User Manual

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MCP Series User Manual

Contents

Firmware History ................................................................................................ 9

Warnings .......................................................................................................... 10

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................ 11

1.0.1 Motor Selection ................................................................................... 11

1.0.2 Stall Current ....................................................................................... 11

1.0.3 Running Current .................................................................................. 11

1.0.4 Wire Lengths ....................................................................................... 11

1.0.5 Run Away ........................................................................................... 11

1.0.6 Disconnect .......................................................................................... 11

1.0.7 Encoders ............................................................................................ 11

1.0.8 Power Sources .................................................................................... 12

1.0.9 Primary Power ..................................................................................... 12

1.0.10 Secondary Power ............................................................................... 12

1.0.11 Manual Voltage Settings ...................................................................... 12

1.0.12 Minimum Power ................................................................................. 12

1.0.13 Easy to use Libraries .......................................................................... 12

1.1 Hardware Overview .................................................................................... 13

1.1.1 Control Inputs ..................................................................................... 13

1.1.2 Encoder Inputs .................................................................................... 13

1.1.3 Main Battery Screw Terminals ................................................................ 13

1.1.4 Main Battery Disconnect ....................................................................... 13

1.1.5 Motor Screw Terminals ......................................................................... 13

1.2 Ion Studio Overview ................................................................................... 14

1.2.1 Ion Studio Setup Utility ........................................................................ 14

1.2.2 Device Connection ............................................................................... 14

1.2.3 Device Status ...................................................................................... 15

1.2.4 Device Status Screen Layout ................................................................. 15

1.2.5 Status Indicator .................................................................................. 16

1.2.6 File Menu ............................................................................................ 17

1.2.7 Edit Menu ........................................................................................... 17

1.2.8 Device Menu ....................................................................................... 18

1.2.9 Help Menu .......................................................................................... 18

1.2.10 General Settings Screen ..................................................................... 19

1.3 Firmware Updates ....................................................................................... 30

1.3.1 Ion Studio Setup ................................................................................. 30

1.3.2 Firmware Update ................................................................................. 30

1.4 DC Power Settings ...................................................................................... 32

1.4.1 Automatic Battery Detection on Startup .................................................. 32

1.4.2 Manual Voltage Settings ....................................................................... 32

1.5 Wiring ......................................................................................................... 33

1.5.1 Basic Wiring ........................................................................................ 33

1.5.2 Wiring Safety ...................................................................................... 34

1.5.3 Wiring Closed Loop Mode ...................................................................... 34

1.5.4 Backup Power ..................................................................................... 35

1.5.5 Limit, Home and E-Stop Wiring .............................................................. 36