PMDX-132 User’s Manual
PCB Revision: PCB-466A
Document Revision: 1.0
Serial Numbers: 23410 and above
PMDX-132_Manual_10.doc
©2008 Practical Micro Design, Inc.
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17 April 2008
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1.0 Overview
This document describes the configuration and operation of the PMDX-132 4-Axis
Breakout/Motherboard. The PMDX-132 interfaces between the parallel port of an IBM-PC style
computer and up to four Gecko stepper driver modules, models G201, G202, G210, G212 and G203V.
This document pertains to the following versions of the PMDX-132:
Circuit Board Revision:
PCB-466A (marked on the bottom of the board)
Serial Number Range:
23410 and above
Note that Geckodrive, Inc., the maker of the Gecko stepper motor drives, does not manufacture, sell, or
nor provide technical support for the PMDX-132.
1.1
Important Safety Information
The PMDX-132 is intended for integration by the purchaser into industrial control systems. It is solely
the purchaser's responsibility to assure that the system is configured in a manner consistent with
applicable safety requirements. Practical Micro Design, Inc. does not control how this board is integrated
into the purchaser's system and cannot be responsible for guaranteeing the safety of your system.
The PMDX-132 is not guaranteed to be fail-safe. The system into which the PMDX-132 is installed should
provide fail-safe protection and emergency stop capability.
The PMDX-132 contains circuitry that may be connected to dangerous voltages. Care must be taken that
user cannot come in contact with these voltages. An enclosure that allows for modest ventilation, but
prevents intrusion by operator’s hands and foreign objects, especially conductive byproducts of machining
operations, should be utilized with this board. Interlock switches on power circuits should remove
power when the enclosure is opened.
Automated machine tools, into which the PMDX-132 may be integrated, can cause injury. Precautions
should be taken to assure that operators are trained in their proper operation and safety procedures, and
that they are protected from moving parts that may be under remote control and may move
unexpectedly.
This product may not be used in life support or other critical safety applications.
1.2
Warranty Summary
The PMDX-132 is warranted against failure due to defective parts or workmanship for 90 days from the
date of sale. Refer to Appendix A for complete warranty details.
If you have an item requiring service, please see the support page on the PMDX web site
(http://www.pmdx.com) for return instructions.
The purchaser must pay shipping to return the unit to PMDX. We will ship the repaired unit back to you
via ground transportation at our expense. Repairs are normally completed within 10 business days. See
Appendix A for our complete warranty details.
