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VXM - Computer and "Stand Alone" Stepper Motor Controller
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| File Name | Downloads | Description | Version |
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| COSMOS (stand alone-no installer) |  |
Computer Optimized Stepper Motor Operating System without the installer | 3.1.6 |
| Operating System | Description | Access |
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| Universal | Web page with access to the cable drivers for various operating systems so that the application software can access the USB as a standard COM port. |  |
Scripts / Text
| File Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| ZIP | AutoReverse.zip | Auto Reverse between 2 points on a linear system, Auto Reverse with a potentionmeter | |
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| ZIP | 2D Raster Scan.zip | 2 Different Raster Scans; Simple 2D Raster Scan with Wait for G; Simple Raster Scan | |
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| ZIP | 3D Raster Scan.zip | 3 dimensional raster scan - cube | |
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| ZIP | Shapes.zip | txt files for circle; equilateral triangle, rectangle, sinusodial | |
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| ZIP | Simultaneous Motion.zip | txt files for moving two motors at the same time | |
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| ZIP | Users Manual Interact with I-O.zip | Scripts from the VXM Users Manual that interact with the I-O | |
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| ZIP | Users Manual Interactive.zip | Interactive scripts from the VXM Users Manual | |
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| ZIP | Users Manual Stand Alone.zip | Stand alone scripts from the VXM Users Manual | |
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Shapes
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| Type | Operating System | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_example_pb.zip | PowerBasic | |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_example_lv8.zip | Labview | |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_example_vbnet2003.zip | Visual Studio - Visual Basic | |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_example_c_sharp2003.zip | Visual Studio - Visual C Sharp | |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_example_vc2003.zip | Visual Studio - Visual C | |
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| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 32 bit | vxm_driver_in_matlab.zip | Mathworks - Matlab | |
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| Type | Operating System | File Name | Description | Download | View |
| ZIP / EXE | Windows - 64 bit | Labview2011x64bit.zip | Labview Simple Serial | |
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| Link | Windows | visual_studio_comport.aspx | Control without Driver - Visual Studio Comport Example | - |  |
| Link | Windows | matlab_documentation_serial.html | Control without Driver - Matlab Documentation | - | |
| Downloads | Description | Version | |
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| COSMOS - System Diagnostics | |
System diagnostic program in COSMOS | 3.1.6 |
| Serial Port Diagnostics | |
Diagnostics for driver issues | 3.1.0 |
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| Backwards 3 Patch | |
Patch if COSMOS shows Motors 1,3,4 instead of 1,2,3 |
| File Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| VXM Users Manual.pdf | Operating Manual: Specifications, features, function, programming details for the VXM Controller |  |
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| VXM - Quick Start RevC.pdf | Instructions: Set-up, connecting and configuring the VXM with a Velmex stage | |
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| VXM Specification Sheet.pdf | Overview: Specifications and feature for the VXM | |
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| VXM Command Summary.pdf | Instructions: Various C.O.S.M.O.S commands that program the VXM controller | |
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| Increments with VXM and Steppers.pdf | Tech Chart:- Increments that can be moved using various Velmex linear stages, the VXM Controller and step motors | |
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| Calculation Steps Direction Speed with VXM.pdf | Tech Chart -: Various calculations for determining speed, steps and direction using step motors and the VXM Controller | |
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| Linear Distance w Steppers Velmex Lead Screws.pdf | Tech Chart: - Linear distance of movement based on Step Motor Rate, Lead Screw pitch using VXM Step Motor Controller | |
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| Limit Switches.pdf | Overview: Limit Switches available for Velmex stages | |
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| VXM Rack Mount Assembly Procedure.pdf | Instructions: Assembly of Rack Mount accesory for VXM Controller | |
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| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| Application Note | an101.pdf | AppNote 101: Interfacing to a counter/totalizer for cycle recording/life testing | |
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| Application Note | an102.pdf | AppNote 102: Autoreverse and set speed with potentiometer | |
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| Application Note | an103.pdf | AppNote 103: Interfacing thumbwheel switch for selecting programs 0-3 | |
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| Application Note | an104.pdf | AppNote 104: Interfacing to a PLC and Advancing part stack example | |
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| Application Note | an105.pdf | AppNote 105: Edge following using the analog jog input | |
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| Application Note | an106.pdf | AppNote 106: Acceleration units and Start/Stop speeds | |
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| Application Note | an107.pdf | AppNote 107: Interface to Solid State Relay Modules | |
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| Application Note | an108.pdf | AppNote 108: Interface Analog Joystick to other devices | |
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| Application Note | an109.pdf | AppNote 109: Coil winding with a VXM-1-1, VXM-3, or VXM-4 | |
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| Errata Note | errata_associated_programs.pdf | Errata 101: with Circles and Arcs(versions 1.25, 1.26, 1.27, or 1.30 only) | |
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| Computer Note | cosmos_foreign_language.pdf | CompNote 101: Using COSMOS with "foreign language" | |
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| Computer Note | linux_com_protocol.pdf | CompNote 102: Communicating with VXM with Linux using "MiniCom" | |
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| Computer Note | change_baudrate.txt | CompNote 103: Procedure for changing communications baud rate | |
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If you require a specific file format or cannot locate the drawing you require, please contact us.
