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Programmable stepper motor controller for one axis
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MCC-1
Programmable Stepper Motor Controller for one Axis
MANUAL 1249-A009 EN
Extreme. Precision. Positioning.

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  • Page 1 MCC-1 Programmable Stepper Motor Controller for one Axis MANUAL 1249-A009 EN Extreme. Precision. Positioning.
  • Page 2 MCC-1 Programmable Stepper Motor Controller for one Axis TRANSLATION OF THE GERMAN ORIGINAL MANUAL 02/2019 Manual MA 1249-A009 EN...
  • Page 3 / or the devices described herein without prior notification. We appreciate suggestions and criticisms for further improvement. Please send your comments to the following email address doku @ phytron.de You’ll find the updated version of this manual on the website of www.phytron.de . MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 The MCC-1 Stepper Motor Controller ..4 6.3.2 X9 Supply Voltage PWR ..27 Overview ........4 X8 Motor Connector ..... 28 Front View ........5 6.4.1 Stepper Motor Connection . 28 1.2.1 Stepper Motor Power Stage . 6 6.4.2...

  • Page 5: The Mcc-1 Stepper Motor Controller

    Manual MCC-1 1 The MCC-1 Stepper Motor Controller 1.1 Overview MCC-1, the intelligent motion controller, is a user-friendly and compact stepper motor control unit for two-phase stepper motors up to 3.5 A motor current. PEAK A supply voltage is required from 24 to 48 V , for outputs and limit switches 24 V Fig.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Please mention for all connector figures in this manual: When the controller is placed in such position that the MCC-1 designation is at the right upper edge, the upper pin in the drawing also is the upper pin at the device.

  • Page 7: Stepper Motor Power Stage

    Manual MCC-1 1.2.1 Stepper Motor Power Stage The power stage of the MCC-1 controller is used for bipolar control of a stepper motor with Phytron's welltried technology, the patented SYNCHROCHOP precision current control. For smooth stepper motor movement, the power stage solves the motor full step into ministep and increments up to 1/256 step.

  • Page 8: Remote/Local Switch R/L7

    1.2.4 REMOTE/LOCAL Switch R/L You can select the controller's operating mode with the REMOTE/LOCAL switch: In REMOTE mode the MCC-1 is connected to the PC via interface. In this operating mode, programs edited by the customer, can be transmitted from PC to controller and back. It is also possible to test single instructions or to test the motor run using the MiniLog-Comm communication software.

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    Manual MCC-1 1.3 Block Diagram This block diagram shows a simplified layout. You’ll find details, e.g. pin assignments in the corresponding chapters. Fig. 4: Block diagram MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 10: Extend Of Supply

    #10009861 (cable A-A 20 cm included) with USB converter, RS 485 interface for rail mounting #10009860 (cable A-A 20 cm included) Included in delivery:  Mating connector Fig. 5: MCC-1 with USB converter and RS 485 interface MA 1249-A009 EN...
  • Page 11 Manual MCC-1 Supplementary parts are available:  Rail mounting kit #10007882  Mating connector kit (X1 to X4, X6, X8 to X10) #10007554  Cable (connection A-A) 20 cm #10006857  Cable (connection A-A) 100 cm #10006880  USB cable (connection A-B) 200 cm #10006881 ...

  • Page 12: Directives And Standards

    The instructions provided in “Installation” must be complied with to guarantee that the MCC-1 is EMC compliant when fitted in the machine or installation and before use of the device is permitted.

  • Page 13: Declaration Of Incorporation

    Manual MCC-1 1.6 Declaration of Incorporation MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 14: To Consider Before Installation

    Observe the safety instructions in the following chapter! 2.1 Qualified Personnel Design, installation and operation of systems using the MCC-1 may only be performed by qualified and trained personnel. These persons should be able to recognize and handle risks emerging from electrical, mechanical or electronic system parts.

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Manual MCC-1 2.2 Safety Instructions The MCC-1 is designed for operating as a wall or rail mounting device. An installation is only allowed, if the requirement of the EC Machine Directive and EMC are conformed with. See chap. 1.6. This product is used as a part of a complete system, therefore risk evaluations must be made before the use of the product regarding the concrete application.

  • Page 16: Ambient Conditions

    The maximum voltage limits are the specified values of the corresponding chapters. WARNING Danger of injury if touching the surface! The surface of the MCC-1 reaches temperatures more than 75 °C during operation. The controller has to be deactvated at temperatures more than 75 °C. 2.3 Ambient Conditions...

  • Page 17: Protective Measure Options

    Manual MCC-1 3 Protective Measure Options The control unit must be operated by the protective measure PELV acc. to VDE 0100. Board and motor housing have to be grounded and/or connected to 0 V. Various options are possible to achieve the protective measure PELV: Fig.
  • Page 18 If there is no PE clamp on the motor, the 0 V wire must be grounded to complete the protective measure PELV (Fig. 9 and Fig.10): Fig. 9: PELV – Grounding: 0 V and Controller Fig. 10: PELV – Grounding: 0 V...

