2.3.1 Voltage ....................8 2.3.2 Current ....................9 3 Installation/Connections ............12 3.1 Connecting the Power Supply ............12 3.2 Connecting the STM23C Communications ........13 3.2.1 Node ID ....................13 3.2.2 Setting the Bit Rate ................13 3.3 Inputs and Outputs ................14 3.3.1 Connector Pin Diagram ................14 3.3.2 IN1 &...
STM23C User Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for selecting the MOONS’ STM23C Integrated Motor. The STM23 Series Integrated Step Motors incorporate DSP driver technology and integrate the drive electronics with the motor. This provides smooth, precise motion along with ease of set-up and confi guration, all at a low cost.
STM23C User Manual 1.2 Block Diagram STM23C Block Diagram 12-70 VDC External 5 Volt DC Power Supply Power Supply RS-232 RS-232 TX, RX, GND 3.3VDC Internal Voltage Logic Temp Supply CANopen Det. CANopen MOSFET CANH, CANL, GND motor Power Amplifier...
STM23C User Manual 1.3 Safety Instructions Only qualified personnel should transport, assemble, install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Properly qualified personnel are persons who are familiar with the transport, assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance of motors, and who meet the appropriate qualifications for their jobs.
Apply power to the drive. 2.2 Mounting the Hardware As with any step motor, the STM23C must be mounted so as to provide maximum heat sinking and airflow. Keep enough space around the Integrated Motor to allow for airflow. •...
2.3.1 Voltage The STM23C is designed to give optimum performance between 24 and 48 Volts DC. Choosing the voltage depends on the performance needed and motor/drive heating that is acceptable and/ or does not cause a drive over-temperature. Higher voltages will give higher speed performance but will cause the STM23C to produce higher temperatures.
STM23C User Manual 2.3.2 Current The maximum supply currents required by the STM23C are shown in the charts below at different power supply voltage inputs. The STM23C power supply current is lower than the winding currents because it uses switching amplifiers to convert a high voltage and low current into lower voltage and higher current.
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STM23C User Manual STM23-2 48V Power Supply Current 3 .0 0 2 .5 0 2 .0 0 1 .5 0 Torque 1 .0 0 S upply 0 .5 0 C urrent 0 .0 0 S upply C urrent Speed (RPS)
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STM23C User Manual STM23-3 24V Power Supply Current 3 .5 0 3 .0 0 2 .5 0 2 .0 0 Torque 1 .5 0 1 .0 0 S upply 0 .5 0 C urrent 0 .0 0 S upply C urrent...
Connect the power supply “+” terminal to the drive “+” terminal and the power supply “-” terminal to the drive “-” terminal using 16 to 20-gauge wire. The STM23C contains an internal fuse connected to the “+” terminal. This fuse is not user replaceable. If a user serviceable fuse is desired, install a 4 amp fast acting fuse in line with the “+”...
Locate the STM23C within 2.5 meters of the PC. Plug the large end (DB9 connector) of the cable into the serial port of the PC. Plug the 3-pin spring clamp connector into the appropriate connector on the STM23C. Secure the cable to the PC with the screws on the DB9 connector.
STM23C User Manual 3.3 Inputs and Outputs The STM23C has three optically isolated inputs that use 5 to 24 volt logic 3.3.1 Connector Pin Diagram Inside drive IN1+ IN1- IN2+ IN2- IN3+ IN3- OUT+ OUT- 3.3.2 IN1 & IN2 Inputs IN1 and IN2 are high speed digital inputs.
STM23C User Manual 3.3.4 Programmable Output The STM23C drives feature one optically isolated digital output. This output can be programmed to automatically control a motor brake, to signal a fault condition, to indicate when the motor is moving or to provide an output frequency proportional to motor speed (tach signal). Or the output can be turned on and off by program instructions like Set Output (SO).
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STM23C STM23C User Manual OUT- Connecting a Sourcing Output again 5 – 24 volt Power Supply relay OUT+ STM23C 1N4935 suppression diode OUT- Driving a Relay Rev. 1.0 2010/11/03...
STM23C User Manual 4 Configuration ST Configurator is the PC based software application that is used to configure the STM23C. It can also upload, save, or open any saved STM23C configurations. Motor configuration for the STM23C is rather simple as most parameters are fixed. Because it is an integrated motor/driver, the configuration generally has only three elements - the I/O, CANopen settings, and the Motor.
