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Part 1: Hardware Specifications
Apply Power to the MDrivePlus Motion Control
1.
Verify that all connections have been made, then apply power to the MDrivePlus Motion Control.
Click on the Phone icon or the Disconnect status box to establish communications between IMS
Terminal and the MDrivePlus. The following sign-on message should appear in the Terminal
Window:
“Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.”
2. If you can see the sign-on message, then the MDrivePlus is properly powered-up and
communicating.
a. If the sign-on message does not appear, try using a software reset. Hold down the “Ctrl” key
and press “C”. If the sign-on message still does not appear, check all connections, as well as all
hardware and software configurations, then start IMS Terminal again.
3. You are now connected and communicating to the MDrivePlus Motion Control.
Note: There are indicators at the bottom of the Terminal Window that show whether you are
connected or disconnected, the current Baud Rate, and the type of device (MDrive) for which the
IMS Terminal is configured. These three items may be changed directly from this screen by double
clicking on each of them.
Testing the MDrivePlus Motion Control
1. Click in the Terminal Window, and type (followed by ENTER):
PR VM
2. The MDrivePlus Motion Control will return a value of 768000
3. Type the following in the Terminal Window (followed by ENTER):
VM=360000
PR VM
4. The MDrivePlus Motion Control will return a value of 360000
5. Type FD and press ENTER. (FD = Factory Defaults)
“Copyright 2001-2006 by Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.”
should appear in the Terminal Window within a few seconds.
Make the MDrivePlus Motion Control Move
1. Type MR 51200 into the Terminal Window and press ENTER. (MR = Move Relative)
a. With the default settings, the MDrive Motion Control should move one revolution in
approximately 0.066 seconds, or at a velocity of 15 revolutions per second.
2. Type SL 102400 and press ENTER. (SL = Slew)
a. With the default settings, the MDrivePlus Motion Control should run constantly at a speed of
approximately 2 revolutions per second or 120 revolutions per minute.
3. Type SL 0 and press ENTER. The MDrivePlus Motion Control should decelerate to a full stop.
Note:
Entering
MDrivePlus
commands directly
into the Terminal Window is
called “Immediate Mode”.
The MDrivePlus Motion
Control command set is not
case sensitive except for
command DN = < >
Warning
: If you
have installed the
MDrivePlus to a
load, be sure the
load can safely be moved
before testing.
Tip:
A small piece of tape on
the motor shaft is a visual aid
to help see the shaft turning.
Figure GS.3: MDrivePlus Motion Control Sign-On Message
Summary of Contents for MDrive 34 Plus Series
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