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Table Of Contents
Getting Started: MDrive34Plus Microstepping ..........................................................................1-1
Before You Begin ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
Tools and Equipment Required ................................................................................................. 1-1
Connecting the Power Supply .................................................................................................. 1-1
Connect Opto Power and Logic Inputs .................................................................................... 1-1
Connecting Parameter Setup Cable .......................................................................................... 1-1
Install the IMS SPI Motor Interface ......................................................................................... 1-2
Part 1: Hardware Specifications
Section 1.1: Introduction to the MDrive34Plus Microstepping...................................................1-5
Configuration Interface ............................................................................................................. 1-5
Features and Benefits .................................................................................................................1-5
Section 1.2: MDrive34Plus Microstepping Specifications .......................................................... 1-7
General Specifications ............................................................................................................... 1-7
Setup Parameters .......................................................................................................................1-8
Mechanical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 1-9
Pin Assignment And Description - Flying Leads Version ......................................................... 1-11
P1 Connector - Power, I/O and Internal Optical Encoder (Optional) ................................1-11
P2 Connector - SPI Communications ................................................................................ 1-13
Pin Assignment And Description - Pluggable Interface Version ............................................... 1-14
P1 Connector - I/O and SPI Communications, 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp..................... 1-14
P3 Connector - DC Power, 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp...................................................... 1-15
P4 Connector - Differential Encoder, 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp ............................ 1-15
Connectivity ...........................................................................................................................1-17
Options ................................................................................................................................... 1-17
Part 2: Interfacing and Configuring
Section 2.1: Mounting and Interface Guidelines ........................................................................ 2-3
Mounting Recommendations .................................................................................................... 2-3
Layout and Interface Guidelines ................................................................................................ 2-4
Rules of Wiring ...................................................................................................................2-4
Rules of Shielding ................................................................................................................ 2-4
Recommended Wiring .........................................................................................................2-5
Recommended Mating Connectors and Pins ............................................................................. 2-5
SPI Communications (Flying Lead Version Only) ................................................................ 2-5
Power ................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Internal Differential Encoder ................................................................................................ 2-5
12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp (I/O and SPI Communications) ..............................................2-5
Securing Power Leads and Logic Leads ......................................................................................2-6
Section 2.2: Interfacing DC Power .............................................................................................2-7
Choosing a Power Supply for Your MDrive ............................................................................... 2-7
DC Power Supply Recommendations ........................................................................................ 2-8
Recommended IMS Power Supplies .....................................................................................2-8
Recommended IMS Power Supplies .....................................................................................2-8
Connecting DC Power .............................................................................................................. 2-9
Recommended Power and Cable Configurations .................................................................... 2-10
Example A – Cabling Under 50 Feet, DC Power ................................................................2-10
Example B – Cabling 50 Feet or Greater, AC Power to Full Wave Bridge ...........................2-10
Example C – Cabling 50 Feet or Greater, AC Power to Power Supply ................................ 2-10
Section 2.3: Isolated Input Interface and Connection ............................................................... 2-13
Optically Isolated Logic Inputs ................................................................................................ 2-13
Isolated Logic Input Pins and Connections .............................................................................2-13
Isolated Logic Input Characteristics .........................................................................................2-15
Enable Input ...................................................................................................................... 2-15
Clock Inputs.......................................................................................................................2-15
Optocoupler Reference ............................................................................................................ 2-17
Input Connection Examples .................................................................................................... 2-18
Open Collector Interface Example ...................................................................................... 2-18
Switch Interface Example ................................................................................................... 2-19
