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Rev. 1.0
11/08/2017
STF-EC Hardware Manual
400-820-9661
2 Getting Started
The following items are needed:
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An appropriate power supply, see the section below entitled“Choose a Power Supply”for help
in choosing the right one.
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A compatible stepper motor, please see the section below entitled “Recommended Motor”
• A small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors screw(included)
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A PC running Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10(32-bit or
64-bit)operation system
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A CAT5 cable for EtherCAT daisy chain connection (included)
• A RS-232 cable for configuration (included)
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Optional I/O cable (Sold seperately)
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Install
STF Configurator
software (Available from MOONS’ website)
2.1 Installing Software
•
Download the
STF Configurator
Software
from the MOONS’ website and install it.
• Launch the software by clicking Start→ Programs → MOONS’→
STF Configurator
•
Connect the drive to the RS-232 port of the PC . Select right COM port in the software.
See Section “Choosing the Right COM Port”.
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Connect the drive to the power supply.
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Connect the motor to the drive.
•
Apply power to the drive.
• The software will recognize the drive & display the model & firmware version.
