Baldor MN1940 - Manual (Page 27)

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Operation 5-1 MN1940
5.1 Introduction
The motor interface is accessed through the Baldor SPI Interface software, which is an easy
to install and easy to use program used to set the DSM’s parameters. The Baldor SPI
Interface is included on the Baldor Motion Toolkit CD.
5.1.1 Connecting the DSM to the PC
The DSM is connected to the PC using a standard USB port. It is recommended to use the
optional CBL055-501 parameter setup cable (see section 4.4).
5.1.2 Installing the USB driver
When the parameter setup cable (CBL055-501) is connected to the PC, Windows XP will
automatically detect it and display the Found New Hardware Wizard. It is now necessary to
install the drivers, which are provided on the CD supplied with the cable. Alternatively, the driver
files can be downloaded from www.baldormotion.com/supportme and placed in a temporary
folder on the PC.
1. Choose the No, not this time option and click Next >.
2. Choose the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option and click Next >.
3. Check the Include this location in the search option. Click Browse and locate the drivers
folder on the CD. For downloaded files, locate the temporary folder containing the extracted
files. Click Next >.
4. When Windows finds the required driver files, a dialog will warn that they have not passed
‘Windows Logo testing’. This is normal for the parameter setup cable’s USB driver, so click
Continue Anyway to continue with the installation.
5. When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard message appears, click Finish.
After a few moments, the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear a second time, ready to
install the virtual COM port driver.
5.1.3 Installing the virtual COM port driver
As soon as the USB driver has been installed, the PC starts to communicate with the parameter
setup cable’s interface. This immediately reveals the other part of the interface’s hardware, the
virtual communications port (VCP), which provides communication with the DSM motor. The
VCP also requires drivers to be installed, which is why the Found New Hardware Wizard appears
a second time.
1. Choose the No, not this time option and click Next >.
2. Choose the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option and click Next >.
3. Check the Include this location in the search option. The previously used location should
already be selected, but if not click Browse and locate the required folder. Click Next >.
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