An important and powerful feature of the MicroLYNX is the customization afforded through the wide range of available expansion modules. Using 1, 2 or all 3 expansion module slots on the MicroLYNX is as easy of removing two screws from the controller's cover. Modules simply snap into place, making adding, removing or repositioning quick and easy. Modules can be combined to fill the three slots, noting the limits in the table below.

Expansion Modules:

Isolated Digital I/O

High Speed Differential I/O

Analog Input/Joystick

CAN Isolated Communications

Analog Output

12 Channel

• Low Cost
• Six +5 to +24 VDC Isolated I/O Channels
• I/O Lines Software Configurable as Input or Output
• I/O User Definable as Dedicated or General Purpose
• Programmable Digital Filtering for Inputs
• 350 mA Current Sink Capability per Channel
• Over Temperature and Short Circuit Protected
• Inductive Current Clamp
• Switch Selectable Pull-up to +5 VDC or External Voltage
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Removable Terminal Strip or Pin Header
  

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Terminal Block................MX-DI100-000
Pin Header........................MX-DI200-000

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The Isolated Digital I/O Module adds an additional six +5 to +24 VDC isolated I/O channels to the MicroLYNX. All of the I/O channels can be individually programmed as either inputs or outputs, or as dedicated (limit, home, etc.) or general purpose.

When used as inputs, these I/O channels have seven programmable digital filter settings ranging from 215 Hz to 27.5 kHz. As outputs, each channel can sink up to 350 mA. The I/O is isolated from the power supply ground.

A 7.5kOhm switch selectable pull-up resistor is provided for each I/O channel. The six I/O channels may be pulled up to either the internal +5 VDC supply or an external voltage provided by the user. Protection circuitry includes over temperature, short circuit and inductive current clamp.

FEATURES

• Low Cost
• 3 High Speed 0 to +5 VDC Differential I/O Channels
• 3 Clock Types - Step/Direction, Up/Down, Quadrature
• Programmable Digital Filtering for Inputs
• 150 mA (Current Limited) +5 VDC Output
• Adds the Capability for:
  - Closed Loop Control
  - Electronic Gearing
  - Additional Axis for Sequential Motion Control
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Removable Terminal Strip or Pin Header
  
  

ORDER NUMBER

Terminal Block................MX-DD100-000
Pin Header........................MX-DD200-000

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The Differential Digital I/O Module adds 3 high speed 0 to +5 VDC differential I/O channels to the MicroLYNX motion control system. The channels can be used differentially or single ended as inputs or outputs.

The Differential Module can be used for encoder feedback, electronic gearing, or to control an additional axis sequentially.

The I/O channels can be individually programmed by the user to be one of three clock types: Step / Direction (output only), Up / Down (input or output), or Quadrature (input or output).

When used as inputs, these I/O channels have seven programmable digital filter settings ranging from 39.1kHz to 5.0 MHz.

• Low Cost
• Two 0 to +5 VDC Input Channels
• 12 Bit Resolution
• Input Noise Filtering
• Separate Joystick and Calibration References
• Adds the Capability for:
  - Joystick Control
  - Closed Loop Control
  - Data Acquisition
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Removable Terminal Strip or Pin Header
  
  

The Analog Input / Joystick Input Module adds two 0 to +5 VDC analog input channels to the MicroLYNX motion control system. Both channels can be used for data acquisition, or either channel may be used to directly control motion.

The user-selected Joystick channel can be programmed to set the range, zero, dead band and sensitivity. A Setup Joystick command is provided to allow the user to easily set up the Joystick parameters.

Each analog channel uses a 12 bit D/A for better resolution as well as a fixed single pole analog filter with a cutoff frequency of 658 Hz to reduce noise that can be present in industrial environments.

• Low Cost
• Choice of RS-232 or RS-485 Communications
• Optically Isolated from I/O and Input Power Ground
• Adds a Second Fully Independent Communication Port When Using the CAN Based Control System
• Baud Rates from 4800 to 38.8K
• ASCII Text or Binary Communication Modes
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Removable Terminal Strip or Pin Header
  
  

ORDER INFORMATION

RS-232 Module
Terminal Block................MX-CM102-000
Pin Header........................MX-CM202-000

RS-485 Module
Terminal Block................MX-CM104-000
Pin Header........................MX-CM204-000

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The Communication Module adds either RS-232 or RS-485 to the CAN based MicroLYNX motion control system. This second communication port is fully independent and optically isolated from I/O and input power ground.

This second port could be used to communicate to an operator interface or for system diagnostics while the system is in use.

• Low Cost
• Two 0 to +5 VDC Output Channels (Up to 4 total channels if two boards are used)
• 12 Bit Resolution
• Three Modes of Operation: Voltage, Velocity and Position
• Adds the Capability for Controlling:
  -  AC Variable Frequency Drives
  -  Servo Drives
  -  Brush-Type DC Drives
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Removable Terminal Strip or Pin Header
  
  

ORDER INFORMATION

Terminal Block................MX-DA100-000
Pin Header........................MX-DA200-000

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The Analog Output Module gives the MicroLYNX the ability to control drives that require an analog control signal such as variable frequency drives, servos and brush-type DC motor drives. It adds two 0 to +5 volt output channels to the functionality of the MicroLYNX. Each channel features 12 bit resolution and may be programmed to one of three operational modes: voltage, velocity or position. Each of these modes may be set to a 2.5V centerpoint for plus or minus operation.

In many cases, this module may save the expense and complexity of using a PLC by enabling MicroLYNX to handle applications such as Indexing Conveyor, Material Handling and Feed Rate Override.

• Low Cost
• Twelve +5 to +24 VDC Isolated I/O Channels
• I/O Lines Software Configurable as Input or Output
• I/O User Definable as Dedicated or General Purpose
• Programmable Digital Filtering for Inputs
• 350 mA Current Sink Capability per Channel
• Over Temperature and Short Circuit Protected
• Inductive Current Clamp
• Switch Selectable Pull-up to +5 VDC or External Voltage
• Plugs Directly into MicroLYNX Controller
• Pin Header or Pin and Receptacle Connectors
  
  

ORDER INFORMATION

Pin Header........................MX-DI400-000
Pin & Receptacle..............MX-DI401-000

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The 12 Channel Isolated Digital I/O Module adds twelve +5 to 24 VDC isolated I/O channels to the MicroLYNX. All I/O channels can be individually programmed as either inputs or outputs, or as dedicated (limit, home, etc.) or general purpose.

When used as inputs, these I/O channels have seven programmable digital filter settings ranging from 215 Hz to 27.5 kHz. As outputs, each channel can sink up to 350 mA. The I/O is isolated from the power supply ground.

A 7.5kOhm switch selectable pull-up resistor is provided for each I/O channel. The twelve I/O channels may be pulled up to either the internal +5 VDC supply or an external voltage provided by the user. Protection circuitry includes over temperature, short circuit and inductive current clamp.