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Global Technical Support Portal for information and support about your Aerotech, Inc. products. The website supplies software, product manuals, Help files, training schedules, and PC-to-PC remote technical support. If necessary, you can complete Product Return (RMA) forms and get information about repairs and spare or replacement parts.
2.3.1. Digital Outputs 2.3.2. Digital Inputs 2.3.3. High-Speed User Input 2.4. HyperWire Interface 2.5. System Interconnection 2.6. PC Configuration and Operation Information Chapter 3: Maintenance 3.1. Preventative Maintenance Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode Figure 2-17: Digital Inputs Schematic Figure 2-18: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing (PNP) Devices Figure 2-19: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking (NPN) Devices Figure 2-20: High-Speed Input Figure 2-21: System Interconnection Drawing (Best Practice) www.aerotech.com...
Digital Input Pins on the Digital I/O Connector Table 2-20: High-Speed Input Specifications Table 2-21: High-Speed Input Pins on the Digital I/O Connector Table 2-22: HyperWire Card Part Number Table 2-23: HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Table 2-24: LED Description Table 2-25: Troubleshooting Table 2-26: Preventative Maintenance www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following directive(s): 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
To find the newest information about this product, refer to www.aerotech.com. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments.
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8. Do not use the cables or the connectors to lift or move this product. 9. Use this product only in environments and operating conditions that are approved in this manual. 10. Only trained operators should operate this equipment. www.aerotech.com...
Store the controller in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective packaging, make sure to store the controller in it. The storage location must be dry, free of dust, free of vibrations, and flat. Section 1.3. Environmental Specifications Refer to www.aerotech.com...
Connect the motor feedback and amplifier to the Axis Connectors. Section 2.2. Connect the PC HyperWire to the HyperWire In port. Section 2.4. Connect additional I/O as required by your application. Section 2.3. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply. Section 2.1.1. www.aerotech.com...
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Connect the motor feedback and amplifier to the Axis Connectors. Section 2.2. Connect the PC HyperWire to the HyperWire In port. Section 2.4. Connect additional I/O as required by your application. Section 2.3. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply. Section 2.1.1. www.aerotech.com...
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Chapter 1: SI4 Overview The SI4 is a multi-axis digital drive based on the HyperWire communication protocol. The drive provides deterministic behavior, auto-identification, and is fully software configurable. The drive controls amplifiers which accept clock-and-direction commands. Figure 1-1: SI4 Stepper Controller www.aerotech.com...
Two Axes of Control, OEM Packaging -4P1 Four Axes of Control, Standard Packaging -4P2 Four Axes of Control, OEM Packaging Encoder (Section 2.2.5.2.) No Absolute Encoder support Absolute Encoder support Version -DEFAULT Firmware Matches Software Line -LEGACY Legacy Firmware Version X.XX.XXX www.aerotech.com...
Description Input Voltage 24 VDC 2-Axis: 2 A max, 0.45 A typical Control Supply Input Current 4-Axis: 2 A max, 0.6 A typical User Power Supply Output 5 VDC (@ 500 mA) Modes of Operation Stepper Protective Features Control power supply under voltage www.aerotech.com...
Section 1.2.2. Dimensions Refer to Airflow ~25 mm Minimum Clearance Connectors ~100 mm Standard Provided by internal fan Minimum Airflow (over the drive) 4.2 CMF (NOTE: Customer Supplied) Section 1.3. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature Refer to Drive IP Rating IP20 www.aerotech.com...
3. Secure the DIN Rail to the mounting surface with #10-32 screws spaced every six inches. NOTE: Do not install the DIN rail to the mounting surface with the components already attached. 4. Install all components on to the DIN rail. Table 1-4: Mounting Parts Aerotech P/N DIN Rail EAM00914 DIN Rail Clip Kit HyperWire-DIN...
2. Attach the drive to the standoffs with the M3 screws. These screws are included with the drive. Table 1-5: OEM Mounting Parts Aerotech P/N M3 Threaded Hex Standoff, 10 mm length EIH01181 M3 Philips Pan Head Screw, 8 mm length HCY0003008 www.aerotech.com...
0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level. Operating Altitude If you must operate this product above 2,000 m or below sea level, contact Aerotech, Inc. Pollution Degree 2 Pollution Typically only nonconductive pollution occurs.
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Control Power Common Input Protective Ground Table 2-2: Control Supply Mating Connector Ratings Specification Description Type 3-Pin Terminal Block Aerotech: ECK02456 Part Numbers Phoenix: 1839610 One conductor, stranded with ferrule 18...22 AWG (0.25...0.75 mm and plastic sleeve Conductor Cross Two conductors (same cross-...
2. Mount drives and power supplies on a conductive panel.Keep wire-run lengths to a minimum. 3. Use a separate wire for each ground connection to the drive.Use the shortest possible wire length. Section 2.5. System For additional SI4 system interconnection information, refer to Interconnection www.aerotech.com...
Bidirectional Absolute Clock - Output Table 2-4: Axis Mating Connector Ratings Specification 25-Pin Solder Cup Backshell Aerotech Part Number ECK00101 ECK00656 Amphenol Part Number DB25P064TXLF 17E-1726-2 Maximum Wire Size 20 AWG (0.5 mm (1) Refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.
