CONTENTS:
Introduction
Required Materials
Safety Precautions
Hardware Requirements and Installation
CHAPTER 1
Requirements
Required Materials

  • XMP Motion Controller Hardware Installation Manual (P/N M001-0066)


  • XMP controller card(s)


  • VHDCI cable ("VHDCI" = Very High Density Connector Interface) One cable for every two motors (servo or stepper). Each controller card accepts 1-4 cables, depending upon its configuration.

    Note

    If you are configuring for a SERCOS system, you do not need a VHDCI cable.


  • Screw terminal connector (STC-136) for connecting one or two VHDCI cables to your motion hardware.

    Note

    If you are configuring for a SERCOS system, you do not need a terminal connector.

  • Host computer


  • Servo amplifier(s) or stepper motors


  • Hand tools (sufficient to open host computer and install controller card, secure cables, etc.)