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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION!
This document is intended as a user guide to operation as determined by the design.
Position control systems are inherently hazardous. Even a small motor, if coupled to a leadscrew,
gearbox, or any other form of mechanism that provides a mechanical advantage, can generate
considerable force and could cause serious injury. Incorrect operation can also lead to damage to
the motor or associated machinery. It is essential that the purpose of the various fault detection
features built into
the MASC’s ST5
-Q controller be fully understood and used correctly.
As such, Installation must be carried out only by competent persons who are familiar with electronic
control systems
OVERVIEW
The MASC is a single axis stepper motor controller in a compact rack mountable enclosure. It is a
versatile, high-performance microstepping packaged unit suitable for light industrial and scientific uses
where precision and system-level integration are required. Monitoring and control can be achieved over
a RS-485 serial connection that can be easily configured in multi-drop for the coordinated use of several
drivers over the same connection. RS232 is also an option for single axis applications.
The MASC controller consists of a ST5-Q programmable microstepping drive and an integrated 24V
DC universal input power supply built into a 21HP 3U subrack unit for mounting into industry standard
19” racks. This allows for up to four MASC units to be fitted in one standard 84HP wide rack.The MASC
is supplied for plug and play operation with UHV Design stepper motorised products. The MASC will be
factory preset when purchased with a stepper motorised device.
LAYOUT - FRONT
On/Off Switch
Axis Identification
Sticker (if more than
one axis configured).
Status LED’s
