Stepping Systems

User Manual
Manual #: STP-SYS-M-WO
STP-DRV-xxxx
Microstepping Drives

Fourth Edition

STP-PWR-xxxxx
Stepping System
Power Supplies

STP-EXT(H)-020
Step Motor Extension Cable

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WARNING
WARNING: Read this manual thoroughly before using SureStep Stepping System
drives, motors, and power supplies.
WARNING: AC input power must be disconnected before performing any maintenance.
Do not connect or disconnect wires or connectors while power is applied to the
circuit. Maintenance must be performed only by a qualified technician.
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and these components are highly sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damage to
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grounding method must comply with the laws of the country where the equipment is
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STEPPING SYSTEMS
USER MANUAL
Please include the Manual Number and the Manual Issue, both shown below, when
communicating with Technical Support regarding this publication.

Manual Number:

STP-SYS-M-WO

Issue:

Fourth Edition

Issue Date:

12/2012
Publication History

Issue
First Edition

Date

Description of Changes

7/28/04 Original
AC power fuse changed from 2A slow blow to 3A
fast acting, plus other minor changes and corrections.

1st Ed, Rev A

8/26/04

1st Ed, Rev B

Added wiring diagrams for both sink and source for indexers and PLCs with 123/28/07 24 VDC outputs. Also corrected value for r4 from 64 to 1296 in formula under
Step 4 on page 15 of Appendix A.

Second Edition

Changed name of user manual (was STP-SYS-M).

Added new components:
3 new power supplies: STP-PWR-4805, -4810, -7005
11/2008 2 new drives: STP-DRV-4850, -80100
5 new motors: STP-MTR-17040, STP-MTRH-23079, -34066, -34097, -34127
2 new cables: STP-EXTH-020, STP-232RJ11-CBL
Other minor changes throughout.

2nd Ed, Rev A

06/2009 Advanced drives RS-232 communication port pin-out; pages 3-4 & B-7

2nd Ed, Rev B

09/2009 Advanced drives Digital Output max current rating; page 3-10

2nd Ed, Rev C

2nd Ed, Rev D

Ch 2,3: drive storage temperature specs

02/2011 Ch 4: motor storage temperature specs; motor Torque vs Speed curves
Ch 5: power supply Watt loss specs
Ch 2: RoHS, Wiring for Encoder Following
11/2011 Ch 3: Connection Locations & Pin-out; Wiring for Encoder Following
Appx B: PLC connection diagrams

2nd Ed, Rev E

02/2012 Appx B: PLC connection diagrams

Third Edition

09/2012 Ch 1,4: Added new STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx(D) dual-shaft motors

Fourth Edition

12/2012 Added new drive STP-DRV-6575 & accessories; chapter renumberings

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Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .w1
Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Overview of this Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Who Should Read this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Special Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SureStep System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SureStep Part Number Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
SureStep System Recommended Component Compatibility . . . . .14

Microstepping Drives Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Standard Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Advanced Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Bipolar Step Motor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Stepping System Power Supply Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting the Stepping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Use with DirectLOGIC PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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Chapter 2: SureStep STP-DRV-6575

Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wiring Connections and Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SureStep Drive Digital Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting the Input Signals STEP and DIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting the Input Signals EN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Connecting the Fault Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Drive Configurations Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

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Chapter 3: SureStep STP-DRV-4035

Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connection and Adjustment Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connecting
Connecting
Connecting
Using Logic

the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
the Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
That is Not 5 volt TTL Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

The Enable Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting Phase Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Current Setting Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Current Setting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311

Microstepping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Idle Current Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316

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Chapter 4: SureStep Advanced Microstepping Drives . . .41

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connection Locations & Pin-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Connecting the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
SureStep Drive Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Connecting STEP and DIR to 5V TTL Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Connecting STEP and DIR to Logic Other Than 5V TTL Level . . . .48
Connections to the EN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connecting the Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410
Connecting the Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

SureStep Pro Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

Chapter 5: SureStep Stepping Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Design and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Power Supply and Step Motor Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Mounting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Extension Cable Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Motor Dimensions and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Torque vs. Speed Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Chapter 6: SureStep Stepping System Power Supplies . .61

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power Supply Terminal & Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Mounting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appendix A: SureStep Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

Braking Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Regeneration Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Braking Resistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2

Appendix B: Using SureStep with AutomationDirect PLCs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1
Compatible DirectLOGIC PLCs and Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B2
Typical Connections to a DL05 PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4
Typical Connections to an H0-CTRIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5
Typical Connections Multiple Drives/Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6
Typical DirectLOGIC PLC Serial Connections to an Advanced
SureStep Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B7
Typical CLICK & P3000 PLC Serial Connections to an Advanced
SureStep Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B8

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Appendix C: Selecting the SureStep Stepping System . .C1

Selecting the SureStep Stepping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
The Selection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
How many pulses from the PLC to make the move? . . . . . . . . . . .C2
What is the positioning resolution of the load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3
What is the indexing speed to accomplish the move time? . . . . . .C3
Calculating the Required Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4

Leadscrew - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C8

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . . . . .C8

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . . . . .C8
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C9
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C9
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . . . .C10

Belt Drive - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C11

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . . . .C11

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . . . .C11
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C12
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . .C12
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . . . .C13

Index Table - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C14

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . . . .C14

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . . . .C14
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C15
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . .C15
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . . . .C16

Engineering Unit Conversion

Tables, Formulae, & Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . .C17

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CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Overview of this Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Who Should Read this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Special Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SureStep System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SureStep Part Number Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
SureStep System Recommended Component Compatibility . .14

Microstepping Drives Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Standard Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Advanced Microstepping Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Bipolar Step Motor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Stepping System Power Supply Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting the Stepping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Use with DirectLOGIC PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Manual Overview
Overview of this Publication
Thank you for selecting the SureStep Stepping System components. This user
manual describes the selection, installation, configuration, and methods of
operation of the SureStep Stepping System. We hope our dedication to
performance, quality and economy will make your motion control project
successful.

Who Should Read this Manual

This manual contains important information for those who will install, maintain,
and/or operate any of the SureStep Stepping System devices.

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SureStep System Introduction

SureStep open-loop stepping systems provide simple and accurate control of
position and speed where lower power and cost are considerations. The SureStep
family of stepping components includes power supplies, drives, motors, and
cables. The DirectLOGIC family of PLCs or other indexers and motion controllers
can be used to provide the signals that are "translated" by the microstepping drives
into precise movement of the stepping motor shaft.

SureStep Part Number Explanation

STP- M T R H - 23079 x
Motor Shaft Type
blank: single
D: dual

Component Capacity
For DRV: 2-digit max nominal voltage followed by
max current with 1 implied decimal place
4035: 40V, 3.5A
4850: 48V, 5.0A
6575: 65V, 7.5A
80100: 80V, 10.0A
For EXT(H): cable length in feet
For MTR(H): 2-digit NEMA frame size followed by
approximate length in mm
For PWR: 2-digit output voltage followed by
output current

Component Type
DRV: stepper drive
DRVA: drive accessory
EXT: motor extension cable
EXTH: high-power motor extension cable
MTR: stepper motor
MTRA: motor accessory
MTRH: high-power stepper motor
PWR: power supply

SureStep Series Designation: STP

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SureStep System Recommended Component Compatibility

SureStep Power Supply / Drive Compatibility
Drive (1)(2)

Recommended Power Supply (1)(2)

STP-PWR STP-PWR STP-PWR STP-PWR
-3024
-4805
-4810
-7005

Model Number
STP-DRV-4035
(40 VDC max input)

No

No

No

STP-DRV-4850
(48 VDC max input)

No

STP-DRV-6575
(65 VDC max input)

No

STP-DRV-80100
(80 VDC max input)

1) Do NOT use a power supply that exceeds the drives input voltage range. If
using a non-STP linear power supply, ensure that the unloaded voltage does
not float above the drives maximum input range.
2) For best performance, use the lowest voltage power supply that supplies the
required speed and torque.

SureStep Drive / Motor Compatibility

STP-MTR-17040(D)
STP-MTR-17048(D)
STP-MTR-17060(D)
STP-MTR-23055(D)
STP-MTR-23079(D)
STP-MTR-34066(D)
STP-MTRH-23079(D)
STP-MTRH-34066(D)
STP-MTRH-34097(D)
STP-MTRH-34127(D)

Extension
Cable(2)

Model Number (1)(2)

Recommended Drive (1)

Rated
Amps

Motor (1)(2)
STP-DRV
-4035(1)

STP-DRV
-4850(1)

STP-DRV
-6575(1)

(3.5A max (5.0A max (7.5A max (10.0A max

output)
output)
output)
output)

1.7

2.0

2.8

2.8

2.0
2.8

STPEXT020

5.6
6.3
6.3

STPEXTH020

STP-DRV
-80100(1)

6.3

1) The combinations above will perform according to the published speed/torque curves. However, any
STP motor can be used with any STP drive. Using a motor with a current rating higher than the
drives output rating will proportionally limit the motor torque.
2) MTR motors have connectors compatible with the EXT extension cables.
MTRH motors have connectors compatible with the EXTH extension cables.

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Microstepping Drives Introduction

There are two different basic types of microstepping drives offered in the
SureStep series. Two DIP-switch configurable models with pulse inputs are
available, as well as two software configurable advanced models with multiple
operating modes.

Standard Microstepping Drives

STP-DRV-6575
The SureStep STP-DRV-6575 standard microstepping drive uses pulse input
signals, and is configured with DIP switches on the drive. To use this drive in a
step motor control system, you will need the following:
A 2465 VDC power supply for the motor drive. SureStep STP-PWR-3204 or STPPWR-48xx power supplies from AutomationDirect are good choices. If you
decide not to use one of these recommended power supplies, then please read the
section entitled Choosing a Power Supply in the STP-DRV-6575 Drive chapter of
this user manual.
A source of step pulses. Signal may be sinking (NPN), sourcing (PNP), or
differential.
The step inputs can be CW/CCW or Step & Direction.
A compatible step motor, such as an AutomationDirect SureStep STP-MTR(H)xxxxx(D). (Motor extension cables STP-EXT(H)-020 are also available.)
A small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors.

The STP-DRV-6575 standard microstepping drive is an enclosed design.

STP-DRV-6575

Refer to the SureStep STP-DRV-6575 Microstepping Drive chapter of this user

manual for complete details on the installation, configuration, and wiring of this
drive.

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Standard Microstepping Drives (continued)
STP-DRV-4035
The SureStep STP-DRV-4035 standard microstepping drive uses pulse input
signals, and is configured with DIP switches on the drive. To use this drive in a
step motor control system, you will need the following:
12-42 volt DC power supply for the motor drive. The SureStep STP-PWR-3204
power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice. If you decide not to use
the STP-PWR-3204, please read the section entitled Choosing a Power Supply in
the STP-DRV-4035 Drive chapter of this user manual.
A source of step pulses. Signal may be sinking (NPN), sourcing (PNP), or
differential.
The step inputs can be CW/CCW, step and direction, or quadrature.
A compatible step motor, such as an AutomationDirect SureStep STP-MTR(H)xxxxx(D). (Motor extension cables STP-EXT(H)-020 are also available.)
A small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors.

The STP-DRV-4035 standard microstepping drive is an open frame design.

STP-DRV-4035

Refer to the SureStep STP-DRV-4035 Microstepping Drive chapter of this user

manual for complete details on the installation, configuration, and wiring of this
drive.

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Advanced Microstepping Drive

The SureStep advanced microstepping drives (STP-DRV-4850 & -80100) are
capable of accepting several different forms of input signals for control: pulse,
analog, serial communication, or internal indexing. These drives are configured
by computer with software which is included with the drive. To use one of these
drives in a step motor control system, you will need the following:
A DC power supply for the motor drive. A compatible SureStep STP-PWR-xxxx
power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice.
A source of input control signals, such as a DirectLogic PLC from
AutomationDirect.
A compatible step motor, such as an AutomationDirect SureStep STP-MTR(H)xxxxx(D). (Motor extension cables STP-EXT(H)-020 are also available.)
A small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors.

The SureStep advanced microstepping drives are enclosed with removable wiring
terminal blocks.

STP-DRV-80100

Refer to the SureStep Advanced Microstepping Drives chapter of this user

manual for complete details on the installation, configuration, and wiring of this
drive.

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Bipolar Step Motor Introduction

AutomationDirect offers twenty different models of bipolar step motors with
mounting flanges in two different shaft configurations (single and dual-shaft), and
in three different NEMA frame sizes (17, 23, and 34). There are twelve High
Torque (STP-MTR-xxxxx(D)) motors available, as well as eight Higher Torque (STPMTRH- xxxxx(D)) motors. All of the motors have a 12 inch connectorized pigtail
cable, and optional matching 20 ft connectorized extension cables (STP-EXT(H)020) are also available.
Refer to the SureStep Stepping Motors chapter in this user manual for
complete details on the specifications, installation, mounting, dimensions, and
wiring of the SureStep step motors.
STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx
NEMA 17, 23, 34
Frame Sizes

STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx(D) Motors Available in

Single-shaft and Double-shaft Models

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Stepping System Power Supply Introduction

The SureStep stepping system power supplies are designed to work with SureStep
microstepping drives and motors. The different power supply models can provide
unregulated DC power at the applicable voltage and current levels for various
SureStep drives and motors. The power supplies also provide a regulated 5VDC,
500 mA logic supply output for indexer and PLC logic outputs to control the
SureStep drives.

