OptoSigma SRC-101 User manual

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SRC-101
Remote Controller for SGDC Actuators
Instruction Manual
Ver. 1.1

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Points to note when using this document and this product
This document is for customers to use this product appropriately, so please check the following
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to change without notice.
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OptoSigma Inc. will not be liable for any damage caused by an error in the description of the
material.
4. Reproduction or reproduction of this material requires the prior written consent of OptoSigma
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For inquiries and consultations regarding use, please contact the following sales staff.

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For safe use
Before use, please read this "For safe
use
"
and "
Instruction manual” carefully and use it correctly. This manual indicates the matters
that should be observed in order to prevent harm to users and others and damage to property, and to use it safely.
After reading this manual, please be able to view it at any time when using this product.
About warning displays
The warning labels are intended to help you use this product safely and correctly, and to prevent harm or damage that may be inflicted on you or
others. Please read this manual after understanding the contents.
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Warning
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Attention
Ignoring this indication indicates that mishandling could result in
death or serious injury to the user.
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personal injury and that may cause property damage.
Disclaimer
(1) The Company shall not be liable for any incidental damages arising from the use or inability to use this product.
(2) The Company shall not be liable for any damage caused by usage other than those described in the instruction manual.
(3) Damage caused by fire, earthquake, act by a third party, other accident, intentional or negligent act of the user, misuse, or use under other
abnormal conditions.
The Company shall not be liable for any such matters.
Cautionary note
!
● Flammable gas, explosive or corrosive places, moisture or humid places,
breathable
Do not use in bad places or near flammable materials.
● Do not connect or inspect in an energized state.
● Installaon (installaon) and connecon work should be performed by a
technician with specialized knowledge.
● Do not touch the inside of the device at all.
● Power cables, motor cables, and connecon cables can be bent or pulled,
Do not damage or process.
● If there is an abnormal smell, overheang, heat generaon, or abnormal
noise, turn off the power.
● If the device is dropped or subjected to a strong impact, do not turn on the
power.
● Please use a dry cloth for cleaning.
● Do not operate with wet hands or other actions that may cause electric shock.
● For places with vibraon, sealed places, places exposed to direct sunlight, etc.
Do not leave it unattended.
● When unplugging the power plug, hold the power plug without pulling the
power cable
Please unplug.
● Even if the power is turned off, there is residual voltage, so touch the input /
output terminals for
about
10
seconds.
Please don't.
● Before connecng the equipment material, the inial seng
(
parameter
settings).
● Please connect the equipment after turning off the input power.
● Turn on the power (operaon) with the power turned off immediately when
an abnormality occurs
.
Please.
● Never disassemble, modify, repair, etc.
● Do not use outdoors.
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Chapter 1: Before You Begin
1. Check the package contents
When using this device for the first time, please check □ and check that all of the following items are
available.
If the accessories are missing or damaged, please contact our sales department.
SRC
-
101 Product
Contents
(Standard Equipme
n
t)
□ SRC
-
101 Main Unit
1 unit
□ AC Adapter
1 pc
□ Simple instrucon manual
1 unit
□ Bump pong (non
-
slip)
1 Sheet
* Banpons can be used as anti-slip when placed on the floor or desk. SRC-101 Please attach it to the main unit and
use it.
SRC-101 Option (sold separately)
Model No. □ Compable Remote Actuator - SGDC10-13
* SRC-101 is compatible with our remote actuators.
□ MDC Cable Model No.: MDC-4-△
* This is an extension cable for compatible remote actuators. Model number △ contains the cable length (2, 3,
5[m]).
* Operation cannot be guaranteed when multiple extension cables are connected to 5 m or more.
□USB cable Model No.: USB/MINI-B-△
* Used when controlling from a PC. The model number △ contains the cable length (2[m]).
* To control this device by a computer, the driver must be installed on the PC side.
See Chapter 3 for installation instructions.

