GETTING STARTED
MDriveAC Plus Microstepping
Before You Begin
The Quick Start guide is designed to help quickly connect and begin using your MDriveAC Plus Microstepping integrated motor and driver. The following examples will help you get the motor turning for the first time and introduce you to the basic settings of the drive.
Tools and Equipment Required
MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Unit.
Parameter setup cable
Product CD or Internet access to www.imshome.com.
Control Device for Step/Direction.
+5 to +24 VDC optocoupler supply.
Basic Tools: Wire Cutters / Strippers / Screwdriver.
Wiring/Cabling for AC Power and Logic Connections (See Note in page margin).
A PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Connecting AC Power
AC Power to Connector P3.
AC Power To P3
P3 | Function | US Color | Euro Color |
1 | Earth GND | Green | Green/Yellow |
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2 | AC Line | Black | Brown |
3 | AC Neutral | White | Blue |
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Table GS.1: AC Wire Colors
Connect Opto Power and Logic Inputs
Using the recommended wire (see the specifications for your MDriveAC Plus), connect the DC output of the optocoupler power supply to the P1, Pin 1 of your MDriveAC Plus Microstepping model.
Connect the opto supply ground to the Power Ground pin appropriate for your controller/control circuitry.
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| Pin 1: Earth (Chassis) Ground |
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| Pin 2: AC Line |
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Lumberg | Pin 3: AC Neutral | |
Equivalent |
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| P3: AC Power |
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| Pin 1: Optocoupler Reference* |
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| Pin 18: Step Clock |
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| Pin 13: Direction |
P1: I/O |
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*Optocoupler Reference = +5 to +24 VDC: Sinking Inputs
*Optocoupler Reference = GND: Sourcing Inputs
Figure GS.1: Minimum Logic and Power Connections
WARNING! The MDrive has components which are sensitive to
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). All handling should be done at an ESD protected workstation.
Note: UL Recognition requires the use of the
Part 1: Hardware Specifications |
