximum performance and multiple drive mounting capability
Regenera tive Circ uit Dumps excessive power during deceleration