Table of Contents
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................1-1
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Tools and Equipment Required ................................................................................................. 1-1
Connecting the Power Supply ................................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting Communications ................................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting the Motor .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Minimum Required Connections .............................................................................................. 1-1
Install IMS Terminal Software ................................................................................................... 1-2
Establishing Communications ................................................................................................... 1-3
Apply Power to the MForce ....................................................................................................... 1-4
Testing the MForce ................................................................................................................... 1-4
Make the MForce Move ............................................................................................................ 1-4
Motion Control Example Using Program Mode ........................................................................ 1-5
Programming Notes .................................................................................................................. 1-5
Part 1: Hardware Specification
Section 1.1: Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Product Introduction ............................................1-9
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1-9
Feature Summary - Standard and Plus
2
Expanded ..................................................................... 1-9
Section 1.2: Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Detailed Specifications ........................................1-11
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-11
Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1-13
Pin/Wire Assignments and Description ................................................................................... 1-13
P1 Connector - I/O and Power Connections ...................................................................... 1-13
P1 Connector Options ....................................................................................................... 1-14
P2 Connector - RS-422/485 Communications................................................................... 1-14
P2 Connector Options ....................................................................................................... 1-15
P3 Connector - Motor Phase Connector ............................................................................ 1-15
P3 Connector ..................................................................................................................... 1-15
Options and Accessories .......................................................................................................... 1-16
Section 1.3: MForce MicroDrive Plus
2
Expanded Specifications ......................................................1-17
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-17
Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1-19
Pin Assignment and Description ............................................................................................. 1-20
P1 Connector - Power and Expanded I/O Configuration ................................................... 1-20
P1 Connector - Power and I/O with Remote Encoder Configuration ................................. 1-20
P1 Connector Options ....................................................................................................... 1-21
P2 Connector - RS-422/485 Communications................................................................... 1-21
P2 Connector Options ....................................................................................................... 1-22
P3 Connector - Motor Phase Connector ............................................................................ 1-22
Options and Accessories .......................................................................................................... 1-22
Part 2: Connections and Interface
Section 2.1: Mounting and Connection Recommendations ...............................................................2-3
Mounting Recommendations .................................................................................................... 2-3
DC Power Recommendations ................................................................................................... 2-3
Layout and Interface Guidelines ................................................................................................ 2-3
Recommended Wiring ......................................................................................................... 2-4
Recommended Mating Connectors and Pins ........................................................................ 2-4
Securing Power Leads and Logic Leads ................................................................................. 2-4
Power Supply Connection ......................................................................................................... 2-5
Aux-Logic Supply Connection .................................................................................................. 2-6
Section 2.2: Motor Sizing and Selection ............................................................................................2-7
Selecting a Motor ...................................................................................................................... 2-7
Types and Construction of Stepping Motors ........................................................................ 2-7
Sizing a Motor for Your System ............................................................................................ 2-7
Recommended IMS Motors ..................................................................................................... 2-8