The stepping system power supplies can supply power for multiple SureStep STPDRV-xxxx microstepping motor drives, depending on step motor size and
application requirements.
Refer to the Power Supply chapter of this user manual for complete details on the
specifications, installation, mounting, dimensions, and wiring of the SureStep
stepping system power supplies.

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Selecting the Stepping System

Refer to Appendix C: Selecting the SureStep Stepping System for detailed
information on how to calculate requirements for various applications using
stepping motors for motion control.

Use with AutomationDirect PLCs

Refer to Appendix B: Using SureStep with DirectLOGIC PLCs for detailed
information on wiring the SureStep Stepping System components to DirectLOGIC
PLCs and high-speed counter modules.
The following is a summary of the AutomationDirect PLCs(1) and module part
numbers that are suitable to work with the SureStep Stepping Systems:
D0-05AD
D0-05DD
D0-05DD-D
D0-06DD1
D0-06DD2
D0-06DD1-D
D0-06DD2-D
H0-CTRIO
F1-130AD
F1-130DD

(1) Any DirectLOGIC PLC capable of RS-232

ASCII communication can write serial
commands to the SureStep Advanced
Microstepping Drives (STP-DRV-4850 & 80100). These PLCs include DL 05, 06, 250-1,
260, 350, & 450; P3-550; H2-DM1(E); or
CLICK. However, of the DirectLOGIC PLCs,
we strongly recommend using DL06 or DL260
PLCs for serial commands due to their more
advanced ASCII instruction set which includes
PRINTV and VPRINT commands.

F1-130DD-D
H2-CTRIO(2)
H2-CTRIO2
D2-CTRINT
T1H-CTRIO(2)
H4-CTRIO

(2) The H2-CTRIO and T1H-CTRIO High Speed

Counter I/O Interface Modules can also be
used to control the SureStep Stepping System
in PC-Based Control systems with Think &
Do/Studio, or with our embedded WinPLC/EBC
module plugged into the CPU slot of the
DL205 base.

P3-HSO

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CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wiring Connections and Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SureStep Drive Digital Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting the Input Signals STEP and DIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connecting the Input Signals EN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Connecting the Fault Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Drive Configurations Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

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Features
Low cost, digital step motor driver in compact package
Operates from Step & Direction signals, or Step CW & Step CCW (jumper
selectable)
Enable input & Fault output
Optically isolated I/O
Digital filters prevent position error from electrical noise on command signals;
jumper selectable: 150 kHz or 2MHz
Rotary switch easily selects from many popular motors
Electronic damping and anti-resonance
Automatic idle current reduction to reduce heat when motor is not moving; switch
selectable: 50% or 90% of running current
Switch selectable step resolution: 200 (full-step); 400 (half-step); 2,000; 5,000;
12,800; or 20,000 steps per revolution
Switch selectable microstep emulation provides smoother, more reliable motion in
full and half step modes
Automatic self test (switch selectable)
Operates from a 24 to 65 VDC power supply
Running current from 0.5 to 7.5A

Block Diagram
24-65 VDC

from external power supply

3.3/5/15V
Regulators

Voltage
Sensors

Status LEDs

Digital
Filter

EN

Optical
Isolation

Software
Filter

OUT1

Optical
Isolation

23

789

F0 1

22

DSP

CD
AB E

Motor Selection

motor

Overcurrent
Sensors

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Optical
Isolation

456

STEP
DIR

AMPLIFIER

Current
Idle Current
Steps/Rev
Load Inertia
Self Test

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Specifications
SureStep Microstepping Drive Specifications
Part Number

STP-DRV-6575

Input Power

2465 VDC (external power supply required; fuse at 7A fast-acting)

Output Current

0.57.5 A/phase (peak of sine)

Current Controller

Dual H-bridge digital MOSFET, 4-quadrant PWM at 20 kHz

Step

Input
Signals

Direction

Enable
Output
Signal

Fault

Rotary Switch Selectable

Function
Jumper
Selectable
Functions

524 VDC nominal (range: 430 VDC); (5mA @ 4V; 15 mA @ 30V);

Optically isolated, differential. Minimum pulse width = 0.5s.
Maximum pulse frequency = 150 kHz or 2MHz (user selectable).
Function = Step or Step CW pulse.
524 VDC nominal (range: 430 VDC); (5mA @ 4V; 15 mA @ 30V);
Optically isolated, differential. Minimum pulse width = 0.5s.
Maximum pulse frequency = 150 kHz or 2MHz (user selectable).
Function = Direction or Step CCW pulse.
524 VDC nominal (range: 430 VDC); (5mA @ 4V; 15 mA @ 30V);
Optically isolated, differential.
Function = disable motor when closed.
30 VDC / 80mA max, optically isolated photodarlington, sinking or sourcing.
Function = closes on drive fault.
Select motor based on part number, or by motor current.

Step Pulse
Type

Step and Direction: Step signal = step/pulse; Direction signal = direction.

Step CW & CCW: Step signal = CW step; Direction signal = CCW step.

Step Pulse
Noise Filter

Select 150 kHz or 2MHz

Current
Reduction

Reduce power consumption and heat generation by limiting motor running current
to 100%, 90%, or 80% of maximum. Current should be increased to 120% if
microstepping. (Torque is reduced/increased by the same %.)

Idle Current
DIP Switch Reduction
Selectable
Load Inertia
Functions

Reduce power consumption and heat generation by limiting motor idle current to
90% or 50% of running current. (Holding torque is reduced by the same %.)
Anti-resonance and damping feature improves motor
performance. Set motor and load inertia range to 04x or 510x.

Step
Resolution

For smoother motion and more precise speed, set the pulse step resolution to
20000, 12800, 5000, 2000, 400 smooth, 400, 200 smooth, or 200 steps/rev.

Self Test

Automatically rotate the motor back and forth two turns in each direction in order
to confirm that the motor is operational.

Drive Cooling Method

Natural convection (mount drive to metal surface)

Mounting

Use (2) #6 screws to mount wide or narrow side to metal surface

Removable Connectors

Motor & Power Supply: Screw term blocks Phoenix Contact 1757051 (3012AWG)
Signals: Screw terminal blocks Phoenix Contact 1803633 (3014 AWG)

Weight

10.8 oz [306g] (including mating connectors)

Operating Temperature

0 to 85 C [32 to 185 F] (interior of electronics section)

Ambient Temperature

0 to 50 C [32 to 122 F] (drive must be mounted to suitable heat sink)

Humidity

Maximum 90% non-condensing

Agency Approvals

CE (EMC & LVD); RoHS

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Typical Wiring Diagram

Logic Motor
Power Power
5VDC xx VDC

Step Motor
Power Supply

SureStep Typical
Wiring Diagram

VDC +

VDC
A+
A
B+

STP-PWR-xxxx

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
Red
1
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4

STPDRV-xxxx
Stepper Drive

Extension Cable 12" Motor Pigtail

with Connector
with Connector
STP-EXT(H)-020

Step Motor
STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx(D)

Wiring Connections and Configuration Switches

Terminals, Switches, Indicators
Status LEDs
FAULT
FAULT+
EN
EN+
DIR
DIR+
STEP
STEP+

Removable Signal
Terminal Block
1757051

Rotary Switch

B
B+
A
A+
V
V+

Removable
Power
Terminal Block
1803633

DIP Switches

Terminal block part #s (shown) are

Phoenix Contact (www.phoenixcontact.com)

External wiring is connected using two separate pluggable screw terminal connectors. The
power connections share a six-position connector, and the digital inputs and output share an
eight-position connector.

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Connecting the Motor

Warning: When connecting a step motor to a SureStep STP-DRV-6575
microstepping drive, be sure that the motor power supply is switched off. When
using a motor not supplied by AutomationDirect, secure any unused motor leads so
that they can't short out to anything. Never disconnect the motor while the drive is
powered up. Never connect motor leads to ground or to a power supply. (See the
Typical Wiring Diagram shown in this chapter for the step motor lead color code of
AutomationDirect supplied motors.)

Four lead motors

Four lead motors can only be connected one way, as shown below.
A+
A

Red

4
lead
motor

White
Green

Black

B+

4 Leads

All AutomationDirect SureStep motors are four lead bipolar step motors.

Six lead motors

Six lead motors can be connected in series or center tap. Motors produce more
torque at low speeds in series configuration, but cannot run as fast as in the center
tap configuration. In series operation, the motor should be operated at 30% less
than rated current to prevent overheating.
Grn/Wht
A
n/c
A+

A
6
lead
motor

White

A+

Green

n/c

Red

Black

n/c

Red/
Wht
B+

6 Leads Series Connected

Grn/Wht
6
lead
motor

White

Green
Red

Black

B+

Red/
Wht
n/c

6 Leads Center Tap Connected

Step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

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Eight lead motors
Eight lead motors can also be connected in two ways: series or parallel. Series
operation gives you more torque at low speeds, but less torque at high speeds.
When using series connection, the motor should be operated at 30% less than the
rated current to prevent over heating. Parallel operation allows greater torque at
high speeds. When using parallel connection, the current can be increased by
40% above rated current. Care should be taken in either case to assure that the
motor does not overheat.
Orange
A+
Blk/
Wht

Orange

A+

Org/Wht

8
lead
motor

Blk/Wht
A

8
lead
motor

Org/
Wht
A

Black

Black

Red

Red/
Wht
B+

Yel/
Wht

Yellow

Red

Yellow
B

B+

8 Leads Series Connected

Yel/
Wht

Red/
Wht B

8 Leads Parallel Connected

Step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

Connecting the Power Supply

An STP-PWR-xxxx power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice to
power the step motor drive. If you need information about choosing a different
power supply, refer to the section entitled Choosing a Power Supply in this
chapter.
If your power supply does not have a fuse on the output or some kind of short
circuit current limiting feature, you need a fuse between the drive and the power
supply. Install the fuse on the + power supply lead.
Connect the green ground screw to earth ground
Use 18 or 20 AWG wire.
Fuse* EMI**

V+
V

Step
+
Motor
VDC
Power
Supply

* External fuse not req'd when

using an STP-PWR-xxxx P/S; fuse is internal.
** CE use requires an EMI line filter.

Do NOT use STP-PWR-70xx power supplies with an STP-DRV-6575 drive, because

those power supplies exceed the voltage limit of this drive.

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Connecting the I/O

SureStep Drive Digital Inputs and Outputs
The SureStep STP-DRV-6575 drive includes two high-speed 524 VDC digital
inputs (STEP & DIR), one standard-speed 524 VDC digital input (EN), and one 30
VDC digital output (Fault).
Internal to the
STP-DRV-6575
STEP+
220pF
STEP
DIR+
220pF
DIR
EN+
220pF

The digital inputs are optically isolated to reduce

electrical noise problems. There is no electrical
connection between the control and power circuits
within the drive, and input signal communication
between the two circuits is achieved by infrared
light. Externally, the drives motor power and
control circuits should be supplied from separate
sources, such as from a step motor power supply
with separate power and logic outputs.
For bidirectional rotation, supply a source of step
pulses to the drive at the STEP+ and STEP
terminals, and a directional signal at the DIR+ and
DIR terminals.

EN
FAULT+
FAULT

The ENABLE input allows the logic to turn off the

current to the step motor by providing a signal to
the EN+ and EN terminals. The EN+ and EN terminal can be left unconnected
if the enable function is not required.
Drive Digital Input Circuit

All logic inputs can be controlled by a DC output signal that is either sinking
(NPN), sourcing (PNP), or differential.

Connecting the Input Signals STEP and DIR

Connecting Inputs to an Indexer with Sinking Outputs
Indexer
with
Sinking
Outputs

+V OUT

DIR+

DIR

DIR

STP-DRV-6575
Drive

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

Connecting Inputs to an Indexer with Sourcing Outputs

Indexer
with
Sourcing
Outputs

COM

DIR

DIR

DIR+

STP-DRV-6575
Drive

STEP

EN+

STEP+

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

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Connecting the Input Signals STEP and DIR (continued)
Connecting Inputs to an Indexer with Differential Outputs
Indexer
with
Differential
Outputs

DIR+

DIR+

DIR

DIR

STP-DRV-6575
Drive

STEP+

STEP+

EN+

STEP

STEP

EN

N/C
N/C

Many high speed indexers have differential (also known as line-driver) outputs.

Connecting the Input Signals EN Input

The ENABLE input allows the user to turn off the current to the motor by providing
a 524 VDC positive voltage between EN+ and EN-. The logic circuitry continues
to operate, so the drive "remembers" the step position even when the amplifiers
are disabled. However, the motor may move slightly when the current is removed
depending on the exact motor and load characteristics.
Warning: 24VDC is the maximum voltage that can be applied directly to the
standard speed EN input. If using a higher voltage power source, install resistors to
reduce the voltage at the input. Do NOT apply an AC voltage to an input terminal.

Connecting ENABLE Input to Relay or Switch

+
5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

EN+

switch or relay
(closed = logic low)

STP-DRV-6575
Drive
EN

Connecting ENABLE Input to NPN Proximity Sensor

+
5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

28

EN+

output

NPN
Proximity
Sensor

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Connecting ENABLE Input to PNP Proximity Sensor

5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

output

PNP
Proximity
Sensor

EN+

STP-DRV-6575
Drive
EN

Leave the ENABLE input unconnected if you do not need to disable the amplifiers.

Connecting the Fault Output

The SureStep advanced drives have one digital output that has separate + and terminals, and can be used to sink or source current.

