
DMD870 Digital Stepper Drive User’s Manual
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Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes
Symptoms
Possible Problems
Motor is not rotating
No power
Microstep resolution setting is wrong
DIP switch current setting is wrong
Fault condition exists
The drive is disabled
Motor rotates in the
wrong direction
Motor phases may be connected in reverse
The drive in fault
DIP switch current setting is wrong
Motor coil problems/motor problem
Erratic motor motion
Control signal is too weak
Control signal is interfered
Wrong motor connection
Motor coil problems
Current setting is too small, losing steps
Motor stalls during
acceleration
Current setting is too small
Motor is undersized for the application
Acceleration is set too high
Power supply voltage too low
Excessive motor and
drive heating
Inadequate heat sinking / cooling
Automatic current reduction function not being utilised
Current is set too high