2VIX IM MICROSTEPPER INDEXER DRIVE USER GUIDEProduct Variants
Digital microstepper indexer drives are available in two current ratings with two interface
options. Table 1-1 lists the possible combinations:
Product Code Description
ViX500IM 5.6A RMS (8A peak) microstepper indexer drive with an
RS232 control interface
ViX250IM 2.8A RMS (4A peak) microstepper indexer drive with an
RS232 control interface
ViX500CM 5.6A RMS (8A peak) microstepper indexer drive with
Canbus/RS485 interface
ViX250CM 2.8A RMS (4A peak) microstepper indexer drive with
Canbus/RS485 interface
Table 1-1. ViX250/ViX500 Microstepper Indexer Drive Options
Note: RS485 serial communication is only included in the CANopen version of the drive.
Product Features
Protection Circuits
Motor short circuits, phase to phase,
phase to ground
Over-voltage trip
Under-voltage trip
Drive/motor Over-temperature
24V reverse supply protection
Function Indicators
Drive Status/Feedback Fault (HV/FB)
Drive Fault (DF)
Comms. Status (CS)
Outputs and Inputs
3 digital outputs
5 digital inputs
1 analogue input