Simplex Motion Technical Manual
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About this document
Simplex Motion AB makes no representations or warranties regarding the content of this document. We reserve the
right to revise this document any time without notice and obligation.
The document describes the general usages of the following motor models: SCxxxx, SMxxxx and SHxxxx (where the x
is the motor models number). For the specific installation, specifications and dimensions of the different motor models,
see the motor specifications document for each motor series.
Index
Simplex Motion Technical Manual.....................................................................................................................................1
1Safety.........................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Qualification of personnel .................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Intended Use......................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Hazard Categories .............................................................................................................................................4
1.4 General safety instructions ................................................................................................................................4
2Communication .........................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 USB communication..........................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Modbus communication ....................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Register map......................................................................................................................................................7
3Device operation......................................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Operating modes..............................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Motor data .......................................................................................................................................................14
3.3 PID controller..................................................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Feed forward...........................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 Target value ............................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Ramping control..............................................................................................................................................16
3.5 Sequence control .............................................................................................................................................17
3.6 Homing............................................................................................................................................................18
3.7 Events..............................................................................................................................................................19
3.7.1 Event trigger ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.7.2 Event execution.......................................................................................................................................21
3.8 Recorder ..........................................................................................................................................................22
3.9 External inputs and outputs .............................................................................................................................23
3.9.1 Inputs ......................................................................................................................................................23
3.9.2 Outputs....................................................................................................................................................24
3.9.3 Encoder...................................................................................................................................................25
3.10 Indicator LED..................................................................................................................................................26
4Protection and error handling ..................................................................................................................................27
4.1 List of error codes............................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Hardware reset of registers..............................................................................................................................29
5Power supply considerations and EMC...................................................................................................................30
