Velmex VXM Programmable Step Motor Control + Driver

Product catalog summary

VXM Stepping Motor Control Overview
The VXM is a motor control solution designed for integration with Velmex motor-driven products. It uses a RISC Microcontroller for motor phase switching and interface functions, offering a cost-effective solution for high precision positioning with resonance-free motor torque.

Firmware Capabilities

Controls up to 4 motors with nonvolatile memory for user programs.
Can be used interactively with computers, PLCs, or standalone.
Includes commands for raster scanning and matrix patterns.
Features programmable output triggers and FIFO buffers for motor position capture.
Supports complex motion profiles and coordinated motion for angles, arcs, and circles.
Backward compatibility with Velmex NF90 and VP9000 models.

Software and Hardware Features

Velmex COSMOS utility for setup and programming.
Examples available in C, LabView, VisualBasic, and QuickBasic.
Includes serial interface, AC power supply, and necessary cables.
Compatible with size 17 to 34 hybrid step motors, rated from 0.4 to 4.7 amps.
Energy-saving features and rack-mountable versions available.

External Features and Programming

Simple command programming with RS-232 port and auxiliary I/O connections.
149 commands for versatile motor control, including incremental and absolute indexing, speed settings, and looping/branching commands.
Immediate commands for status requests, operation commands, and set commands for various configurations.

Internal Function and COSMOS Software
The COSMOS software simplifies the configuration and programming of the VXM controller, allowing users to test serial port communications, update setup information, display status and error messages, and move motors without programming knowledge.

Motor Performance and Options

USB Serial Adapter for connecting VXM to a computer USB port.
Optional Digital Joystick for remote jog control.
Analog Joystick for speed and direction control, with velocity proportional to joystick position.

Joystick and Auxiliary Modules
The joystick is designed for 1 million cycles and comes in a handheld enclosure with a 10-foot cable. The auxiliary I/O breakout module allows for easy interfacing with the VXM's auxiliary I/O, supporting wire connections from 26 to 18 AWG. The I/O splitter enables simultaneous connection of a joystick and auxiliary module to the VXM.

Options
Various options are available, including input terminals, OEM mountable joysticks, potentiometer speed input, additional user outputs, half enclosures for OEM applications, thumbwheel program selector switches, custom programming, and customized cables and connectors.

Warranty
Velmex provides a 2-year warranty on stepping motor controllers, covering defects but excluding misuse, unauthorized repairs, and wear-related replacements. The warranty does not cover components not manufactured by Velmex.

Specifications
The VXM is a PWM step motor controller for 1/2 step unipolar motor operation with an RS-232 interface. It supports baud rates of 9600, 19200, and 38400. The VXM-1 weighs 2.6 lbs, and the VXM-2 weighs 2.9 lbs. Electrical requirements are 24VDC 2.5A.

Environmental Conditions
The operating temperature range is 35° - 95° F (2° - 35° C) with a relative humidity of 10% - 90% (non-condensing).

Power Supply
The switch mode desktop power supply complies with various standards and has a weight of 1.0 lbs. It includes an integrated 1-meter output cable and a removable AC cord. Electrical requirements are 100-240VAC 2A 50-60Hz, with an output of 24VDC 2.5A.

Quotation Request
A form is provided for requesting quotations for UniSlide assemblies, including fields for contact information, application objectives, and specific requirements.

Catalog excerpts

Velmex VXM Programmable Step Motor Control + Driver-4

L-x LAx Loop from beginning or Loop-to-marker x-1 times, alternating direction of motor 1, when the loop reachesits last count the non-loop command directly preceding will be ignored Loop Always from beginning or Loop-to- marker x-1 times (x = 2 to 65,535) > LA-x Loop Always from beginning or Loop-to-marker x-1 times, alternating direction of motor 1 LM-2 Loop once from beginning or Loop-to-markerreversing index direction of motor 2 VXM Program Stored Motor commands: LM-3 Loop once from beginning or Loop-to-markerreversing index direction of motors 1 and 2 ImMx Set steps to incremental Index...

Open the catalog to page 4