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Stagehand Mini

2

 Manual 

 

 

 

Page 21

 

 

 

 

Aux Output 1 (120mA N.O) 

Aux Output 2 (120mA N.O) 

Aux Output 2 (120mA N.O) 

RS485 A 

10 

RS485 B 

11 

Power Common 

12 

Power +12VDC 

 

Auxiliary

 

Outputs

 

Each 

Drive Comm

 connector houses two dry‐contact outputs that are rated for 120mA each.  These outputs are 

unimaginatively named 

Aux Output 1 

and 

Aux Output 2

.  The purpose of these outputs is not set in stone, but 

as of the first release (July 2014, firmware v22) Aux Output 1 is programmed to open and close in the following 
situations: 

Situation 

Aux Output 1 Open/Close 

Idle, no motion being commanded. 

Open 

Jogging initiated on manual mode, but 0% speed. 

Open 

Jogging at greater than 0% speed. 

Closed 

Programmed cue started, but running for less than 
250ms. 

Open 

Programmed cue has been running for at least 
250ms. 

Closed 

 

Aux Output 1 

behavior was created to help with a specific hydraulic system where additional lock valves need to 

be engaged and disengaged with a slight delay. 

Aux Output 2

 is currently not used, but certainly will find some use in the future.  If you have a need, please 

contact us to discuss your application. 

RS485

 

Serial

 

Link

 

Each controller in the Stagehand Mini

2

 has an RS485 serial link that will, in the future, be used to communicate 

directly with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) to garner status information from the drive.  As of this writing, 
Spikemark does not yet support this feature but it is planned for future updates. 

Содержание Stagehand Mini2

Страница 1: ...creative conners inc Stagehand Mini2 Manual Version 1 0 Copyright 2014 Creative Conners Inc All rights reserved...

Страница 2: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 2...

Страница 3: ...nd 23 Jog the Motor 23 Brake Testing Error Bookmark not defined Auto Tuning Error Bookmark not defined Understanding the Status Display 24 Set an IP Address for Spikemark Cueing 26 Battery Backup for...

Страница 4: ...om a single Stagehand which is another unique feature of the Mini2 that makes this controller a great choice for many shows This manual will guide you through Unpacking Installation Powering up Operat...

Страница 5: ...Stagehand Mini2 is essentially two motion controllers built into a single 3U rack case The motion controllers are identical to the brains found inside the Stagehand Pro and is the most versatile cont...

Страница 6: ...on the Stagehand platform and cue it with our Spikemark software The primary control output from the Stagehand Mini2 is a speed signal and an enable circuit for each of its two independent controller...

Страница 7: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 7 z Figure 3...

Страница 8: ...ically nothing Hydraulic systems also offer tremendous power to be packed into relatively small actuators However automating hydraulics with programmable speed and positioning has traditionally been t...

Страница 9: ...VFD s have become more economical and provide a better solution in manner situations However there is still a lot of DC equipment with a useful life left and using a Mini2 to breathe new life into ol...

Страница 10: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 10 Figure 5...

Страница 11: ...orizontally so that the Stagehand remains vertical in the rack for proper heat ventilation Electrical Connections Once the Mini2 is installed in your rack it s time to take a look at the back side of...

Страница 12: ...to insure that power will be removed from the amplifier enable signal instantly if the 24vdc Emergency Stop signal is interrupted However since the Mini2 does control power directly to the amplifier...

Страница 13: ...t is prevalent in many venues so you should always be able to find a spare cable when needed Below is the pin out for the Showstopper Emergency Stop input Figure 10 Encoders and Limits Connections Two...

Страница 14: ...ed pair wires to drastically reduce electrical interference and thus reduce the opportunity for inaccurate encoder data Encoders connected to the Stagehand must be equipped with differential line driv...

Страница 15: ...hand will not allow further motion in the forward direction until the limit is cleared either by adjusting the switch mechanically or by moving in the reverse direction far enough to clear the limit s...

Страница 16: ...as the Speed Encoder or it may be a separate encoder For instance a scissor lift that is driven by a variable speed pump needs a speed encoder on the pump motor but the positioning encoder should be...

Страница 17: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 17 Single encoder Figure 14...

Страница 18: ...Stagehand Mini2 Manual Page 18 Dual encoders Figure 15...

Страница 19: ...agehand the Ethernet input will accept a CAT5 network cable with either a traditional RJ45 plug or a RJ45 plug with a Neutrik Ethercon shell installed Mouser Part 568 NE8MC B The Ethercon shell is an...

Страница 20: ...ion 2 Serial Receive 3 Serial Transmit 5 Serial Common 9 5VDC Drive Comm HD15 The Mini2 has 15 pin high density D Sub connector that support a few nifty features some are currently used in our Spikema...

Страница 21: ...mode but 0 speed Open Jogging at greater than 0 speed Closed Programmed cue started but running for less than 250ms Open Programmed cue has been running for at least 250ms Closed Aux Output 1 behavio...

Страница 22: ...e name suggests when the Drive aka Amplifier is healthy and without a fault it can signal to the Mini2 through this input pin that it is ready and waiting to move If the drive has an internal fault th...

Страница 23: ...nd Release the Emergency Stop button on your Showstopper Press the Forward Button Figure 18 While holding the Forward Button turn the Knob Clockwise slowly The brakes should release and the machine sh...

Страница 24: ...unning and need to manually operate the Stagehand The following list explains the information that you can glean from the Stagehand display Network Connectivity Figure 19 When sitting idle the Stageha...

Страница 25: ...se faults register a common Drive Fault message on the status display and in Spikemark Consult the Mitsubishi A700 manual for the exact fault description the error code is displayed on VFD keypad To c...

Страница 26: ...have a unique address The easiest address scheme to adopt is to share the first three segments of the IP address and just alter the last segment We typically use addresses that start 192 168 10 xxx T...

Страница 27: ...in the wings If the next cue is run without noticing the issue the motor will try to run either way too far or not far enough and possibly cause a collision To prevent mishaps on stage during the sho...

Страница 28: ...You need to either change the motor wiring or the encoder wiring Re wire the motor to match the encoder polarity Swap two power legs on the motor by swapping the wires on Pin 1 and Pin 2 inside the m...

Страница 29: ...status display shows SET IP The motion controller is in IP Address setting mode which happens when the knob is pressed either intentionally or just bumped in passing Turn the knob until the cursor is...

Страница 30: ...fic cue in a show please email us your show file and log file from Spikemark with a description of the issue We respond within 24 hours but usually it s just a matter of minutes Web forum http creativ...

Страница 31: ...it protection is provided by the fused power inlet Replace with 5mm X 20mm fast acting fuse rated for no more than 5amps Control Output Voltage Variable voltage 0 to 10VDC Control Output Current 30mA...

Страница 32: ...losed N C dry contact Reverse Limit Switch Voltage 12VDC Reverse Limit Switch Current 10mA Reverse Limit Switch Contact Type Normally Closed N C dry contact Ultimate Limit Switch Voltage 12VDC Ultimat...

Страница 33: ...ion 1 073 741 824 counts Maximum Encoder Velocity 15 999 023 counts second Maximum Acceleration 15 999 023 counts second second Physical Specifications Figure 27 Wiring Diagram The following page is a...

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