Software and firmware

IMS Terminal

For use with MDrivePlus and MForce units with an RS-422/485 or Ethernet communication interface.

When used with an MDrivePlus or MForce select the MDI radio button in the "Device" frame of the "Comm Settings" tab of the Preferences dialog.

Resources
> Installation and usage tutorials

Screenshots
> Main screen
> Comm settings (RS-422/485)
> Comm Settings (Ethernet)
> Function Key setup

TCP/IP configuration tool

For use with MDrivePlus units with an Ethernet communication interface. Required to configure the IP address and subnet mask. Includes a terminal emulator for MCode/TCP, a PDU entry dialog for sending MODBUS/TCP commands and Assembly object mapping tool for EtherNet/IP.

Screenshots
> Configuration (MCode/TCP)
> SEM Port (MCode/TCP)
> MODBUS Motion (MODBUS/TCP)
> MODBUS Manual Entry (MODBUS/TCP)

TFTP Server, installation is only required if you are going to upgrade the ethernet controller firmware in your device. Not required to ugrade main system firmware.

Instructions on performing this upgrade are located HERE.

NOTE: The 1.0.0.6 release is in supprt of PLCs that do not have explicit messaging capabilites. Firmware version 1.2.0.5 is also required to use this functionality

SPI Motor Interface

For use with MDrivePlus and MForce Step / direction units with an SPI communication interface.

Resources
> Installation and usage tutorials

Screenshots
> Motion settings
> I/O settings
> Part & Serial number
> Upgrader utility

CANopen Tester

For use with MDrivePlus and MForce CANopen units with a CANopen communication interface.

Use of this tool requires the MD-CC500-000 USB to CANopen converter cable.

Version 3.48.0 - Change summary
Release Date: August 18, 2011
File Size: 9.0 MB
Requirements: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Higher

CANopen Electronic Datasheet (EDS)

SPI Motor Interface

For use with MDrivePlus Speed Control units with an SPI communication interface.

Screenshots
> Analog settings
> Motion settings
> I/O settings
> Part & Serial number
> Upgrader utility

IMS Terminal

For use with MDrive Hybrid units with an RS-422/485 or Ethernet communication interface.

Select the ASI radio button in the "Device" frame of the "Comm Settings" tab of the Preferences dialog.

Resources
> Installation and usage tutorials

Screenshots
> Main screen
> Comm settings (RS-422/485)
> Comm Settings (Ethernet)
> Function Key setup

TCP/IP configuration tool

For use with MDrive Hybrid units with an Ethernet communication interface. Required to configure the IP address and subnet mask. Includes a terminal emulator for MCode/TCP use and a PDU entry dialog for sending MODBUS/TCP commands.

Screenshots
> Configuration (MCode/TCP)
> SEM Port (MCode/TCP)
> MODBUS Motion (MODBUS/TCP)
> MODBUS Manual Entry (MODBUS/TCP)

TFTP Server, installation is only required if you are going to upgrade the ethernet controller firmware in your device. Not required to ugrade main system firmware.

Instructions on performing this upgrade are located HERE.

NOTE: The 1.0.0.6 release is in supprt of PLCs that do not have explicit messaging capabilites. Firmware version 1.2.0.5 is also required to use this functionality

MDrive Hybrid Configuration Utility

For use with MDrive Hybrid Step • Torque • Speed units with an RS-422/485 communication interface. Required to configure the mode of operation.

Screenshots
> Hybrid Config. Utility main screen
> Hybrid Setup
> Hybrid Operation
> Hybrid Status
> Hybrid Calibration
> Analog settings
> Communication settings
> I/O settings
> Motion settings
> Additional Motion Settings
> Read/Restore defaults

Version 1.0.0.7
Release Date: 28 July 2012 - Change summary
File Size: varies with download method selected
Requirements: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Higher, Windows installer 3.1+, ,NET Framework 3.5+.

NOTE: If the Utility is already installed on your system using the web-based install it will automatically update if your system is connected to the internet.

IMS Terminal

For use with MicroLYNX units with an RS-232 or RS-485 communication interface.

When used with a MicroLYNX select the uLynx radio button in the "Device" frame of the "Comm Settings" tab of the Preferences dialog.

Resources
> Installation and usage tutorials

Screenshots
> Main screen
> Comm settings (RS-232 or RS-485)