Everest CORE - Product Manual |
Application Guide
INGENIA | 08/01/2019
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7. Application Guide
7.1. Scope and Architecture
Everest CORE is a highly integrated universal servo drive. This means that a lot of features are available, although
only a set of them might be required in an specific application. This set of features can be activated by populating
an interface board with simple components, like transceivers, voltage dividers or filters. However, due to its
miniature scale and power density, setting the required electronics might require specific design practices. This
chapter is intended to provide advice on this practices, from thermal dissipation to PCB layout.
Whenever designing an interface board for Everest CORE is out of the scope, please consider
as a
ready-to-go alternative.
7.1.1. Parts of an Everest CORE integration solution
Everest CORE:
includes the Motion Controller and the Power Stage.
Interface board:
should include the adaptor electronics and connectors required to allow interconnection
between the Everest CORE, the motor, the specific feedback or sensors in use and the Master.
Heatsink:
when delivering output power, the Everest CORE generates small amounts of heat. In low-power
applications, the metal case of the Everest CORE might be enough to dissipate this heat, but high-power
applications or applications running at high ambient temperatures would require to thermally attach the Everest
CORE to a heatsink.
7.1.2. Single-Axis or Multi-Axis approach
The simplest way to integrate Everest CORE is to develop an interface board to hold 1 drive module and a Master
device. This way, the Master can command the Everest CORE as a slave, and the Everest CORE will control the
motor accordingly.
The Motion Control Bus protocol also allows controlling multiple Everest CORE from a single Master. The compact
size and low power dissipation of the Everest CORE allows having multiple axis controllers in a single interface
board, tracing the Motion Control BUS along the PCB for a maximum performance and minimum wiring complexity.
7.2. Schematic Design
Everest CORE is designed to be interfaced at
3.3 V levels
(except for specific pins), which would typically be suitable
for most modern electronics. However, when interfacing other devices, as sensors, command sources or master
controllers, additional adapter electronics might be required to cover a wider range of input voltages. Here, some
basic circuits are suggested as a reference design for quick-development of interface boards.
About this solution
Notice that this solutions are designed to be simple, cost effective, and easy to manufacture. Other
solutions from those presented here may also be valid, and even be more suitable for different
approaches or design constraints.
Pinout document required
sections for more information on the limits and capabilities
of Everest CORE.
