STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing MOONS’ STF-4X series stepper motor driver. The STF-4X series is a high-performance bus-controlled 4-axis stepper motor driver, which also integrates the function of an intelligent motion controller. It can operate as a standard EtherCAT slave and supports CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT).
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 1.2 Safety Instructions Only qualified personnel should transport, assemble, install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Properly qualified personnel are persons who are familiar with the transport, assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance of motors, and who meet the appropriate qualifications for their jobs. To minimize the risk of potential safety problems, all applicable local and national codes regulating the installation and operation of equipment should be followed.
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 2 Getting Started The following items are needed: • A 24-70VDC power supply, see the section below entitled “Choose a Power Supply” for helping to choose the right one. • A compatible stepper motor, please see the section below entitled “Recommended Motor” •...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 2.1.2 Current W h e n S T F d r i v e s w o r k w i t h d i e r e n t m o t o r s , t h e r e c o m m e n d e d p o w e r s u p p l y o u t p u t c u r r e n t c a p a c i t y u n d e r d i e r e n t s u p p l y v o l t a g e i s s h o w n i n b e l o w t a b l e .
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 2.3 Installing Software Stepper suite is the PC based software application used to configure, and perform servo tuning, drive testing and evaluation of the step-servo products. System servo control gains, drive functionality and I/O configuration are set with Stepper suite. It also contains an oscilloscope function to help set the servo control gains.
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 2.4 Connecting the EtherCAT Dual RJ-45 connectors accept standard Ethernet cables and are categorized as 100BASE-TX (100 Mb/sec) ports. CAT5 or CAT5e (or higher) cables should be used. The IN port connects to a master, or to the OUT port of an upstream node. The OUT port connects to a downstream node. If the drive is the last node on a network, only the IN port is used.
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 3 Inputs and Outputs STF - 4X inputs and outputs include: • 5 Optically isolated digital inputs, 5 - 24VDC logic • 2 Optically isolated, Open Collector, 30V/100 mA max • 1 Brake direct drive control signal output, 30V/1 A max YCOM 24V+ BRAKE...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual Because the input is an optically isolated circuit, a 5-24V power supply is needed. For example, you can use the power supply of the PLC when you are using a PLC control system, but if you want to connect a relay or mechanical switch to the input, you must need a power supply. XCOM is an electronics term for a single-ended signal connection to a common voltage.
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STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual The chats below show how to connect to the output: (NOTE: Do not connect the outputs to more than 30VDC power supply. And the current of each output terminal must not exceed 100mA.) 5 - 24V Power Supply –...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 3.3 Y2 Brake Output Y2: Brake direct drive, photoelectric isolation, 24V, 1A Y2 brake signal output wiring method: (Warning: Do not connect the output terminal to a DC voltage above 24V, and the current flowing into the output terminal shall not exceed 1A) 24V+_BR BRAKE 5-24 VDC...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 4 Mounting the Drive Use the M3 or M4 screw to mount the SSDC series drive. The drive should be securely fastened to a smooth, flat metal surface will help conduct heat away from the chassis. If this is not possible, forced airflow from a fan maybe required to prevent the drive from overheating.
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 6 Reference Materials 6.1 Technical Specifications Power Amplifier Amplifier Type Dual H-Bridge, 4 Quadrant STF05-4X-ECX: Continuous Current 5A max Output Current STF10-4X-ECX: Continuous Current 10A max Operating voltage range STF05/10-4X-ECX: 24-70 VDC Input voltage range STF05/10-4X-ECX: 18 - 75 VDC Protection Over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temp, motor/winding shorts (phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground) Idle Current Reduction...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 6.3 5.3 Recommended Motor ■ Standard type step motor Holding Drive Current Rotor Length Mass Lead Mass Dielectric Torque Setting Range※ Inertia Model Features number Strength g.cm AM6HY04A0-01N Single Shaft 0.0058 0.1~0.4 0.03 AM8HY2050-01N Single Shaft 29.5 0.02 0.04 AM8HY2050-02N...
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STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual ■ IP65 type motor Holding Drive Current Rotor Mass Length Mass Lead Torque Setting Range※ Inertia Model Features Dielectric number Strength g.cm AM23HS2450-03 IP65 61.7 1.25 0.1~4.5 AM23HS3455-05 IP65 83.7 0.1~4.5 500VAC AM24HS5401-44N IP65 94.5 0.1~4.5 1Minute AM34HD1404-13 IP65 0.1~7.0...
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STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual ■ Gearbox type motor Holding Drive Current Rotor Length Mass Lead Mass Dielectric Torque Setting Range※ Inertia Model Features number Strength g.cm AM17HD4452-PG05 5 speed reducer motor 101.8 1.25 0.1~1.8 0.55 AM17HD4452-PG10 10 speed reducer motor 101.8 0.1~1.8 3800 0.55...
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 7 Accessories 7.1 RC-880 Regeneration Clamp ■ Model: RC880 RC-880 is used to limit increase in power supply voltage when the motor is decelerating under load. This is commonly referred to as "regeneration". RC-880 can clamp the regeneration and prevent the power supply and/or drive being damaged or destroyed. Connect the RC-880 between the power supply and the drive.
STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual 8 Contacting MOONS’ Customer Service Center 400-820-9661 MOONS’ Headquarter North America Company MOONS' Industries (AMERICA), Inc. (Chicago) 168 Mingjia Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 201107, P.R. China 1113 North Prospect Avenue, Itasca, IL 60143,USA MOONS’ Taicang MOONS’ INDUSTRIES (AMERICA), INC. (Boston) No.
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