TMCM-160 Manual (V1.11 / August 8th, 2007)
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Copyright © 2006, TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG
1 Features
The TMCM-160 is a controller / driver module for general Brushless DC motor applications. It
integrates velocity and torque control as well as a hall sensor based positioning mode. The position
resolution depends on the motor, i.e. a standard 8 pole motor gives a motor axis resolution of 15
degrees. The module can be used in stand alone operation or remote controlled via a RS232 or RS485
interface (ordering option). Its small form factor (50 x 92 mm
2
) allows for integration onto a user
board as a plug-on module or for panel mounting, by connecting flat ribbon cables to the two 2x13
2.54mm standard header connectors. A version with screw terminal connectors is available (TMCM-160-
EvalBoard).
Its integration into the TRINAMIC family of stepper motor controllers makes it easy to choose either a
stepper motor or a BLDC motor or any combination for an application.
Applications
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Constant velocity and torque limited drives
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Positioning applications with automatic ramp generation
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Remote controlled (RS232 or RS485) or stand-alone operation (0 – 10V signal)
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Plug-On module or panel mount operation
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Very compact multi-axis drives (integrate several modules on a single base board)
Motor type
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Block commutated 3 phase BLDC motors with hall sensors
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Motor power from a few Watts to 180W
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Motor velocity up to 100,000 RPM (electrical field)
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12, 24 or 36V nominal motor voltage (or any value in between) (ask for 48V option)
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Coil current up to 3A nominal, 5A with forced cooling (up to 8.5A current for short time)
Highlights
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High-efficiency operation, low power-dissipation
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Typical Supply voltage 14V – 36V (ask for 48V option)
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Integrated Protection: Overload and overtemperature, reverse polarity on EVAL board.
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Supports the TRINAMIC TMCL protocol and the TMCL software environment for parameterizing
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On the fly alteration of motion parameters (e.g. position, velocity, acceleration)
Other
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Two 2-row 2.54mm connectors
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ROHS compliant
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Size: 50x92mm²
Order code
Description
TMCM-160 (-option)
BLDC module
TMCM-160 Evalboard
BLDC evaluation module with screw terminals
TMCM-160 EvalKit
BLDC evaluation motor + cables
Option
Host interface
232
RS232 interface (standard version)
485 RS485
interface
Table 1.1: Order codes