Connecting FAULT Output to Inductive Relay

relay coil
(inductive load)

FAULT+

STP-DRV6575 Drive
FAULT

1N4935
suppression
diode

5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

Connecting FAULT Output as Sinking Output

FAULT+

Load

+
5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

STP-DRV6575 Drive

FAULT

Connecting FAULT Output as Sourcing Output

FAULT+

5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

STP-DRV6575 Drive
FAULT

Load

Do not connect more than 30 VDC. Current must not exceed 80 mA.

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Drive Configuration
You need to configure your drive for your particular application before using the
drive for the first time. The SureStep STP-DRV-6575 microstepping drive offers
several features and configuration settings, including:

Drive Configurations Settings

STP-DRV-6575 Configuration Settings
Feature

Configuration
Method

Description

Motor Phase
Select motor based on part number, or set by motor current.
Current

Rotary Switch

Mode of
Operation
(Step Pulse
Type)

Step and Direction (default):

Step signal = step/pulse; Direction signal = direction.
Step CW & CCW:
Step signal = CW step; Direction signal = CCW step.

Jumper S3

Step Pulse
Noise Filter

Select 150 kHz, or 2MHz (default)

Jumper S4

Reduce power consumption and heat generation by limiting

motor running current to 100%, 90%, or 80% of maximum.
Current should be increased to 120% if microstepping. (Torque is
reduced/increased by the same %.)
Reduce power consumption and heat generation by limiting
Idle Current
motor idle current to 90% or 50% of running current. (Holding
Reduction
torque is reduced by the same %.)
DIP Switches
Anti-resonance and damping feature improve motor performance.
Load Inertia
Set motor and load inertia range to 04x or 510x.
For smoother motion and more precise speed, set the pulse step
Step
resolution to 20000, 12800, 5000, 2000, 400 smooth, 400, 200
Resolution
smooth, or 200 steps/rev.
Automatically rotates the motor back and forth two turns in each
Self Test
direction in order to confirm that the motor is operational.
Current
Reduction

DIP Switch Settings

(Factory default = all switches OFF)
Step Resolution (steps/rev)
ON 5 6 7
20000

5 6 7

5 6 7

5 6 7

5 6 7

5 6 7

5 6 7

5 6 7

12800

5000

2000

400
SMOOTH

400

200
SMOOTH

200

Load Inertia Idle Current Reduction

Current Reduction

ON

1 2

1 2

1 2

1 2

100% 90%
80% 120%
(Use 120% when microstepping)

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ON

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Jumper Settings
Jumpers S3 and S4 are located on the internal circuit board, and they can be
accessed by removing the drives front cover.

Remove connectors and cover to access Jumpers

S3 and S4. They are located on the upper
left corner of the circuit board.
Jumper S4:
Step Pulse Noise Filter

Jumper S3:
Step Pulse Type
Jumper S3 Step Pulse Type
Jumper in 1-2 position Step & Direction (factory default)
Jumper in 1-3 position Step CW / Step CCW

Jumper S4 Step Pulse Noise Filter

Jumper in 1-2 position 2MHz
Jumper in 1-3 position 150 kHz (factory default)

Rotary Switch Settings Motor/Current Settings

STP-DRV-6575 Motor Selection Table

Drive Current
(peak sine A)

Inertia
(gcm2)

Torque
(mNm)

Rotary Switch
Position

1.3

custom NEMA 17

n/a

4.0

custom NEMA 23

n/a

4.0

custom NEMA 34

-17040

1.7

61

0.28

3.03

1.60

434

51

2.04

-17048

2.0

83

0.37

2.65

1.40

586

82

2.40

-17060

2.0

125

0.56

3.30

2.00

883

37

2.40

-23055

2.8

166

1.46

2.36

0.08

1172

271

3.36

-23079

2.8

276

2.60

3.82

1.10

1949

475

3.36

-34066

2.8

434

7.66

7.70

1.11

3065

1402

3.36

H-23079

5.6

287

2.60

1.18

0.40

2025

371

6.72

H-34066

6.3

428

7.66

1.52

0.25

3021

1402

7.56

H-34097

6.3

803

14.80 2.07

0.03

5668

2708

7.56

H-34127

6.3

1292 21.90 4.14

0.49

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n/a

456

02

23

Resistance
()

Inductance
(mH)

Roter Inertia
(ozin2)

Holding
Torque (ozin)

Motor
STP-MTR
-xxxx(D)

Motor Current
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Alarm Codes
In the event of a drive fault or alarm, the green LED will flash one or two times,
followed by a series of red flashes. The pattern repeats until the alarm is cleared.
STP-DRV-6575 Alarm Codes
Status LED Alarm Code

Error
solid green

no alarm; motor disabled

flashing green

no alarm; motor enabled

flashing red

configuration or memory error *

1 green, 4 red

power supply voltage too high **

1 green, 5 red

over current / short circuit **

1 green, 6 red

open motor winding **

2 green, 3 red

internal voltage out of range **

2 green, 4 red

power supply voltage too low *

* Does not disable the motor.

The alarm will clear about 30 seconds after the fault is corrected.
** Disables the motor. Cannot be cleared until power is cycled.
The over-current/short-circuit alarm typically indicates that an electrical fault exists
somewhere in the system external to the drive. This alarm does not serve as motor
overload protection.

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Choosing a Power Supply

Voltage
Chopper drives work by switching the voltage to the motor terminals on and off
while monitoring current to achieve a precise level of phase current. To do this
efficiently and silently, you'll want to have a power supply with a voltage rating at
least five times that of the motor. Depending on how fast you want to run the
motor, you may need even more voltage. Generally, more is better; the upper
limit being the maximum voltage rating of the drive itself.
If you choose an unregulated power supply, do not allow the no load voltage to
exceed the maximum voltage rating of the drive. Unregulated supplies are rated
at full load current. At lesser loads, such as when the motor is not moving, the
actual voltage can be up to 1.4 times the voltage list on the power supply label.
The STP-PWR-xxxx power supplies are designed to provide maximum voltage
while under load, without exceeding the drives upper voltage limit when
unloaded.
Use the ...Recommended Component Compatibilty chart in the Chapter 1:
Getting Started to select the appropriate SureStep power supplies for use with
SureStep drives.

Current
The maximum supply current you will need is the sum of the two phase currents.
However, you will generally need a lot less than that, depending on the motor
type, voltage, speed and load conditions. That's because the SureStep drives use
switching amplifiers, converting a high voltage and low current into lower voltage
and higher current. The more the power supply voltage exceeds the motor
voltage, the less current you'll need from the power supply.
We recommend the following selection procedure:
1. If you plan to use only a few drives, choose a power supply with at least twice the
rated phase current of the motor.
2. If you are designing for mass production and must minimize cost, get one power
supply with more than twice the rated current of the motor. Install the motor in the
application and monitor the current coming out of the power supply and into the
drive at various motor loads. This test will tell you how much current you really
need so you can design in a lower cost power supply.

If you plan to use a regulated power supply, you may encounter a problem with
current foldback. When you first power up your drive, the full current of both
motor phases will be drawn for a few milliseconds while the stator field is being
established. After that, the amplifiers start chopping and much less current is
drawn from the power supply. If your power supply thinks this initial surge is a
short circuit it may "foldback" to a lower voltage. With many foldback schemes
the voltage returns to normal only after the first motor step and is fine thereafter.
In that sense, unregulated power supplies are better.
SureStep STP-PWR-xxxx power supplies from AutomationDirect are the best choices
of DC power supply to use with SureStep STP-DRV-xxxx(D) microstepping drives.

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Mounting the Drive

You can mount your drive on the wide or the narrow side of the chassis using (2)
#6 screws. Since the drive amplifiers generate heat, the drive should be securely
fastened to a smooth, flat metal surface that will help conduct heat away from the
chassis. If this is not possible, then forced airflow from a fan may be required to
prevent the drive from overheating.
Never use your drive in a space where there is no air flow or where the ambient
temperature exceeds 50 C (122 F).
When mouting multiple STP-DRV-xxxx drives near each other, maintain at least one
half inch of space between drives.
Never put the drive where it can get wet.
Never allow metal or other conductive particles near the drive.

Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations

Dimensions = in [mm]
0.13
[3.2]

4.66
[118.4]
4.40
[111.8]

4X 0.14
[3.6]
2.98
[75.6]

0.89
[22.7]

1.04
[26.5]
0.22
[5.6]

0.41
[10.5]

4.42
[112.3]
2 X R0.09
[R2.2]

0.35 1.30
[8.9] [33.0]

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CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connection and Adjustment Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Connecting
Connecting
Connecting
Using Logic

the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
the Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
That is Not 5 volt TTL Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

The Enable Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting Phase Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Current Setting Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Current Setting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311

Microstepping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Idle Current Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316

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Features
Drives sizes 17 through 34 step motors
Pulse width modulation, MOSFET 3 state switching amplifiers
Phase current from 0.4 to 3.5 amps (switch selectable, 32 settings)
Optically isolated step, direction and enable inputs
Half, 1/5, 1/10, 1/50 step (switch selectable)
Automatic 50% idle current reduction (can be switched off)

Block Diagram
STP-DRV-4035

Connect to
Power Supply
(12 - 42 VDC)

V+
V
Current
0.4 to 3.5
A/Phase

Self Test
Step+
Step

Dir+

Optical
Isolation

Microstep
Sequencer

A+

MOSFET
Amplifier

Dir

B+
B

Steps/Rev:
1/2, 1/5,
1/10 or 1/50

Enable+
Enable
Logic Connections
from PLC or Indexer

32

Connections
to Bipolar
Step Motor

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Specifications
SureStep Microstepping Drives Specifications
Part Number
Input Power
(with red Power On LED)
Output Power
Current Controller

Input
Signals

STP-DRV-4035
12-42 VDC (including ripple voltage)
Output current selectable from 0.4 to 3.5 Amps/phase motor current
(maximum output power is 140 W)
Dual H-bridge Bipolar Chopper
(4-state 20 kHz PWM with MOSFET switches)

Input Signal
Circuit

Opto-coupler input with 440 Ohm resistance (5 to 15 mA input current),

Logic Low is input pulled to 0.8 VDC or less, Logic High is input 4 VDC or
higher

Pulse Signal

Motor steps on falling edge of pulse and minimum pulse width

is 0.5 microseconds

Direction
Signal

Needs to change at least 2 microseconds before a step pulse is sent

Enable Signal
Self Test
Microstepping
Idle Current
Reduction
Phase Current
Setting
Drive Cooling Method
Dimensions
Mounting
Connectors
Weight
Storage Temperature
Chassis Operating
Temperature
Agency Approvals
DIP Switch
Selectable
Functions

Logic 1 will disable current to the motor

(current is enabled with no hook-up or logic 0)
Off or On (uses half-step to rotate 1/2 revolution in each direction
at 100 steps/second)
400 (200x2), 1,000 (200x5), 2,000 (200x10), or 10,000 (200x50) steps/rev
0% or 50% reduction (idle current setting is active if motor is at rest
for 1 second or more)
0.4 to 3.5 Amps/phase with 32 selectable levels
Natural convection (mount drive to metal surface if possible)
3 x 4 x 1.5 inches [76.2 x 101.6 x 38.1 mm]
Use #4 screws to mount on wide side (4 screws) or narrow side (2 screws)
Screw terminal blocks with AWG 18 maximum wire size
9.3 oz. [264g]
-2080 C [-4176 F]
055 C [32131 F] recommended; 70 C [158 F] maximum
(use fan cooling if necessary); 90% non-condensing maximum humidity
CE (complies with EN55011A and EN50082-1 (1992)), RoHS

Note: The STP-DRV-4035 Microstepping Drive works with 4, 6 and 8 lead bipolar step
motors. All AUTOMATIONDIRECT SureStep motors are four lead bipolar step motors.

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Typical Wiring Diagram

Logic Motor
Power Power
5VDC 35 VDC

Step Motor
Power Supply

STP-DRV-4035
Typical Wiring
Diagram

STPDRV-4035

VDC +

VDC
A+
A
B+

STP-PWR-3204

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
Red
1
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4

Extension Cable
with Connector
STP-EXT-020

Stepper Drive

12" Motor Pigtail

with Connector

Step Motor
STP-MTR-xxxxx

Connection and Adjustment Locations

The sketch below shows where to find the important connection and adjustment
points.
Power
Connector
Motor
Connector

Mounting
Hole (1 of 6)

Switches for
Selecting Current,
Step Resolution,
Current Reduction
and Self Test
Power On
LED

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Connector
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Connecting the Motor

WARNING: When connecting a step motor to the SureStep STP-DRV-4035
microstepping drive, be sure that the motor power supply is switched off. When using a
motor not supplied by AUTOMATIONDIRECT, secure any unused motor leads so that they
can't short out to anything. Never disconnect the motor while the drive is powered up.
Never connect motor leads to ground or to a power supply. (See the Typical Wiring
Diagram shown on page 2-4 of this chapter for the step motor lead color code of
AUTOMATIONDIRECT supplied motors.)

You must now decide how to connect

your stepping motor to the SureStepTM
STP-DRV-4035 microstepping drive.

A+

Four lead motors

Four lead motors can only be connected

one way. Please follow the wiring
diagram shown to the right.

Red

4
lead
motor

White
Green

Black

B+

Note: All AUTOMATIONDIRECT SureStep

motors are four lead bipolar step motors.

