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-8-

A+

A–

B+

B–

8

lead

motor

8 Leads Series Connected

8 Leads Parallel Connected

A+

A–

B+

B–

8

lead

motor

Orange

Org/Wht

Blk/Wht

Black

Red

Red/

Wht

Yel/
Wht

Yellow

Orange

Org/

Wht

Blk/Wht

Black

Red

Red/Wht

Yel/
Wht

Yel
low

Eight lead motors

 can also be connected in two ways:  series and parallel.  As 

with six lead motors, series operation gives you more torque at low speeds and less 
torque at high speeds.  In series operation, the motor should be operated at 30% 
less than the rated current to prevent overheating.  The wiring diagrams for eight 
lead motors are shown below.

Wiring Outputs

Before we discuss the output conditions, we need to talk about the circuitry.  All 
three 3540i outputs are optically isolated.  That means that there is no electrical 
connection between the indexer-drive and the output terminals.  The signal is 
transmitted to the output as light.  What you "see" is a transistor (NPN type) that 
closes, or conducts current, when the output is "low".  When the output is high, the 
transistor is open.

At power-up, the 3540i sets all three programmable outputs high (open circuit).

The maximum voltage between any pair of + and - output terminals is 
24 volts DC. Never connect AC voltages to the 3540i output terminals. 
Maximum current is 100 mA per output. 

Since there is no electrical connection to the 3540i, you must provide the source of 
current and voltage, typically from a power supply.  You must also limit the current 
to less than 100 mA so that the output transistor is not damaged.  You would 
normally use a resistor for this, but some loads (such as PLC inputs) limit the 
current automatically.

The diagram below shows how to connect an 3540i output to an optically isolated 
PLC input.

PLC

COMMON

INPUT

3540i

OUTPUT-

12-24 VDC 

Power Supply

+

330

+5V

OUT1–

OUT1+

Optoisolator

NEC PS2502

or equiv.

3540i

Controller Chip

inside 3540i

Schematic Diagram of 3540i Output Circuit

Connecting to the PC

• Locate your computer within 6 feet of the 3540i.

• Your 3540i was shipped with a black adapter  plug.  It has a telephone style jack 
at one end and a larger 9 pin connector at the other .  Plug the large end into the 
COM1 serial port of your PC.  Secure the adapter with the screws on the sides.  If 
the COM1 port on your PC is already used by something else, you may use the 
COM2 port for the 3540i.  On some PCs, COM2 will have a 25 pin connector that 
does not fit the black adapter plug.  If this is the case, and you must use COM2, you 
may have to purchase a 25 to 9 pin serial adapter at your local computer store.

• Your  3540i was also shipped with a 7 foot telephone line cord.  Plug one end 
into the adapter we just attached to your PC, and the other end into the RS232 jack 
on your 3540i.

Never connect the 3540i to a telephone circuit.  It uses the same 
connectors and cords as telephones and modems, but the voltages are 
not compatible.

Programming Note: Always apply power to 3540i after the Si™ 
Programmer software is running on your PC.

Summary of Contents for 3540i

Page 1: ...Applied Motion Products Inc 404 Westridge Drive Watsonville CA 95076 Tel 831 761 6555 800 525 1609 Fax 831 761 6544 7 31 98 Hardware Manual 3540i Programmable Step Motor Driver Copyright 1998 ...

Page 2: ...Mechanical Outline Optional MMI 2 19 4 90 4 90 1 38 0 13 3 875 CENTERED 3 875 CENTERED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 YES NO 0 SPACE BKSP ENTER 2 988 1 975 0 425 0 963 0 960 ...

Page 3: ...ol We hope our dedication to performance quality and economy will make your motion control project successful If there s anything we can do to improve our products or help you use them better please call or fax We d like to hear from you Our phone number is 800 525 1609 or you can reach us by fax at 831 761 6544 Features Powerful precise and efficient mosfet driver providing up to 3 5 amps per pha...

Page 4: ... 25 5 00 0 15 4 70 1 50 0 25 875 4x Ø 170 2x SLOT 170 WIDE FULL R power connector DC power supply motor mounting hole 1 of 6 pc mmi connector power LED connector input 1 2 3 4 jog cw jog ccw cw limit ccw limit connector output1 2 3 Always use the blue white Applied Motion screwdriver with these connectors Larger screwdrivers may remove the plastic dimples that prevent the screws from falling out M...

Page 5: ...t included MMI gasket included 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 YES NO 0 SPACE BKSP ENTER panel MMI front section and gasket MMI rear section Choosing a Power Supply We recommend using an Applied Motion Products PS430 power supply with this drive The PS430 provides 30 volts DC at 4 amps as well as 500 mA of well regulated 5 volt power for your logic circuits It also has built in fuses If you do not choose an A M...

Page 6: ...nt of the motor 2 If you are designing for mass production and must minimize cost get one power supply with more than twice the rated current of the motor Install the motor in the application and monitor the current coming out of the power supply and into the drive at various motor loads This will tell you how much current you really need so you can design in a lower cost power supply If you plan ...

Page 7: ... into 254 microsteps providing 50 800 steps per revolution when using a 1 8 motor In addition to providing precise positioning and smooth motion microstep drives can be used for motion conversion between different units The 25 400 step rev setting is provided as a means of converting motion from metric to english There are 25 4 mm in an inch Other settings provide step angles that are decimal degr...

Page 8: ...ly from a power supply You must also limit the current to less than 100 mA so that the output transistor is not damaged You would normally use a resistor for this but some loads such as PLC inputs limit the current automatically The diagram below shows how to connect an 3540i output to an optically isolated PLC input PLC COMMON INPUT 3540i OUTPUT OUTPUT 12 24 VDC Power Supply 330 5V OUT1 OUT1 Opto...

Page 9: ...en output closes 3540i input goes low Connecting an NPN Type Proximity Sensor to an 3540i Input When prox sensor activates 3540i input goes low Connecting a PNP Type Proximity Sensor to an 3540i input When prox sensor activates 3540i input goes low 3540i NPN Proximity Sensor IN COM output 3540i PNP Proximity Sensor IN output COM Jogging Two of the 3540i input terminals are provided for jogging the...

Page 10: ...voltage to an input terminal 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 inside 3540i COM COM COM IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 CWJOG CCWJOG Wiring Inputs The 3540i input circuits can be used with sourcing or sinking signals 5 to 24 volts This allows connection to TTL circuits PLCs relays and mechanical switches Because the input circuits are isolated they require a source of power If you are connecting to a TTL circuit or t...

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