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2. Overview
The SRC-101 (this device) is a dedicated controller for remote actuator drive. Micrometer-like micro-movements with
fine movement knobs and simple manual operation with JOG switches are possible. It is also
possible to control the
actuator by connecting to a commercially available PC
via a USB interface and sending commands from the PC.
3. Name and function of each part
3-2. Functions of each part
(1) Gear shift knob This knob sets the operating speed of the actuator. Overloads can be detected at
the silver scale. (*The scale is only a guide)
②RUN LED
The green LED lights up
during actuator operation
.
3-1.
Name of each part
③
STOP LED
④
JOG
switch (1) Speed shift
knob
②
RUN LED
(5) Fine
movement knob
Front Panel Side
⑧Power
terminals
⑨Power switch
⑦
Motor Connectors
⑥USB
connector
Rear panel side

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③STOP LED
When an alarm is detected, the red LED lights up or blinks to indicate an abnormality.
See 6.
See
Alarms (
page
8).
(4) JOG switch The actuator can be operated at a constant speed (jog operation).
(5) Fine movement knob This knob allows you to operate the actuator like a micrometer.
(6) USB connector It is used when controlling by serial communication.
* DX2R005HN2 (equivalent to Japan JAE Industries, Ltd.)
(7) Motor connector Connect a compatible remote actuator or MDC cable. The connector is lockable, so
do not pull the cable forcibly when inserting and removing.
(8) Power supply terminal
Connect the
dedicated
AC adapter. Do not use anything other than accessories.
(9) Power switch Turn on the ON side to turn on the power. Turn off the power when it is turned
off.
Chapter 2 Operating the SRC-101 (Manual Operation)
4. SRC-101 Connection Procedure
4-1. Connect the SRC-101
and
the remote
actuator
to this device and the actuator to be used.
(1) Make sure that the power is not turned on to this device.
(2) Connect the actuator to the motor connector of this device.
4-2. Connect the SRC-101
to the AC adapter
Connect
the dedicated
AC adapter to this unit.
(1) Make sure that the power is not turned on to this device.
(2) Connect the AC adapter to the power terminal of this unit.
4-3. Powering on
Turn the power switch on the ON side and turn on the power to this device.
The front panel RUN and STOP LEDs
illuminate simultaneously when power is applied and
turn off
simultaneously after approximately 1
second
.
* If the LED does not light up
,
check the connection of the AC
adapter
.
caution
When connecting various cables, be sure to connect with
the power
turned off.
5. Basic operation
This device can easily operate the actuator by manually operating the switches and knobs on the front panel. The basic
operation method is described below.

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5-1. Operation of the shifting knob
The actuator operation speed can be switched during panel operation.
・
High-speed operation on the FAST side and low-speed operation on the SLOW side.
5-2. JOG Switch Operation
The actuator can be jogged manually.
• When the JOG switch is tilted to the FWD side, the actuator operates in the direction of extension (+direction).
• When the JOG switch is tilted to the REV side, the actuator operates in the direction of contraction (-direction).
• The RUN LED lights up when the actuator is operating.
・
Release the JOG switch to stop.
5-3. Operation of fine movement knob (1)
By turning the fine movement knob, the fine movement of the actuator can be performed. Rotation of the knob The
actuator moves with each click, realizing intuitive operation like a micrometer.
・
Knob FWD Turn to the side - the actuator works in the + direction
。
• When the knob is turned to the REV side, the actuator moves in the - direction.
• The RUN LED lights up when the actuator is operating.
* The amount of movement (resolution) at the time of one click of rotation varies
depending on the set speed.
The higher the set speed, the greater the amount of travel.
5-4. Operation of fine movement knob (2)
You can jog the actuator by turning it while pressing the knob. The operating speed varies depending on the number of
clicks from the position where the knob is pressed. The more clicks, the faster it will work. Regarding this operation, the
speed set by the shifting knob will be invalid.
・
From the position where the knob is pressed FWD When turned to the side, the
actuator operates in the + direction
。
• When the knob is turned from the position pressed
to the
REV side, the actuator
moves in the - direction.
・
By fixing the pressed state, the jog works at a speed according to the number of
clicks.
• The RUN LED lights up when the actuator is operating.
・
Stops when the knob is released.
6. Alarm
This device is equipped with an alarm for safety. Automatically stops actuator operation when an alarm is detected
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I will. When an alarm is detected, the STOP LED lights up or blinks.
6-1. Overload detection
When jogging at a specified speed or higher, this device detects overload at the end of the stroke and automatically
stops operation. When an overload is detected, the front panel STOP LED lights up. Overload detectable speed setting
ranges from 16~48
(Limited to the silver mark scale of the shifting knob). If you operate in the opposite direction from the detected
direction, the alarm will be canceled.
However, please note that the end of the stroke may not be detected depending on the operation by the fine
movement knob or M command, low-speed operation, wiring conditions, etc. If the stroke end is reached, the actuator
is often mechanically locked and may not be able to get out. When exiting the stroke end, operate at high speed.
Also, if an overload is detected in the middle of the stroke, the torque of the motor is insufficient. Please use at a speed
that does not stop by increasing the speed.
6-2. Long-running alarm
In order to prevent the motor from generating heat due to continuous operation for a long time, the actuator stops
operating after a specified period of time. When a long-running alarm is detected, the front panel STOP LED blinks once
per second. Turn the power off, wait for a while, and then turn it back on.
Setting speed Long motion detection time
48 100 seconds
47
150 seconds
46 200 seconds
45 300 seconds
44
600 seconds
1～43 3000 seconds
6-3. Internal circuit overload detection
When this device detects an abnormality in the internal circuit, it automatically stops the operation of the actuator.
When an alarm is detected, the front panel STOP LED blinks twice per second. Turn off the power, stop using and check
the load status.
Chapter 3 Operating the SRC-101 with a Personal Computer (Serial Communication)
7. SRC-101 Connection Procedure
7-1. Driver installation method ( MS Window’s example)

