Advantech AMAX-1220 Series User manual

User Manual
AMAX-1220/1240
Series
Open Frame 2/4-Axis AMONet
RS-485 Motion Slave Modules

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Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
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Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in
good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer
immediately.
In addition to this User Manual, the package should also include the following items:
AMAX-1220/1240 Series: Open Frame Type 2/4-Axis AMONet RS-485 Motion
Slave Modules

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
1.1 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.2 AMAX-1220 Specification ......................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Axes .............................................................................................. 2
1.2.2 Encoder input................................................................................ 3
1.2.3 Pulse/Direction output................................................................... 3
1.2.4 Digital input ................................................................................... 3
1.2.5 Digital output ................................................................................. 3
1.2.6 Simultaneous move signal ............................................................ 4
1.2.7 General Specification.................................................................... 4
1.3 AMAX-1240 Specification ......................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Axes .............................................................................................. 5
1.3.2 Encoder input................................................................................ 5
1.3.3 Pulse/Direction output................................................................... 5
1.3.4 Digital input ................................................................................... 6
1.3.5 Digital output ................................................................................. 6
1.3.6 Simultaneous move signal ............................................................ 6
1.3.7 General Specification.................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Functionality.......................9
2.1 PCB Board Layout .................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 AMAX-1220 PCB Layout & Pin Assignment ............................... 10
Figure 2.1 PCB Layout of AMAX-1220 ...................................... 10
Figure 2.2 Top View of AMAX-1220 .......................................... 11
Figure 2.3 Middle View of AMAX-1220...................................... 11
Figure 2.4 Bottom View of AMAX-1220 ..................................... 12
Figure 2.5 Side View of AMAX-1220 ......................................... 12
2.1.2 AMAX-1240 Label Assignment ................................................... 14
Figure 2.6 PCB Layout of the AMAX-1240 L2 ........................... 14
Figure 2.7 Top View of AMAX-1240 L2 ..................................... 15
Figure 2.8 Middle View of AMAX-1240 L2................................. 15
Figure 2.9 Bottom View of AMAX-1240 L2 ................................ 16
Figure 2.10Side View of AMAX-1240 L2 .................................... 16
2.2 Power Connector .................................................................................... 18
2.2.1 Module Power Connector (CN1)................................................. 18
Table 2.1: Module Power Connector (CN1) .............................. 18
2.2.2 External Power Connector (CN2) ............................................... 18
Table 2.2: External Power Connector (CN2) ............................. 18
2.3 AMONet Interface ................................................................................... 19
2.3.1 AMONet Extension ..................................................................... 19
Table 2.3: AMONet Extension ................................................... 19
Figure 2.11RS-485 Extension Port ............................................. 19
2.3.2 Terminal Resistor........................................................................ 20
Table 2.4: Terminal Resistor ..................................................... 20
2.4 Board ID Setting (SW1)........................................................................... 20
Table 2.5: Board ID Setting (SW1) ............................................ 20
2.5 Communication Protocol Baud Rate Setting (SW2)................................ 21
2.5.1 Baud-Rate Setting....................................................................... 21
2.5.2 TUD............................................................................................. 21
2.5.3 TMD ............................................................................................ 21
2.5.4 EMG............................................................................................ 21
2.6 End Limit Logic Setting (SW3) ................................................................ 22
2.7 LED Definition ......................................................................................... 22

