
EM870S Digital Stepper Drive User Manual
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3.2 P2 - Fault and Brake Output Connector
Pin
Details
ALM
Output Connection: Optional.
(1)
Maximum 30V/100mA output
(2)
Sinking or sourcing
(3)
The resistance between ALM and COM- is low impedance as default (configurable by DIP
switch SW12), and will change to high when the drive goes into error protection.
(4)
Fault and Brake connection refer to
BR
COM-
3.3 P3 - Power Connector
Pin
Details
GND
Connect to power supply ground connection.
+VDC
Connect to power supply positive connection. Suggest 24-72VDC power supply voltage
!
Warning
Warning:
Don’t plug/unplug P3 o
r P4 connector
to avoid drive damage or injury while powered on.
3.4 P4 - Motor Connector
PIN
Details
A+
Connect to motor A+ wire
A-
Connect to motor A- wire
B+
Connect to motor B+ wire
B-
Connect to motor B- wire
3.5 P5 - Tuning Port
EM870S has a tuning port with RS232 to modify the drive parameters, it’s only for tuning, not for equipment control
because neither precision nor stability is sufficient. If you need a field bus drive, use a Leadshine RS485 or EtherCAT
type drives:
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The interface definition is as follows:
3.6 Status LED Lights
There are two LED lights for EM870S. The GREEN one is the power indicator which should be always on in normal
circumstance. The RED one is a drive status indication light, which will be OFF while working normally but ON and
flash 1 or 2 times in a 3-second period in the case of enabled over-current or over-voltage protection.