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Introduction 2-1MN1904
2.1 NextMove BX
II
features
NextMove BX
II
is a high speed multi-axis intelligent motion controller, supporting up to four
servo axes.
NextMove BX
II
features the Mint motion control language. Mint is a structured form of Basic,
custom designed for motion control applications. It allows you to get started very quickly with
simple motion control programs. In addition, Mint includes a wide range of powerful
commands for complex applications.
Standard features of the NextMove BX
II
include:
H Control of up to four axes
H Point to point moves, software cams and gearing
H 16 general purpose digital inputs, software configurable as level or edge triggered
H 4 fast position latch inputs
H 8 digital outputs
H 8 analog inputs with 12-bit resolution, configurable as single ended inputs or differential
pairs
H CANopen protocol for peer-to-peer communications with Mint controllers and other third
party devices
H Proprietary CAN protocol for control of Baldor remote I/O devices
H Programmable in Mint.
Included with NextMove BX
II
is the Baldor Motion Tookit CD. This contains a number of
utilities and useful resources to get the most from your Mint controller. These include:
H Mint WorkBench v5
This is the user interface for communicating with the NextMove BX
II
. Installing
WorkBench v5 will also install firmware for NextMove BX
II
.
H PC Developer Libraries
These include ActiveX interfaces that allow PC applications to be written that
communicate with the NextMove BX
II
.
H Embedded Developer Libraries
Allows embedded C31 applications to be developed using the Texas Instruments
TMS320C3x compiler.
This manual is intended to guide you through the installation of NextMove BX
II
.
The chapters should be read in sequence.
The Basic Installation section describes the mechanical installation of the NextMove BX
II
.
The following sections require knowledge of the low level input/output requirements of the
installation and an understanding of computer software installation. If you are not qualified in
these areas you should seek assistance before proceeding.
2 Introduction
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