Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction, Features and Applications ....................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Applications .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
2. Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Electrical Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Operating Environment and other Specifications ..................................................................................................... 2
Mechanical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Elimination of Heat................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Pin Assignment and Description ................................................................................................................................... 3
Connector P1 Configurations ................................................................................................................................... 3
Selecting Active Pulse Edge or Active Level and Control Signal Mode .................................................................. 3
Connector P2 Configurations ................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Control Signal Connector (P1) Interface ...................................................................................................................... 4
5. Connecting the Motor ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connections to 4-lead Motors ................................................................................................................................... 4
Connections to 6-lead Motors ................................................................................................................................... 5
Half Coil Configurations .................................................................................................................................. 5
Full Coil Configurations ................................................................................................................................... 5
Connections to 8-lead Motors ................................................................................................................................... 5
Series Connections............................................................................................................................................ 5
Parallel Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Power Supply Selection ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Regulated or Unregulated Power Supply .................................................................................................................. 6
Multiple Drivers ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Selecting Supply Voltage .......................................................................................................................................... 7
7. Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver Output Current ......................................................................................... 7
Microstep Resolution Selection ................................................................................................................................ 7
Current Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Dynamic Current Setting .................................................................................................................................. 8
Standstill Current Setting .................................................................................................................................. 8
Auto Tuning by SW4 ........................................................................................................................................ 8
8. Wiring Notes ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
9. Typical Connection ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
10. Sequence Chart of Control Signals ........................................................................................................................... 10
11. Protection Functions ................................................................................................................................................. 10
12. Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes ............................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Twelve Month Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 12
Exclusions ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Obtaining Warranty Service .................................................................................................................................... 12
