Intelligent Motion Systems MDriveAC Switch User Manual


 
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MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Hardware - Revision R121707
Relevant to Firmware Version 3.0.02
Initialization Screen
This screen will be active under five conditions:
When the program initially starts up and seeks for a compatible device.
The User selects File > Exit when connected to the device.
The User clicks the Exit button while connected to the device.
The Upgrade Process completes.
The SPI Motor Interface is unable to connect to a compatible device.
Port Menu
The Port Menu allows the user to select the COM Port that the device is connected to, either a parallel (LPT) Port,
or a Hardware Serial or Virtual Serial Port via USB.
The Reconnect option allows the user to reconnect to a unit using the previously used settings.
On open or reconnect, the SPI Motor Interface will also try to auto seek for a connected device.
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Figure 2.3.11: SPI Motor Interface Initialization
Communications
Port Operations
Select Parallel
(LPT) Port
Select Serial or
USB (VCP)
Auto-seek Port
and Reconnect
to device
Figure 2.3.12: SPI Motor Interface Port Menu