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NOTE
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CAUTION
WARNING
complete a task.
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ivPreface
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
Contents
Revision History...................................................................... ii
Preface.................................................................................... iii
List of Figures........................................................................ ix
List of Tables........................................................................ xiii
Table 4-4:Motion kernel signal table ............................................ 149
List of Tables xiii
xivList of Tables
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
1Introduction
The AMP-204C / AMP-208C, is a fully in-house developed
DSP-based advanced motion control card from ADLINK. It
supports 4/8 axis pulse type signal commands, provides
open-loop circuit control options, and supports position commands
for several different servo drives.
AMP-204C / AMP-208C exchanges data with operating system
through high speed PCI bus including motion control command,
feedback data, parameter, etc. Used with the ADLINK exclusive
Softmove kernel, it offers scores of move control functions
including T/S speed profile planning, point-to-point movement,
multi-dimension interpolation, and master/slave motion.
The AMP-204C / 208C, see Figure 1 below for its system functions,
uses one digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instrument (TI)
as its main computing unit and integrates high speed large volume
Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to provide high speed
encoder output, 2/4 high speed position compare and trigger output,
move & general purposed I/O and logic control. It separates
isolation circuit into exclusive terminal board DIN-825-GP4 to
prevent the burning out of AMP-204C/208C from incorrect wiring.
Thanks to full range of flexing resistant wires from ADLINK, it
connects with market avaialble popular servo dirves easily.
Introduction 1
SCSI 100P
PCI Bus
PCI Bus
Isolation
DSUB 37P
DIN-825-GP4
Figure 1-1: AMP-204C/208Csystem block diagram
Graphical motion control interface – MotionCreatorPro 2 is a
Windows-based motion control software development tool for
motion control and I/O status monitoring. It captures motion curves
and data at the same time for analysis. Its Setup Wizard guides
you through the hardware installation and wiring as well as
single-axis manipulation step-by-step. This saves your
development time and cost.
2Introduction
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
The Windows Programming Libraries supports Windows coding
environment including: Visual Studio C++ 6.0, Microsoft .NET
framework based VB.NET and C++, and Borland's C++ Builder.
There are sample programs available in the installation folders.
The flow chart below will guide you in using this manual as well as
help you to locate any required information effectively.
Hardware installation
Wiring and jumper setup
Set up card and adjust axis parameters
with MotionCreatorPro 2
Control axis with MotionCreatorPro 2
Develop application with APS library
No
Is the system running
successfully?
Yes
Chapter II and III
MotionCreatorPro 2
User's Manual
Chapter IV
MotionCreatorPro 2
User's Manual
APS and ADCNC
library
End
Figure 1-2: System installation flow chart
Introduction 3
1.1Product Specifications
ItemDescription
Bus informationPCI Rev. 2.2, 33MHz
System
DSP
Board-to-board
interface
Motion control
I/O interface
General
purpose digital
I/O
PCI bus width32-bit
PCI bus voltage3.3V, 5V
PCI bus IRQ settingsAssigned by PCI controller
ModelTI 375MHz floating DSP
Memory (for program and
data)
Connector
Number of axes supported
Track update rate
Position / speed command
range
Acceleration / deceleration
range
Encoder input frequency20 MHz @ 4x AB
Encoder input mode
Encoder input interface±12 volts, TTL compatible
Motion control relevant I/O
Drive relevant I/O
General purpose I/O
DDR2 SDRAM: 64Mx16bit
Flash ROM: 16M-bit
1x SCSI-II 100P for
AMP-204C
1x Dual SCSI VHDCI 100P
AMP-208C
for
4/8 axis for AMP-204C /
AMP-208C
500us, 1ms, 2ms
(programmable)
32 bit
32 bit
CW/CCW, 1x/2x/4x AB
Phase
Plus/Minus end limitsignal
Zero-position for each axis
Servo ON
In-position signal /
AMP-204C / AMP-208C supports Windows XP/7 32/64 bit
operating system and provides a complete function library and
DLL files for easy application development by users.
1.2.2MotionCreatorPro 2
MotionCreatorPro 2 is a user interface exclusively developed for
ADLINK motion control products in common Windows
environment. You may easily set up card and axis parameters with
the help of MotionCreatorPro 2. Its Setup Wizard guides you
through the hardware installation and wiring as well as single-axis
manipulation in couple of minutes. MotionCreatorPro 2 not only
effectively reduces your development time but also enables you to
concurrently validate the overall mechanism and electric design
with all its single axis and interpolation motion operation pages.
1.3Terminal Board
ADLINK's exclusive terminal board DIN-825-GP4 for
AMP-204C/208C can connect with market available servo drivers
with special cables, e.g. Mitsubishi's J3A and Yaskawa's Sigma V
series, or with third party's servo or stepper drivers by single
ended open cables. Brands with exclusive cables support are
listed below:
Pulse command:
CableSupported brands
HSL-4XMO-DMMitsubishi J2S series
4XMO-DM-J3Mitsubishi J3A series
HSL-4XMO-DPPanasonic A4 and A5 series
HSL-4XMO-DYYaskawa Sigma V series
4XMO-DADelta A2 series
4XMO-OPENGeneral purpose
Table 1-1: Cross-reference table of exclusive cables for pulse servo drive
8Introduction
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
2Getting Start with The Installation
This chapter teaches you how to install AMP-204C / AMP-208C
hardware and software as well as its I/O wiring.
