Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive Appendices

Enable Input	19
Clock Inputs	20
Optocoupler Reference	22
Input Connection Examples	23
Open Collector Interface Example
Switch Interface Example	24
Minimum Required Connections	25
Section 2.5: Connecting SPI Communications	26
Connecting the SPI Interface	26
SPI Signal Overview	26
SPI Pins and Connections	27
Logic Level Shifting and Conditioning Circuit	27
SPI Master with Multiple Microstepping MForce PowerDrive	28
Section 2.6: Using the IMS SPI Motor Interface	29
Installation	29
Configuration Parameters and Ranges	29
Color Coded Parameter Values	29
IMS SPI Motor Interface Menu Options	30
Screen 1: The Motion Settings Configuration Screen	31
MSEL (Microstep Resolution Selection)	32
HCDT (Hold Current Delay Time)	33
MRC (Motor Run Current)	33
MHC (Motor Hold Current)	33
DIR (Motor Direction)	33
User ID	33
IMS SPI Motor Interface Button Functions	33
Screen 2: I/O Settings Configuration Screen	34
Input Clock Type	34
Input Clock Filter	34
Enable Active High/Low	34
Warning Temperature	34
IMS Part Number/Serial Number Screen	35
Fault Indication	35
Upgrading the Firmware in the Microstepping MForce PowerDrive	36
The IMS SPI Upgrader Screen	36
Upgrade Instructions	36
Initialization Screen	37
Port Menu	37
Section 2.7: Using User-Defined SPI	38
SPI Timing Notes	38
Check Sum Calculation for SPI	38
SPI Commands and Parameters	39
SPI Communications Sequence	40
Appendices
Appendix A: Optional Prototype Development Cables	A-3
MD-CC300-000: USB to SPI Parameter Setup Cable	A-3
Adapter Cables	A-3
Installation Procedure for the MD-CC300-000	A-4
Installing the Cable/VCP Drivers	A-4
Determining the Virtual COM Port (VCP)	A-6
PD12-1434-FL3 — Power, I/O and SPI	A-7
Prototype Development Cable PD02-2300-FL3	A-8
Prototype Development Cable PD04-MF34-FL3	A-8

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