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Target group This technical manual is aimed at designers and developers who need to operate a Nanotecâ stepper motor without much experience in stepper motor technology. Important information This technical manual must be carefully read before installation and commissioning of the controller.
Overview Overview Introduction The SMCP33 stepper motor control is an extremely compact and cost-effective constant current final output stage with integrated closed-loop current control. Due to the great capacity and functions available, it offers designers and developers a rapid and simple method of resolving numerous drive requirements with less programming effort.
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Technical manual SMCP33 Overview ® With dspDrive , the motor current is controlled directly by a digital signal processor. Unlike conventional ICs, which resolve the winding current measurement and the ® target current value with only 6 or 8 bit, the new dspDrive performs the entire control with a resolution of 12 bit.
Provisions Commissioning of the SMCP33 stepper motor is described below. You will find the main "First Steps" here to start working rapidly with the SMCP33 if you are using the NanoPro software from a PC. More detailed information can be found in the separate NanoPro manual.
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Select the <Communication> tab. In the "Port" field, select the COM port to which The number of the COM the SMCP33 is connected. port to which the controller is connected can be found in the device manager of your Windows PC (System Control/System/Hardware).
Technical manual SMCP33 Connections and circuits Connections and circuits Pin assignment SMCP33 Pin assignment Issue: V 1.1 - 01.02.2010...
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Technical manual SMCP33 Connections and circuits Description Pin-No. Name Observations Earth (0 V) Switch on the operating voltage (+12 V DC ... +48 V DC) Earth (0 V) Motor phases 9/10 11/12 13/14 15/16 Earth (0 V) Index track (I)
It can be used for the rapid commissioning of four stepper motors via a pre-wired RS485 network and a PC connection. All inputs and outputs available in the SMCP33 are led to the outside via Phoenix Combicon connectors. In addition, an encoder or a brake can be connected.
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Technical manual SMCP33 Connections and circuits Connection diagram Note: The connection diagram is available for download on www.nanotec.de. Issue: V 1.1 - 01.02.2010...
Technical manual SMCP33 Connections and circuits Inputs and outputs (I/O) Input circuits All digital inputs are designed for 5 V input signals. Note: The voltage should drop below 2 V for safe switching off and be at least 4.5 V for safe switching on.
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Technical manual SMCP33 Connections and circuits Function of the inputs The inputs have different functions depending on the operating modes; see the following table Pin- Name Operation Type Position Speed Flag Clock Analogue Joystick position direction Analogue In Analogue Analogue...
This resistor is also referred to as the "Brake resistor" because the energy usually arises from braking of the motor. This protects the SMCP33 against destruction from brief overvoltage. The rating and cooling of the resistor determines how long it can convert the overvoltage before it becomes too hot and is destroyed.
The following encoder resolutions can normally be processed by the controller: 192, 200, 256, 400, 500, 512, 1000, 1024, 2000, 2048. Recommended: Where possible, use Nanotec encoders with the order number HEDS/HEDL-5541 Xxx. If an encoder is not used, the "Disable" mode must be set in the <Error correction>...
Connections and circuits Stepper motor connection Connection cable The motor is connected to the SMCP33 with a 4-wire cable. Twisted wire pair cables with braided shields are recommended. Danger of electrical surges Mixing up the connections can destroy the output stage! See also data sheet of connected stepper motor (colour code of 4 wires).
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Power supply connection Permissible operating voltage The permissible operating voltage of the SMCP33 stepper motor control lies within the range +12 to +48 V DC and must not exceed 50 V or undershoot 10 V. A charging condenser with minimum 4700 µF (10000 µF) must be provided for the operating voltage to prevent exceeding the permissible operating voltage (e.g.
This network connection is set up via the RS485 port. Example: Connection to SMCP33-EVA On the SMCP33-EVA motherboard shown in section 3.2SMCP33-EVA evaluation board, four stepper motors can be rapidly commissioned via a pre-wired RS485 network and a PC connection.
Technical manual SMCP33 Operating modes Operating modes Introduction Depending on the drive profile, the motor can be operated using a total of 14 different operation modes. Due to the good performance and variety of functions available, they offer designers and developers a rapid and simple method of resolving numerous drive requirements with less programming effort.
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Technical manual SMCP33 Operating modes Operation Type Application Clock direction mode, left Use this mode when you wish to operate the motor with a superordinate controller (e.g. CNC controller). Clock direction mode, right In the clock direction mode, the motor is operated via...
Red LED on Overtemperature of power Switch off controller and allow to cool. the SMCP33 electronics > 75 °C The error is reset when the SMCP33 lights up. is disconnected from the power supply unit. Undervoltage Check voltage supply.
Electrical connections Operating voltage Vb DC 12 V to 48V ±4% Max. phase current SMCP33: nominal current 2 A, adjustable up to max. 3 A/phase SMCP33-K (with heat sink): nominal current 4 A Current drop Adjustable 0 to 100% of phase current •...
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Ambient temperature 0 to 40 °C SMCP33 dimensions SMCP33-K dimensions (with heat sink) A complete set of datasheets is available for downloading at www.nanotec.de. Mating connector/board holder, EADC types Mating connector: 345-050-521-202 Inline plug-in unit, short: 345-220-088 Encoding element between contact: 345-240-318...