Anaheim Stepper MBC10SI1 Users Guide

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Functions
Hard Limit Switches: When a hard limit switch is encountered, the pulses will stop.  Hard limits are in-
tended as an emergency stop for your system.
Soft Limit Switches: These switches cause the indexer to ramp down to the base speed and fi nish the 
index, unless encountering a hard limit switch.
Profi le Inputs: These inputs are used to select and begin the specifi ed motion profi le.  Only 1 input should 
be activated at a time.
Motion Profi les: The indexer will accept two...

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SMPG-SMSI Software
The SMPG-SMSI software is a handy utility that supports Anaheim Automation’s programmable 
pulse generators and simple indexers.  Connecting your PC to the MBC10SI1, via a serial cable, 
the software can easily perform the following tasks:
•  Exercise and monitor the MBC10SI1
•  Directly communicate with the MBC10SI1
Installation
Software
•  The SMPG-SMSI software is supplied on a CD, containing the setup program and the 
software.
•  SMPG-SMSI software is...

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File Menu
Setup Menu
Toolbar
Exit Exit the SMPG10WIN Software
Connect Establish communications with the controller.
Disconnect Discontinue communications and release the comport for use by other devices.
Communication Settings... COM port Selection (Ports 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Exit Exit the SMPG-SMSI Software
Connect Establish communications with the controller.
“The Unit is Connected” / “The Unit is Not Connected”
On the right of the Toolbar, the user will fi nd the communication...

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Program Window
Motion Profi le Select motion profi les 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)
Begin MotionMotor will ramp up to maximum speed and keep moving until a limit switch is 
triggered or the...

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Direct Talk Mode
Direct mode is used to directly control the motion for real time movements through serial com-
munication.  The indexer has 14 commands which are easy to remember for direct movement 
of a step motor.
COM Port Settings
Baud Rate: 115200
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 unit) must be sent.
NOTE: There should be no spaces between the @ and the 0.
How to...

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$ - Version Number Register
Format:   $
Description:  This command request the pulse generator to return the version number.
! - Error Codes Register
Format:   !
Description:  This command requests the pulse generator to get the current error code 
and print it to screen.
+/- - Direction
Format:   + or -
Description:  This command sets the direction output.  A “+” sets the output to clockwise, 
and a “-” set the output to counterclockwise.  This must be done when the indexer is not...

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C - Current Reduce Option
Format:   C# - where # is 0 or 1
Description:  This command enables the driver to reduce current after pulses are done 
being sent.  A 1 will enable current reduction, and a 0 will disable current reduction.  This 
value is saved in the EEProm for standalone use.
G - Go Slew (Run)
Format:   G# - where # is the speed profi le number 1 or 2
Description:  This command will send clocks out to the indexer.  The only command that 
can stop the clocks is H (stop...

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S - Stop Soft
Format:   S
Description:  This command will cause the indexer to ramp down to base speed and run 
until the index is complete or a hard limit is activated.  It can only be used when pulses are 
running.
T - Complete Time
Format:   T#_[value] - where # is the motion profi le number 1 or 2
Sample:   T1_100  Complete Time of profi le 1 equals 100
Description:  This command sets the time for an active complete signal after the unit has 
fi nished indexing for the motion profi...

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Visual Basic Direct Mode Programming Examples
Example 1: This Example is for Axis=0, and Profi le=1
DimConst 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...

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Troubleshooting
Problem:
Can not establish communications with the unit.
Possible Solutions: 
1.  Make sure the indexer has power.  Is the Green LED on.
2.  Check USB connections.
3.  Check for loose cable connection either on the pulse generator or COM Port.
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 unit.
7.  If problems still exist, contact Anaheim Automation...