Geckodrive G216 Manual

Geckodrive G216 Manual

Step motor indexer

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G216 MANUAL
STEP MOTOR INDEXER

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  • Page 1 G216 MANUAL STEP MOTOR INDEXER...
  • Page 2 CW and CCW LIMIT INPUTS: The G216 has an input for a limit switch on each end of travel. Once this switch is triggered the motor will decelerate to a stop and accelerate up to the opposite direction’s set speed.
  • Page 3 While the motor is turning, adjust TRIM1 for minimum motor vibration. The rest of this user's manual is divided into two sections. Use the G216 STEP MOTOR DRIVE MANUAL if the G216 is used as a conventional step motor drive. Use the G216 VCO MANUAL if the G216 VCO is used.
  • Page 4 G216 STEP MOTOR DRIVE MANUAL This manual covers the G216 when it's used as a conventional STP/DIR input step motor drive. Go to the G216 VCO MANUAL if the G216 is used as a VCO and motor drive. SWITCH SETTINGS AND CONNECTOR WIRING...
  • Page 5 STEP 2: SELECT MOTOR CURRENT Use the following chart to set the G216 to the motor's phase current rating. If a motor has a rated current that isn't listed in the table below, set the current to the first setting that is greater than the motor's rated current.
  • Page 6 GREEN-GREEN-GREEN-OFF VCO Mode: Motor rotation is CW RED-RED-RED-OFF VCO Mode: Motor rotation is CCW Table 1 When finished with the switch setup and wiring, it is OK to turn on power supply. END OF G216 STEP MOTOR DRIVE MANUAL...
  • Page 7 SW5 ‘ON’ The motor is a NEMA-23 size or smaller. SW5 'OFF' The motor is a NEMA-34 size or larger. STEP 3: SELECT SPEED RANGE The G216 has three speed ranges, each adjusting the sensitivity and range of TRIM4 and TRIM5. LOW SPEED (0 – 234 RPM)
  • Page 8 GECKODRIVE INC. assumes no liability for applications assistance or the purchaser’s product design. GECKODRIVE INC. does not warrant or represent that any license, either express or implied, is granted under any patent right, copyright or other intellectual property right of GECKODRIVE INC.

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