STAC6 Drives and Microstepping Motors:
User Manual
(Discontinued Product)
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C O N F I G U R A T I O N
I/O
The STAC6 includes several inputs and outputs that can be
assigned for special purposes, such as end of travel limits or
signaling a drive fault. The I/O Dialog allows you to choose all the
options.
REGEN CLAMP
A fast moving load can possess considerable kinetic energy
especially if it has high rotating mass (inertia). If the STAC6
decelerates that load quickly, much of that kinetic energy is
transferred back into the drive electronics. This is called
"regeneration." To handle the incoming energy, the STAC6 includes
a circuit called a "regeneration clamp." In most cases, the internal
regen clamp can handle the incoming energy of most loads and
motor speeds. If the drive experiences a "regen fault", a large
external resistor must be used to dissipate the energy. The Regen
Dialog gives you a place to enter the electrical parameters of the
resistor and can help you learn how to wire it.
ENCODER
If using encoder feedback with your STAC6, click on Encoder and
enter the encoder parameters and description. For more details, see
Configuring an Encoder.