Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive

Figure A.8: Hardware Update Wizard Finish Installation

Determining the Virtual COM Port (VCP)

The MD-CC300-000 uses a Virtual COM Port to communicate through the USB port to the MForce. A VCP is a software driven serial port which emulates a hardware port in Windows.

The drivers for the MD-CC300-000 will automatically assign a VCP to the device during installation. The VCP port number will be needed when IMS Terminal is set up in order that IMS Terminal will know where to find and communicate with your IMS Product.

To locate the Virtual COM Port.

1)Right-Click the “My Computer” Icon and select “Properties”.

2)Browse to the Hardware Tab (Figure A.9), Click the Button labeled “Device Manager”.

3)Look in the heading “Ports (COM & LPT)” IMS USB to SPI Converter Cable (COMx) will be listed (Figure A.10). The COM # will be the Virtual COM Port connected. You will enter this number into your IMS SPI Motor Interface Configuration.

Figure A.9: Hardware Properties

Figure A.10: Windows Device Manager

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Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive Determining the Virtual COM Port VCP

Contents

Forcetm Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Product Manual Table Of Contents Appendices List of Figures List of Tables MForce PowerDrive Front Microstepping MForce PowerDriveStepping Motor Connecting the Motor Connect Opto Reference and Logic Inputs Forcetm Intentionally Left Blank Introduction to the Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Configuring Features and Benefits Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Detailed Specifications General Specifications Setup Parameters Mechanical Specifications Dimensions in Inches mm Pin Assignment and Description Pin # Function Description P3 Connector DC Power, 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp P4 Connector Motor Parameter Setup Cable and Adapters Options and AccessoriesPrototype Development Cable Intentionally Left Blank Forcetm Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R040507 Mounting and Connection Guidelines Mounting Recommendations Mounting Hole Pattern Securing Power Leads and Logic LeadsLayout and Interface Guidelines Logic and SPI Communications P1 Power P3Motor P4 Intentionally Left Blank Interfacing DC Power Choosing a Power Supply for Your MForce PowerDrive DC Power Supply Recommendations ISP300-7 Unregulated Switching SupplyRecommended IMS Power Supplies IP804 Unregulated Linear Supply Recommended Power and Cable Configurations Basic DC Power ConnectionExample a DC Power Cabling Under 50 Feet Transformer 10 to 28 VAC RMS for 48 VDC Systems Motor Selection and Interface Selecting a MotorWinding Inductance Types and Construction of Stepping Motors Lead Stepping Motor Parallel Configuration Recommended IMS Motors Frame Enhanced 2.4A Not Available with Double Shaft Frame Enhanced 3.0AFrame Enhanced 6.0A Frame Enhanced 6.3A Phase Connector Pin Lead Motors Phase a MForce PowerDrive Phase Outputs Recommended Motor CablingMotor Connections Example a Motor Cabling Less Than 50 Feet Example B Motor Cabling Greater Than 50 Feet Recommended Motor Cable AWG Sizes Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Manual Revision R040507 Isolated Logic Input Pins and Connections Isolated Logic Input CharacteristicsEnable Input Logic Interface and Connection Step Clock DirectionQuadrature Up/Down STEP/DIRECTION Timing Optocoupler Reference Optocoupler Reference NPN Open Collector Interface Sinking Input Connection Examples Switch Interface Sinking Switch Interface Example Minimum Required Connections +V +12 to +48 Connecting SPI Communications SPI Pins and Connections Logic Level Shifting and Conditioning Circuit SPI Master with Multiple Microstepping MForce PowerDrive 4 SPI Master with a Single Microstepping MForce PowerDrive Configuration Parameters and Ranges Using the IMS SPI Motor Interface InstallationColor Coded Parameter Values File IMS SPI Motor Interface Menu OptionsView Recall UpgradeHelp Msel Microstep Resolution Select Msel Microstep Resolution Selection Connected/Disconnected Indicator FactorySet Exit Screen 2 I/O Settings Configuration Screen Enable Active High/LowInput Clock Type Input Clock Filter Fault Indication IMS Part Number/Serial Number Screen IMS SPI Upgrader Screen Upgrade Instructions Initialization Screen Port Menu SPI Timing Notes Using User-Defined SPICheck Sum Calculation for SPI SPI Commands and Parameters MSB Write SPI Communications Sequence Appendices Intentionally Left Blank Optional Prototype Development Cables MD-CC300-000 USB to SPI Parameter Setup CableAdapter Cables Installation Procedure for the MD-CC300-000 Installing the Cable/VCP Drivers Figure A.5 Hardware Update Wizard Screen Determining the Virtual COM Port VCP PD12-1434-FL3 Power, I/O and SPI Wire Color Code Prototype Development Cable PD02-2300-FL3 Prototype Development Cable PD04-MF34-FL3 Warranty Excellence in Motion