4 Leads

Six lead motors

Six lead motors can be connected in series or center tap. In series mode, motors
produce more torque at low speeds, but cannot run as fast as in the center tap
configuration. In series operation, the motor should be operated at 30% less than
rated current to prevent overheating. Wiring diagrams for both connection methods
are shown below. NC means not connected to anything.
Grn/Wht
A
NC
A+

A
6
lead
motor

White

A+

Green

NC

Red

Red/
Wht

Black

NC

B+

6 Leads Series Connected

Grn/Wht
6
lead
motor

White

Green
Red

Black

B+

Red/
Wht
NC

6 Leads Center Tap Connected

Note: Be aware that step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

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Eight lead motors

Eight lead motors can also be connected in two ways: series or parallel. Series
operation gives you more torque at low speeds and less torque at high speeds.
When using series connection, the motor should be operated at 30% less than the
rated current to prevent over heating. Parallel operation allows a greater torque at
high speed. When using parallel connection, the current can be increased by 30%
above rated current. Care should be taken in either case to assure the motor is not
being overheated. The wiring diagrams for eight lead motors are shown below.
A+

Org/Wht

8
lead
motor

Blk/Wht
A

Orange
A+
Blk/
Wht

Orange

8
lead
motor

Org/
Wht
A
Black

Black
Red

Red/
Wht
B+

Yel/
Wht

Yellow

Red

Yellow

B+

Yel/
Wht

Red/
Wht B

8 Leads Parallel Connected

8 Leads Series Connected

Note: Be aware that step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

Connecting the Power Supply

The STP-PWR-3204 power supply from AUTOMATIONDIRECT is the best choice to
power the step motor drive. If you need information about choosing a different
power supply, please read the section titled Choosing a Power Supply in this
manual.
If your power supply does not have a fuse on the output or some kind of short circuit
current limiting feature you need to put a 4 amp fast acting fuse between the drive
and power supply. Install the fuse on the + power supply lead.
Connect the motor power supply "+" terminal to the driver terminal labeled "+
VDC". Connect power supply "-" to the drive terminal labeled "VDC-". Use no
smaller than 18 gauge wire. Be careful not to reverse the wires. Reverse connection
will destroy your drive and void the warranty.
Fuse *

VDC

12 - 42 VDC

Step Motor
Power Supply

* External fuse not req'd when using an

STP-PWR-3204 P/S; fuse is internal.
Do NOT use STP-PWR-48xx or -70xx power supplies with an STP-DRV-4035 drive,
because those power supplies exceed the voltage limit of this drive.

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Connecting the Logic

The SureStep drive contains optical
isolation circuitry to prevent the electrical
noise inherent in switching amplifiers from
interfering with your circuits. Optical
isolation is accomplished by powering the
motor driver from a different supply source STEP+
than your control circuits. There is no
electrical connection between the two;
signal communication is achieved by STEP
infrared light. When your circuit turns on or
turns off, an infrared LED (built into the
drive), signals a logic state to the
phototransistors that are wired to the brains
of the drive. A schematic diagram input
circuit is shown to the right.

220 ohms

Internal to the
STP-DRV-4035

220 ohms

Drive Input Circuit

You will need to supply a source of step pulses to the drive at the STEP+ and STEP
terminals and a direction signal at the DIR+ and DIR terminals, if bidirectional
rotation is required. You will also need to determine if the ENABLE input terminals
will be used in your application. Operation, voltage levels and wiring on the
ENABLE terminals is the same as the STEP and DIRECTION terminals. The EN+ and
EN terminal can be left not connected if the enable function is not required.
All logic inputs can be controlled by a DC output signal that is either sinking (NPN),
sourcing (PNP), or differential.
On the next couple of pages are examples for connecting various forms of outputs
from both indexers and PLCs.

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Connecting to an Indexer with Sinking Outputs

+5V OUT

Indexer
with
Sinking
Outputs

DIR

DIR+
DIR

STP-DRV-4035
Drive

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

Connecting to an Indexer with Sourcing Outputs

Indexer
with
Sourcing
Outputs

COM

DIR

DIR

DIR+

STP-DRV-4035
Drive

STEP

EN+

STEP+

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

Connecting to an Indexer with Differential Outputs

DIR+

Indexer
DIR
with
Differential
Outputs STEP+
STEP

DIR+
DIR

STP-DRV-4035
Drive

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

N/C
N/C

Note: Many high speed indexers have differential outputs.

Wiring for Encoder Following

Master
Encoder

A+

X1/STEP+

X1/STEP

B+

X2/DIR+

EN+

X2/DIR

EN

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive
N/C
N/C

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Using Logic That is Not 5 volt TTL Level

Some step and direction signals, especially those of PLCs, don't use 5 volt logic. You
can connect signal levels as high as 24 volts to the SureStep drive if you add
external dropping resistors to the STEP, DIR and EN inputs, as shown below.
For 12 volt logic, add 820 ohm, 1/4 watt resistors
For 24 volt logic, use 2200 ohm, 1/4 watt resistors

Connecting to an Indexer with Sink or Source 12-24 VDC Outputs

Indexer
with
Sinking
Outputs

+12-24V

DIR+

DIR
R

ENABLE

STEP

STEP+

EN+

Indexer
with
Sourcing
Outputs

STEP

EN

ENABLE

STP-DRV-4035
DIR
Drive

R
R

COM

DIR

DIR

DIR+

STP-DRV-4035
Drive

R
STEP

R
R

(If enable function is used)

STEP

EN

STEP+

EN+

(If enable function is used)

Connecting to a PLC with Sink or Source 12-24 VDC Outputs

+
+12-24V 12-24 VDC

COM

PLC
with
Sinking
Outputs
ENABLE

+12-24V

STEP+

EN+

PLC
with
Sourcing
Outputs

STEP

EN

ENABLE

STP-DRV-4035
DIR
Drive

DIR

R
STEP

DIR+

R
R

(If enable function is used)

+
COM 12-24 VDC

STP-DRV-4035
Drive

DIR+

DIR

R
STEP

DIR

R
R

STEP

EN

STEP+

EN+

(If enable function is used)

Note: Most PLCs can use 24 VDC Logic.

The Enable Input

The ENABLE input allows the user to turn off the current to the motor by providing
a positive voltage between EN+ and EN-. The logic circuitry continues to operate,
so the drive "remembers" the step position even when the amplifiers are disabled.
However, the motor may move slightly when the current is removed depending on
the exact motor and load characteristics.
Note: If you have no need to disable the amplifiers, you don't need to connect anything
to the ENABLE input.

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Step Table
(half stepping)

DIR=1
cw

Step
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

A+
open
+
+
+
open

open

A
open

open
+
+
+
open

B+
+
+
open

open
+
+

open
+
+
+
open

DIR=0
ccw

Step 0 is the Power Up State

Setting Phase Current

Before you turn on the power supply the first time, you need to set the drive for the
proper motor phase current. The rated current is usually printed on the motor label.
The SureStep drive current is easy to set. If you wish, you can learn a simple formula
for setting current and never need the manual again. Or you can skip to the table
on the next page, find the current setting you want, and set the DIP switches
according to the picture.

Current Setting Formula

Locate the bank of tiny switches near the motor connector. Five of the switches, DIP
switch positions 5-9, have a value of current printed next to them, such as 0.1, 0.2,
0.4, 0.8 and 1.6. Each switch controls the amount of current, in amperes (A), that
its label indicates in addition to the minimum current value of 0.4 Amps. There is
always a base current of 0.4 Amps, even with all five DIP switches set to the off
position (away from their labels). To add to that, slide the appropriate switches
toward their labels on the PC board. You may need a small screwdriver for this.

DIP switch current total settings =

step motor required phase current 0.4 Amps always present base current
Example

0.1

2.2 = 0.4 + 1.6 + 0.2

0.8

Slide the 1.6 and 0.2 Amp DIP switches toward the
labels as shown in the figure to the right.

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0.4

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Suppose you want to set the drive for 2.2 Amps per
phase based on the step motor showing a phase
current of 2.2 Amps. You need the base current of
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Current Setting Table

5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9
5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.7

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.6

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.5

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.4

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.3

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.2

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

2.1

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

2.0

5 6 7 8 9

1.9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

1.8

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

1.7

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

1.6

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

1.5

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

1.4

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

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1.3

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

1.2

5 6 7 8 9

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0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

1.1

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

1.0

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.8

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.7

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.6

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.5

5 6 7 8 9

0.1
0.2
AMPS/ 0.4
PHASE 0.8
1.6

0.4

2.8

2.9

3.0

3.1

3.2

3.3

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Microstepping
Most step motor drives offer a choice between full step and half step resolutions. In
most full step drives, both motor phases are used all the time. Half stepping divides
each step into two smaller steps by alternating between both phases on and one
phase on. Microstepping drives like the SureStep drive precisely control the amount
of current in each phase at each step position as a means of electronically
subdividing the steps even further. The SureStep drive offers a choice of half step
and three microstep resolutions. The highest setting divides each full step into 50
microsteps, providing 10,000 steps per revolution when using a 1.8 motor.
In addition to providing precise positioning and smooth motion, microstep drives
can be used to provide motion in convenient units. When the drive is set to 2,000
steps/rev (1/10 step) and used with a 5 pitch lead screw, you get .0001 inches/step.
Setting the step resolution is easy. Look at the dip switch on the SureStep drive.
Next to switches 2 and 3, there are labels on the printed circuit board. Each switch
has two markings on each end. Switch 2 is marked 1/5, 1/10 at one end and 1/5,
1/50 at the other. Switch 3 is labeled 1/2, 1/5 and 1/10, 1/50. To set the drive for a
resolution, push both switches toward the proper label. For example, if you want
1/10 step, push switch 2 toward the 1/10 label (to the left) and push switch 3 toward
1/10 (on the right).
Please refer to the table below and set the switches for the resolution you want.

1/2
1/10
1/5
1/2

1/5
1/50
1/10
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(1/10)

10,000
STEPS/REV
(1/50)

1/2
1/10
1/5
1/2

1/2
1/10
1/5
1/2

1/5
1/50
1/10
1/50

2 3

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1,000
STEPS/REV
(1/5)

2,000

2 3

Factory
Default

1/5
1/50
1/10
1/50

2 3

STEPS/REV
(HALF)

1/2
1/10
1/5
1/2

2 3

400

1/5
1/50
1/10
1/50

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Idle Current Reduction

Your drive is equipped with a feature that automatically reduces the motor current
by 50% anytime the motor is not moving. This reduces drive heating by about 50%
and lowers motor heating by 75%. This feature can be disabled if desired so that full
current is maintained at all times. This is useful when a high holding torque is
required. To minimize motor and drive heating we highly recommend that you
enable the idle current reduction feature unless your application strictly forbids it.
Idle current reduction is enabled by sliding switch #4 toward the 50% IDLE label,
as shown in the sketch below. Sliding the switch away from the 50% IDLE label
disables the reduction feature.

Idle Current Reduction

Selected
(Factory Default)

50% IDLE

50% IDLE

No Current Reduction

Self Test
The SureStep drive includes a self test feature. This is used for trouble shooting. If
you are unsure about the motor or signal connections to the drive, or if the SureStep
drive isn't responding to your step pulses, you can turn on the self test.
To activate the self test, slide switch #1 toward the TEST label. The drive will slowly
rotate the motor, 1/2 revolution forward, then 1/2 rev backward. The pattern repeats
until you slide the switch away from the TEST label. The SureStep drive always uses
half step mode during the self test, no matter how you set switches 2 and 3. The self

Self Test ON

TEST

TEST

Self Test OFF

(Factory Default)

test ignores the STEP and DIRECTION inputs while operating. The ENABLE input
continues to function normally.

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Choosing a Power Supply

Voltage
Chopper drives work by switching the voltage to the motor terminals on and off
while monitoring current to achieve a precise level of phase current. To do this
efficiently and silently, you'll want to have a power supply with a voltage rating at
least five times that of the motor. Depending on how fast you want to run the motor,
you may need even more voltage. More is better, the only upper limit being the
maximum voltage rating of the drive itself: 42 volts (including ripple).
If you choose an unregulated power supply, do not exceed 30 volts DC. This is
because unregulated supplies are rated at full load current. At lesser loads, like
when the motor is not moving, the actual voltage can be up to 1.4 times the voltage
list on the power supply label. The STP-PWR-3204 power supply is designed to
provide maximum voltage, approximately 32 VDC, while under load without
exceeding the upper limit of 42 VDC when unloaded.

Current
The maximum supply current you will need is the sum of the two phase currents.
However, you will generally need a lot less than that, depending on the motor type,
voltage, speed and load conditions. That's because the SureStep drive uses
switching amplifiers, converting a high voltage and low current into lower voltage
and higher current. The more the power supply voltage exceeds the motor voltage,
the less current you'll need from the power supply.
We recommend the following selection procedure:
1. If you plan to use only a few drives, get a power supply with at least twice the
rated phase current of the motor.
2. If you are designing for mass production and must minimize cost, get one power
supply with more than twice the rated current of the motor. Install the motor in the
application and monitor the current coming out of the power supply and into the
drive at various motor loads. This will tell you how much current you really need
so you can design in a lower cost power supply.
If you plan to use a regulated power supply you may encounter a problem with
current foldback. When you first power up your drive, the full current of both motor
phases will be drawn for a few milliseconds while the stator field is being
established. After that the amplifiers start chopping and much less current is drawn
from the power supply. If your power supply thinks this initial surge is a short circuit
it may "foldback" to a lower voltage. With many foldback schemes the voltage
returns to normal only after the first motor step and is fine thereafter. In that sense,
unregulated power supplies are better. They are also less expensive.
The SureStepTM STP-PWR-3204 power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice of
DC power supply to use with the SureStepTM STP-DRV-4035 microstepping drive.