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2.8 Motion Control Connector Pin Definition (CN3 to CN9) .......................... 23
2.8.1 External Power Connection and Simultaneous Move Signal (CN3)
23
Table 2.6: External Power Connection and Simultaneous Move
Signal (CN3)............................................................. 23
2.8.2 Servo Drive Interface .................................................................. 23
Table 2.7: Servo Drive Interface................................................ 24
2.8.3 Mechanical I/O Interface............................................................. 25
2.8.4 Extra General Purpose Input & Output (ONLY available for AMAX-
1220 model)................................................................................ 26
Table 2.8: CN4 .......................................................................... 26
Table 2.9: CN5 .......................................................................... 26
2.9 Motion Signal Connection ....................................................................... 27
2.9.1 Digital Input................................................................................. 27
Table 2.10:ORG Pins ................................................................. 27
Table 2.11:LMT+ and LMT- Pins................................................ 27
Table 2.12:LTC Pins................................................................... 27
Table 2.13:SD Pins .................................................................... 27
Table 2.14:ALM Pins .................................................................. 27
Table 2.15:INP Pins ................................................................... 28
Table 2.16:RDY Pins.................................................................. 28
Table 2.17:EMG Pins ................................................................. 28
2.9.2 Digital Output .............................................................................. 28
Table 2.18:CMP Pins ................................................................. 28
Table 2.19:BREAK Pins ............................................................. 28
Table 2.20:SVON Pins ............................................................... 29
Table 2.21:ERC Pins.................................................................. 29
Table 2.22:RALM Pins ............................................................... 29
2.9.3 Digital Bi-direction Simultaneously Move Signal......................... 29
Table 2.23:CSTA Pins................................................................ 30
Table 2.24:CSTP Pins................................................................ 30
2.9.4 Pulse Output Signal .................................................................... 31
Table 2.25:DDA Pulse Pins........................................................ 31
Table 2.26:Encoder Pins ............................................................ 31
2.9.5 Extra General Purpose Input & Output (ONLY available for AMAX-
1220 model)................................................................................ 31
Table 2.27: IDIx Pins ................................................................... 31
Table 2.28:IDOx Pins ................................................................. 32

Chapter 1
1Introduction
This chapter gives an overview of
the product features, and specifi-
cations for AMAX-1220/1240
Series.
Sections include:
Features
Specifications

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Products in the AMAX-1220/1240 Series are used to increase the number of axes for
an AMONet RS-485 distributed motion control network. These extension slave mod-
ules connect serially by a simple and affordable Cat.5 LAN cable, reducing the wiring
between driver and controller. This is very suitable for highly integrated machine
automation applications.
AMAX-1220 and AMAX-1240 support a range of common motor vendors by transfer
cable, such as Mitsubishi J3-Super series, Panasonic Minas A4 or A5 type, and Yas-
kawa Sigma-V.
1.1 Features
End limit logic is switchable (high or low active)
Board ID is switchable
Easily visible LED indicators on board to do diagnosis
Direct wire to servo drive to save terminal board space while installation
Max. 6.5 MHz, 4-axis pulse output
28 bits counter for incremental encoder
Horizontal installation for for servo or stepping motor driver
Suitable for DIN-rail mounting
Linear & Circular interpolation support for AMAX-1220/1240
Simultaneously start / stop between modules are supported for AMAX-1220 and
AMAX-1240
Position compare and triggering function is supported for AMAX-1240 by linear
interval & table list method
1.2 AMAX-1220 Specification
1.2.1 Axes
Number of Axes 2 Axes
Driver Output
Pulse
Position control Range -134,217,728 ~ +134,217,728
Acceleration/
Deceleration 1 to 65,536(16-bits)
Driver Speed Max: 5 Mpps
Min: 0.1 pps
Pulse Output Type Pulse/Direction(1-pulse, 1-direction type) or Up/
Down(2-pulse type) or A/B phase
Counter
Counter1: Command position counter
Counter2: Mechanical position counter
Counter3: General-purpose deviation counter
Precision 0.5LSB
Output Signal Modes Differential line driving output
Speed Curve T/S-curve Acceleration/Deceleration
2~32-AxesLinear
Interpolation
Range -134,217,728 ~ +134,217,728
Speed 0.1~5Mpps
Precision 0.5LSB
2-Axes Circular
Interpolation
Range -134,217,728~+134,217,728
Speed 0.1~5Mpps
Precision 0.5LSB

