RMS Technologies IMC17 INTEGRATED MOTOR CONTROLLER/DRIVER User Manual

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(Figure 5)

1.

The USB converter card connects to the IMC17 using the DB-9 cable that is
provided to you. The 3-Pin connector is placed onto the converter card.

2.

Your power supply will be connected to the IMC17 directly. The USB card is
powered via the PC. IMC17’s pin1, Red wire is +12-40VDC, pin 6, Green
wire is Ground.

3.

Connect the USB card to your PC using the USB cable provided to you. You
will need to download driver files (2 of them). You can find them at:

http://www.rmsmotion.com

4. Turn your power supply on and follow instructions for using HyperTerminal.

Mating Connectors
ADB-9 cable is provided

with every motor. The
opposite end has flying

leads and a 3-pin
connector for RS485

communication.

7. CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING THE IMC17

HyperTerminal Setup

Please follow these steps in order to properly set up HyperTerminal:

1.

Open a terminal from your PC by following these steps: Start Menu  Programs 

Accessories  Communications  HyperTerminal

2. Assign a name for your New

Connection

3. Determine the correct COM port # by

right clicking on “My Computer” and

selecting “Properties”. Select the
“Hardware Tab” and click on “Device

Manager”.

Note: if you are using the USB485

converter card, first download driver files
(found online:

www.rmsmotion.com

).

You should then see the RMS USB 485

converter card in the “Ports (COM & LPT)”
area.

If you are connecting via RS232, most

likely it is COM1, “Communications Port”.

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IMC17/IMCE17 User Manual

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