iMC-S8
– operating instruction
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1 Introduction
The stepper-motor-controller iMC-S8 is a freely programmable compact control up to
four linear or rotational units with 2-phase stepper motors. The controller integrates
maximum four motor power amplifiers with step/direction interface, a processor core
with flash memory to interpret the user programs and generating step/direction signals
for the power amplifiers, power supply units, security circuit module and a table
housing with net input filter and control elements.
1.1 Intended use
The processors operating system (firmware) provides following operation modes:
DNC-mode:
The controller is permanent connected with a PC/laptop via serial interface.
CNC-mode:
The
controller works „Stand Alone“ after a user program is downloaded to the
processors flash memory.
The controller is able to drive stepper-motors in micro stepping mode. The power
amplifiers generates up to 128 micro-steps per full-step. This allows a smoothly run of
the connected motors. An automatic current reduction reduces the power loss in the
amplifier and motor.
The peak current amounts 7,8A and is adjustable via DIP-switches.
With the impulse input it’s possible to control the most important functions (start,
stop). Thereby it’s also possible to connect an external control console or a higher
ranked control (e.g. PLC).
All axis of the controller have to be used only with the compatible motor type.
Please read this operation instruction manual carefully before first use of the controller
therewith you can:
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Work safely, fast and effective
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Keep away danger from persons
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Use all the power and features of the controller.
