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POWER CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS
The terminal connection is broken into two blocks of six connections, with the first six being power and motor connections.
Terminal
Name
Function
1
GND
DC Power supply (-)
2
VDC+
DC Power supply (+)
3
A
Motor winding A
4
/A
Motor winding A
5
B
Motor winding B
6
/B
Motor winding B
TERMINAL 1: DC GROUND
Connect the power supply '-' to this terminal. This connection must be hard-wired to the power supply.
TERMINAL 2: DC POSITIVE
Connect the power supply '+' to this terminal. The power supply voltage must be between 18 VDC and 80 VDC and this
connection must be hard-wired to the power supply. Do not use a switch, relay contact or any other device in series with this
wired connection.
TERMINAL 3: PHASE A+
TERMINAL 4: PHASE A-
TERMINAL 5: PHASE B+
TERMINAL 6: PHASE B-
TRIMPOT ADJUSTMENTS
TRIM1 and TRIM2 are used to maximize motor smoothness at speeds below 50 RPM. The Digital Self-Test feature can useful in
making these adjustments. While the motor is turning, adjust TRIM1 for minimum motor vibration.
The rest of this user's manual is divided into two sections. Use the
G216 STEP MOTOR DRIVE MANUAL
if the G216 is used as a
conventional step motor drive. Use the
G216 VCO MANUAL
if the G216 VCO is used.
