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PlasmaDiv user

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 manual v1.0 

 

 

 

 

 

March 10, 2022 

www.polabs.com 

 

Description 

The PoStep25-256 is a high-performance, cost-effective stepping motor driver to implement intelligent 
stepping motor control 

 Smooth tune. The driver incorporates an advanced architecture and surface 

mount technology to archive an exceptional power density. 

 

PoStep25-256 features 

 

0.5 to 2.5 Amps Phase Current, 

 

Simple current setting with jumper, 

 

Compatible with 4, 6 and 8 wire stepper motors of any voltage, 

 

+9 VDC to +30 VDC Power Supply, 

 

Reverse supply voltage protection, 

 

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 Micro-steps per Step, 

 

500 kHz Max Step Rate 

 

3.3 V and 5 V logic compatible inputs, 

 

0°C to 70°C operating temperature, 

 

LED power, Error and Enable Indicators, 

 

Small size 48 mm X 48 mm, 

 

Smoother and silently movement of stepper motor, 

 

Improved torque, 

 

Protection Features: 

o

 

Overcurrent protection, 

o

 

Open Load detection, 

o

 

Thermal Shutdown, 

o

 

Fault Condition Output, 

o

 

Undervoltage Lockout. 

Smooth tune control 

The Smooth tune control - is a largest advantage of PoStep25-256 in front of others drivers on market. 
Intelligent  stepper  motor  control,  increasing  stepper  motor  efficiency  and  system  performance, 
eliminate motor noise at low speeds and at standby. Making the control precise. 

Board use requirements 

Step, direction and enable inputs. 9-30 VDC power supply, connected bipolar stepper motor 

before 

applying power.

 

Do not connect or disconnect a motor while the driver is energized. This could cause 

permanent damage to the driver. 

 

Summary of Contents for PoStep25-256

Page 1: ...PoStep25 256 user s manual v1 0 March 10 2022 PoStep25 256 user s manual v1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ort devices or systems and any other applications or purposes that pose a direct threat to human life 8 You should use the PoLabs products described in this document within the range specified by PoLabs especially with respect to the maximum rating operating supply voltage range and other product characteristics PoLabs shall have no liability for malfunctions or damages arising out of the use of P...

Page 3: ...al Description 3 PoStep25 256 features 3 Smooth tune control 3 Board use requirements 3 LEDs description 4 Connection and setting 4 10 pin IDC connector pinout 4 Microstepping settings 4 1 Microstepping setting jumpers 5 Power dissipation 5 Motor connections 6 Layout 6 Grant of license 7 ...

Page 4: ... inputs 0 C to 70 C operating temperature LED power Error and Enable Indicators Small size 48 mm X 48 mm Smoother and silently movement of stepper motor Improved torque Protection Features o Overcurrent protection o Open Load detection o Thermal Shutdown o Fault Condition Output o Undervoltage Lockout Smooth tune control The Smooth tune control is a largest advantage of PoStep25 256 in front of ot...

Page 5: ...n the driver 3 Put current limit jumper to required position 0 5 A 1 A 1 5 A 2 A or 2 5 A 4 Connect step direction enable and GND to PoStep25 256 5 Connect motor Use thick wires at least 1mm or more 6 Connect power supply Use thick at least 1mm and as short is possible wires Connect each motor driver directly to power supply with and GND 10 pin IDC connector pinout Pin Function 1 nEnable 0 enable ...

Page 6: ...4 2 45 128 1 23 256 0 61 1 Microstepping setting jumpers Example How to setup microstepping considering table above Power dissipation The PoStep25 256 has maximum current rating of 2 5A For currents over 1 5A please consider to add additional fan to keep IC cool If the PoStep25 256 is mounted in enclosure it must have vent holes and probably fan to blow hot air to outside ...

Page 7: ...re stepper motors 4 wire motors are truly bipolar and can be run as such 6 wire motors can be wired two ways to work with the bipolar drive 8 wire motors can be run in parallel or serial mode Parallel mode needs higher current has lower inductance and better torque serial mode needs lower current and has lower torque Layout ...

Page 8: ...ts equipment or software is suitable for a given application It is therefore the user s responsibility to ensure that the product is suitable for the user s application 6 Mission Critical applications Because the software runs on a computer that may be running other software products and may be subject to interference from these other products this license specifically excludes usage in mission cr...

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