User manual

Chapter 1 Series 1700 Introduction

1-2 ADVANCED MICRO CONTROLS INC

Overview (continued)

All of the modules have programmable Transducer Setup Parameters that allow you to

scale and adjust the position and tachometer data. Additional Module Setup Parameters define

the type of transducer attached to the module, the digital format of the position and tachometer

data, and how the module communicates this data to the processor. The module can be

configured to use either block or single transfers.

When configured to use block transfers, you can further configure the module to accept

programming instructions and commands over the backplane. With backplane programming

enabled, you can read back parameter values instead of position and tachometer data by

entering Read Status Mode.

Series 1700 Family Members

The twelve modules in the 1700 series are shown in the table below. The shaded out models

are multi-turn modules not covered in this manual. Refer to About this Manual, pg.

Introduction, for more information on the manuals for these modules.

Model

Transducer

Inputs Resolution

1731 1 10 bit (1,024 counts)

1732 2 10 bit (1,024 counts)

1733 3 10 bit (1,024 counts)

1734 4 10 bit (1,024 counts)

1741 1 13 bit (8,192 counts)

1742 2 13 bit (8,192 counts)

1743 3 13 bit (8,192 counts)

1744 4 13 bit (8,192 counts)

1761 1 12 bit (4,096) per turn, 180 turns max. (737,280 counts max.)

1761-21 1 12 bit (4,096) per turn, 180 turns max. (737,280 counts max.)

Reset input. Programmable to fractional number of turns.

1762 2 12 bit (4,096) per turn, 180 turns max. (737,280 counts max.)

1763 1 10 bit (1,024) per turn, 10,000 turns max. (10,000,000 counts max.)

Table 1.1 Series 1700 Family Members

The 1730 and 1740 modules covered by this manual are primarily intended for single turn

applications. They can be used in multi-turn applications by placing a gear ratio between the

output shaft of the machine and the transducer. AMCI has a line of transducers with an inter-

nal (x):1 ratio for use in these applications. However, you must remember that the maximum

number of counts remains fixed at either 1,024 or 8,192 counts. If you need higher resolution,

you must use a 1760 module. These modules provide up to 4,096 counts per turn over a

maximum of 180 turns. (737,280 counts max.)

See pg. 1-4, AMCI Compatible Transducers, for more information on the single and multi-

turn transducers available from AMCI for use with the 1730 and 1740 modules.