4A Driver - Datasheet

Created by: Lester Caine, Last modification: 24 May 2010 (08:23 UTC)

4.2A Stepper Motor Driver ( 160-020-00101 )

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Features:

 18-50VDC

• 4.2A/Phase (Peak) Max

• 128 Microstep (25600 Steps/Rev) Max.

• Automatic Half Current Option

• All Logic Inputs Isolated

• Full Protection for:

• Over Voltage

• Over Current

• Wrong Phase Wiring

• Low Noise, Low Heat Output

• Single/Dual Clock Option

Specifications:

Motor Power Supply

18-50V DC

Current

4.2A (Peak) Max., 8 settings selectable by dipswitch

Current Control

Pulse width modulation for low ripple current

Control Inputs

5v logic from current sinking (NPN) interface, 15mA typical

Microstep

128 Microstep (25600 steps/rev.) Max. 15 settings selectable by dipswitch

Max. Pulse Rate

300kHz

Insulation Resistance

>500MOhm (at 20° C)

Dialectric Strength

500V AC for 1 minute

Normal

Operating

Conditions

Temperature

0° C - +50° C

Humidity

40% - 80% RH

Vibration

5.9m/s2 Max.

Cooling

Heat Sink

Dimensions

120x90x33mm

Weight

275g

Current Dipswitch Settings:

Current

Dipswitch

1.13A

1.53A

1.93A

2.41A

2.86A

3.36A

3.79A

4.25A

SW1

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

SW2

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

SW3

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

Microstep Dipswitch Settings (steps/rev.):

Steps/Rev

Dipswith

400

800

1000

1600

2000

3200

4000

5000

6400

8000

10000

12800

20000

25000

25600

SW5

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

SW6

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

SW7

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

SW8

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

Mode Dipswitch Settings:

SW4

Full Current Mode

ON

Half Current Mode

OFF

Internal Jumpers

J1

Closed (Default)

Step + Direction Mode (Single Clock Mode)

Open

Clockwise + Counter Clockwise Mode (Dual Clock Mode)

J2

Open (Default)

Falling Edge of motor pulse

Closed

Rising Edge of motor pulse

Input Terminal Details:

PULS+(+5v)

Motor Step on falling edge of pulse (single clock mode (J1=Closed)

CW rotation on falling edge of pulse (dual clock mode (J1-Open)

Low level of pulse must stand for at least 500ns to ensure reliable response.

PULS-(PUL)

DIR+ (+5v)

High/Low level on this terminal determines the rotation direction of the motor, (single clock mode (J1=Closed)). Direction pulse must be ahead of Step pulse by at least 5us. CCW rotation on rising edge of pulse (dual clock mode (J1=Open)).

DIR-(DIR)

ENBL+ (+5v)

Input 5V on these 2 pins switches power off to the motor (e.g. to enable manual operation). Warning: If the controller is in Microstep mode, the motor drops back to the nearest FULL STEP. Leave disconected if not required.

ENBL- (ENB)

Note: Voltages greater than 5V may damage the driver. Use an addtional external resistor if higher control voltages are being used.

Supply Voltage:

18 - 50V DC - Note: The controller will not work below 18V and may be damaged above 50V. Power supply must be smoothed DC with low impedance output.

Automatic Half Current Mode:

When the motor velocity falls below 1rpm, the phase current will drop to 50%. When the motor velocity rises above 1rpm,

the phase current will increase to the rated value. To enable this mode, set SW4 to OFF.

Wiring:

The inputs are totally isolated from the case (ground) and the logic input terminals and can be connected as Common Positive as shown in wiring diagram (or Common Negative if required).

Typical Wiring Diagram

Cooling:

The controller needs to be mounted in a well ventilated enclosure or in a heat conductive sealed enclosure.

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