Zmotion VPLC532E User manual

Foreword
The motion controller provides rich interface, and it has excellent motion control performance, which
can meet the expansion requirements of various projects.
This manual is copyrighted by Shenzhen Technology Co., Ltd., without the written permission of the
Zmotion Technology, no person shall reproduce, translate and copy any content in this manual. The
above-mentioned actions will constitute an infringement of the copyright of the company's manual, and
Zmotion will investigate legal responsibility according to law.
For details about the ZMC controller software and the introduction and routine of each command,
please refer to the ZBASIC software manual.
Information contained in this manual is only for reference. Due to improvements in design and
functions and other aspects, Zmotion Technology reserves the final interpretation! Subject to change
without notice!
Pay attention to safety when debugging the machine!
Please be sure to design an effective safety protection device in the machine, and add an error
handling program in the software, otherwise Zmotion has no obligation or responsibility for the loss
caused.
In order to ensure the safe, normal and effective use of the product, please be sure to read this
product manual carefully before installing and using the product.

Safety Statement
⚫This chapter describes the safety precautions required for the correct use of this product. Before
using this product, please read the instructions for use and correctly understand the relevant
information on safety precautions.
⚫This product should be used in an environment that meets the design specifications, otherwise
it may cause equipment damage or personal injury, and malfunctions or component damage
caused by failure to comply with relevant regulations are not within the scope of product quality
assurance.
⚫Zmotion will not take any legal responsibility for personal safety accidents and property losses
caused by failure to comply with the contents of this manual or illegal operation of products.
Safety Level Definition
According to the level, it can be divided into " Danger " and " Caution ". Failure to operate as required
may result in moderate injury, minor injury or equipment damage.
Please keep this guide in a safe place for reading when needed, and be sure to hand this manual to
the end user.
Install
Danger
◆When the controller is disassembled, all external power supplies used by the
system should be disconnected before operation, otherwise it may cause
misoperation or damage to the equipment.
◆It is forbidden to use in the following places: places with dust, oil fume, conductive
dust, corrosive gas and flammable gas; places exposed to high temperature,
condensation, wind and rain; places with vibration and shock. Electric shock, fire
and misuse can cause product damage and deterioration.
Notice
◆Avoid metal shavings and wire ends falling into the hardware circuit board during
installation.
◆After installation, ensure that there are no foreign objects on the hardware circuit
board.
◆When installing, make it tightly and firmly with the mounting frame.

◆Improper installation of the controller may result in misoperation, failure and fire.
Wiring
Danger
◆The specifications and installation methods of the external wiring of the
equipment shall comply with the requirements of local power distribution
regulations.
◆When wiring, all external power supplies used by the system should be
disconnected before operation.
◆When powering on and running after the wiring work is completed, the terminals
attached to the product must be installed.
◆Cable terminals should be well insulated to ensure that the insulation distance
between cables will not be reduced after the cables are installed on the terminal
block.
Notice
◆Avoid metal shavings and wire ends falling into the hardware circuit board during
installation.
◆The cable connection should be carried out correctly on the basis of confirming
the type of the connected interface.
◆It should be confirmed that the cables pressed into the terminals are in good
contact.
◆Do not bundle the control wires and communication cables with the main circuit
or power supply wires, etc., and the distance between the wires should be more
than 100 mm, otherwise noise may cause malfunction.
◆If the controller is not installed properly, it may cause electric shock or equipment
failure or malfunction.

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Content
Chapter I Production Information........................................................................................3
1.1. Product Information ..........................................................................................3
1.2. Function Features..............................................................................................3
1.3. System Frame ...................................................................................................5
1.4. Hardware Installment........................................................................................5
Chapter II Product Specification .........................................................................................7
2.1. Basic Specification............................................................................................7
2.2. Order Information..............................................................................................8
2.3. Interface Definition............................................................................................8
2.4. Work Environment ...........................................................................................10
Chapter III Wiring & Communication.................................................................................11
3.1. Power Input, CAN Communication Interface ..................................................11
3.1.1. Power Specification..............................................................................11
3.2. RS485, CAN Communication Interface ...........................................................11
3.2.1. RS232, CAN Communication Specification & Wiring...........................12
3.1.2. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................14
3.3. RS232 Serial Port ............................................................................................16
3.3.1. RS232 Communication Port Specification & Wiring............................16
3.3.2. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................17
3.4. IN Digital Input & High-Speed Latch Port .......................................................18
3.4.1. Digital Input Specification & Wiring .....................................................19
3.4.2. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................21
3.5. OUT Digital Output & PWM & Hardware Comparison Output & Single-ended
Pulse 21
3.5.2. Digital Output Specification & Wiring...................................................22
3.5.3. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................25

