Page 3 - Contents; Product Outline
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 3 Contents 1. Product Outline ............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1. Features .............................................................
Page 5 - Extension; Encoder
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 5 1. Product Outline 1.1. Features The Canon Digital Galvano Scanner System is fully digitally controlled with a high-precision optical encoder on the galvano motor and a high-speed digital signal processor (DSP) on the controller...
Page 6 - Specifications; Performance and shape
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 6 2. Specifications 2.1. Galvano Motor (GM-1010, GM-1015, and GM-1020) Performance and shape GM-1010 GM-1015 GM-1020 Conforming beam diameter Φ 8 to φ 10 φ 10 to φ 15 φ 15 to φ 30 Scan angle ±20 deg ±20 deg ±20 deg Encoder cycle n...
Page 11 - IF board; Digital
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 11 2.4. Power Supply Power supply specifications +24 V ± 10% (For motor drive) Peak 10 A × 2 axes RMS 2.5 A × 2 axes (RMS value differs according to operating conditions, the above conditions GM-1010, Ymirror 、 ±5°, 200Hz) +5 V ± ...
Page 14 - +24 V power supply
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 14 (Connector model number & pin assignment) ③ +5 V power supply (Connector model number) Connector Model No. Manufacturer Board side S2P-VH JST Cable side VHR-2N JST (Connector pin assignment) Pin No. Signal Description 1 +5 ...
Page 16 - Cooling Fan Power Supply
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 16 ⑨ Cooling Fan Power Supply (Connector model number) Connector Model No. Manufacturer Board side S04B-PASK-2 JST Cable side PAP-04V-S JST (Connector pin arrangement) Pin No. Signal Description 1 +24 V Output 2 GND 3 (No connecti...
Page 18 - High-Speed Serial Communication Cable
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 18 ③ RS-232C Cable PC side (D-sub 9 pin) Pin Signal 2 RX 3 TX 5 GND ④ High-Speed Serial Communication Cable PC side (D-sub 25pin) Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Clock - 14 Clock + 2 FS - 15 FS + 3 Data (Axis 1) - 16 Data (Axis 1) + 4 Dat...
Page 20 - “Setting Controller Start Up Mode”)
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 20 - With the default settings at shipping, power-on starts up the controller with in RS-232 Communication Command Input mode. - The parameter can be set to determine which mode the controller starts after power-on. (See 6.1. “Set...
Page 21 - Number of Encoder Pulses; Included encoder cycles / 1
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 21 2.8.1. Number of Encoder Pulses This section explains the relationship between the galvano scanner motor rotating angle and the number of encoder pulses. Control commands and some of the parameter angle settings use the number ...
Page 23 - A Axis No. C Command ID / Data Delimiter; A 1 C 0 0 4 / 1 (LF); Command; Command
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 23 (Command specifications) In response to command send, the controller returns a reply with data. The data contents depend on the command. (For details, see 8.2. “Command Details”) Command send A Axis No. C Command ID / Data Deli...
Page 24 - on, it is necessary to write the changed parameter to the ROM.; A 1 P 0 0 6 / 4 5 0 0 (LF); A Axis; A 1 P 0 0 6 / 0 (LF); Parameter
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 24 Parameters of the GC-201 can be changed by the following sending method to the controller. Also in response to parameters sent, the controller always returns a reply with data. The data contents depend on the command. (For deta...
Page 25 - E 1 P 0 0 6 / 4 5 0 0 (LF); E Axis; E 1 P 0 0 6 / 0 (LF)
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 25 Writing parameters to ROM is also possible with commands via RS-232C. When writing parameters to ROM, a reply that definitely contains data will be sent by a controller. The content of data is different by a parameter. (For det...
Page 31 - In the case of 20 bit data
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 31 • In the case of 20 bit data Usually data 1 = 1 pulse. (GM-1010) High-speed communication Target position data value 20bit Motor Number of pluses Motor rotating angle Maximum position 0xFFFFF - 524287 pulses - 23.04 deg 0 pulse...
Page 33 - communication position command is received.; DSP Sampling Clock; COMMAND
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 33 2.8.3.2. High-speed serial communication motor drive timing The following diagram indicates actual motor drive signal output timing when the high-speed serial communication position command is received. COMMAND XY-2 COMMAND FRA...
