Command modes:
Commands to IONI drive can be delivered in many formats and from many sources, such as PC, PLC, microcontroller (i.e. Arduino, MBED and OEM boards) or embedded computers like Raspberry Pi. IONI understands several forms of setpoint commands:
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Step & direction digital signals (typical stepper drive interface, good for position control)
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Analog +/-10V signal (good for speed or torque control)
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PWM signal (good for speed or torque control)
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RS485 serial bus (talks SimpleMotion V2 bus protocol, open source library available)
Servo motor requirements:
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Permanent magnet brush-DC, AC, brushless or linear motor
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Motor voltage rating 12-60 VDC (IONI supply voltage is 5 – 55 VDC)
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Motor current rating 0.2 – 15A (IONI) / 18A (IONI Pro) / 25A (IONI Pro HC)
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Servo motor must be equipped with an incremental encoder (position sensor) with resolution of 100 to 1000000 pulses per revolution.
Stepping motor requirements:
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Two-phase stepping motor, no feedback device needed.
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Can be used in position and velocity control mode. Torque control mode not possible with stepper.
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Current rating : 0.5 – 15A (IONI) / 18A (IONI Pro) / 25A (IONI Pro HC)