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This device uses FTDI's FT232
for
USB-to-serial conversion. To control this device by a computer, you must first install
the driver on the PC side.
The following example describes the installation procedure
of
Driver Ver.2.08.08
for
Windows 32bit.
Windows
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
(1) Access FTDI's website (http://www.ftdichip.com/index.html)
(2) Download the driver corresponding to
the
OS from
Drivers
> VCP Drivers > the left item
.
(Please note that the structure of the homepage may change.)
）
(3) Unzip the zip file
Download example Defrosting
example
(4) Connect the USB mini-B
(
male)
end of the USB cable to the
USB connector on the rear panel of the device.

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Connect the USB A (male) end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer .
(5) Connect the AC adapter to the power terminal of this unit.
(6) Turn on the power.
(7) Follow the instructions in the Found New Hardware Wizard to start the driver installation.
First, select Install from a list or a specific location.
(8) Specify the unzipped folder.
(9) Install USB Serial Converter

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(10) Select Install from a list or specific location
(11) Specify the unzipped folder
(12) Install USB Serial Port
7-2.COM How to change the port number
After installing the driver, a virtual COM port is created on the PC, through which serial communication is
performed. The COM port is assigned an open port number, and the COM number does not change even
if you change the USB outlet. The following describes how to change the COM port number.
(1) Open Device Manager from Control Panel>System (Performance and Maintenance) > Hardware > Device Manager and
check the COM number of the USB Serial Port (COM2 in the example) ）

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(2) Set the desired COM port number from Port Settings > Advanced Settings
.
* Do not set the port number in use. Communication with other connected devices may not be possible.
7-3. Connect the SRC-101 to a computer
Connect this device to a computer.
(1) Make sure that the power is not turned on to this device.
(2) Connect the actuator to be used to the motor connector of this unit.
(3) Connect the AC adapter to the power terminal of this unit.
(4) Connect the USB mini-B (male)
side connector of the USB cable to the
USB connector on the rear panel of
this unit.
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Connect the USB A (male) end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer .
(5) Turn the power switch on the ON side and turn on the power to this device.
The front panel RUN and STOP LEDs turn on at the same time when power is applied and turn off simultaneously after
approximately 1 second.
* If the LED does not light up, check the connection of the AC adapter.
C
aution
When connecting various cables, be sure to connect with the power
turned off.
8. Communication settings
The communication environment settings of this device are shown in the table below. Please set the settings on the
computer side according to the table below.
Setting items
What to set
baud rate
38400bps
delimiter CR+LF
parity without
Data Bits 8bit
Stop Bits 1bit
flow control without
9. Command Details
The actuator can be controlled by sending a command (character string) from a PC to this device.
9-1. Command List
The commands used with this device are shown in the table below.
command Command
characters substance Panel
operation
disabled
Machine origin return
instruction
H: Go to the machine origin of the actuator
✔
Jog Operation Instructions J: Specifies the direction of movement of the jog
motion
✔
Relative Movement Pulse
Number Setting Instruction
M: Specify the relative amount of movement
✔