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| Wiring Diagrams | ||||
| Motor Wiring Diagram.pdf | Motor Wiring Diagram | |
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| CAD Files | ||||
| STP | VXM Control.stp | CAD Drawing for the VXM Controller | |
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| STP | VXM Power Supply.stp | CAD Drawing for the power supply for the VXM | |
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| DWG | vxm_outline_drawing.dwg | Drawing for the VXM Controller | |
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| SAT | vxm power supply.sat | Drawing for the power supply for the VXM | |
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VXM-1J - "Stand Alone" Only Stepper Motor Controller - Programmed by front panel
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The VXM-1J has no computer interface, therefore there is no software or drivers for this device.
Troubleshooting
First - always read the Users Manual. |
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| Symptom | Possible Cause | Remedy |
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| Power (Green LED) light does not come on. |
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| Motor makes noise but is not moving (Stalled). |
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| Motor is not making any noise and is not moving (no power to motor). | Limit switches not connected. | Check limit switch connections |
| Circuit breaker trips when power applied. | Voltage >28 volts or polarity reversed. | |
| Circuit breaker trips while running motor for a short time. | Wrong motor selected. Shorted wiring. | |
| Circuit breaker trips while running motor for a long time | Wrong motor setting. Shorted wiring. Controller overheating from lack of ventilation or ambient temperature too high. | |
| Controller is too hot to touch. (It is normal for Controller and Motor do get very warm when running continuously.) | Wrong motor setting. Lack of ventilation or ambient temperature too high. NOTE: Motor should always be mounted for heat conduction. | |
| Motor runs erratically (at lowest speeds goes either direction, and has low torque at mid speeds). | Broken wire to motor or broken connector pin. | |
| Power (Green LED) light flashes rapidly and continuously on power-up | Run, Stop, or a Jog input is pulled low. Control does not allow button Jog inputs to be activated at power up. (release button/input to recover.) |
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| VXM-1J Users Guide.pdf | Operating Manual: Specifications, features, functions for VXM-1J Controller | |
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| File Type | Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| Application Note | vxm_1j_motor_setting.pdf | 1J AppNote 101 - Motor Setting | |
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| Application Note | vxm_1j_auxiliary_connections.pdf | 1J AppNote 102 - Auxiliary Connections | |
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| Application Note | vxm_1j_clearing_memory.pdf | 1J AppNote 103 - Clearing Memory | |
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| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| Motor Wiring Diagram.pdf | Motor Wiring Diagram | |
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VRO - Encoder ReadOut
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- Application Notes
- Wiring Diagrams / CAD Files
| File Name | Downloads | Description | Version |
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| COSMOS™ (with auto installer) | |
Computer Optimized Stepper Motor Operating System with the installer | 3.1.6 |
| COSMOS (stand alone-no installer) | |
Computer Optimized Stepper Motor Operating System without the installer | 3.1.6 |
| Operating System | Description | Access |
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| Universal | Web page with access to the cable drivers for various operating systems so that the application software can access the USB as a standard COM port. | |
No code examples for VRO Readout at this time.
| Downloads | Description | Version | |
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| Serial Port Diagnostics | |
Diagnostics for driver issues | 3.1.0 |
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| VRO Spec Sheet.pdf | Overview of the VRO with specifications | |
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| VRO Quick Start Guide.pdf | Basic set-up and run for the VRO | |
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| VRO Reference Manual.pdf | Detailed specifications, usage instructions and care and maintenance. | |
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No application notes for the VRO Readout available at this time.
| Type | File Name | Description | Download | View |
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| Encoder and VRO Wiring Diagram.pdf | Wiring connections for a Differential Encoder and A Single Ended Encoder | |
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