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Mounting the Drive

You can mount your drive on the wide or the narrow side of the chassis. If you
mount the drive on the wide side, use #4 screws through the four corner holes. For
narrow side mounting applications, you can use #4 screws in the two side holes.

Wide Side Mount

Narrow Side Mount

Smooth Flat Surface

#4 Screws

Unless you are running at 1 Amp/phase motor current or below,

you may need a heat sink. Often, the metal subpanel being
used for the control system will make an effective heat sink.
The amplifiers in the drive generate heat. Unless you are running at 1 amp or below,
you may need a heat sink. To operate the drive continuously at maximum power
you must properly mount it on a heat sinking surface with a thermal constant of no
more than 4C/Watt. Often, the metal enclosure of your system will make an
effective heat sink.
Never use your drive in a space where there is no air flow or where other devices
cause the surrounding air to be more than 70 C. Never put the drive where it can
get wet or where metal particles can get on it.

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Dimensions
1.50
[38.1]

0.125
[3.2]

2.50
[63.5]

4x 0.125
[3.2]

2x 0.125
[3.2]

3.70
[94.0]

0.25
[6.4]
0.875
[22.2]

3.75
[95.3]

0.15
[3.8]

4.00
[101.6]

3.00
[76.2]

0.25
[6.4]

Dimensions = in [mm]

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MICROSTEPPING DRIVES

CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Typical Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connection Locations & Pin-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Connecting the I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
SureStep Drive Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Connecting STEP and DIR to 5V TTL Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Connecting STEP and DIR to Logic Other Than 5V TTL Level . . .48
Connections to the EN Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connecting the Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410
Connecting the Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

Drive Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411

SureStep Pro Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
Choosing a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416
Mounting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417
Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . .417

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Features
Max 5A, 48V and max 10A, 80V models available
Software configurable
Programmable microsteps
Internal indexer (via ASCII commands)
Self test feature
Idle current reduction
Anti-resonance
Torque ripple smoothing
Step, analog, & serial communication inputs

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Specifications
SureStep Series Specifications Microstepping Drives
Microstepping Drive
Drive Type
Output Current
Input Voltage
(external p/s required)
Configuration Method
Amplifier Type
Current Control

STP-DRV-4850

Protection

over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature,

external output faults (phase-to-phase & phase-to-ground), inter-amplifier shorts

Recommended Input Fusing

Fuse: 4A 3AG delay (ADC #MDL4)

Fuse Holder: ADC #DN-F6L110

Input Circuit
Step/Pulse
Input
Signals Direction
Enable
Analog
Output Signal
Communication Interface
Non-volatile Memory Storage
Idle Current Reduction
Microstep Resolution
Modes of Operation
Phase Current Setting
Features Self Test
Additional Features
Connectors
Maximum Humidity
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Drive Cooling Method
Mounting
Dimensions
Weight
Agency Approvals

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Advanced microstepping drive with pulse or analog input, serial communication, & indexing capability
0.15.0 A/phase (in 0.01A increments)

0.110.0 A/phase (in 0.01A increments)

2448 VDC (nominal) (range: 18-53 VDC)

2480 VDC (nominal) (range: 18-88 VDC)

SureStep Pro software (included)

MOSFET, dual H-bridge, 4-quadrant
4-state PWM @ 20 kHz

Fuse: 6.25A 3AG delay (ADC #MDL6-25)

Fuse Holder: ADC #DN-F6L110

Opto-coupler input with 5 to 15 mA input current;

Logic Low is input pulled to 0.8 VDC or less; Logic High is input 4 VDC or higher.
optically isolated, differential, 5V, 330;
min pulse width = 250 ns
max pulse frequency = 2MHz
adjustable bandwidth digital noise rejection feature
FUNCTIONS: step & direction, CW/CCW step, A/B quadrature, run/stop & direction, jog CW/CCW,
CW/CCW limits
optically isolated, 512V, 680;
FUNCTIONS: motor enable, alarm reset, speed select (oscillator mode)
Range: 05 VDC; Resolution: 12 bit; FUNCTION: speed control
optically isolated, 24V, 10 mA max; FUNCTIONS: fault, motion, tach
RS-232; RJ11 (6P4C) receptacle
Configurations are saved in FLASH memory on-board the DSP.
reduction range of 090% of running current after delay selectable in ms
software selectable from 200 to 51200 steps/rev in increments of 2 steps/rev
pulse (step) & direction, CW/CCW, A/B quadrature, velocity (oscillator), SCL serial commands
0.15.0 A/phase (in 0.01A increments)

0.110.0 A/phase (in 0.01A increments)

checks internal & external power supply voltages, diagnoses open motor phases
Anti-resonance (Electronic Damping)
Auto setup
Serial Command Language (SCL) Host Control
Step Smoothing Filter (Command Signal Smoothing & Microstep Emulation)
Waveform (Torque Ripple) Smoothing
Communication: RJ11 (6P4C); Other: removable screw terminal blocks
90% non-condensing
-2080 C [-4176 F] (mount to suitable heat sink)
055 C [32158 F] (mount to suitable heat sink)
natural convection (mount to suitable heat sink)
#6 mounting screws (mount to suitable heat sink)
3.0 x 3.65 x 1.125 inches [76.2 x 92.7 x 28.6 mm]
8 oz [227g] (approximate)
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Typical Wiring Diagram

Logic Motor
Power Power
5VDC xx VDC

Step Motor
Power Supply

SureStep Typical
Wiring Diagram

VDC +

VDC
A+
A

STPDRV-xxxx

B+

STP-PWR-xxxx

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
Red
1
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4

Stepper Drive

Extension Cable 12" Motor Pigtail

with Connector
with Connector
STP-EXT(H)-020

Step Motor
STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx

Connection Locations & Pin-out

Removable
Terminals:

ELVP06100

EN EN+
DIR DIR+
STEP STEP+

Ground Terminal
(not visible)

ELVP05100

GND
AIN
+5V
Out Out+

ELFP06210

V+ (Power)
V- (GND)
A+ (Motor)
A- (Motor)
B+ (Motor)
B- (Motor)

Removable
Terminal Blocks
For Wiring

Status
LEDs

RS-232
Communication
Interface

Terminal block part #s (shown) are

Amphenol PCD (www.amphenolpcd.com)

RS-232 Comm Port:

(RJ11 6P4C)
RX
no connection
TX
GND

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External wiring is connected using three separate

pluggable screw terminal connectors. The power
connections share a six position connector, the
digital inputs share another six position connector,
and the analog input and digital output share a five
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Connecting the Motor

Warning: When connecting a step motor to a SureStep advanced microstepping
drive, be sure that the motor power supply is switched off. When using a motor not
supplied by AutomationDirect, secure any unused motor leads so that they can't
short out to anything. Never disconnect the motor while the drive is powered up.
Never connect motor leads to ground or to a power supply. (See the Typical Wiring
Diagram shown in this chapter for the step motor lead color code of
AutomationDirect supplied motors.)

Four lead motors

Four lead motors can only be connected one way, as shown below.
A+
A

Red

4
lead
motor

White
Green

Black

B+

4 Leads

All AutomationDirect SureStep motors are four lead bipolar step motors.

Six lead motors

Six lead motors can be connected in series or center tap. Motors produce more
torque at low speeds in series configuration, but cannot run as fast as in the center
tap configuration. In series operation, the motor should be operated at 30% less
than rated current to prevent overheating.
Grn/Wht
A
n/c
A+

A
6
lead
motor

White

A+

Green

n/c

Red

Black

n/c

Red/
Wht
B+

6 Leads Series Connected

Grn/Wht
6
lead
motor

White

Green
Red

Black

B+

Red/
Wht
n/c

6 Leads Center Tap Connected

Step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

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Eight lead motors
Eight lead motors can also be connected in two ways: series or parallel. Series
operation gives you more torque at low speeds, but less torque at high speeds.
When using series connection, the motor should be operated at 30% less than the
rated current to prevent over heating. Parallel operation allows greater torque at
high speeds. When using parallel connection, the current can be increased by
30% above rated current. Care should be taken in either case to assure the motor
does not being overheat.
Orange
A+
Blk/
Wht

Orange

A+

Org/Wht

8
lead
motor

Blk/Wht
A

8
lead
motor

Org/
Wht
A

Black

Black

Red

Red/
Wht
B+

Yel/
Wht

Yellow

Red

Yellow
B

B+

8 Leads Series Connected

Yel/
Wht

Red/
Wht B

8 Leads Parallel Connected

Step motor wire lead colors vary from one manufacturer to another.

Connecting the Power Supply

An STP-PWR-xxxx power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice to
power the step motor drive. If you need information about choosing a different
power supply, refer to the section entitled Choosing a Power Supply in this
chapter.
If your power supply does not have a fuse on the output or some kind of short
circuit current limiting feature, you need a fuse between the drive and the power
supply. Install the fuse on the + power supply lead.
+

Fuse *

VDC

Step Motor
Power Supply

VDC

* External fuse not req'd when using an

STP-PWR-xxxx P/S; fuse is internal.
Warning: Connect the motor power supply "+" terminal to the drive "+ VDC"
terminal, and connect the power supply "" terminal to the drive "VDC" terminal.
Use wire no smaller than 18 gauge, and be careful not to reverse the wires.
Reverse connection will destroy your drive and void the warranty.

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Connecting the I/O

SureStep Drive Digital Inputs
The SureStep advanced drives include two high speed 5V digital inputs (STEP and
DIR), and one standard speed 5-12V input (EN).
Internal to the
STP-DRV-xxxx

330

STEP+
220pF

STEP
330

DIR+
220pF

DIR
680

EN+

The digital inputs are optically isolated to

reduce electrical noise problems. There is
no electrical connection between the
control and power circuits within the
drive, and input signal communication
between the two circuits is achieved by
infrared light. Externally, the drives motor
power and control circuits should be
supplied from separate sources, such as
from a step motor power supply with
separate power and logic outputs.
For bidirectional rotation, supply a source
of step pulses to the drive at the STEP+
and STEP terminals, and a directional
signal at the DIR+ and DIR terminals.

EN

Drive Digital Input Circuit

The ENABLE input allows the logic to turn off the current to the step motor by
providing a signal to the EN+ and EN terminals. The EN+ and EN terminal can
be left unconnected if the enable function is not required.

All logic inputs can be controlled by a DC output signal that is either sinking
(NPN), sourcing (PNP), or differential.

Connecting STEP and DIR to 5V TTL Logic

Connecting to an Indexer with Sinking Outputs
+5V OUT

Indexer
with
Sinking
Outputs

DIR

DIR+
DIR

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

Connecting to an Indexer with Sourcing Outputs

Indexer
with
Sourcing
Outputs

COM

DIR

DIR

DIR+

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive

STEP

EN+

STEP+

EN

N/C
STEP

N/C

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Connecting to an Indexer with Differential Outputs
DIR+

DIR+

Indexer
DIR
with
Differential
Outputs STEP+

DIR

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

N/C

STEP

N/C

Many high speed indexers have differential outputs.

Wiring for Encoder Following

Master
Encoder

A+

X1/STEP+

X1/STEP

B+

X2/DIR+

EN+

X2/DIR

EN

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive
N/C
N/C

Connecting STEP and DIR to Logic Other Than 5V TTL Level

Some step and direction signals, especially those of PLCs, don't use 5 volt logic.
You can connect signal levels as high as 24 volts to a SureStep advanced drive if
you add external dropping resistors to the STEP, DIR and EN inputs.
For 12V logic, use 820, 1/4W resistors
For 24V logic, use 2200, 1/4W resistors
Most PLCs can use 24 VDC Logic.

Warning: 5VDC is the maximum voltage that can be applied directly to a high speed
input (STEP and DIR). If using a higher voltage power source, install resistors to
reduce the voltage at the inputs. Do NOT apply an AC voltage to an input terminal.

Connecting to an Indexer with Sink or Source 12-24 VDC Outputs

Indexer
with
Sinking
Outputs
ENABLE

DIR+

+12-24V

STP-DRV-xxxx
DIR
Drive

DIR
R
STEP

R
R

48

STEP+

EN+

STEP

EN

Indexer
with
Sourcing
Outputs
ENABLE

(If enable function is used)

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DIR

DIR+
R

STEP

R
R

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Drive

STEP

EN

STEP+

EN+

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Connecting to a PLC with Sink or Source 12-24 VDC Outputs

PLC
with
Sinking
Outputs
ENABLE

DIR+

+12-24V

STP-DRV-xxxx
DIR
Drive

DIR
R
STEP

STEP+

R
R

+12-24V 12 - 24 VDC

COM

PLC
with
Sourcing
Outputs

EN+

STEP

COM

EN

ENABLE

12-24 VDC

DIR
DIR+

DIR
R
R

STEP

(If enable function is used)

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive

STEP

EN

STEP+

EN+

(If enable function is used)

Connecting to Mechanical Switches at 24 VDC

+

DIR+

direction switch

+24VDC
Power
Supply

run/stop switch
(closed = run)

DIR-

2200

STEP+

STP
-DRV
-xxxx
Drive

STEP-

2200

Connections to the EN Input

The ENABLE input allows the user to turn off the current to the motor by providing
a 5-12 VDC positive voltage between EN+ and EN-. The logic circuitry continues
to operate, so the drive "remembers" the step position even when the amplifiers
are disabled. However, the motor may move slightly when the current is removed
depending on the exact motor and load characteristics.
Warning: 12VDC is the maximum voltage that can be applied directly to the
standard speed EN input. If using a higher voltage power source, install resistors to
reduce the voltage at the input. Do NOT apply an AC voltage to an input terminal.

Connecting ENABLE Input to Relay or Switch

+
5-12VDC
Power
Supply

EN+

switch or relay
(closed = logic low)

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive
EN-

Connecting ENABLE Input to NPN Proximity Sensor

+
5-12VDC
Power
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Connecting ENABLE Input to PNP Proximity Sensor
+

5-12VDC
Power
Supply

EN+

output

PNP
Proximity
Sensor

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive
EN-

Leave the ENABLE input unconnected if you do not need to disable the amplifiers.

Connecting the Analog Input

The SureStep advanced drives have one 0-5 VDC analog input.

Connecting AI to Analog Signal

0-5V signal

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive

Internal to the
STP-DRV-xxxx
+5V

+5VDC, 10mA max

330

AIN
220pF

AIN

signal return

GND

Connecting AI to Potentiometer
+5V

GND

Drive Analog Input Circuit

1-10k
potentiometer

AIN
GND

STP
-DRV
-xxxx
Drive

Warning: The analog input is NOT optically isolated, and must be used with care.
It may operate improperly and it can be damaged if the system grounds are not
compatible.

Connecting the Digital Output

The SureStep advanced drives have one digital output that has separate + and terminals, and can be used to sink or source current.

Connecting DO to Inductive Load

relay coil
(inductive load)

Internal to the
STP-DRV-xxxx
OUT+

OUT

Drive Digital Output Circuit

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OUT+

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Load

OUT+

5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

STP-DRVxxxx Drive

Connecting DO as Sourcing Output

5-24 VDC
Power
Supply

STP-DRVxxxx Drive

OUT-

OUT+

OUT-

Load

Warning: Do NOT connect the digital output to a voltage greater than 30 VDC.
The current through each DO terminal must not exceed 10 mA.

Drive Configuration
You need to configure your drive for your particular application before using the
drive for the first time. The SureStep advanced microstepping drives include a CD
containing SureStep Pro drive configuration software for this purpose. The
software contains instructions for installation on a PC, and instructions for
configuring the drives. Configuration settings include:
drive model
motor characteristics
motion control mode
I/O configuration

Anti-Resonance / Electronic Damping

Step motor systems have a tendency to resonate at certain speeds. SureStep
advanced drives automatically calculate the systems natural resonate frequency,
and apply damping to the control algorithm. This greatly improves midrange
stability, allows higher speeds and greater torque utilization, and improves settling
times.
This feature is on by default, but it can be turned off using the Motor... icon of
the SureStep Pro software.

Idle Current Reduction

This feature reduces current consumption while the system is idle, and
subsequently reduces drive and motor heating. However, reducing the idle
current also reduces the holding torque.
The percent and delay time of the idle current reduction can be adjusted using the
Motor... icon of the SureStep Pro software.

Microstep Resolution
The microstep resolution (steps/rev) can be selected using the Motion & I/O...
icon of the SureStep Pro software, and selecting Pulse and Direction Mode.

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Modes of Operation
Modes of operation are selectable via the SureStep Pro software Motion & I/O...
icon.
Pulse & Direction Mode
Pulse & Direction
CW & CCW Pulse
A/B Quadrature
Velocity (Oscillator) Mode
Serial Command Language (SCL)

Phase Current Setting

Motor phase current settings are available through the SureStep Pro software
Motor... icon and the Running Current settings.

Serial Command Language (SCL) Host Control

SureStep advanced drives can accept serial commands from a host PC or PLC.
This feature can be selected using the Motion & I/O... icon of the SureStep Pro
software, and selecting Serial Command Language.

Step Smoothing Filter (Command Signal Smoothing & Microstep Emulation)

The Step Smoothing Filter setting is effective only in the Step (Pulse) & Direction
mode. It includes command signal smoothing and microstep emulation to soften
the effect of immediate changes in velocity and direction, therefore making the
motion of the motor less jerky. An added advantage is that it can reduce the wear
on mechanical components.
This feature can be modified by using the Motion & I/O... icon of the SureStep
Pro software, and selecting Pulse and Direction Mode.

Waveform (Torque Ripple) Smoothing

All step motors have an inherent low speed torque ripple that can affect the
motion of the motor. SureStep advanced drives can analyze this torque ripple and
apply a negative harmonic to negate this effect. This feature gives the motor much
smoother motion at low speeds.
This feature is on by default, and is factory preset for standard motors. It can be
turned off or on using the Motor... icon of the SureStep Pro software. To set
Waveform Smoothing for custom motors, select Define Custom Motor... and the
Waveform Smoothing Wizard....

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SureStep Pro Software

The SureStep advanced drives STP-DRV-4850 & -80100 are configured using
SureStep Pro configuration software, which is included on CD with the drive.
The software is divided into two major sections, Motion and I/O and Motor
configuration. There are also communication settings, drive selection, and drive
status features.
Runs on Windows 98, 2000, ME, NT, Vista, XP.

Complete software instructions are included in the Help files within the software.

Communication:
Upload and Download from/to the drive. When you connect to a drive, the
Motor, Motion Mode, and Dedicated I/O settings that are currently in the drive
will appear on the right of the screen (as will the Drive and Revision at the top of
the screen). Upload from Drive to get all the configuration settings from the
drive or Download to Drive to apply all the settings on the PC to the drive.

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Motor Configuration:
Clicking on the Motor.. icon will bring up the motor configuration screen. You
can choose a motor from the pull-down menu or enter a custom motor (you will
need to enter that motors specific information). If you know the inertia mismatch
of the load, you should enter it. If the inertia mismatch is unknown, this entry can
be left at 1. The idle current is default at 50%. Idle current should be used unless
the application will require a constant high holding torque

Motion and I/O:

Selecting this tab will allow you to set the drives mode of operation.
Pulse and Direction:
Used with high-speed pulse inputs (CW/CCW,
Pulse/Direction, Quadrature) generated from a PLC,
encoder, etc.
Velocity (Oscillator):
Allows the drive to be speed controlled by an analog
signal. The input is 0 5V and can be scaled to the
desired maximum speed. Bidirectional motion can
be attained by changing the Offset (under Advanced
Analog Settings) to a non-zero value. EX: Setting
this value to 2500mV will command the drive to be
at zero speed when 2.5V are present.
Serial Command Language (SCL):
Causes the drive to respond to serial commands. A
PLC or PC can issue a variety of commands to
enable simple motion, gearing/following, turn on the
output, wait for an input, etc. See the SCL Manual
under the SureStep Pro Help menu. Serial
commands can be tested by selecting the Drive
pull-down menu from the menu bar, and then
selecting SCL Terminal.

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Drive Pull-down Menu:
This software menu gives you several features to monitor and test the drive.
Alarm History Will read back the most recent drive faults
Clear Alarm Will clear the current drive fault.
Restore Factory Defaults resets the drive to out of the box status.
SCL Terminal Allows SCL commands to be tested by typing them in.
(HyperTerminal is NOT a good tool for serial commands, because the drive will
time-out if you use HyperTerminal to enter strings. SCL Terminal will send the
entire string at once.)
Self-Test Rotates the motor clockwise and counterclockwise.
(Tests motor and cabling)
Status Monitor Shows the current Drive and I/O status.
Set Quick Decel Rate Used when the drive encounters faults or overtravel
limits.

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Choosing a Power Supply

Voltage
Chopper drives work by switching the voltage to the motor terminals on and off
while monitoring current to achieve a precise level of phase current. To do this
efficiently and silently, you'll want to have a power supply with a voltage rating at
least five times that of the motor. Depending on how fast you want to run the
motor, you may need even more voltage. Generally, more is better; the upper
limit being the maximum voltage rating of the drive itself.
If you choose an unregulated power supply, do not allow the no load voltage to
exceed the maximum voltage rating of the drive. Unregulated supplies are rated
at full load current. At lesser loads, such as when the motor is not moving, the
actual voltage can be up to 1.4 times the voltage list on the power supply label.
The STP-PWR-xxxx power supplies are designed to provide maximum voltage
while under load, without exceeding the drives upper voltage limit when
unloaded.
Use the ...Recommended Component Compatibilty chart in the Chapter 1:
Getting Started to select the appropriate SureStep power supplies for use with
SureStep drives.

Current
The maximum supply current you will need is the sum of the two phase currents.
However, you will generally need a lot less than that, depending on the motor
type, voltage, speed and load conditions. That's because the SureStep drives use
switching amplifiers, converting a high voltage and low current into lower voltage
and higher current. The more the power supply voltage exceeds the motor
voltage, the less current you'll need from the power supply.
We recommend the following selection procedure:
1. If you plan to use only a few drives, choose a power supply with at least twice
the rated phase current of the motor.
2. If you are designing for mass production and must minimize cost, get one power
supply with more than twice the rated current of the motor. Install the motor in
the application and monitor the current coming out of the power supply and into
the drive at various motor loads. This test will tell you how much current you
really need so you can design in a lower cost power supply.

If you plan to use a regulated power supply, you may encounter a problem with
current foldback. When you first power up your drive, the full current of both
motor phases will be drawn for a few milliseconds while the stator field is being
established. After that, the amplifiers start chopping and much less current is
drawn from the power supply. If your power supply thinks this initial surge is a
short circuit it may "foldback" to a lower voltage. With many foldback schemes
the voltage returns to normal only after the first motor step and is fine thereafter.
In that sense, unregulated power supplies are better. They are also less expensive.
SureStep STP-PWR-xxxx power supplies from AutomationDirect are the best choices
of DC power supply to use with SureStep STP-DRV-xxxx microstepping drives.

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Mounting the Drive

You can mount your drive on the wide or the narrow side of the chassis using #6
screws. Since the drive amplifiers generate heat, the drive should be securely
fastened to a smooth, flat metal surface that will help conduct heat away from the
chassis. If this is not possible, then forced airflow from a fan may be required to
prevent the drive from overheating.
Never use your drive in a space where there is no air flow or where the ambient
temperature exceeds 40 C (104 F).
When mouting multiple STP-DRV-xxxx drives near each other, maintain at least
one half inch of space between drives.
Never put the drive where it can get wet.
Never allow metal or other conductive particles near the drive.

Dimensions and Mounting Slot Locations

0.61
[15.5]

1.98
[50.3]

SureStep
Microstepping
Drive
STP-DRV-4850
STP-DRV-80100

3.39 [86.1]

3.0
[76.2]

1.125
[28.6]

3.65 [92.7]
6X slot 0.16 [4.1]
wide, full R
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CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Design and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Power Supply and Step Motor Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Mounting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Connecting the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Extension Cable Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Motor Dimensions and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Torque vs. Speed Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Features
Twenty step motors in two torque classes, three NEMA frame sizes, and two shaft
configurations (single and dual-shaft)
Square frame style produces high torque and achieves best torque to volume ratio
Holding torque ranges from 63 to 1288 ozin
Available in single-shaft or dual-shaft configurations
NEMA 17, 23 and 34 mounting flange frame sizes
4-wire, 12 long connectorized pigtail
Optional 20 foot extension cable with locking connector available
NEMA 17

NEMA 34

NEMA 23

Dual-shaft Versions Available

Design and Installation Tips

Allow sufficient time to accelerate the load and size the step motor with a 100%
torque safety factor. DO NOT disassemble step motors because motor
performance will be reduced and the warranty will be voided. DO NOT connect
or disconnect the step motor during operation. The motor can be mounted in any
orientation (horizontal or vertical). Mount it to a surface with good thermal
conductivity, such as steel or aluminum, to allow heat dissipation. Use a flexible
coupling with "clamp-on" connections to both the motor shaft and the load shaft
to prevent thrust loading on bearings from minor misalignment.