Reverse the A and A-N or B and B-N wires at the stepper motor driver. Table 2-7: Stepper Direction Signal Output Polarity Specification Value Negative / CCW Direction Logic Low (0 V) Positive / CW Direction Logic High (+5 V) Figure 2-2: Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Timing www.aerotech.com...
Use NPN-type normally-closed limit switches (Active High) to provide fail-safe behavior in the event of an open circuit. Figure 2-4: End of Travel Limit Input Connections Figure 2-5: End of Travel Limit Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
To correct this, swap the connections to the CW and CCW inputs at the Feedback connector or swap the CW and CCW limit functionality in the software using the EndOfTravelLimitSetup parameter. View the logic level of the EOT limit inputs in the Diagnostics display (shown in Figure 2-6). Figure 2-6: End of Travel Limit Input Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
Use the amplifier fault input to monitor the stepper driver status. Use the FaultSetup parameter to configure the active polarity. The use of this input is optional. Table 2-9: Amplifier Fault Input Specifications Specification Value Maximum Input Voltage Figure 2-7: Fault Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Use twisted-pair wiring for the highest performance and noise immunity. Refer to Figure 2-10 for the serial data stream interface. Refer to the Help file for information on how to set up your EnDat or BiSS absolute encoder parameters. Figure 2-10: Absolute Encoder Schematic (Axis Connector) www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-11: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) IMPORTANT: Encoder manufacturers may refer to the encoder signals as A, B, and Z. The proper phase relationship between signals is shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-12: Position Feedback in the Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
After the motor has been phased, if you want to change the direction of positive motion, use the ReverseMotionDirection parameter. Figure 2-13: Positive Motor Direction For Aerotech-supplied systems, the motor and encoder are correctly configured and connection adjustments are not necessary. www.aerotech.com...
Output +5 V Output Table 2-15: Digital I/O Mating Connector Ratings [-EB1] Specification 26-Pin Solder Cup Backshell Aerotech Part Number ECK02514 ECK02517 3M Part Number 10126-3000PE 10326-52F0-008 Maximum Wire Size 24 AWG (0.2 mm (1) Refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.
Opto-Isolated Digital Output 1 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 2 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 3 Output Output Common for Digital Outputs 4-7 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 4 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 5 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 6 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Output 7 Output www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual Figure 2-15: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 2-16: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode www.aerotech.com...
Opto-Isolated Digital Input 2 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 3 Input Input Common for Digital Inputs 4-7 Output Opto-Isolated Digital Input 4 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 5 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 6 Input Opto-Isolated Digital Input 7 Input Figure 2-17: Digital Inputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual Each group of four inputs must be connected in an all sourcing or all sinking configuration. Figure 2-18: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing (PNP) Devices Figure 2-19: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking (NPN) Devices www.aerotech.com...
HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Part Number Description HYPERWIRE-AO10-5 HyperWire cable, active optical, 0.5 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-10 HyperWire cable, active optical, 1.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-30 HyperWire cable, active optical, 3.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-50 HyperWire cable, active optical, 5.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-200 HyperWire cable, active optical, 20.0 m www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual 2.6. PC Configuration and Operation Information For more information about hardware requirements, PC configuration, programming, system operation, and utilities, refer to the Help file. www.aerotech.com...
The light is configured to blink for setup. Table 2-25: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Make sure the power LED is illuminated (this indicates that power is present). No Communication Make sure that all communication cables (HyperWire, for example) are fully inserted in their ports. www.aerotech.com...
Also make sure that it does not go onto the outer connectors and components. Internal contamination from the cleaning solution can cause corrosion and electrical short circuits. Do not clean the labels with a cleaning solution because it might remove the label information. www.aerotech.com...
All Other Repairs - After Aerotech's evaluation, the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost. At such time the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the cost of the repair and freight, or authorize the product(s) to be shipped back as is, at the buyer's expense.
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for...
General Updates / Organization 1.04 Updates to EU Declaration of Conformity 1.03 General Updates Updates were made to: Figure 1-3 1.02 Table 1-2 Section 1.2.3. DIN Rail Mounting Section 2.3.3. High-Speed User Input 1.01 Added OEM configuration 1.00 New Manual www.aerotech.com...
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Check for fluids or electrically conductive material Drawing number exposure Drive and Software Compatibility Cleaning Drive IP Rating Clock and Direction Output Schematic IP20 Clock and Direction Timing Clock Output Signals Conducted and Radiated Emissions EAM00914 (DIN Rail Part Number) connections, examining www.aerotech.com...
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End of Travel Limit Input Diagnostic Display Mounting Orientation End of Travel Limit Input Schematic High-Speed Input Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode OEM Mounting Procedure Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Operation Square Wave Encoder Schematic (Axis Connector) www.aerotech.com...
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Revision History RS-422 Encoder Specifications (Axis Connector) RS-422 Line Driver Encoder Warranty and Field Service Safety Procedures and Warnings serial data stream serial number Specifications Amplifier Enable Output Amplifier Fault Input Control Supply Connector Wiring Digital Inputs Digital Outputs www.aerotech.com...
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