Intelligent Motion Systems Network Card 17 : User manual : Page 3

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Table of Contents

Part 1: General Information And Hardware Information

Section 1.1: Introduction to the MDrive17 Motion Control ....................................................................................................................... 5

Introduction to the MDrive17 Motion Control ................................................................................................................................................................................5

Feature Summary.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Section 1.2: MDrive17 Motion Control Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 6

Section Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Rotary Motor Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................... 6

MDrive Motion Control 1713 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 6

MDrive Motion Control 1715 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 7

MDrive Motion Control 1719 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves ................................................................................................................................ 7

Linear Motor Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Speed-Force Curve: 24 VDC ..............................................................................................................................................................................................8

Linear Actuator MDrive Motion Control 1713 Specs and Speed-Force Curves .................................................................................................................. 8

Speed-Force Curve: 45 VDC ..............................................................................................................................................................................................8

MDrive17 Motion Control ACME Screw ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

General Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Recommended IMS Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Thermal Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................10

Section 1.3: Introduction to the MDrive23 Motion Control ..................................................................................................................... 11

Introduction to the MDrive23 Motion Control .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Feature Summary....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Section 1.4: MDrive23 Motion Control Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 12

Section Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Rotary Motor Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................. 12

MDrive Motion Control 2218 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 12

MDrive Motion Control 2222 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 13

MDrive Motion Control 2231 Motor Specs and Speed/Torque Curves .............................................................................................................................. 13

Linear Motor Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Mechanical Specifications - Dimensions in Inches (mm) ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Speed-Force Curve: 24 VDC ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Linear Actuator MDrive Motion Control 2218 Specs and Speed-Force Curves ................................................................................................................ 14

Speed-Force Curve: 45 VDC ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

MDrive23 Motion Control ACME Screw ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

General Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Power Supply Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Recommended IMS Power Supplies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Thermal Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Part 2: Connecting, Configuring And Programming The MDrive Motion Control

Section 2.1: Interfacing the MDrive Motion Control................................................................................................................................. 19

Section Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Layout and Interface Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Recommended Wiring .......................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Pin Configuration and Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................................................19

Interfacing Power ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Interfacing RS-485 Communications .........................................................................................................................................................................................20

Single MDrive .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Multiple MDrive Motion Control System (Party Mode) ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

Interfacing the Digital I/O ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Uses of the Digital I/O ......................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Interfacing Inputs .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Interfacing Outputs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Interfacing the Analog Input .......................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Sample Usage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Section 2.2: MDrive Motion Control Software Introduction ................................................................................................................... 26

Section Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Installing and Using IMS Terminal ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the IMS Terminal Software ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Setting the Programmable Function Keys ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Upgrading the MDrive Motion Control Firmware ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

MDrive Motion Control Programming ..........................................................................................................................................................................................29

Operational Modes .............................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Basic Components of MDrive Motion Control Software ............................................................................................................................................................ 29

Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Variables ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

Flags .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Keywords ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

Most Commonly Used Variables and Commands ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30