Arcus ACE-SXC User manual

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ACE-SXC
Single Axis Step Motor Controller
with
USB 2.0 Communication

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First edition, Oct 2007
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Revision History:
1.01 - First revision
Firmware Compatibility:
v101
Software Compatibility:
v101

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5
2. Part Numbering Scheme ................................................................................................. 5
3. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 6
4. Connectors ...................................................................................................................... 7
5. Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................. 8
Internal Interface Circuit Overview................................................................................ 8
Power Input..................................................................................................................... 9
Communication:.............................................................................................................. 9
Pulse and Direction Outputs ......................................................................................... 10
Enable Output ............................................................................................................... 11
Alarm Input................................................................................................................... 11
Limits, Home and Digital Inputs: ................................................................................. 12
Digital Outputs:............................................................................................................. 12
Operating Temperature ................................................................................................. 12
6. Motion Control Overview............................................................................................. 13
Motion Profile and Speed ............................................................................................. 13
Position Counter............................................................................................................ 13
Target Move.................................................................................................................. 13
Home Move .................................................................................................................. 13
Jog Move....................................................................................................................... 14
Stopping Motor ............................................................................................................. 14
Limit Switch Function .................................................................................................. 14
Motor Status.................................................................................................................. 15
7. Connecting to DMX-K-DRV, DMX-A2-DRV, and ACE-SDX .................................. 16
Connecting ACE-SXC to DMX-K-DRV-11/17 ........................................................... 16
Connecting ACE-SXC to DMX-K-DRV-23 ................................................................ 16
Connecting ACE-SXC to DMX-A2-DRV-17/23 ......................................................... 17
Connecting ACE-SXC to ACE-SDX............................................................................ 17
8. DriveMax Configuration............................................................................................... 18
Configuration Method #1 – Using Windows PC.......................................................... 19
Configuration Method #2 – Using the Configuration Button....................................... 19
9. ACE-SXC GUI Windows Program .............................................................................. 20
Motor Status.................................................................................................................. 21
Motor Control ............................................................................................................... 22
DI Status/DO Status/Enable.......................................................................................... 23
Configuration ................................................................................................................ 24
Program Control............................................................................................................ 27
Program Text ................................................................................................................ 28
10. Control Method Overview .......................................................................................... 29
1) PC based Control .............................................................................................. 29
2) Standalone Control............................................................................................ 30
11. PC Based Control........................................................................................................ 31
Interactive Commands .................................................................................................. 32

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12. Standalone Control...................................................................................................... 34
13. Standalone Programming Language ........................................................................... 36
Speed Commands.......................................................................................................... 36
Digital Output Commands ............................................................................................ 36
Move Commands .......................................................................................................... 36
Conditional and Program Flow Control Commands .................................................... 37
Variable Commands...................................................................................................... 38
Miscellaneous Commands ............................................................................................ 39
Standalone Example Program 1.................................................................................... 40
Standalone Example Program 2.................................................................................... 40
Standalone Example Program 3.................................................................................... 40
Standalone Example Program 4.................................................................................... 41
Standalone Example Program 5.................................................................................... 41
Standalone Example Program 6.................................................................................... 42

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1. Introduction
ACE-SXC is a single axis step motor controller with following features:
-USB 2.0 Communication
-PC based control through USB 2.0
-Standalone Control with BASIC-like programming language
-12-48VDC voltage input
-Pulse/Dir differential signal output
-400K maximum pulse rate output
-Open-collector Enable output
-TTL Alarm input
-Opto-isolated +Limit, -Limit, and Home inputs
-Three Opto-isolated Digital inputs
-Two Opto-isolated Digital outputs
-DMX-K and DMX-A2 and ACE-SDX driver configuration
2. Part Numbering Scheme

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3. Dimensions

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4. Connectors
DB9 Pinout
Pin Name Type
1 PWR OUT
2 PUL+ OUT
3 DIR+ OUT
4 ENA OUT
5 ALM IN
6 GND OUT
7 PUL- OUT
8 DIR- OUT
9 5V+ OUT

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5. Electrical Specifications
Internal Interface Circuit Overview

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Power Input
Regulated Supply Voltage Range: +12 to 48 VDC
Recommended Current for power supply: 200 mA
(Current required for powering the
ACE-SXC. If driver is powered
through DB-9 additional current is
required to power the driver.)
Power and ground signals that are supplied to ACE-SXC through 2 pin connector
are also available through the DB9 pin connector.
Important Note: If the driver is powered through the DB9 connector, make sure that
the voltage of the power supply does not go over the maximum rated power supply
voltage of the driver. For example, DMX-K-DRV maximum allowed voltage is
+24VDC. If ACE-SXC is powered by +48VDC, powering the DMX-K-DRV through
the DB9 connector will damage the driver.
Communication:
Communication: USB 2.0
Connector: Mini-B to A

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Pulse and Direction Outputs
Pulse and Direction Outputs are differential outputs using 75LS191.
An example of connection to differential pulse/dir input driver is shown below:
An example of connection to single-ended pulse/dir input driver is shown below: