RMS Technologies IMDP 23 W/ POLE DAMPING TECHNOLOGY*NEW* - Manual (Page 17)

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IMDP23/IMDEP23 Manual 8/4/2010
Setting Values Description
0.5 Amps to 5.0
Amps, in 0.05
increments Running Current: This changes the amount of
current (Amps Peak) going into the motor.
Do not exceed 1.4 times the motor’s
current. Every motor is labeled with a
current rating. Going beyond 1.4 times this
value can burn the motor. Increasing this
value provides more torque. The Peak and
corresponding RMS or Amps/Phase value is
displayed above the scroll bar.
0.0 Amps to 5.0
Amps, in 0.05
increments Hold Current: This changes the amount of
holding current used when the motor is not in
motion. Do not exceed the motor’s
current rating. Increasing this value
provides the ability to hold a heavy or large
object in place.
Detects step pulses
on rising or falling
edge Step rising detect: Step pulses can be read
using the pulse’s rising (or positive) edge, or
the falling (negative) edge. If you notice
irregular stepping patterns, try changing this
value.
Motor will initially
rotate CCW. Direction: Upon power on, the motor will
rotate counter-clockwise. If you desire that
the initial direction of rotation be changed,
choose “CW” for the motor to initially run
clockwise.
Disables the motor
with a high (5V) or
low signal (0V). Disable: The disable pin is used to stop the
motor. By default, it searches for a low signal
in order to stop motion. By changing it to
“high”, the disable pin will search for a 5V
signal to stop motion.
0, 1, 2, 3 Smoothness setting: Changes the current
waveform for smoother motion. Run motor at
your desired operating speed while connected
to a PC. Change smoothness setting to
various values and audibly listen for quieter
operation.
Default settings Default: When selecting the corresponding
motor winding, all parameters will change to
the default values and current is updated to
the peak current of the motor winding. Upon
viewing the changed settings, you must
click “Program” in order to save these
settings to the unit.
WARNING! Step motors can handle 1.4 times more than the motor’s rated current. Going
beyond this value could burn the motor and electronics. For more information on rated
current (or RMS current) versus peak current, see the Appendix section.