Page 34 - Each of the status contents are as follows.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 34 2.8.4. Status (High-speed Serial Communication STS) The controller status is sent by the high-speed serial communication STS line. The contents of status sent from a controller can be changed by the following parameter. Note: S...
Page 37 - Switching
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 37 2.8.5. RS-232C Communication Command Input and High-Speed Communication Switching A position command input can be switched with a RS-232C communication command. Command ID Data 23 0: RS-232C command communication 7: High-speed ...
Page 38 - Controller installation methods; Caution; The controller becomes hot during operation.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 38 2.9. Heat Radiation and Installation Since the controller and motor generate heat, their heat radiation should be considered carefully. Generated heat depends on the operating conditions. Determine a heat radiation method accor...
Page 39 - Software
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 39 3. Software The controller (GC-201) bundles the dedicated control software. Using the control software makes the following controller operations easy: z Parameter setting z Operation setting (Step movement and raster scan) z St...
Page 42 - Press the Close button. This completes installation.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 42 ・ Press the Close button. This completes installation.
Page 45 - 0 11
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 45 3.5. Control Screen This section explains the buttons and other items on the control screen. ① Connection display The status of RS-232 connection to the controller is displayed. Connected: CONNECT (green) Not connected: DISCONN...
Page 47 - Operating Procedure; Control Software
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 47 4. Operating Procedure This chapter explains how to use the system. Operations by [Control Software] and by [RS-232C command] are explained together. 4.1. Controller Start Up When the power (+5 V, +24 V) is turned on, the contr...
Page 49 - Execute step movement for a fixed angle.; Select the Step Move tab.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 49 4.2. Step Movement Execute step movement for a fixed angle. Control Software ・ Select the Step Move tab. ① ・ Select an axis for step movement. ② ・ Specify the displacement (angle or pulse count) for relative position (STEP) and...
Page 57 - Press the REF button.; MAIN
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 57 • The step response waveform displays (blue). (The above display is the measurement results for 0.12 deg (Mechanical) step movement.) • Press the REF button. ② • The response waveform (gray) saved in reference data is overwritt...
Page 59 - Execute oscillation of a fixed angle at a fixed frequency.; Select the Raster Scan tab.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 59 4.3. Raster Scan Execute oscillation of a fixed angle at a fixed frequency. Control Software ・ Select the Raster Scan tab. ① ・ Select an axis for raster scan. ② ・ Specify the operation parameters (Scan Time, Scan Angle, Duty, a...
Page 61 - Position Command Input by High-speed Serial Communication; communication, and the data is updated as required.; Switch HiSpeed Serial to Start.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 61 4.4. Position Command Input by High-speed Serial Communication In order to carry out a vector scan, target position data is given to the controller by high-speed serial communication, and the data is updated as required. It is ...
Page 62 - Monitor Output and Digital Input Functions
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 62 5. Monitor Output and Digital Input Functions The controller has an analog monitor output connector for monitoring the operation status and a digital I/O connector for external signal input. 5.1. Connector Pin Assignment The co...
Page 63 - Evaluation Monitor Board Pin Assignment; GND
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 63 Evaluation Monitor Board Pin Assignment Pin Assignment of the optional monitor board for evaluation is as follows. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 D1 D2 D4 D5 D9 D10 D15 D16 D3 D6 D11 D12 D1 D18 GND GND Digital I/O Analog Monitor
Page 64 - Analog monitor output connector
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 64 Analog monitor output connector Connector model number Connector Model No. Manufacturer Board side XG4C-1034 OMRON Cable side XG4M-1030-T OMRON Connector pin assignment Pin No. Monitor Board for Evaluation Signal Name Signal De...
Page 65 - Digital I/O connectors; Monitor
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 65 Digital I/O connectors Connector model number Connector Model No. Manufacturer Board side 8931E-020-178L KEL Cable side 8925E-020-179 KEL Connector pin assignment Pin No. Monitor board for evaluation Signal Name I/O Signal Desc...
Page 70 - Other - Operation Setting; Clock selection
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 70 6. Other - Operation Setting 6.1. Setting Controller Start Up Mode Clock selection With the default settings at shipping, a parameter is set to start up the controller in RS-232C communication command input mode (internal clock...
