Intelligent Motion Systems MDO17 manual Featuresdescription, Configuring

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SPEED CONTROL

FEATURESDESCRIPTION

•Integrated Variable Speed Controller, Microstepping Driver and NEMA 17 High Torque 1.8° Stepping Motor

•+12 to +48 VDC Input Voltage

•Digital Oscillator for Accurate Speed Control

•Low Cost

•Extremely Compact

•Available Configurations:

-Single Shaft*

-Long Life Linear Actuator

-Optical Encoder*

-Control Knob for Manual Positioning*

-Integrated Planetary Gearbox*

•Three Stack Sizes Available*

•Electronically Configurable (Eliminates Potentiometers):

-Motor Run/Hold Current

-Acceleration/Deceleration

-Initial and Max Velocity

-Speed Control Input Source

-Microstep Resolution to

256 Microsteps/Full Step

•2 Modes of Operation: Bidirectional or Unidirectional

•15-25kHz PWM, 0-20mA,

4-20mA or 0 to +5 VDC Speed Control Input with Programmable Center Point

•Single Supply

•Interface Uses Pluggable Terminal Strip or 12.0" (30.5cm) Flying Leads

•Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Quick and Easy Parameter Setup

* Rotary Motor Only

The MDrive17 Speed Control offers the system designer low cost, intelli- gent velocity control integrated with a NEMA 17 high torque stepping motor and a +12 to +48 volt microstepping driver.

The MDrive17 Speed Control fea- tures a digital oscillator for accu- rate velocity control with an output frequency of up to 100 kilohertz. Output frequency will vary with the signal applied to the speed control input. Speed can be adjusted by 15- 25kHz PWM, 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 0 to +5 volts.

There are two basic modes of opera- tion: bidirectional and unidirectional. By moving the center point, both speed and direction are controlled by the IMS Analog Speed Control GUI. By setting the center point to zero or the lower end of the potentiometer, only velocity is controlled by the speed control input; direction is controlled by a separate digital input.

The MDrive17 Speed Control has 12 setup parameters, configured using the supplied IMS Analog Speed Con- trol GUI. The setup parameters en- able the user to configure all MDrive operational parameters which are stored in nonvolatile memory.

The versatile, compact MDrive17 Speed Control is available in multiple configurations to fit various system needs. These options include a single shaft rotary motor, a dual shaft rotary motor available with optical encoder or control knob, a planetary gear- box, or a long life Acme screw linear

actuator. The rotary MDrive17 is available in single, double and triple stack sizes: 13, 15 & 19. Interface connections are accomplished us- ing either a 7 position pluggable terminal strip or 12.0” (30.5cm) flying leads.

CONFIGURING

The IMS Analog Speed Control is a required software GUI for quick and easy parameter setup of the MDrive17 Speed Control from a computer parallel/SPI port. GUI access is via the IMS SPI Inter- face included on the CD shipped with the product, or download at www.imshome.com. An optional Parameter Setup Cable is available for ease of connecting and configur- ing the MDrive.

IMS Analog Speed Control features:

•Easy installation.

•Automatic detection of MDrive version and communication configuration.

•Will not set out-of-range values.

•Tool-tips display valid range setting for each option.

•Single screen interface (below).

Configuring the MDrive Speed Control is simplified with the IMS Analog Speed Control's single screen interface.

MDrive17 Speed Control Datasheet REV121704 1