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Drive Instructions G: Start driving
Stop Order L: Move stop
✔
Electrical (logical) origin setting
instruction
R: Set the current coordinates to the electrical
(logical) origin
Speed Setting Instruction S: Set the speed
✔
Speed Setting Instruction 2 D: Set the speed
✔
Status Confirmation Orders Q: Returns coordinate value equivalence status
Status Confirmation Order 2 !:
Returns B(Busy)/R(Ready)
Software Version Confirmation
Instruction
?:V Returns the software version
Speed check instruction ?:S Returns the speed setting.
*Note 1 Commands may not be accepted during front panel operation.
* Note 2 If you issue a command with the Disable Panel Operation check box in the ☑ table, the operation on the front
panel will be disabled unless the power is turned off once.
*Note 3 Since flow control is not performed, please send the next instruction after confirming that the response of the
previous instruction is received.
* Caution 4 At the end of the stroke, overload detection works and automatically stops operation. Overload detectable speed
settings are limited to the range of 16~48. However, please note that overload may not be detected
depending on the operation by the fine movement knob or M command, low-speed operation, wiring conditions,
etc.
※ Caution 5 When the stroke end is reached, the actuator is often mechanically locked, overload detection may work, and it
may not be possible to get out. When exiting the stroke end, operate at high speed.
9-2. Command format
The communication protocol with the computer takes the form of one response to one command.
Command string: Receive response
string : Send
The response string is "OK" if the command string is accepted normally, and "NG" if it is not accepted.
However, the confirmation command (Q:, !:) For commands with data return, it will be returned data instead of "OK".
9-3. Command details
(1) H command (machine origin return instruction)
・Command format
H:1 (or H:W)
・Return data format

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Normal “OK”
On error “NG”
・Explanation
Performs the mechanical origin return operation of the actuator. The G command is not required.
During the Origin Return operation, the RUN LED blinks. The light turns off after returning to the origin. If a stop
command is issued during the origin return operation, the origin return is interrupted.
・Caution
During the machine origin return operation, no operation other than stop command and confirmation command is
accepted.
The machine origin return position is near the stroke end of the actuator's -direction.
The coordinate value after returning to the origin will be 0.
When sending the M command after returning to the origin, indicate + direction.
(2) J command (jog operation
instruction)
・Command format
J:1 m (or J:W m)
・Parameters
m :+ or-
・Return data format
Normal "OK" Error "NG"
+ to set the stretching direction, -
to set the
shrinking direction
・Explanation
Set the jog motion and direction of motion. The G command is always required after executing this instruction.
e.g.)
J:1- -jog motion in direction
G: Drive start
(3)M command (set number of relative movement pulses)
・Command format
M: 1 m P x (or M: W m P x)
・Parameters
m
:+
or
-
+ to set the stretching direction,
-
to set the
shrinking direction
x : Destination coordinate
・Return data format
Normal "OK" Error "NG"
1~1000000 pulse values can be set
・Explanation
Set the axis of movement, direction of movement, and relative amount of movement. The G command is always
required after executing this instruction.

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e.g.)
M:1+P1000000
Set the actuator to +
direction 1000000 pulses
G:
Start driving
(4)G Command (Drive Instruction)
・Command format
G:
・Return data format
Normal “OK”
On error “NG”
・Explanation
Start driving the actuator. This command is required after the J and M commands.
(5)L command (stop instruction)
・Command format
L:1 (or L:W)
・Return data format
Normal “OK”
On error “NG”
・Explanation
Stop the actuator from driving.
(6)R command (electrical (logical) origin setting instruction)
・Command format
R:1 (or R:W)
・Return data format
Normal
“OK”
On error “NG”
・Explanation
Set the current coordinates to the electrical (logical) origin. After executing this command, the coordinates are set to 0.
(7)S command (speed setting instruction)
・Command format
S:J n
・Parameters
n ：1～48
・Return data format
Normal "OK" Error "NG"
・Explanation

