MDX
MDX-K Integrated Servo Motor
Quick Setup Guide
Requirements
•
A 24-60 VDC power supply.
•
A PC running Microsoft Windows XP, or Windows 7/8/10.
•
A small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors (included)
•
Software:
MDX Servo Suite
.
•
A I/O cabe 3004-318 (sold separately)
•
For RS-485 and CANopen models, you may need to use the Applied Motion 8500-003
USB-serial adapter with screw terminal connectors for communication and configuration.
Step1
Step2
•
Visit www.applied-motion.com/products/software to download the
MDX Servo Suite
software.
•
Install the
MDX Servo Suite
software on your PC.
•
Connect the drive to the PC using the appropriate programming cable.
•
For CANopen models with RS-232 a programming cable is provided with each unit. Connect the larger connector (DB9) of the
cable to the PC serial communication port, and the smaller side to the MDX motor (white 5 pin connector).
•
For RS485 models a RS-485 a programming cable is provided with each unit.
•
Please refer to “Communication Wiring” on back page for more details.
Connect the Power Supply
•
Use power supply mating cable. (AWG 20 recommended)
•
Connect main power supply “+” to power supply terminal’s “+”
wire, connect power supply “-” to power supply terminal’s “-”
wire.
•
If a regulated power supply is being used, there may be a
problem with regeneration that can be solved with the use
of an Applied Motion RC880 Regeneration Clamp. See the
Applied Motion website or the MDX Hardware Manual for more
information.
www.applied-motion.com/products/accessories/rc880
Be careful not to reverse the "+" and "-" wires. Reversing the
connection may blow the internal fuse and void the warranty.
920-0133A
RC880
MDX
V
-
V+
V
-
V+
Vin
-
+
Vout
+
-
-
POWER V
+
GND
POWER
POWER V