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1.2.2 Encoder input
1.2.3 Pulse/Direction output
1.2.4 Digital input
1.2.5 Digital output
Item Description
ECA
ECB
ECZ
Type Two terminal, opto-isolated
Encoder Pulse Input Type Quadrature (A/B phase) or Up/Down (CW/CCW)
Input voltage 0: (V+ - V-) < 1VDC
1: (V+ - V-) > 3.5VDC
Max. input voltage |V+ - V-| < 15VDC
Max. input frequency 3MHz x1, x2, x4 (A/B phase only)
Protection 2,500V Isolation
Item Description
CW\PULS
CCW\DIR
Type Two terminal, opto-isolated
Output voltage 0 ~ 4 V
Max. output voltage
4 VDC (1: min 2VDC, 0: MAX 0.7VDC)
The output voltage will drop depend on the output
current
Max. output frequency 5MHz
Item Description
ORG
LMT+, LMT-
INPOS
ALM
RDY
LTC
SD
DI0 - DI7
Type One terminal, opto-isolated
Input voltage 0: Vin < 3VDC
1: Vin > 10VDC
Input Current 4.2 mA @ 24 V
Max. Input voltage 30 VDC
Max. Input delay time 100 µs
Protection 2,500 V Isolation
Item Description
BREAK
ALMCLR
SRVON
ERC
COMP
DO0 - DO7
Type One terminal, opto-isolated,
Current sink (5 ~ 30 V)
Output voltage 0: Vo < 0.8 VDC
1: Vo <= Vio
Max. output voltage 30 VDC
Max. sink current 200 mA per channel
Max. Output delay time 100 µs (BREAK, ALMCLR, SRVON, ERC)
250 µs (DO0 - DO7)
Protection 2,500 V Isolation

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1.2.6 Simultaneous move signal
1.2.7 General Specification
Item Description
CSTA
CSTP
Type One terminal, opto-isolated,
Current sink (5 ~ 30 V)
Output voltage 0: Vo < 0.8 VDC
1: Vo <= Vio
Max. output voltage 30 VDC
Max. sink current 200 mA per channel
Max. Output delay time 1 µs
Protection 2,500 V Isolation
Item Description
Bus Type AMONet RS-485
Certifications CE, FCC Class A
I/O Connector Type 2*DB26+2*9 pin pluggable connector
2*12 pin pluggable connector
Dimensions 142 x 104 x 45 mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 1.8”)
Power Consumption Typical 65 mA @ 24 V
Max 75 mA @ 24 V
System Power Supply VS: 24 VDC ± 10%
Power Supply for Digital Input/ Output VEX: 10-30 VDC
Storage Humidity 5~95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 65°C
Storage Temperature -25 ~ 85°C

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1.3 AMAX-1240 Specification
1.3.1 Axes
1.3.2 Encoder input
1.3.3 Pulse/Direction output
Number of
Axes 4 Axes
Driver Output
Pulse
Position control Range -134,217,728 ~ +134,217,728
Acceleration/ Deceleration 1 to 65,536 (16-bits)
Driver Speed Max: 6.5Mpps
Min: 0.1 pps
Pulse Output Type Pulse/Direction (1-pulse, 1-direction type) or
Up/Down (2-pulse type) or A/B phase
Counter
Counter1: Command position counter
Counter2: Mechanical position counter
Counter3: Deflection counter
Precision 0.5LSB
Output Signal modes Differential line driving output
Speed Curve T/S-curve Acceleration/Deceleration
2~4-Axes
Linear
Interpolation
Range -134,217,728 ~ +134,217,728
Speed 0.1 ~ 6.5 Mpps
Precision 0.5 LSB
2-Axes
Circular
Interpolation
Range -134,217,728 ~ +134,217,728
Speed 0.1 ~ 6.5 Mpps
Precision 0.5 LSB
Item Description
ECA
ECB
ECZ
Type Two terminal, opto-isolated
Encoder Pulse Input Type Quadrature (A/B phase) or Up/Down (CW/CCW)
Input voltage 0 (V+ - V-) < 1 VDC
1: (V+ - V-) > 3.5 VDC
Max. input voltage |V+ - V-| < 15 VDC
Max. input frequency 3 MHz x1, x2, x4 (A/B phase only)
Protection 2,500 V Isolation
Item Description
CW\PULS
CCW\DIR
Type Two terminal, opto-isolated
Output voltage 0 ~ 4 V
Max. output voltage
4 VDC (1: min 2 VDC, 0 MAX 0.7 VDC)
The output voltage will drop depend on the out-
put current
Max. output frequency 6.5 MHz