PC serial port. If the box does not list the correct model after the STM23C is powered up, please check the wired connections (including the power supply and communications connections.) If the STM23C is intentionally not connected, the model and revision can be chosen from the drop down list on the upper right.
In the Integrated Motor dialog box, operational parameters are defined and configured. Motor Specs cannot be modified as they are fixed according to the STM23C model selected in the Drive selection box. 4.3.1 Running Current This value is set by default to a current level that gives good performance at constant speed but lower than the maximum current to allow the integrated motor to operate at a lower temperature.
STM23C User Manual 4.3.4 Idle Current Delay The Idle Current Delay is the amount of time between when the motor stops and the current is reduced to the Idle Current value. It is recommended to allow a little time for the motor to settle out before the current is reduced.
STM23C User Manual 4.4 I/O Clicking on the I/O button will bring up the I/O Configuration menu. Limit Sensors Options for the IN3 Input are: • Enable motor when closed - the motor is enabled when there is current flowing through the input and it has no power when the input is open •...
(SO), Feed to Length and Set Output (FO), Immediate High Output (IH), and Immediate Low Output (IL) commands. 4.5 Encoder (optional) The Encoder operation on the STM23C is programmed using ST Configurator. The number of counts/turn cannot be changed as it indicates the count of the Encoder installed at the time of purchase.
4.6 CANopen Each node on a CANopen network must have a unique Node ID. On the STM23C, this is set using both the ST Configurator software and the sixteen position switch on the front of the drive. CANopen Node IDs are seven bits long, with a range of 1 - 127, or 0x01 - 0x7F in hexadecimal notation.
STM23C User Manual 5 Simple Operation After the STM23C is wired and the configuration is downloaded, ST Configurator can be used for several simple operations. These features are accessible through the drop down list in the Drive menu. Self Test This feature will instruct the motor to rotate a half revolution in alternating directions at a low speed to verify that the motor is operational.
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STM23C User Manual The commands and their responses should appear as shown in the Host Terminal window below: Every command should have a drive response of “%” which means the command was received and executed. With this example the motor will move one revolution at 10 rev/sec. For more information about SCL commands please see the SCL Utility Software Manual on our website at www.moons.com.cn/www.moons.com.cn/moonsweb/ama/en/software_download.asp...
6 Troubleshooting LED Error Codes The STM23C includes red and green LEDs to indicate status. When the motor is enabled, the green LED flashes slowly. When the green LED is solid, the motor is disabled. Errors are indicated by a combination of red and green flashes as follows:...
Amplifier Type Dual H-Bridge, 4 Quadrant Current Control 4 state PWM at 20 KHz STM23C-2 Series – to 0.9 N.m with suitable power supply Output Torque STM23C-3 Series – to 1.5 N.m with suitable power supply Power Supply External 12 - 70 volt power supply required...
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STM23C User Manual Inputs: optically isolated, 5 - 24 volts, min. pulse width 250 ns., max. pulse IN1 and IN2 Inputs frequency 2 MHz IN1+/- IN2+/- Functions: CW & CCW Jog, CW & CCW Limits, general purpose input Input: optically isolated, 5 - 24 volts, min. pulse width 100 us., max. pulse...
In SCL mode, the STM23C receives commands from the host, executing them immediately or sending them to a command buffer and then executing them directly from the buffer. When used in the Q Programming mode, It can store a created program for stand-alone operation.
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The SCL Utility Software Manual contains the complete command listing as well as instructions on connecting and configuring the STM23C for use in SCL mode, using the Data Registers and the Protocol command. It also contains detailed information on: •...
STM23C User Manual 7.5 Drive/Motor Heating Step motors convert electrical power from the driver into mechanical power to move a load. Because step motors are not 100% efficient, some of the electrical power turns into heat as it passes through the motor. The amount of heating is not so much dependent on the load being driven as on the motor speed and power supply voltage.
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STM23C User Manual STM23X-3 Max Duty Cycle vs Speed 12V D uty C y c le 5 Amps @ Ambient of 40°C 24V D uty C y c le 162 x 162 x 6 (mm) Aluminum Plate 48V D uty C y c le...
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