Arcus DMX-ETH User manual

DMX ETH Manual page 1 rev 1.16
DMX-ETH
Integrated Step Motor
Encoder/Driver/Controller with
Ethernet communication

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COPYRIGHT © 2008 ARCUS,
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First edition, January 2008
ARCUS TECHNOLOGY copyrights this document. You may not
reproduce or translate into any language in any form and means any part of
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ARCUS makes no representations or warranties regarding the content of this
document. We reserve the right to revise this document any time without
notice and obligation.
Revision History:
1.10 – 1st Release
1.15 – 2nd Release
1.16 – 3rd Release
Firmware Compatibility:
†V223BL
†If your module’s firmware version number is less than the listed value, contact Arcus for the appropriate
documentation. Arcus reserves the right to change the firmware without notice.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 7
Features ........................................................................................................................... 7
Model Numbers .............................................................................................................. 8
2. Electrical and Thermal Specifications ............................................................................ 9
Power Requirement......................................................................................................... 9
Temperature Ratings †.................................................................................................... 9
Digital Inputs † ............................................................................................................... 9
Digital Outputs................................................................................................................ 9
3. Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 10
4. Motor Specifications..................................................................................................... 12
Electrical Specifications................................................................................................ 12
Torque Curve – NEMA 17 ........................................................................................... 12
Torque Curve – NEMA 23 ........................................................................................... 13
5. Connections................................................................................................................... 15
4-Pin Connector (5.08mm) ........................................................................................... 15
14-Pin Connector (2mm) .............................................................................................. 15
DMX-ETH Interface Circuit......................................................................................... 17
Digital Outputs.............................................................................................................. 18
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................ 18
6. Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 19
Typical Setup ................................................................................................................ 19
Windows GUI ............................................................................................................... 20
Main Control Screen ..................................................................................................... 21
A. Status................................................................................................................. 22
B. Control .............................................................................................................. 23
C. On-the-fly Speed Change.................................................................................. 24
D. DIO Status......................................................................................................... 25
E. Terminal............................................................................................................ 25
F. Standalone Program File Management............................................................. 26
G. Variable Status .................................................................................................. 27
H. Setup ................................................................................................................. 28
I. Product Information .......................................................................................... 29
K. Standalone Processing ...................................................................................... 30
L. Standalone Program Editor ............................................................................... 31
M. About............................................................................................................. 31
7. Motion Control Overview............................................................................................. 32
Motion Profile............................................................................................................... 32
On-the-fly Speed Change.............................................................................................. 33
Digital Inputs/Outputs................................................................................................... 33
Motor Power ................................................................................................................. 34
Polarity.......................................................................................................................... 34
Positional Moves........................................................................................................... 34
On-The-Fly Target Position Change............................................................................. 34
Jogging.......................................................................................................................... 35

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Stopping Motor ............................................................................................................. 35
Homing ......................................................................................................................... 35
Home Input Only (High speed only) ........................................................................ 35
Home Input and Z-index........................................................................................... 36
Home Input Only (High speed and low speed)......................................................... 36
Limit Only................................................................................................................. 37
Z-index only.............................................................................................................. 37
Motor Position .............................................................................................................. 38
Motor Status.................................................................................................................. 38
Limit Inputs................................................................................................................... 38
Latch Input .................................................................................................................... 39
StepNLoop Closed Loop Control ................................................................................. 39
IP Address..................................................................................................................... 41
Micro-step Driver Configuration .................................................................................. 42
Over Temperature Alarm.............................................................................................. 43
Standalone Programming.............................................................................................. 44
Communication Time-out Feature (Watchdog)............................................................ 45
Boot-up Sequence ......................................................................................................... 45
Hard Reset (Flash Memory).......................................................................................... 46
Storing to Flash ............................................................................................................. 47
8. Ethernet Communication Protocol................................................................................ 48
Socket Settings.............................................................................................................. 48
ASCII Protocol.............................................................................................................. 48
9. ASCII Language Specification ..................................................................................... 49
Error Codes ................................................................................................................... 52
10. Standalone Language Specification............................................................................ 53
; ..................................................................................................................................... 53
ABORTX ...................................................................................................................... 53
ABS............................................................................................................................... 53
ACC .............................................................................................................................. 53
DEC............................................................................................................................... 54
DELAY ......................................................................................................................... 54
DI .................................................................................................................................. 54
DI[1-2] .......................................................................................................................... 55
DO................................................................................................................................. 55
DO[1-2]......................................................................................................................... 55
DRVIC .......................................................................................................................... 56
DRVIT .......................................................................................................................... 56
DRVMS ........................................................................................................................ 56
DRVRC......................................................................................................................... 56
ECLEARX .................................................................................................................... 57
ECLEARSX.................................................................................................................. 57
ELSE ............................................................................................................................. 57
ELSEIF ......................................................................................................................... 57
END .............................................................................................................................. 58
ENDIF........................................................................................................................... 58

