Anaheim Stepper 17MDSI Series Users Guide
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Program Window Motion ProfileSelect motion profiles 1 or 2. Send Accel/Decel Send the acceleration & deceleration parameter to the indexer. (steps/sec 2) Send Base Spend Send the base speed parameter to the indexer. (steps/sec) Send Max Speed Send the maximum speed parameter to the indexer. (steps/sec) Send Index Number Send the index number parameter to the indexer. (steps) Send Complete Time Send the complete time parameter to the indexer. (useconds) Begin Index Motor will ramp up to maximum speed and...
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Direct Talk Mode
Direct mode is used to directly control the motion for real time movemen\
ts through serial com-
munication. This mode is used mainly to program the parameters and for checking the move-
ment of the motor. The 17MDSI Series has 16 commands which are easy to remember for direct \
movement of a step motor.
COM Port Settings
Baud Rate: 38400
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
Unit Selection
In order to select a unit the @ command followed by 0 (address of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/413/5908/w300_stepper-17mdsi-series-users-guide-1478874001_d-11.png "Page 12
Direct Talk Mode
Direct mode is used to directly control the motion for real time movemen\
ts through serial com-
munication. This mode is used mainly to program the parameters and for checking the move-
ment of the motor. The 17MDSI Series has 16 commands which are easy to remember for direct \
movement of a step motor.
COM Port Settings
Baud Rate: 38400
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: Xon/Xoff
Unit Selection
In order to select a unit the @ command followed by 0 (address of the...")
Direct Talk Mode Direct mode is used to directly control the motion for real time movemen\ ts through serial com- munication. This mode is used mainly to program the parameters and for checking the move- ment of the motor. The 17MDSI Series has 16 commands which are easy to remember for direct \ movement of a step motor. COM Port Settings Baud Rate: 38400 Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: Xon/Xoff Unit Selection In order to select a unit the @ command followed by 0 (address of the...
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$ - Version Number Register Format: $ Description: This command requests the 17MDSI to return the version number. ! - Error Codes Register Format: ! Description: This command requests the 17MDSI to get current error code and print it to the screen. +/- - Direction Format: + or - Description: This command sets the direction output. A “+” sets the output to clockwise, and a “-” sets the output to counterclockwise. This must be done when the indexer is not busy. This value is not saved in the...
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H - Hard Limit or Stop Motion
Format: H
Description: This command will stop all motion. It can only be used when pulses are
running.
M - Max Speed
Format: M#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2
Sample: M2_10000 Max Speed of profile 2 equals 10000
Description: This command sets the maximum (running) speed for motion. This value
must be set before motion begins and be equal or greater than the base speed. The motor
will run at this speed until a soft limit or a hard limit is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/413/5908/w300_stepper-17mdsi-series-users-guide-1478874001_d-13.png "Page 14
H - Hard Limit or Stop Motion
Format: H
Description: This command will stop all motion. It can only be used when pulses are
running.
M - Max Speed
Format: M#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2
Sample: M2_10000 Max Speed of profile 2 equals 10000
Description: This command sets the maximum (running) speed for motion. This value
must be set before motion begins and be equal or greater than the base speed. The motor
will run at this speed until a soft limit or a hard limit is...")
H - Hard Limit or Stop Motion Format: H Description: This command will stop all motion. It can only be used when pulses are running. M - Max Speed Format: M#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2 Sample: M2_10000 Max Speed of profile 2 equals 10000 Description: This command sets the maximum (running) speed for motion. This value must be set before motion begins and be equal or greater than the base speed. The motor will run at this speed until a soft limit or a hard limit is...
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T - Complete Time
Format: T#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2
Sample: T2_100 Complete time of profile 2 equals 100 uSeconds
Description: This command sets the time for an active complete signal after the unit has
finished indexing for the motion profile. The number is entered as a microsecond. This value
must be set before motion begins. These values are saved in the EEProm for standalone
use.