Page 75 - Input the external trigger Signal; Notes
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 75 Input the external trigger signal The external trigger signal is input from the digital I/O connector. (See 5-1 ‘Connector Pin Arrangement) Connector pin arrangement Pin No. Monitor Board Signal Name I/O Signal Description Logi...
Page 76 - Tuning; servo tuning has been completed.; Control software; software’s Servo Setting tab.; Frequency characteristic (FFT) measurement; It is possible to check the servo tuning status.; Auto tuning
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 76 7. Tuning 7.1. Tuning At the time of shipping, with the combination of the galvano motor and controller (GC-201), appropriate servo tuning has been completed. The following tools have been prepared to check malfunctions during ...
Page 79 - Drag and move
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 79 • The frequency characteristic measurement results display. • By dragging the cursor (point where red lines intersect), specified frequency detailed information (measured frequency points, gain, and phase) will display ② • Pres...
Page 95 - Commands
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 95 8. Commands The controller has a monitor output (analog output) terminal for monitoring the RS-232C command operation status and an external signal input terminal for controller operation. 8.1. List of Commands ID Command Name ...
Page 101 - Note: Return value of the command is a decimal number.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 101 Command ID 15 Command Name Error Read Data - Return Value Error (16 bits) Explanation Each status can be checked by each bit after conversion into 16-bit display. For details about errors, see 9.2, “Errors.” Bit Abbreviation M...
Page 108 - Parameters
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 108 9. Parameters 9.1. List of Parameters ID Parameter Name 0 CW Limit 1 CCW Limit 2 Max Velocity 3 In-position Range 4 Settling Check Time 5 In-position Overtime 6 LQ Control Gain 7 Torque Constant 8 Total Inertia 9 Motor Current...
Page 125 - High Speed Serial Data LSB Position
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 125 Parameter ID 68 Parameter Name High Speed Serial Data LSB Position Data High Speed Serial Data LSB Position (Unit: bit) Range = 0 ~ 4 Return Value 0: Parameter setting successful 1: Parameter setting unsuccessful Explanation T...
Page 126 - This section explains how to modify parameters.; Select the All Parameter tab.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 126 9.3. Modifying Parameters This section explains how to modify parameters. Control Software ・ Select the All Parameter tab. ① ・ Select an axis for parameter settings. ② ・ The current parameter values are displayed. ③ ・ Modify t...
Page 129 - Safety Functions; Hardware monitoring; See
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 129 10. Safety Functions This system has various safety functions to ensure safe use. 10.1. Safety Functions The safety functions can be classified into hardware monitoring and software monitoring. Hardware monitoring ・ Power supp...
Page 130 - or
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 130 10.2. Errors Priority: High Error Hex Monitor Item Error Condition Setting Change Possible /Impossible (Parameter) System status after error Digital Output Recovery Method Stroke over 0x0001 Encoder pulse count The encoder cou...
Page 132 - Appendix; and the same firmware is written in each DSP.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 132 11. Appendix 11.1. Firmware Update The GC-201 controller is equipped with two DSP’s (Digital Signal Processor) for Axis 1 and for Axis 2, and the same firmware is written in each DSP. When firmware is upgraded for the addition...
Page 133 - Writing Procedure; Carry out operations according to the following procedure.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 133 11.1.1. Writing Procedure Carry out operations according to the following procedure. It will be necessary to operate DIP switches and jumper switches on the controller. Please follow this procedure. 1. Preparation - Turn off p...
Page 137 - Parameter Changes from the Number of Encoder Divisions; divisions is possible.
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 137 11.2. Parameter Changes from the Number of Encoder Divisions As explained in 2.8.1 Number of Encoder Pulses, the scanner motor encoder signal is divided into 8,192 divisions generating encoder pulses within the GC-201 controll...
Page 139 - NOTE
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 139 NOTE
Page 140 - CB Sales Department
CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System GM-1000 Series Users Manual 1.20 140 Canon Inc. Canon Marketing Japan Inc. 2-16-2, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8011 CB Sales Department Tel. 03-3740-3336 ・ The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. ・ If you find any question, error, or o...