Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction, Features and Applications.................................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Features ................................................................................................................. 1
Applications .......................................................................................................... 1
2. Specifications ............................................................................................................ 2
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................ 2
Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 2
Elimination of Heat ............................................................................................... 2
Operating Environment and other Specifications.................................................. 3
3. Pin Assignment and Description ............................................................................... 3
Connector P1 Configurations ................................................................................ 3
Selecting Active Pulse Edge and Control Signal Mode ........................................ 4
Connector P2 Configurations ................................................................................ 4
4. Control Signal Connector (P1) Interface................................................................... 4
5. Connecting the Motor................................................................................................ 5
6. Power Supply Selection ............................................................................................ 5
Regulated or Unregulated Power Supply .............................................................. 6
Multiple Drivers .................................................................................................... 6
Selecting Supply Voltage....................................................................................... 6
7. Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver Output Current ..................................... 6
Microstep Resolution Selection ............................................................................ 7
Current Settings..................................................................................................... 8
Dynamic current setting ................................................................................ 8
Standstill current setting ................................................................................ 8
8. Wiring Notes ............................................................................................................. 9
9. Typical Connection.................................................................................................... 9
10. Sequence Chart of Control Signals ....................................................................... 10
11. Protection Functions.............................................................................................. 10
Over-current Protection ............................................................................... 10
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Over-voltage Protection .............................................................................. 11
Phase Error Protection................................................................................. 11
Protection Indications.................................................................................. 11
12. Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................. 11
Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes ............................................................ 12
13. Professional Tuning Software ProTuner................................................................ 13
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 13
Software Installation ........................................................................................... 13
Connections and Testing ..................................................................................... 13
RS232 Interface Connection ............................................................................... 17
Testing the Stepping System ............................................................................... 17
Software Introduction.......................................................................................... 18
ProTuner Main Window .............................................................................. 18
Com Config Window .................................................................................. 19
Tuning ......................................................................................................... 19
Anti-Resonance Introduction ...................................................................... 22
Procedure for Achieving Optimum Performance ........................................ 23
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................. 29
Twelve Month Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 29
Exclusions ........................................................................................................... 29
Obtaining Warranty Service ................................................................................ 29
Warranty Limitations........................................................................................... 29