Range: 0 - 1000
V - Verify
Description: This command can be used with most...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/413/5908/w300_stepper-17mdsi-series-users-guide-1478874001_d-14.png "Page 15
T - Complete Time
Format: T#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2
Sample: T2_100 Complete time of profile 2 equals 100 uSeconds
Description: This command sets the time for an active complete signal after the unit has
finished indexing for the motion profile. The number is entered as a microsecond. This value
must be set before motion begins. These values are saved in the EEProm for standalone
use.
Range: 0 - 1000
V - Verify
Description: This command can be used with most...")
T - Complete Time Format: T#_[value] - where # is the motion profile number 1 or 2 Sample: T2_100 Complete time of profile 2 equals 100 uSeconds Description: This command sets the time for an active complete signal after the unit has finished indexing for the motion profile. The number is entered as a microsecond. This value must be set before motion begins. These values are saved in the EEProm for standalone use. Range: 0 - 1000 V - Verify Description: This command can be used with most...
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Visual Basic Direct Mode Programming Examples Example 1: This Example is for Axis=0, and Profile=1DimConst DefaultTimeout As Single = 0.5 frmMain.MSComm1.Output = “@0A1_100000” & Chr$(13) ‘SetAcceleration Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = “@0B1_1000” & Chr$(13) ‘Set Base Speed Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = “@0M1_4000” & Chr$(13) ‘Set Maximum Speed Pause DefaultTimeout frmMain.MSComm1.Output = “@0N1_500” & Chr$(13) ‘Set Index Number Pause DefaultTimeout...
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Troubleshooting
Problem:Can not establish communications with the indexer.
Possible Solutions: 1. Make sure the indexer has power. Is the Green LED on.
2. Check RS485 connections.
3. Check for loose cable connection either on the pulse generator or COM Po\
rt.
4. Was the software installed successfully?
5. Go to Setup│ Communication Settings and verify COM Port settings.
6. Click on Connect icon to communicate with the indexer.
7. If problems still exist, contact Anaheim Automation Tech...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/413/5908/w300_stepper-17mdsi-series-users-guide-1478874001_d-16.png "Page 17
Troubleshooting
Problem:Can not establish communications with the indexer.
Possible Solutions: 1. Make sure the indexer has power. Is the Green LED on.
2. Check RS485 connections.
3. Check for loose cable connection either on the pulse generator or COM Po\
rt.
4. Was the software installed successfully?
5. Go to Setup│ Communication Settings and verify COM Port settings.
6. Click on Connect icon to communicate with the indexer.
7. If problems still exist, contact Anaheim Automation Tech...")
Troubleshooting Problem:Can not establish communications with the indexer. Possible Solutions: 1. Make sure the indexer has power. Is the Green LED on. 2. Check RS485 connections. 3. Check for loose cable connection either on the pulse generator or COM Po\ rt. 4. Was the software installed successfully? 5. Go to Setup│ Communication Settings and verify COM Port settings. 6. Click on Connect icon to communicate with the indexer. 7. If problems still exist, contact Anaheim Automation Tech...
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Multiple Axes Setup for 17MDSI Series 1. Power up the 1st unit ONLY and connect the RS485 connection to the 1st unit. 2. Click the “Define Axis” button and enter 0. 3. Click the “Select Axis” button and enter 0. 4. Under Setup menu click “Connect”. 5. Text appears on top of the SMPG-SMSI Software “The Unit is connected” and the ver- sion of the firmware is displayed as well. This text should turn blue when connected. 6. Under setup menu click “Disconnect” 7. Text appears on top of the SMPG-SMSI...
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ANAHEIM AUTOMATION
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2012 by Anaheim Automation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in\
to any language, in any form or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Anaheim Automation, 910 E. Orangefair Lane, Anaheim, CA 92801.
DISCLAIMER
Though every effort has been made to supply complete and...")
ANAHEIM AUTOMATION COPYRIGHT Copyright 2012 by Anaheim Automation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated in\ to any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Anaheim Automation, 910 E. Orangefair Lane, Anaheim, CA 92801. DISCLAIMER Though every effort has been made to supply complete and...