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Technische Alternative RT GmbH SMS14U SMS14B A-3872 Amaliendorf, Langestraße 124 Tel +43 (0)2862 53635 mail@ta.co.at Vers. 2.01 Stepper motor controller The stepper motor controller SMS14 is used for the control of unipolar and bipolar motors. Through adjustment of the jumpers (J1-J4), the following settings can be made.
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Reference drive The SMS14 detects the position of the step motor via a reference drive. The step motor will be closed or opened completely, and the SMS14 gains its orientation via the reference drive. If Jumper J4 is set, the SMS14 opens the step motor completely, and defines the position “0%” as the step motor being completely open.
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Depending on the model of the motor, it is connected using 4 or 6 terminals. SMS14B (4 poles, bipolar) SMS14U (6 poles, unipolar) Super-capacitors (optional) 3 super-capacitors can be connected on the right side of the module. These serve as emergency power supply, allowing for the valve to the opened or closed during a power outage.
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Technical data 12 step motor injection valves (unipolar or bipolar, defined by Suitable for jumper setting J1) min. coil resistance >30 Ω max. coil current <400 mA Suitable super-capacitors (not 3 x 5F at 5-6V included) Subject to technical modifications as well as typographical and printing errors. This manual is only valid for devices with the corresponding firmware version.