MC556 High Performance Microstepping Driver
MC556 High Performance Microstepping Driver
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
In the event that your Driver doesn’t operate properly, the first step is to identify
whether the problem is electrical or mechanical in nature. The next step is to isolate the
system component that is causing the problem. As part of this process you may have to
disconnect the individual components that make up your system and verify that they
operate independently. It is important to document each step in the troubleshooting
process. You may need this documentation to refer back to at a later date, and these details
will greatly assist our Technical Support staff in determining the problem should you need
assistance.
Many of the problems that affect motion control systems can be traced to electrical
noise, controller software errors, or mistake in wiring
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Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes
Symptoms
Possible Problems
Motor is not rotating
Microstep resolution setting is wrong DIP switch
current setting is wrong Fault condition exists
Motor rotates in the wrong
direction
Motor phases may be connected in reverse
The Driver in fault
DIP switch current setting is something wrong with
motor Coil control signal is too weak
Erratic motor motion
Control signal is too weak
Control signal is interfered
Wrong motor connection
Something wrong with motor coil
Current setting is too small, losing steps
Current setting is too small
Motor stalls during
acceleration
Motor is undersized for the application
Acceleration is set too high
Power supply voltage too low
Excessive motor and
Driver heating
Inadequate heat sinking / cooling
Automatic current reduction function not being
utilized
Current is set too high