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Specifications
SureStep Series Specifications Connectorized Bipolar Stepping Motors
Bipolar
Stepping Motors
NEMA Frame Size
(lbin)
* Max
Holding (ozin)
Torque (Nm)
(ozin2)
Rotor
Inertia
(kgcm2)
Rated Current
(A/phase)
Resistance
(/phase)
Inductance
(mH/phase)
Insulation Class
Basic Step Angle
Shaft Runout
Max Shaft Radial
Play @ 1lb load
Perpendicularity
Concentricity
* Max Radial Load
(lb [kg])
* Max Thrust Load
(lb [kg])
Storage
Temperature
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Product Material
Environmental
Rating
Weight (lb [kg])
Agency Approval
Accessory
Extension Cable

High Torque Motors

STP-MTR- STP-MTR- STP-MTR- STP-MTR- STP-MTR- STP-MTR17040(D) 17048(D) 17060(D) 23055(D) 23079(D) 34066(D)
17

17

17

23

23

34

3.81

5.19

7.19

10.37

17.25

27.12

61

83

115

166

276

434

0.43

0.59

0.81

1.17

1.95

3.06

0.28

0.37

0.56

1.46

2.60

7.66

0.05

0.07

0.10

0.27

0.48

1.40

1.7

2.0

2.0

2.8

2.8

2.8

1.6

1.4

2.0

0.8

1.1

1.1

3.0

2.7

3.3

2.4

3.8

6.6

130C [266F] Class B; 300V rms

1.8
0.002 in [0.051 mm]
0.001 in [0.025 mm]
0.003 in [0.076 mm]
0.002 in [0.051 mm]
6.0
[2.7]
6.0
[2.7]

15.0
[6.8]
13.0
[5.9]

39.0
[17.7]
25.0
[11.3]

-20C to 100C [-4F to 212F]

-20C to 50C [-4F to 122F]
(motor case temperature should be kept below 100C [212F])
55% to 85% non-condensing
steel motor case; stainless steel shaft(s)
IP40
0.6 [0.3]

0.7 [0.3]

0.9 [0.4]

1.5 [0.7]

2.2 [1.0]

3.9 [1.7]

CE (complies with EN55014-1 (1993) and EN60034-1.5.11)

STP-EXT-020

* For dual-shaft motors (STP-MTR-xxxxxD): The sum of the front and rear Torque Loads, Radial Loads,
and Thrust Loads must not exceed the applicable Torque, Radial, and Thrust load ratings of the motor.
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Specifications (continued)
Table continued from previous page

SureStep Series Specifications Connectorized Bipolar Stepping Motors

Higher Torque Motors

Bipolar
Stepping Motors

STP-MTRH- STP-MTRH- STP-MTRH- STP-MTRH23079(D) 34066(D) 34097(D) 34127(D)

NEMA Frame Size

Max Holding Torque

Rotor Inertia

(lbin)
(ozin)
(Nm)
(ozin2)
(kgcm2)

Rated Current (A/phase)

Resistance (/phase)
Inductance (mH/phase)
Insulation Class
Basic Step Angle
Shaft Runout
Max Shaft Radial Play @ 1lb load
Perpendicularity
Concentricity
Maximum Radial Load (lb [kg])
Maximum Thrust Load (lb [kg])
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Product Material
Environmental Rating
Weight (lb [kg])
Agency Approval

23

34

34

34

17.87

27.12

50.00

80.50

286

434

800

1288

2.02

3.06

5.65

9.12

2.60

7.66

14.80

21.90

0.48

1.40

2.71

4.01

5.6

6.3

6.3

6.3

0.4

0.3

0.3

0.5

1.2

1.5

2.1

4.1

130C [266F] Class B; 300V rms

1.8
0.002 in [0.051 mm]
0.001 in [0.025 mm]
0.003 in [0.076 mm]
0.002 in [0.051 mm]
15.0 [6.8]

39.0 [17.7]

13.0 [5.9]

25.0 [11.3]
-20C to 100C [-4F to 212F]

-20C to 50C [-4F to 122F]

(motor case temperature should be kept below 100C [212F])
55% to 85% non-condensing
steel motor case; stainless steel shaft(s)
IP40
2.4 [1.1]

3.9 [1.7]

8.4 [3.8]

CE (complies with EN55014-1 (1993) and EN60034-1.5.11)

Accessory Extension Cable

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Power Supply and Step Motor Drive

An STP-PWR-xxxx series power supply from AutomationDirect is the best choice
to power AutomationDirect and other step motors. These power supplies were
designed to work with the AutomationDirect SureStep STP-DRV-xxxx series
bipolar microstepping motor drives.

Mounting the Motor

We recommend mounting the motor to a metallic surface to help dissipate heat
generated by the motor.

Connecting the Motor

WARNING: When connecting a step motor to a drive or indexer, be sure that the motor
power supply is switched off. Never disconnect the motor while the drive is powered
up. Never connect the motor leads to ground or directly to the power supply.

All SureStep step motors have four-wire connectorized pigtail cables which
connect directly to available SureStep 20 extension cables. Due to the different
current ranges of the two motor torque classes, two different cables are available
with two different current capacities. The ...MTR... motors use ...EXT... cables,
and the ...MTRH... motors use ...EXTH... cables. The extension cables have the
same wire color coding as the motor pigtail cables, as shown in the extension
cable wiring diagram and in the motor dimension and cabling diagram.

Extension Cable Wiring Diagram

pin # 4

pin # 2

pin # 3

PIN #
1
2
3
4

pin # 1

COLOR
red
white
green
black

STP-EXT(H)-020
MOTOR EXTENSION CABLES

+1"

2.00"
1.00"

240" 0"
1.0 ref

CONNECTORS:
STP-EXT-020: Molex # 0430450412
STP-EXTH-020: Molex # 0039012041

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Motor Dimensions and Cabling

Typical Dimension & Cable Diagram for STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx(D) Step Motors
H2**

H1

B
J**
C
K**

D**

PIN #
1
2
3
4

E
UNSHIELDED CABLE:
4 CONDUCTORS

D**

** Dimension H2 applies only to dual-shaft STP-xxxxxD motors.

** Dimension D is the same for both front and rear shafts
of dual-shaft motors.
** Dimensions J & K do NOT apply to rear shafts of
dual-shaft motors (all rear shafts are round style).

COLOR PHASE
RED
A
WHITE
A
GREEN
B
BLACK
B

PIN # 1
PIN # 3

PIN # 2
PIN # 4

CONNECTOR:
VIEW FROM WIRE ENTRANCE

NEMA # 17: ROUND SHAFT

NEMA # 23 (front shaft): ONE FLAT
NEMA # 34 (front shaft): TWO FLATS 90 APART

SureStep Series Dimensions & Cabling STP-MTR-xxxxx(D)*** Step Motors

Dimensions
(in [mm])*

High Torque Motors STP-MTR-xxxxx(D)***

STP-MTR STP-MTR STP-MTR STP-MTR STP-MTR
-17040(D) -17048(D) -17060(D) -23055(D) -23079(D)

A
B
C
D**
E
F
H1
H2**
J**
K**
L
Conductor
Connector
Pin

1.67 [42.3]

2.25 [57.2]

STP-MTR34066(D)
3.39 [86.1]

1.22 [31.0]

1.86 [47.2]

2.74 [69.6]

0.87 [22.1]

1.50 [38.1]

2.88 [73.0]

0.20 [5.0]

0.25 [6.4]

0.50 [12.7]

M3 x 0.5 thread
0.15 [3.8] min depth

0.20 [5.1]
through

0.26 [6.6]
through

1.58 [40.1]

1.89 [48.0]

2.34 [59.5]

2.22 [56.4]

3.10 [78.7]

2.64 [67.1]

0.94 [24.0]

0.81 [20.6]

1.46 [37.1]

0.39 [9.9]

0.63 [16.0]

1.13 [28.7]

n/a

0.59 [15.0]

0.98 [25.0]

n/a

0.23 [5.8]

0.45 [11.4]

12 [305]
(4) #20 AWG
Molex # 43025-0400
Molex # 43030-0007

** mm dimensions are for reference purposes only.

** Dimension D (shaft diameter) is the same for both front and rear shafts of STP-xxxxxD dual-shaft
motors. Dimension H2 applies only to dual-shaft motors. Dimensions J & K do NOT apply to rear
shafts of dual-shaft motors (all rear shafts are round style).
*** Higher Torque STP-MTRH-xxxxx(D) motors are shown in a separate table.

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(continued)
H2**

H1

B
J**
C
K**

D**

PIN #
1
2
3
4

E
UNSHIELDED CABLE:
4 CONDUCTORS

D**

** Dimension H2 applies only to dual-shaft STP-xxxxxD motors.

** Dimension D is the same for both front and rear shafts
of dual-shaft motors.
** Dimensions J & K do NOT apply to rear shafts of
dual-shaft motors (all rear shafts are round style).

COLOR PHASE
RED
A
WHITE
A
GREEN
B
BLACK
B

PIN # 1
PIN # 3

PIN # 2
PIN # 4

CONNECTOR:
VIEW FROM WIRE ENTRANCE

NEMA # 17: ROUND SHAFT

NEMA # 23 (front shaft): ONE FLAT
NEMA # 34 (front shaft): TWO FLATS 90 APART

SureStep Series Dimensions & Cabling STP-MTRH-xxxxx(D)*** Step Motors

Dimensions
(in [mm])*
A
B
C
D**
E
F
H1
H2**
J**
K**
L
Conductor
Connector
Pin

Higher Torque Motors STP-MTRH-xxxxx(D)***

STP-MTRHSTP-MTRH-34066 STP-MTRH-34097 STP-MTRH-34127
23079(D)
2.25 [57.2]

3.39 [86.1]

1.86 [47.2]

2.74 [69.6]

1.50 [38.1]

2.88 [73.0]

0.25 [6.4]

0.50 [12.7]

0.20 [5.1] through

0.26 [6.6] through

3.10 [78.7]

2.64 [67.1]

3.82 [97.0]

0.81 [20.6]

1.46 [37.1]

0.63 [16.0]

1.13 [28.7]

0.59 [15.0]

0.98 [25.0]

0.23 [5.8]

0.45 [11.4]

5.00 [127.0]

12 [305]
(4) #18 AWG
Molex # 39-01-3042
Molex # 39-00-0039

** mm dimensions are for reference purposes only.

** Dimension D (shaft diameter) is the same for both front and rear shafts of STP-xxxxxD dual-shaft
motors. Dimension H2 applies only to dual-shaft motors. Dimensions J & K do NOT apply to rear
shafts of dual-shaft motors (all rear shafts are round style).
*** High Torque STP-MTR-xxxxx(D) motors are shown in a separate table.

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Torque vs. Speed Charts

STP-MTR-17xxx(D) NEMA 17 Step Motors
STP-MTR-17040(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

300

600

900

1200

1500

1800

2100

2400

2700

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000 12000 14000 16000 18000

90
80

Torque (ozin)

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9 degree]

STP-MTR-17048(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)

70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

300

600

900

1200

1500

1800

2100

2400

2700

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000 12000 14000 16000 18000

90
80

Torque (ozin)

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9 degree]

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STP-MTR-17xxx(D) NEMA 17 Step Motors (continued)
STP-MTR-17060(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

300

600

900

1200

1500

1800

2100

2400

2700

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000 12000 14000 16000 18000

90
80
70

Torque (ozin)

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9 degree]

STP-MTR(H)-23xxx(D) NEMA 23 Step Motors

STP-MTR-23055(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

200

Torque (ozin)

150

100

50

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

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STP-MTR(H)-23xxx(D) NEMA 23 Step Motors (continued)
STP-MTR-23079(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

200

Torque (ozin)

150

100

50

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

STP-MTRH-23079(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)

70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

200

Torque (ozin)

150

100

50

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

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STP-MTR(H)-34xxx(D) NEMA 34 Step Motors
STP-MTR-34066(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

1000

Torque (ozin)

800

600

400

200

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

STP-MTRH-34066(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

1000

Torque (ozin)

800

600

400

200

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

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STP-MTR(H)-34xxx(D) NEMA 34 Step Motors (continued)
STP-MTRH-34097(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

1000

Torque (ozin)

800

600

400

200

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

STP-MTRH-34127(D) Torque vs Speed (1.8 step motor; 1/2 stepping)
70V Power Supply

48V Power Supply

32V Power Supply

Speed (rpm)
0

450

900

1350

1800

2250

1000

Torque (ozin)

800

600

400

200

0
0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

Speed (pps) [1 pulse = 0.9]

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STEPPING SYSTEM
POWER SUPPLIES

CHAPTER

In This Chapter...
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power Supply Terminal & Component Layout . . . . . . . . . . .64
Mounting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chapter 6: SureStepTM Stepping System Power Supplies

Features
Models available with 32V@4A, 48V@5A, 48V@10A, & 70V@5A DC unregulated
step motor power
5VDC 5% at 500 mA regulated logic power (electronic overload)
Screw terminal AC input and DC output connectors
120 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power input, switch selectable
Power ON LEDs
Integrated input and output fusing
Matched to SureStep drives for maximum voltage

The stepping system power supplies can supply power for multiple SureStep STP-DRVxxxx microstepping motor drives, depending on step motor size and application
requirements.

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Specifications
SureStep Power Supply Specifications
Part Number

STP-PWR-3204

STP-PWR-4805

STP-PWR-4810

STP-PWR-7005

1-phase,

1-phase,
120/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 350 VA
Fuse1): 5A

1-phase,
120/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 650 VA
Fuse1): 8A

1-phase,
120/240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 500 VA
Fuse1): 7A

Input Power
120/240 VAC,
(fuse protected)1) 50/60 Hz, 150 VA
Fuse1): 3A

Input Voltage
Inrush Current
Motor Supply
Output
(linear
unregulated,
fuse protected1),
power on LED
indicator)
SureStep Drive
Compatibility 2)
Logic Supply
Output
Watt Loss
Storage
Temperature
Operating
Temperature
Humidity
Cooling Method
Dimensions
(in [mm])

120/240 VAC 10%

(switch selectable; voltage range switch is set to 240 VAC from factory)
120 VAC < 12A
120 VAC < 20A
120 VAC < 40A
240 VAC < 14A
240 VAC < 24A
240 VAC < 50A
32 VDC @ 4A
46.5 VDC @ 5A
46.5 VDC @ 10A
70 VDC @ 5A
(full load)
(full load)
(full load)
(full load)
35 VDC @ 1A load 52 VDC @ 1A load 50 VDC @ 1A load 79 VDC @ 1A load
41 VDC @ no load 57.5 VDC @ no load 57.5 VDC @ no load 86.5 VDC @ no load
Fuse1): 6A
Fuse1): 8A
Fuse1): 15A
Fuse1): 8A
STP-DRV-4035
(STP-DRV-4850)
(STP-DRV-80100)

STP-DRV-4850
(STP-DRV-80100)

5VDC 5% @ 500 mA
(regulated, electronically overload protected, power on LED indicator)
13W

25W

51W

42W

-55 to 85 C
-67 to 185 F
0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) full rated; 70 C (158 F) maximum
Derate current 1.1% per degree above 50 C
95% (non-condensing) relative humidity maximum
Natural convection (mount power supply to metal surface if possible)
4.00 x 7.00 x 3.25 5.00 x 8.10 x 3.88
[101.6x177.8x82.6] [127.0x205.7x98.6]

Mounting
Weight (lb [kg])
Connections
Agency Approvals

STP-DRV-80100

5.62 x 9.00 x 4.62

[142.7 x 228.6 x 117.3]

Use four (4) #10 screws to mount on either wide or narrow side.
6.5 [2.9]

11 [4.9]

18 [8.3]

16 [7.2]

Screw Terminals
UL (file # E181899), CSA, CE

1) Fuses to be replaced by qualified service personnel only. Use (1-1/4 x 1/4 in) ceramic fast-acting fuses
(Edison type ABC from AutomationDirect, or equivalent).
2) Caution: Do not use a power supply that exceeds the input voltage range of the drive. Using a lower
voltage power supply with a higher voltage drive is acceptable, but will not provide full system
performance.

