Operates from +12 to 40 VDC Phase current ranges from 0.1 to 1.5 Amps Peak Step Resolutions of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 1.50 Amp Chopper (PWM) Driver Two Digital I/O's and two dedicated Inputs Execution Halt Pending a Switch Pre-wired for Opto Switch Inputs Homes to an Opto or Switch Closure Fully programmable ramps and speeds Software selectable Hold and Move currents Stand Alone Operation with no connection to PC Stores up to 16 different programs at once
The Designer's Kit (KIT-01, sold separately) enables first time users to become well acquainted with the options of the R164 Controller/Driver.
Designer's Kit Includes:
1. Find your Serial COM Port on your PC. Use a Male to Female cable and connect one end of the cable to your PC. Take the other end of the cable and connect it to the Converter Card.
2. Use the DB-9 cable that was provided with the R164 Controller to connect the R164 to the Converter Card. The 4-Pin, Red connector fits onto the Header of the Converter Card.
3. Use the 4-Pin white connector cable to attach a motor to the Controller.
4. For information on wiring, go to Support Wiring.
5. Finally, connect a +12 to 40 VDC Power Supply to Pins 1 and 6, Positive and Negative, respectively.
6. Now you are ready to program your controller.
I cannot type anything in HyperTerminal:
Make sure that you have the correct COM Port selected. Are you using Windows 95? Windows 95 has had problems with its HyperTerminal. Use an operating system of Windows 98 or higher. Are you working on a Laptop? Sometimes there is a shift in Ground on Laptop Serial Ports. Pin 5 on the Serial Port is Ground. Confirm that this is connected to a true ground.
Did you set your Properties settings correctly in HyperTerminal? Go to File Properties Settings ASCII Setup, and check the box 'Echo Typed Characters Locally'.
Is the LED closest to the address dial flashing on the R164 Controller? A flashing LED indicates that the R164 is waiting for commands. The other steady LED indicates that Power is being supplied to it. If neither of these is on, then check to make sure that your Power Supply is connected properly and functioning correctly.
Check your Converter Card to make sure it is connected properly. Use a voltmeter to measure if Power is coming into the card correctly and if power is being supplied to the R164 properly.
I can type in HyperTerminal, but nothing happens:
Check the LED's. If neither is on, check the Power Supply. If one is steady, and the other LED is flashing, then Power is OK.
Is the R164 Controller set to the correct Address? Check the Red Dial on the top of the controller. The white arrow should be pointing to the corresponding Address that you are sending commands to. Confirm that the arrow is not in between 2 Addresses.
Check the Converter Card. Use a voltmeter to measure if Power is coming into the card correctly and if power is being supplied to the Controller.
Assuming the Properties of HyperTerminal are set as described in the Manual (Getting Started), does HyperTerminal respond with a string of characters? /0@ indicates that the command was received correctly /0C indicates that the command is out of range /0b indicates bad command /0' indicates that the command is terminated
Windows Application: When pressing 'Run' it gives the error - File Already Open:
Another program could also be running at the same time. Click End, and then try again. Or, sometimes if you are connected through a Network, there are problems with permissions in running programs. Check with your Administrator.
If HyperTerminal is open concurrently, you will receive an error. Only one program can be running at one time.
R164 Controller will accept commands, but Motor will stall in the middle of a command:
This means there is not enough current being supplied to the Motor. Use the m and l (lower case L) commands to change the current, or run the Motor at a Lower Speed (V command).
*This section is constantly being updated so check back if you have more Troubleshooting Questions