Technical Document:QCI-TD042 QuickSilver Controls, Inc.
Date: 5 November 2008 www.QuickSilverControls.com
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Start-Up Kit QCI-SKB-N2-EE Setup Instructions
This SilverLode Start-Up Kit provides a simple means to evaluate and prototype an I-Grade
SilverNugget N2 controller/driver (included). The Basic Breakout Module (QCI-BO-B)
connects directly onto the SMI port on the SilverNugget, which breakouts the servo's power,
I/O, and communications plus easy connection to a PC serial port.
This kit includes: Note: Motor Not Included
• SilverNugget N2 (QCI-N2-E3-04-EE) & Datasheet (QCI-DS005)
• QuickControl Software CD (QCI-QC)
• User Manual & Command Reference (QCI-SLM)
• Basic Breakout Module (QCI-BO-B) & Tech Doc (QCI-TD036)
• Communication Cable (QCI-C-D9M9F-6)
• 4’ DB15HD Motor I/F Cable (QCI-C-D15P-D15S-4)
• Start-Up Kit Setup Instructions (QCI-TD042)
Basic Breakout Module (QCI-BO-B)
Technical document QCI-TD036 contains details on the Basic Breakout Module specifications.
Connections refer to the I-Grade SilverNugget N2 controller / driver - used with NEMA 17 or 23
frame motors.
15 Pin (Socket)
SMI Port
9 Pin (Socket) Comm
Connector
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Warning: Make sure the power supply is OFF before making any connections
1. Connecting the SilverNugget N2 to a 17 or 23 frame motor/encoder using the motor
interface cable (QCI-C-D15P-D15S-nn).
a. Attach the pin side of the motor interface cable to the SilverNugget SMI port.
b. Attach the other side of the motor interface cable to the motor/encoder DB15.
2. Connecting the power supply, Basic Breakout Module and PC COM port using the
communication cable (QCI-C-D9M9F-6).
a. Connect the Basic Breakout onto the SilverNugget’s SMI port.
b. Connect the pin side of the communication cable to the Basic Breakout DB9.
c. Connect the other end of the communication cable to the PC COM port.
*Power supply wires not provided.
d. Wire the positive terminal of the PS to the Basic Breakout V+ and the negative
terminal of the PS to V-.
e. Wire earth ground to the Basic Breakout’s Chasis terminal.
SilverNugget N2
Controller / Driver
Motor / Encoder
(i.e QCI-A23-3)
QCI-C-D15P-D15S-nn
_
+
Chasis
V- (Pwr Gnd)
V- (Pwr Gnd)
V+ (+12-48VDC)
V+ (+12-48VDC)
To PC
COM Port
+12
–
48 VDC
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3. Install QuickControl® and initialize servo (see Getting Started in the User Manual).
Typical System Setup:
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