  • Page 19: Design Requirements

    Manual MCC-1 4 Design Requirements 4.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 4.1.1 Remarks WARNING Risk of injury by interference of signals and devices! Perturbed signals can cause equipment to react unexpectedly. • Connect the controller to the EMC requirements. • In electrically noisy environments ensure the correct execution of the EMC measures.
  • Page 20 Use the cable clamps at the bottom and the top side of the MCC-1. Remove the external cable sheath in that range of the cable where you fix it with one of the cable clamps.

  • Page 21: Cables

    Manual MCC-1 4.2 Cables maximum cable minimum cross shielded, grounded length section on all sides Motor cable The length depends on Dependent on the the cable resistance: maximum current of the motor and the < 0.2x cable motor cable length is...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    We recommend a vertical mounting (labeling readable) because of a better heat dissipation. The clip for rail mounting is mounted on the rear side. MCC-1 with attached USB converter or terminal adaptor Accessories (optional) MCC-1 MCC-1 with attached USB Converter or Terminal Adaptor Fig.

  • Page 23: Electrical Data

    Manual MCC-1 5.2 Electrical Data Technical Characteristics Suppy voltage Unregulated filtered DC voltage Admissible voltage range for  Controller and motor: 24 to 48 V (X9)  Limit switches and outputs: 24 V ( X4) Reinforced or double insulation between mains and secondary circuit is required.
  • Page 24 Technical Characteristics Error detection The MCC shuts down in case of undervoltage 17 V ±1 V. The error is set by the status bit and is indicated by the status LED which can be reset by a hardware or software reset (power stage reset).

  • Page 25: Installation

    Manual MCC-1 6 Installation 6.1 Mechanical Installation DANGER Danger of electric shock in case of foreign particles or damage! Make sure during the installation that not fixed particles, such as pieces of wire or assembly parts, can fall into the device. Conductive foreign materials in the product can endanger persons in case of parasitic voltage and destroy the device by short circuit.
  • Page 26 Fig. 12: Wall mounting MCC-1, dimensions Fig. 13: Rail mounting MCC-1, dimensions  MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 27: Electrical Installation

    Manual MCC-1 6.2 Electrical Installation Connectors - Overview Connector Number Phoenix connector type Phoenix mating Material of poles connector number (mating connector) X1 / X2 2 x 5 MCDN 1,5/5-G1-3,5 P26THR FMC 1,5/5-ST-3,5 #10006540 X3 / X6 2 x 8...

  • Page 28: X9 Supply Voltage Pwr

    24 to 48 V Fig. 15: X9 Connector Supply PWR  When the MCC-1 is supplied by means of an unregulated filtered DC voltage (e.g. transformer), a load capacitor of min. 3,000 μF should be used.  Protective ground of the supply voltage should be connected to the earthing screw on the upper or lower side of the device.

  • Page 29: X8 Motor Connector

     Before running the motor, the motor currents should be set to suitable values! See chap. 6, Putting into service.  5-phase stepper motors must not be operated with MCC-1 controllers. Connecting 5-phase stepper motors would result in damaging the power stage.

  • Page 30: Wiring Schemes For 2-Phase Stepper Motors

    6.4.2 Wiring Schemes for 2-Phase Stepper Motors Fig. 17: Wiring schemes for 2-phase stepper motors WARNING Motor leads not used should be individually isolated (e.g. 6-lead motors)! MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 31: Motor Cable

    Use the cable clamps at the bottom and the top side of the MCC-1. Remove the external cable sheath in that range of the cable where you fix it with one of the cable clamps.

  • Page 32: X5 Com Communication Interface31

    Baud rate and Interface parameters can be modified after installation of MiniLog-Comm in the menu item Options/Interface Parameters. IMPORTANT  If the MCC-1 is connected via Ethernet ensure that the IP address is created by DHCP (dynamic IP configuration). Differently generated IP addresses are not identified.

  • Page 33: Usb Interface

    Manual MCC-1 6.5.1 USB Interface MCC-1 and PC can be directly connected by the USB cable type A-B. The USB port of the PC (type A) is directly connected to the USB port of the controller (type B). Fig. 20: Wiring scheme PC  MCC-1 by Fig.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Interface

    USB Devices constructed in the same way. So the COM Port number won´t change. 6.5.2 Ethernet Interface The MCC-1 can be integrated into the firm’s network by the Ethernet adaptor. The port number of the MCC-1 controller is fixed to 22222 by Phytron. IMPORTANT: The controller obtains its IP address over DHCP exclusively.

  • Page 35: Rs 485 Interface

    6.5.3 RS 485 Interface When up to 16 MCC-1 are connected together in bus mode (RS 485/4-wire), an individual address has to be set by the rotary switch ‚Address’ for each MCC-1. Fig. 21: X5 Com: connector type A (DIN IEC 61076-3-107) ↔...
  • Page 36 RS 485 Bus A USB/RS 485 converter has to be used for USB connection to the PC. An extra converter, shown in fig. 16, or a converter, which is installed on the first MCC-1 (fig. 17) must be inserted. Fig. 23: Bus Connection PC  MCC-1 with USB-RS 485 converter in RS 485 mode...

