Application programming of the IMC-S/23x for any application is

accomplished with GML, the exclusive Graphical Motion Control

Language from Allen-Bradley. Using GML, over 100 different

commands are available to completely customize operation of the

IMC-S/23x for your specific application. Complete application pro

grams are downloaded to the IMC-S/23x via a field-configurable

RS-232C or RS-422 port where they are stored in non-volatile mem

ory (write-protected battery-backed RAM). Complete hookup diag

nostics and automatic servo setup routines for self-tuning the servo

parameters make setting up the IMC-S/23x quick and easy.

A dedicated serial port—which can be field-configured for RS-232C,

RS-422. or Allen-Bradley DH-485 communications—is provided for

the man-machine interface (MMI). Connection of the MMI device is

via an AT-compatible DB-9 connector (RS-232C or RS-422) or

RJ-45 connector (DH-485), both located on the front panel.

The Remote I/O option allows the IMC-S/23x to communicate with

other Allen-Bradley devices via Remote I/O. The motion controller

can communicate directly with an A-B PLC® using both discrete and

block transfers. The AxisLink option allows axes on other IMC S

Class controllers or ALECs (AxisLink Encoder Converter modules)

to be used as master axes for electronic gearing and cams. This ability

provides real-time coordination for distributed, multi-axis systems in

electronic gearing, cam, lineshaft, and synchronization applications.