Indexer
features
(contd)
12 outputs - user programmable outputs to external devices. One
output is program-selectable to indicate motor moving.
16 inputs - user programmable inputs from external devices. Six
inputs can be pre-defined for limit, start, stop, and jog functions.
Encoder inputs - for position verification, or for electronic
gearing. Alternatively, these inputs can be redefined for external
step and direction control.
Step and direction outputs - outputs step and direction signals
for control of another drive.
Memory - indexer memory capacity is 12K bytes (battery-backed
RAM).
Typical
applications
Typical applications for the 5345/5445 microstep indexer/drive
include:
X-Y tables and slides
Packaging machinery
Feed to length
Labeling machines
1.2 System Diagram
The following diagram shows an installation of the drive in a
typical system. Your installation may vary from this
configuration. Typical components used with the 5345/5445
include:
Motor
Computer or terminal
External switches
Selection and installation guidelines for these components are
described in Chapter 2, “Installing the 5345/5445 Microstep
Indexer/Drive.”
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