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This is the actuator speed setting instruction. You can set the speed in the range of 1~48. The initial value is determined
by the position of the gear shift knob on the front panel. Once the power is turned off, the speed is reset.
e.g.)
S:J48
Set to speed 48
(8)D command (speed setting instruction)
・Command format
D:1 S0 F100 R0 (or D:W S0 F100 R0 )
・Parameters
"S"+ Ignore Number (except for 0~500000)
"F" + number Speed setting range 100~4800
"R"+ Ignore Number (except for 0~1000)
・Return data format
Normal "OK" Error "NG" ・
Explanation
This is the actuator speed setting instruction. The value of "F" is equivalent to 100 times the value of the S
command, and the last two digits are truncated. "S" and "R" cannot be set. The initial value is determined by the
position of the gear shifting knob. Once the power is turned off, the speed is reduced to
It will be told.
e.g.)
D:1S0F2100R0
Set to speed 2100
(9) Q Command (Status Confirmation Instruction)
・Description
We will send you back the various statuses of this device.
The coordinate value returns the number of pulses. The coordinate value after power is turned on is 0 regardless of the
position of the actuator. The coordinate value after returning to the machine origin is 0.
ACK1 returns the result of executing the previous instruction.
ACK2 indicates the result of the later move. Returns "L" when an overload is detected during
movement, and "K" when the axis movement is forcibly terminated by a stop command.
ACK3 returns "B" during positioning and "R" in other states.
・Command format
Q:
・Return data format
0,ACK1,ACK2,ACK3
0 coordinate
Current coordinate value (reference value)
ACK1 X
Command error or parameter error

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K
Command Successful Reception
ACK2 L
Overload (stroke end) stop
K Normal stop
ACK3 B
busy state L、Q、! 、?
Command acceptance
possible
R
Ready state accepts all commands
e.g.)
Q: Status check
1000,K,L,R
Return data
(Results) Coordinate value 1000 ,command successful reception, overload detection, ready state
* Since there is no position feedback, there is no reproducibility for position. Coordinate values are reference
values only
Therefore, please be take note.
(10) ! Command (Status Confirmation 2)
・Command format
!:
・Return data format
B busy state
L、Q、!
Command
acceptance possible
R
Ready state All commands can be
accepted
・Explanation
Sends the stage movement status ( ACK3 of Q command return data) from this device.
(11) ?:V command (software version check instruction)
・Command format
?:V
・Return data format (example)
V01.00
・ We will send back the commentary software version. In the
example, it is Ver.1.00.
(12) ?:S command (speed check instruction)
・Command format
?:S
・Return data format (example)

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・Explanation
Send back the set speed. The speed setting range is 1~48.
Chapter 4 Specifications
10. Specifications
(1) General Specifications
Power supply
voltage
DC6V
AC Adapter
AC100～240V±10％ （ 50／60Hz ）
Apparent power
30VA
Operating
temperature
5～40
℃
Storage
temperature
－20～60
℃
Ambient humidity20~80%RH (non-condensing)
External
dimensions
(W)82×(D)100×(H)24mm (excluding protrusions)
mass
(2) Performance
Specifications
0.15kg (excluding
the weight of AC adapter and cables)
Number of
control axes
1-axis
Fine motion knob life 15,000 revolutions
Interface USB Interface
Communication Parameters
・Baud rate
38400bps
・Data bits
8bit
・Parity
without
・
Stop bit
1bit
・Flow control
without
・Delimiter
CR+LF
11. Connector Pin Assignment
11-1. MOTOR CONNECTOR
number name number name
1
Motor ＋
3
Motor －
2
Motor ＋
4
Motor －
Connector TCS7147-012177 (equivalent to Hosiden Corporation)

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11-2.USB mini-B connector
number name
1
＋
5V
2
－
Data
3 +Data
4 NC
5 GND
Connector DX2R005HN2 (equivalent to Japan JAE Industries, Ltd.)
12. Exterior Dimensional Drawing