Impulse PCW-5181 user manual Impulse Overview, Feature Function

Chapter 1 - Impulse Overview

Chapter 1 - Impulse Overview

The Impulse is the latest microstepping drive from Industrial Devices Corporation and this innovative drive will move your applications with a combination of features previously 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:

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 Packaging	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 Reduction 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
Integrated Cooling Tunnel	For maximum performance and multiple drive mounting capability
Regenerative Circuit	Dumps excessive power during deceleration

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 performance problems.

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