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Part 1: Hardware Specifications
Getting Started
Getting Started - MDrivePlus Motion Control
Before You Begin
The Quick Start guide is designed to help get you connected and communicating with the MDrivePlus Mo-
tion Control. The following examples will help you get the motor turning for the fist time and introduce you
to Immediate and Program modes of operation.
Immediate Mode:
In Immediate Mode, commands are issued and executed directly to the
MDrive34Plus Motion Control by user input into the terminal window.
Program Mode:
Program mode is used to input user programs into the MDrive34Plus Motion
Control.
Tools and Equipment Required
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MDrivePlus Motion Control Unit.
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Communications Converter Cable or equivalent (USB to RS-422).
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MDrivePlus Product CD or Internet access to www.imshome.com.
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An +12 to +75 VDC Unregulated Power Supply .
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Basic Tools: Wire Cutters / Strippers / Screwdriver.
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18 AWG Wire for Power Supply.
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A PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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A free serial communications or USB port.
Connecting the Power Supply
Using the recommended wire (see the specifications for your MDrivePlus Motion Control), connect the DC
output of the power supply to the +V input of the connector appropriate for your MDrivePlus model.
Connect the power supply ground to the Power Ground pin appropriate for your MDrivePlus.
Connecting Communications
Connect the Host PC to the MDrivePlus Motion Control using the IMS Communications Converter Cable
or equivalent.
Install IMS Terminal Software
1. Insert the MDrive CD into the CD Drive of your PC.
If not available, go to http://www.imshome.com/software_interfaces.html.
2. The CD will autostart.
3. Click the Software Button in the top-right navigation Area.
4. Click the IMS Terminal link appropriate to your operating system.
5. Click SETUP in the Setup dialog box and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Once IMS Terminal is installed, the Communications Settings can be checked and/or set.
WARNING! Please
ensure that you
read the sections of
the product manual
pertaining to the MDrivePlus
model you purchased in their
entirety prior to placing the unit
into full operation.
Note:
Interactive
Tutorials covering
the installation and
use of the IMS Terminal are
located on the IMS Web Site
at http://www.imshome.com/
tutorials.html.
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