User manual
Publication 1394-5.0 — May 2000
Chapter
4
Wiring 1394 GMC and GMC Turbo 
Systems
Chapter Objectives
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Understanding GMC and GMC Turbo wiring and connections
• Understanding input wiring board layout
• Connecting your communication cables
• Connecting a GMC and GMC Turbo to a 1394-DIM
• Understanding DIM signals
• Wiring and Configuring an External Drive to the 1394-DIM
Finding Additional Wiring 
Information for 1394 Systems
This chapter provides signal wiring and connection information required 
for the 1394 GMC and GMC Turbo system modules only. 
Understanding GMC and GMC 
Turbo Wiring and Connections
The 1394 GMC and GMC turbo contain an integrated IMC S Class 
motion controller that is functionally equivalent to the IMC S Class 
Compact. GMC and GMC Turbo system modules provide connections for 
the following:
• Motor feedback (resolvers)
• Auxiliary encoders (optional)
• RS-232 and RS-422 serial communications
• Remote I/O
• Flex I/O
• DH-485 
• AxisLink
• SLC Interface (Direct connection) (Turbo only)
For additional wiring 
information on:
Refer to the following:
1394 Analog Servo 
system modules
Chapter 5
(Wiring Your 1394 Analog Servo System) 
in this 
manual.
CNC Interface or 
9/440 system modules
9/Series CNC Hardware Integration and Maintenance Manual 
(publication 8520-6.2).
1394 SERCOS system 
modules
1394 SERCOS Multi-Axis Motion Control System User Manual 
(publication 1394-5.20)