  • Page 37: Rs 232 Interface

    6.5.4 RS 232 Interface MCC-1 can be used as single device by RS 232 interface. Fig. 25: 9-pole D-SUB male connector acc. to DIN 41652 The following figures point out the cable connections to a PC with RS 232 interface.

  • Page 38: Signal Interface Connection

    The analog input X1 can be used for a joystick as AD converter, as well as e.g. for voltage measurement. The 5.0 V ±3 % / max. 100 mA voltage is supplied for the joystick by the MCC-1. Input voltage: 0 to 5 V Resolution: 10 Bit A/D conversion time: about 15 µs...

  • Page 39: X2 Limit Switch Input

    Manual MCC-1 6.6.2 X2 Limit Switch Input The controller is designed for connecting two limit switches type PNP NCC or PNP NOC One limit switch has the function to control the movement in + direction (+INI), the second for the – direction (-INI).

  • Page 40: X3 Digital Inputs/Outputs

    6.6.3 X3 Digital Inputs/Outputs The MCC-1 controller has eight digital inputs and outputs , electrically insulated and bidirectional. Which I/Os are input or output can be defined by the user via MiniLog programming. MiniLog instruction: EASnnnnnnnn EAS instruction code...
  • Page 41 Manual MCC-1 Inputs The inputs are connected to a common ground connection. Input level: 24 V The input circuit protective resistor R 3.3 k corresponds to 7 mA nominal driver current at 24 V Signal level Low: < 0.4 V Signal level High: 20 –...

  • Page 42: X6 Encoder Connector

    6.6.4 X6 Encoder Connector  X6 connector is designed for connecting one encoder.  Suitable types are incremental encoder with quadrature signals or absolute encoders acc. to SSI-standard.  The following encoders can be evaluated: SSI protocol resolution n max.
  • Page 43 Manual MCC-1  See wiring layout for both types of encoders on the next page. CAUTION Danger of device damage! Do not exchange X3 and X6! Danger of damage! Connect the correct encoder type! Do not parameterize an incremental encoder as SSI.

  • Page 44: X10 Enable-Connector

    6.6.5 X10 Enable-Connector  The power stage can be deactivated independent of the logic signals (X10 enable connector).  The opto-decoupled Enable inputs A and B are used to activate the motor supply. Both Enable inputs must be wired for activation! ...
  • Page 45 Manual MCC-1 Fig. 38: Enable Connector wiring MA 1249-A009 EN...

  • Page 46: Putting Into Service And Test

    > > The baud rate in the controller can be changed by clicking on and can be S e t! saved by Baud rates MCC-1 can be selected in menu item Options/Interface parameters or by programming instruction 9600 38400 14400...

  • Page 47: Test Stepper Motor, I/O, Limit Switch

    25 = 2.5 A r.m.s. r.m.s. In menu item Transmission/Send/Parameter the parameter list is saved in the MCC-1. On delivery the following settings are valid: Run current: 0.6 A, stop current: 0.2 A, boost current: deactivated Set motor currents corresponding to the motor winding parameters! See chap.
  • Page 48 8. An icon in the menu bar Transmission/Operation opens the following dialog box which enables you to drive the motor per mouse click. Axis1- Axis1+ 9. Click on simply one of the buttons . Direction + means clockwise, seen onto the motor axis from outside.

  • Page 49: Programming

    (see MiniLog programming manual). MCC-1 controller can store MiniLog programs up to 128 kB program memory. For editing and managing MiniLog programs, the MiniLog-Comm communication software for PC is delivered together with the controller.

  • Page 50: Heating Curve Of The Mcc-1

    The following heating curve defines the time constant  maximum heating at 63%: Fig. 39: Heating curve of the MCC-1 at 23 °C ambient temperature  By means of the time constant the expected temperatures at the driver can be ...

  • Page 51: Warranty, Trade Marks And Esd Protective Measures

    In this chapter warranty, trade marks and ESD protective measures are described. 10.1 Warranty The MCC controllers are subject to legal warranty. Phytron will repair or exchange devices which show a failure due to defects in material or caused by the production process. This warranty does not include damages which are caused by the customer, as there are, for example, not intended use, unauthorized modifications, wrong treatment or wrong wiring.

  • Page 52: Index

    11 Index AD converter 37 LabVIEW 48 Adaptor cable 36 LED 45 Address switch 7 Limit switch 6, 7, 36, 38, 46 LOCAL 7 Baud rate 31 Boost current 46 MiniLog 48 MiniLog-Comm 7, 41, 46 Ministep 6 Motor cable 30...
  • Page 53 Manual MCC-1 Shielding mesh 19, 30 USB 6, 31, 32 Step resolution 22 USB Driver 33 Stepper motor 22, 28 USB Port 32 Stop current 46 USB-driver 31 Supply voltage 22 Switch 7 SYNCHROCHOP 6 Virtual instrument 48 Technical Data 22...
  • Page 54 Phytron GmbH Industriestraße 12 – 82194 Gröbenzell T+49-8142-503-0 F +49-8142-503-190 www.phytron.eu...

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