User Manual

MCP Series

Brushed DC Motor Controllers

MCP Series User Manual

1.9 I/O Conguration

1.9.1 I/O Types

There are several I/O types available on the MCP. This includes Digital Input, Pulse Inputs,

Analog, CAN, TTL Serial, RS-232 and USB. The I/O types can be set using Ion Studio. Under the

general settings screen all available pin settings will be listed for the connected motor controller.

Refer to the data sheet for pin locations of the specic model of motor controller.

1.9.2 Pin Settings

Pins can have more than one function. When a pin is selected from the pin settings list (1)

the available functions for that pin will be displayed under the mode drop down (3) shown

under input settings (2). The mode drop down menu (3) enables the desired function for the

selected pin. Once the mode is set the available conguration options can be adjusted. Some

conguration options may not be applicable to the selected mode and will be grayed out.

Once all changes are made the settings can be saved to the connected MCP by choosing "Menu-

> Save Settings". In addition to read the settings of a connected MCP choose "Menu-> Read

Settings".