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1.3.4 Digital input
1.3.5 Digital output
1.3.6 Simultaneous move signal
Item Description
ORG
LMT+, LMT-
INPOS
ALM
RDY
LTC
SD
Type One terminal, opto-isolated
Input voltage 0: Vin < 3 VDC
1: Vin > 10 VDC
Input Current 4.2 mA @ 24 V
Max. Input voltage 30 VDC
Max. Input delay time 100 µs
Protection 2,500 V Isolation
Item Description
BREAK
ALMCLR
SRVON
ERC
COMP
Type One terminal, opto-isolated,
Current sink (5 ~ 30 V)
Output voltage 0: Vo < 0.8 VDC
1: Vo <= Vio
Max. output voltage 30 VDC
Max. sink current 200 mA per channel
Max. Output delay time 1 µs for COMP. 100 µs for BREAK, ALMCLR,
SRVON, ERC.
Protection 2,500 V Isolation
Item Description
CSTA
CSTP
Type One terminal, opto-isolated,
Current sink (5 ~ 30 V)
Output voltage 0: Vo < 0.8 VDC
1: Vo <= Vio
Max. output voltage 30 VDC
Max. sink current 200 mA per channel
Max. Output delay time 1 µs
Protection 2,500 V Isolation

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1.3.7 General Specification
Item Description
Bus Type AMONet RS-485
Certifications CE, FCC Class A
I/O Connector Type 4*DB26+2*16pin pluggable connector
Dimensions 142 x 104 x 45 mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 1.8”)
Power Consumption Typical 75mA @ 24V
Max 80mA @ 24V
System Power Supply VS: 24 VDC ± 10%
Power Supply for Digital Input/ Output VEX: 10-30 VDC
Storage Humidity 5~95% RH, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 65°C
Storage Temperature -25 ~ 85°C

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Chapter 2
2Hardware
Functionality
This chapter shows the hardware
functionality of AMAX-1220/1240
Series.
Sections include:
PCB Board Layout
Power Connector
AMONet Interface
BoardID Switch
Configuration Setting
LED Definition
Pin Definition
Signal Connection
Field Wiring Considerations

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2.1 PCB Board Layout
2.1.1 AMAX-1220 PCB Layout & Pin Assignment
Figure 2.1 PCB Layout of AMAX-1220

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Figure 2.2 Top View of AMAX-1220
Figure 2.3 Middle View of AMAX-1220

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Figure 2.4 Bottom View of AMAX-1220
Figure 2.5 Side View of AMAX-1220
Note! The height does not include the male connector. The height of male
connector is 9mm

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For Connectors
Name Description
CN1 Module Power
CN2 External Power and EMG Input
CN3 Sharing External Power and CSTA, CSTP Input
CN4 12 pin pluggable connector
CN5 12 pin pluggable connector
CN6 DB26 Connector for X axis
CN7 DB26 Connector for Y axis
CN8 9 pin pluggable connector for X axis
CN9 9 pin pluggable connector for Y axis
SW1 Board ID Switch
SW2 Configuration Setting
SW3 Configuration Setting
For LED indicators
Name Description
PWR Power LED
RUN Communication LED
EMG Emergency Stop LED
STS Communication Status LED
BSY Busy LED for n Axis
ORG Origin LED for n Axis
SON Servo On LED for n Axis
LMT- Negative End Limit LED for n Axis
ALM Alarm LED for n Axis
LMT+ Positive End Limit LED for n Axis

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2.1.2 AMAX-1240 Label Assignment
Figure 2.6 PCB Layout of the AMAX-1240 L2