• Package Contents
• Hardware installation
• Software installation
• I/O wiring
2.1Package Contents
In addition to this manual you shall find the following item in the
product package box:
• One AMP-204C or AMP-208C card
• IDE 44p – DSUB 37p flat cable x 1
• Product warranty card x 1
Should there be any item missed or damaged, please consult with
your dealer immediately. Please keep the product along with items
included in its package for easy replacement or repair.
Getting Start with The Installation 9
2.2AMP-204C / AMP-208C Exterior Profile Diagram
SW2
P1
P2
Dimension in unit of millimeter (mm).
NOTE
NOTE
Figure 2-1: AMP-204C exterior profile diagram
P1: for Motion control command, Position feedback, and Servo I/O
feedback. (with SCSI 100-PINS connector)
P2:
for 16 channel digital TTL I/O. (with DSUB 37-PINS connector)
SW2:
Card ID setup (0-15)
10Getting Start with The Installation
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
P1
SW2
P2
Figure 2-2: AMP-208C exterior profile diagram
P1: for Motion control command, Position feedback, and Servo I/O
feedback. (with SCSI-VHDCI 200-PINS connector)
P2:
for 16 channel digital TTL I/O. (with DSUB 37-PINS connector)
SW2: Card ID setup (0-15)
Getting Start with The Installation 11
2.3Hardware Installation
2.3.1Hardware Configuration
AMP-204C/208C employs PCI Rev. 2.2 bus. System BIOS can
auto configure memory and IRQ channel.
Exclusive terminal board DIN-825-GP4 provides isolation circuit
and indicator lights for easy connections to varieties of servo drive
and stepper drive.
2.3.2Installation Procedures
1. Please read this manual carefully and set up signal I/O in
proper mode.
2. Turn off power of your computer and all relevant terminal
boards, insert your AMP-204C/208C to any 32-bit PCI
slot in your computer. (The slot is usually in white color.)
(Please make sure you have proper ESD (Electrostatic
discharge) protection.)
3. Connect AMP-204C/208C and DIN-825-GP4 with SCSI
100p cable
4. Set up motion control relevant limit switch on
DIN-825-GP4 board, servo signal and general purpose
digital signal wiring
5. Set up servo or stepper drive connection
6. Turn on system power including computer power,
terminal board relevant powers, and 24Vdc power
7. Verify all I/O signal and servo operation correctness with
MotionCreatorPro 2
Please ground the shielding end of the power terminal to the
earth to reduce risk of electric shock and ensure product
CAUTION
CAUTION
12Getting Start with The Installation
operation of your electric appliances.
Please disconnect the motor drive from its load before using
the card for the first time to protect your safety. Do not connect
the motor drive to any mechanical devices before the
completion of the installation and fine tuning of the control
system. Connect the system only after the board is adjusted
and the drive parameters can control the motor. Serious
damage may be resulted in otherwise.
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
2.3.3Troubleshooting
If the computer cannot power on normally or the motion control
system operates abnormally after system installation, please
follow steps described below for troubleshooting. If the problem
persists after you have taken steps described, please consult the
dealer where your product is purchased for technical services.
Abnormalities you
encountered
The card does not show up in
Windows Device Manager
after its driver has been
installed
MotionCreatorPro2 cannot
open after installing driver in
computer.
The without signal indicator on
MotionCreatorPro2 lights up
after the motor is connected
and the motor does not work.
When using the
MotionCreatorPro2 all the
control indicators of the drive
light correctly but the drive
warns
Value of output command
differ from the feedback value
from encoder
If motion control, the motor
moves only in one direction
rather than back and forth two
way movement
Potential causes
Please turn off your computer,
ensure the card is properly in PCI
slot and the driver is properly
installed by cheking its proper
installation in Windows Control
Panel's "Add remove programs"
Ensure .NET framework v3.5 or later
version has been installed in your
system
Please ensure a 24Vdc power is
connected to the terminal board
Please ensure correctness of the
axis parameter setup, alarm logic
(ALM) and the EMG loop
configuration
Please ensure feedback signal
(CW/CCW, 1xAB, 2xAB, 4xAB)
settings comply with that of the drive
Please ensure setting of signal pattern
(CW/CCW, OUT/DIR) comply with that
of the motor
drive
Getting Start with The Installation 13
2.4Software Installation Procedure
Windows driver installation procedure:
Step 1. Execute AMP-204C / AMP-208C WDM file and run
installation procedure automatically.
Step 2. Click "Next" as prompted to complete the installation
process.
14Getting Start with The Installation
AMP-204C / AMP-208C
Step 3. Restart your computer after installation is completed.
Step 4. Ensure the Windows Device Manager identify your