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3.6. DA Analog Output............................................................................................25
3.6.1. Analog Output Specification & Wiring..................................................26
3.6.2. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................27
3.7. USB Interface...................................................................................................27
3.8. HDMI Interface ................................................................................................28
3.9. LAN Ethernet ...................................................................................................29
3.10. EtherCAT Bus Interface................................................................................30
3.11. AXIS Differential Pulse Axis Interface .........................................................32
3.11.1. AXIS Interface Signal Specification & Wiring.......................................33
3.11.2. Basic Usage Method ............................................................................36
Chapter IV Expansion Module ...........................................................................................38
4.1. CAN Bus Expansion.........................................................................................38
4.1.1. CAN Bus Expansion Wiring...................................................................38
4.1.2. CAN Bus Expansion Resource Mapping ..............................................40
4.2. EtherCAT Bus Expansion.................................................................................44
4.2.1. EtherCAT Bus Expansion Wiring...........................................................44
4.2.2. EtherCAT Bus Expansion Resource Mapping ......................................45
Chapter V Program & Applications....................................................................................48
5.1. ZDevelop Software Usage...............................................................................48
5.2. PC Upper-Computer Program Application .....................................................53
Chapter VI Run and Maintain ............................................................................................56
6.1. Regular Inspection and Maintenance .............................................................56
6.2. Common Problems..........................................................................................57

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Chapter I Production Information
1.1. Product Information
VPLC532E is a kind of bus type vision motion controller. The controller itself supports
32-axis at most that can achieve all kinds of complex motion control functions, such as,
electronica cam, linear, circular, continuous trajectory processing, robot, etc., and
machine vision applications, positioning, measurement, detection, and identification.
VPLC532E motion controller can be applied in 3C electronics, lithium, printing and
packaging equipment, medical equipment, robot, semiconductor, and laser.
1.2. Function Features
◆Support 32 axes motion control at most.
◆Pulse output mode: pulse / direction or dual-pulse.
◆IO can be expanded through ZCAN and EtherCAT bus, 4096 isolated inputs and 4096
isolated outputs can be extended at most.
◆There are 24 NPN inputs, among them, 4 are high-speed inputs, 12 are low-speed
inputs, and high-speed inputs can be configured as latch signal.
◆There are 12 NPN outputs, among them, 4 are high-speed outputs, they can be
configured as high-speed comparison and PWM. 8 are general outputs, and max
output current can reach 300mA, which can drive some solenoid valve directly.
◆There are 2 USB3.0 interfaces and 2 USB2.0 interfaces to connect to camera, mouse,
keyboard, U disk, and other external devices.
◆There are one RS485, one RS232, one CAN bus interface, one 100M EtherCAT
interface and two 1000M ethernet interfaces.

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◆There is one HDMI interface, which means high-definition display is supported.
◆There are two voltage type analog outputs, 0-10V, 12 bits.
◆Support up to 32 axes linear interpolation, any circular interpolation, helical
interpolation, and spline interpolation.
◆Support electronic cam, electronic gear, position latch, synchronous follow, virtual
axis, and other functions.
◆Support hardware comparison output (HW_PSWITCH2), hardware timer, precision
output when in motion.
◆Support pulse closed loop, pitch compensation, etc.
◆Support multi-task and multi-file programming in Basic.
◆A variety of program encryption methods to protect the intellectual property rights of
customers.
◆Support power failure detection and power failure storage.

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1.3. System Frame
1.4. Hardware Installment
VPLC532E motion controller is fixed by screws in horizontal installment method, each
controller needs 4 screws to be fixed.
(Unit: mm, Mounting Hole Diameter 4.5mm, Thickness: 53mm)

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Installation
attention
⚫Non-professionals are strictly prohibited to operate. Specifically,
professionals who had been trained related electrical equipment,
or who master electrical knowledge.
⚫Please be sure to read the product instruction manual and safety
precautions carefully before installation.
⚫Before installation, please ensure that the product is powered off.
⚫Do not disassemble the module, otherwise the machine may be
damaged.
⚫In order to facilitate ventilation and controller replacement, 2-3cm
should be left between the upper and lower parts of the controller
and the installation environment and surrounding components.
⚫Considering the convenient operation and maintenance of the
controller, please do not install the controller in the following
places:
a) places where the surrounding ambient temperature exceeds
the range of -10° C- 55°C
b) places where the ambient humidity exceeds the range of 10%-
95% (non-condensing)
c) places with corrosive gases and flammable gases
d) places with many conductive powders such as dust and iron
powder, oil mist, salt, and organic solvents
e) places with direct sunlight