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ENDSUB....................................................................................................................... 59
ENDWHILE ................................................................................................................. 59
EO ................................................................................................................................. 59
EX ................................................................................................................................. 60
GOSUB ......................................................................................................................... 60
HLHOMEX[+ or -] ....................................................................................................... 60
HOMEX[+ or -] ............................................................................................................ 61
HSPD ............................................................................................................................ 61
IF ................................................................................................................................... 61
INC................................................................................................................................ 62
JOGX[+ or -]................................................................................................................. 62
LHOMEX[+ or -].......................................................................................................... 62
LSPD............................................................................................................................. 62
LTX............................................................................................................................... 63
LTEX ............................................................................................................................ 63
LTPX............................................................................................................................. 63
LTSX............................................................................................................................. 63
MSTX ........................................................................................................................... 64
PRG............................................................................................................................... 64
PS .................................................................................................................................. 64
PX ................................................................................................................................. 65
RW ................................................................................................................................ 65
RWSTAT ...................................................................................................................... 65
SCVX............................................................................................................................ 66
SLX ............................................................................................................................... 66
SLSX............................................................................................................................. 66
SSPDX .......................................................................................................................... 66
SSPDMX....................................................................................................................... 67
STOPX.......................................................................................................................... 67
STORE.......................................................................................................................... 67
SUB............................................................................................................................... 68
V[1-100]........................................................................................................................ 68
WAITX ......................................................................................................................... 69
WHILE.......................................................................................................................... 69
X.................................................................................................................................... 70
ZHOMEX[+ or -].......................................................................................................... 70
ZOMEX[+ or -]............................................................................................................. 70
11. Example Standalone Programs ................................................................................... 71
Standalone Example Program 1 – Single Thread ......................................................... 71
Standalone Example Program 2 – Single Thread ......................................................... 71
Standalone Example Program 3 – Single Thread ......................................................... 71
Standalone Example Program 4 – Single Thread ......................................................... 72
Standalone Example Program 5 – Single Thread ......................................................... 72
Standalone Example Program 6 – Single Thread ......................................................... 73
Standalone Example Program 7 – Multi Thread........................................................... 74
Standalone Example Program 8 – Multi Thread........................................................... 75

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Appendix A: Speed Settings ............................................................................................. 76
Acceleration/Deceleration Range ................................................................................. 76
Acceleration/Deceleration Range – Positional Move ................................................... 77

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1. Introduction
DMX-ETH is an integrated stepper controller + driver + motor motion product.
Communication to the DMX-ETH can be established over Ethernet. It is also possible to
download a stand-alone program to the device and have it run independent of a host.
Sample source code are available to aid you in your software development.
Features
DMX-ETH
-10Mbps Ethernet communication
•ASCII
•TCP/IP
-Opto-isolated I/O
•2 x inputs
•2 x outputs
•+Limit/-Limit/Home inputs
-Homing routines:
•Home input only (high speed)
•Home input only (high speed + low speed)
•Limit only
•Z-index encoder channel only
•Home input + Z index encoder channel
-S-curve or trapezoidal acceleration profile control
-On-the-fly speed change
-1000 line incremental encoder (4000 counts/rev with 4x quadrature decoding)
•StepNLoop closed loop control (position verification)
-Stepper driver
•12-48 VDC
•3.0 Amp max current setting (peak current)
•2 to 500 micro-step setting
•1 MHz max pulse support
-Stepper motor
•NEMA 17/23 motor sizes available in different stack sizes
•1.8° step angle

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Model Numbers
Contacting Support
For technical support contact: [e-mail].
Or, contact your local distributor for technical support.
DMX-ETH- -
Motor Stack Size
2– Double
3 – Triple
Motor Frame Size
17 – NEMA 17 Motor
23 – NEMA 23 Motor

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2. Electrical and Thermal Specifications
Power Requirement
Regulated Voltage: +12 to +48 VDC
Current (Max): 3 A (peak)
Temperature Ratings †
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature: -55°C to +150°C
† Based on component ratings
Digital Inputs †
Type: Opto-isolated NPN inputs
Opto-isolator supply: +12 to +24 VDC
Maximum forward diode current: 45 mA
† Includes limit, home and latch
Digital Outputs
Type: Opto-isolated open-emitter PNP outputs
Max voltage at emitter: +24 VDC
Max source current at 24VDC †90 mA
† A current limiting resistor is required

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3. Dimensions
†All dimensions in inches
Controller
Figure 3.0
NEMA 17
Figure 3.1