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ebm-papst K4 Quick Start Manual
ebm-papst K4 Quick Start Manual

ebm-papst K4 Quick Start Manual

Drive system development kit

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K4 drive system development kit.

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Summary of Contents for ebm-papst K4

  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide. K4 drive system development kit.
  • Page 2 Attention The K4 motor controller is designed to meet the requirements of ES1 (SELV) according to EN62368-1:2014. It is for use only as part of the development kit and not suitable to be incorporated into finished prod- uct. Only ebm-papst K4 development motors should be used with this...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 2: What’s in the box Page 3: Wiring diagrams Page 4: Out of the Box: Standard Operation Page 5: driveSTUDIO Connection Page 6: Demo Mode Page 7: Parameters Page 8: Service Page 9: Examples...
  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    IN 1 COMMS OUT 2 OUT 3 IN 2 B A X 1x K4 Motor Controller 1x RS485 Comms Wiring Cable 1x RS485 USB Cable 1x RS485 Driver CD 1x RS485 Adapter 1x Black Power Cable 1x Red Power Cable...
  • Page 5: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagram 1: 48V DC Motor 24V DC Motor Motor Motor K4 MOTOR CONTROLLER K4 MOTOR CONTROLLER IN A IN A AIN 1 AIN 1 IN B IN B OUT 1 OUT 1 IN 1 IN 1 COMMS...
  • Page 6: Out Of The Box Standard Operation

    Note: – Ensure correct voltage is selected Note: - Isolated power supply (24v and/or 48v) with minimum 10A rated should be used Select inputs on K4 Controller as shown below to run the motor functions INA INB IN1 IN2 AIN1...
  • Page 7: Drivestudio Connection

    (https://www.ebmpapst.com/en/info-center/downloads/downloads.html#listsoftware Install the supplied RS485 driver software onto PC/Laptop following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect RS485 Adapter to PC/Laptop and the K4 Motor Controller– see wiring diagram 2. Connect the motor to the K4 Motor Controller. Connect to Power supply using Power Cables as shown in Wiring diagram 1 - 24VDC or 48VDC.
  • Page 8: Demo Mode

    Velocity Mode Ensure the Motor is enabled by setting either INA or INB to High (1) on the K4 Motor Controller. Click and hold the Left or Right Icon to run the Motor Clockwise or Counter Clockwise. Position Mode Ensure the Motor is enabled by setting either INA or INB to high (1) on the K4 Motor Controller.
  • Page 9 Digital Inputs This enables the user to change the parameters and run the motor via its Digital inputs (i.e. K4 Motor Controller) while monitoring and if required recording the actual motor values i.e. out of the box mode. Parameters This enables the user to begin changing the motor parameters to customise the operation and functionality.
  • Page 10: Service

    Basic Settings This enables the user to set the basic motor parameters including the required functionality and thresholds of the motor outputs. Position Mode, Velocity Mode & Current Mode These are pre-set modes enabling the user to quick set required parameters for specific drive sets and applications.
  • Page 11 Examples Velocity Mode – Driving Set 11 Driving set 11 is the factory default mode but a number of parameters can be further optimised. Click Parameters and then Velocity Mode. Click Read. Click Driving Set Drop down menu and select option 2. In1: Fixed Speed or dyn.
  • Page 12 To change motor Acceleration/Deceleration rate Set Acceleration/Deceleration clockwise/counter clockwise to required ms/1000rpm value. Write to motor. To change analogue input speed range (fixed speed settings will remain as per set values) Set Advanced parameter Speed characteristic _Y2 to required rpm. Write to motor.
  • Page 13 Positional Mode – Driving Set 36 Click Parameters and Position Mode. Click Read. Click Driving set drop down menu and select option 3 In 1: Travel distance / In 2: Direction change..steps continued overleaf.
  • Page 14 ..continued Set required distance - 1 revolution of the motor output shaft = 65535 counts (excluding gearbox ratio). Set maximum position speed to required rpm. Set Acceleration/Deceleration Clockwise/Counter clockwise to required ms/1000rpm. Set Position Controller KP_H to > 0. Write to motor. Select inputs as shown below to run the motor.