Bimba SPCS - Manual (Page 3)

2014.01.23 rev4 3
SPCS Introduction
Introduction
The Servo Pneumatic Control System (SPCS) is a high flow pneumatic motion control valve that when
combined with a position feedback actuator provides a “closed loop” positioning control system that
quickly and accurately positions a payload.
System configuration and setup is completed by using a standard USB connection and Bimba’s SPCS
software. The valve is IP65 compatible and can be used with both linear and rodless actuators with either
an internal or external positioning transducer.
Software, System Connection and Setup
Flowchart outlining software download and establishing valve communications.
Is the valve now
selectable?
SPCS-2 FLOWCHART
Download and install
SPCS USB Interface
from Bimba’s Website
(see section 1)
Open SPCS Interface
(see section 2)
Did the Interface Open?
Select the COM port the
SPCS is connected to
Reinstall the program Open interface
Did the
interface open?
Contact Bimba Support
or your IT personnel
Was the SPCS valve
available for selection
on the dropdown
menu?
Enable connection
to valve
You have successfully
installed the software/
driver!
Confirm power
is applied to the
valve
Confirm
MB cable
connection
Is the
valve now
selectable?
Go to the Drive
troubleshooting
(see section 3)
If this worked, go
back to COM port
selection
Does it
work now?
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No No
Contact Bimba
Support
Yes
Yes