Hardware
installation manual of the multi-axis drive MX4660
Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd
Leadshine America, Inc.
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Figure 5
Connecting a 4-lead stepper motor
Connecting a 6-Lead Stepper Motor
The MX4660 can drive 6-lead stepper motors in either half coil connection or full coil connection. Before the
connection, please read the datasheet of your stepper motor.
Connecting a 6-Lead Stepper Motor in series connection
This configuration is also referred to as half chopper. When connecting a 6-lead stepper motor, the half coil
configuration uses 50% of the motor phase windings. This results in lower inductance, and hence lower torque
output at low-speed movements. Like the parallel connection of an 8 lead motor, this connection is commonly
used in applications requiring better high-speed torque performance. Refer to Figure 6 on next page for the
connection.
Figure 6
Connecting a 6-lead stepper motor in half-coil
Connecting a 6-Lead Stepper Motor in series connection
This configuration is also referred to as full copper. The full coil connection for a six lead motor is commonly used
in applications requiring for higher torque performance at lower-speed movements. Refer to Figure 7 for the
connection.
Figure 7
Connecting a 6-lead stepper motor in full coil
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4-lead Stepper Motor
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