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Power Supply Terminal & Component Layout

STP-PWR-3204

STP-PWR-3204

F1

240V 120V

Transformer

GND

5 VDC

F2

Circuit Board

AC input fuse **

120/240 VAC

* Voltage range switch is factory set to 240 VAC.

35 VDC

Voltage Selection
Switch *

L2
L1

Linear DC
Power LED
5 VDC
Power LED

DC output fuse **
** Fuses are listed in power supply specifications table.
** Fuses to be replaced by qualified service personnel only.

STP-PWR-4805, STP-PWR-4810, STP-PWR-7005

** Fuses to be replaced by qualified service personnel only.
** Fuses are listed in power supply specifications table.

DC output fuse **
Circuit Board

xx VDC

L1

120/240 VAC

5 VDC
Power LED
Linear DC
Power LED

5 VDC

L2
GND

STP-PWR-48xx
STP-PWR-70xx

F2

Transformer

120V 240V

F1

AC input fuse **
* Voltage range switch is factory set to 240 VAC.

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Mounting the Power Supply

STP-PWR-xxxx power supplies can be mounted on either the bottom (wide) side,
or the back (narrow) side of the chassis. Either orientation contains mounting
holes for machine screws. Use #10 screws for STP-PWR-3204 and -4805, or 1/4
screws for STP-PWR-4810 and -7005.
Since power supplies generate heat, they should be mounted in a location that
allows air flow. They also should be securely fastened to a smooth, flat metal
surface that will dissipate heat.
Wide Side Mount

Narrow Side Mount

sheet metal mounting screws

smooth, flat, sheet-metal surface

Warning: Never use the power supply in a space where there is no air flow, or
where the surrounding air temperature is greater than 70 C.

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Dimensions
STP-PWR-3204
0.250
[6.4]

0.250 [6.4]

6.500 [165.1]

0.600 [15.2]
(8) 0.213 [5.4]
thru holes
fit #10 screws

3.250
[82.6]

2.400
[61.0]

Dimensions:
inches [mm]

0.250 [6.4]
3.250 [82.6]

4.000
[101.6]

Transformer

Circuit Board

Terminals

0.775 [19.7]

4.000
[101.6]

2.400
[61.0]

0.700 [17.8]
7.000 [177.8]

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Dimensions (continued)
STP-PWR-4805, -4810, -7005

Circuit Board

Transformer

Terminals

STP-PWR-4805 only

C
E

D
F

G
H
A

L
thru holes
(8) STP-PWR-4805
(7) STP-PWR-4810
(7) STP-PWR-7005

Dimensions for:
STP-PWR-4805
STP-PWR-4810
STP-PWR-7005

SureStep Series Dimensions 48V & 70V Power Supplies

Dimensions*
(in [mm]*)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
Mtg Screw

Power Supply Part Number

STP-PWR-4805

STP-PWR-4810

STP-PWR-7005

8.10 [205.7]

9.00 [228.6]

3.88 [98.6]

4.62 [117.3]

5.00 [127.0]

5.62 [142.7]

0.87 [22.1]

1.56 [39.6]

4.67 [118.6]

4.06 [103.1]

0.25 [6.4]

0.35 [8.9]

7.15 [181.6]

n/a

7.75 [196.9]

8.59 [218.2]

0.50 [12.7]

0.50 [12.7]

3.53 [89.7]

4.27 [108.5]

0.200 [5.1]

9/32 [7.1]

#10

1/4

* mm dimensions are for reference purposes only.

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ACCESSORIES

APPENDIX

In This Appendix...
Braking Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Regeneration Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2
Braking Resistor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A2

Appendix A: SureStep Accessories

Braking Accessories
If you plan to use a regulated or switching power supply, you might encounter
problems from power regeneration. As a load rapidly decelerates from a high
speed, much of the kinetic energy of that load is transferred back to the motor.
This energy is then pushed back to the drive and power supply, resulting in
increased system voltage. If there is enough overhauling load on the motor, the
DC voltage will go above the drive and/or power supply limits.
This can trip the overvoltage protection of a switching power supply or a drive,
and cause it to shut down.
To solve this problem, AutomationDirect offers a regeneration clamp and a
braking resistor as optional accessories. The regeneration clamp has a built-in
50W braking resistor. For additional braking power (larger overhauling loads), an
optional 100W braking resistor is also available.

Regeneration Clamp Features

(STP-DRVA-RC-050)

Block Diagram STP-DRV-xxxx

STP-DRVA-RC-050 & STP-DRVA-BR-100
xx VDC
+
Power

Supply
(match power
supply V to drive)

Vin
GND1
GND2

Regen
Clamp
STP-DRVA
-RC-050

Vout
Resistor (optional)
STP-DRVA-BR-100
10 100W

STP-DRV-xxxx
Drive #2
(optional)

R1
R2

STP-DRV
-xxxx
Drive #1

Built-in 50W power resistor

(optional 100W resistor also available)
Mounted on a heat sink
Voltage range: 2480 VDC;
no user adjustments required
Power: 50W continuous; 800W peak
Wire connection: 6-pin screw terminal
block; 1218 AWG wire
Indicators (LED):
Green = power supply voltage is present
Red = clamp is operating (usually when
stepper is decelerating)
Protection: The external power supply is
internally connected to an Input Diode in
the regen clamp that protects the power
supply from high regeneration voltages. This
diode protects the system from connecting
the power supply in reverse. If the clamp
circuit fails, the diode will continue to
protect the power supply from over-voltage.
RoHS

SureStep Microstepping Drives Optional Accessories

Part Number

Description

STP-DRVA-RC-050 * Regeneration Clamp: use with DC-powered stepper & servo drives; 50W, 2480 VDC
STP-DRVA-BR-100

Braking Resistor: use with STP-DRV-RC-050 regen clamp; 100W, 10 ohms

* Do not use the regeneration clamp in an atmosphere containing corrosive gases.

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Dimensions STP-DRVA-RC-050
Dimensions = in [mm]
2.50
[63.5]

4.00
[101.6]

4X 0.12
[3.0]

3.75
[95.3]

3.00
[76.2]

0.16
[4.0]

3.69
[93.7]
4-40 UNC

0.24
[6.1]

3X 0.12
[3.0]

2.21
[56.2]
1.50
[38.1]

1.25
[31.8]

1.17
[29.7]
1.24
[31.5]

1.20
[30.6]

0.87
[22.1]

Dimensions STP-DRVA-BR-100
Dimensions = in [mm]
5.87
[149.1]
5.46
[138.7]

2X R0.16
[R4.0]

1.50
[38.1]

0.75
[19.1]
22.00
[558.8]

0.13
[3.3]
0.75
[19.0]

STP-DRVA-RC-050
STP-DRVA-BR-100

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USING
SureStep WITH
AUTOMATIONDIRECT
PLCS

APPENDIX

In This Appendix...
Compatible DirectLOGIC PLCs and Modules . . . . . . . . . . . .B2
Typical Connections to a DL05 PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B4
Typical Connections to an H0-CTRIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B5
Typical Connections Multiple Drives/Motors . . . . . . . . . .B6
Typical DirectLOGIC PLC
Serial Connections to an Advanced SureStep Drive . . . . .B7
Typical CLICK & P3000 PLC
Serial Connections to an Advanced SureStep Drive . . . . .B8

Appendix B: Using SureStep with AutomationDirect PLCs

Compatible DirectLOGIC PLCs and Modules

The following tables show which high-speed pulse-output DirectLOGIC PLCs and
modules can be used with the SureStep Microstepping Motor Drives.

DirectLOGIC PLCs/Modules for Use with SureStep Drive (1)

DL05 PLCs
D0-05AD

D0-05DD

D0-05DD-D

DL05 CPU, 8 AC in / 6 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply. Inputs: 8 AC inputs, 90-120
VAC, 2 isolated commons. Outputs: 6 DC outputs, 6-27 VDC current sinking, 1.0 A/pt max,
1 common. Two outputs are configurable for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or
step and direction pulse output up to 7kHz (0.5 A/pt.).
DL05 CPU, 8 DC in / 6 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply. Inputs: 8 DC inputs, 12-24
VDC current sinking/sourcing, 2 isolated commons. Outputs: 6 DC outputs, 6-27 VDC
current sinking, 1.0 A/pt max, 1 common. Two outputs are configurable for independent
CW/CCW pulse train output or step and direction pulse output up to 7kHz (0.5 A/pt) (not
available when using high-speed inputs).
DL05 CPU, 8 DC in / 6 DC out, 12/24 VDC power supply. Inputs: 8 DC inputs, 12-24 VDC
current sinking/sourcing, 2 isolated commons. Outputs: 6 DC outputs, 6-27 VDC current
sinking, 1.0 A/pt max, 1 common. Two outputs are configurable for independent CW/CCW
pulse train output or step and direction pulse output up to 7kHz (0.5 A/pt.) (not available
when using high-speed inputs).

DL06 PLCs
DL06 CPU, 20 DC in / 16 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply, with 0.3A 24 VDC auxiliary
device power supply. Inputs: 20 DC inputs, 12-24 VDC current sinking/sourcing, 5 isolated
commons (4 inputs per common). Outputs: 16 DC outputs, 12-24 VDC current sinking,
D0-06DD1 1.0A/pt max, 4 commons non-isolated (4 points per common). Two outputs are configurable
for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and direction pulse output up to 10 kHz
(0.5 A/pt) (not available when using high-speed inputs).
DL06 CPU, 20 DC in / 16 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply, with 0.3A 24 VDC auxiliary
device power supply. Inputs: 20 DC inputs, 12-24 VDC current sinking/sourcing, 5 isolated
commons (4 inputs per common). Outputs: 16 DC outputs, 12-24 VDC current sourcing
D0-06DD2 1.0A/pt max, 4 commons non-isolated (4 points per common). Two outputs are configurable
for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and direction pulse output up to 10 kHz
(0.5 A/pt) (not available when using high-speed inputs).
DL06 CPU, 20 DC in / 16 DC out, 12/24 VDC power supply. Inputs: 20 DC inputs, 12-24
VDC current sinking/sourcing, 5 isolated commons (4 inputs per common). Outputs: 16 DC
D0-06DD1-D outputs, 12-24 VDC current sinking, 1.0 A/pt max, 4 commons non-isolated (4 pts/common).
Two outputs are configurable for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and
direction pulse output up to 10 kHz (0.5 A/pt) (not available when using high-speed inputs).
DL06 CPU, 20 DC in / 16 DC out, 12/24 VDC power supply. Inputs: 20 DC inputs, 12-24
VDC current sinking/sourcing, 5 isolated commons (4 inputs per common). Outputs: 16 DC
D0-06DD2-D outputs, 12-24VDC current sourcing, 1.0A/pt max, 4 commons non-isolated (4 pts/common).
Two outputs are configurable for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and
direction pulse output up to 10 kHz (0.5 A/pt) (not available when using high-speed inputs).

DL05/DL06 High Speed Counter I/O Module

H0-CTRIO

DL05/06 High Speed Counter I/O Interface Module, 4 DC sink/source inputs 9-30 VDC, 2
isolated sink/source DC outputs, 5-30 VDC, 1A per point. Inputs supported: 1 quadrature
encoder counters up to 100 kHz, or 2 single channel counters up to 100 kHz, and 2 high
speed discrete inputs for Reset, Inhibit, or Capture. Outputs supported: 2 independently
configurable high speed discrete outputs or 1 channel pulse output control, 20Hz-25kHz per
channel, pulse and direction or CW/CCW pulses.

Table continued next page.

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DirectLOGIC PLCs/Modules for Use with SureStep Drive (1) (continued)

DL105 PLCs
F1-130AD

DL130 CPU, 10 AC in / 8 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply. Inputs: 10 AC inputs, 80-132
VAC, 3 isolated commons. Outputs: 8 DC outputs, 5-30 VDC current sinking, 0.5A/pt max,
3 internally connected commons. Two outputs are configurable for independent CW/CCW
pulse train output or step and direction pulse output up to 7kHz (@ 0.25 A/pt max).

F1-130DD

DL130 CPU, 10 DC in / 8 DC out, 110/220 VAC power supply. Inputs: 10 DC inputs, 12-24
VDC current sinking/sourcing, 3 isolated commons. Outputs: 8 DC outputs, 5-30 VDC
current sinking, 0.5 A/pt max, 3 internally connected commons. Two outputs are
configurable for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and direction pulse output
up to 7kHz (@ 0.25 A/pt max) (not available when using high-speed inputs).

DL130 CPU, 10 DC in / 8 DC out, 12/24 VDC power supply. Inputs: 10 DC inputs, 12-24
VDC current sinking/sourcing, 3 isolated commons. Outputs: 8 DC outputs, 5-30 VDC
F1-130DD-D current sinking, 0.5 A/pt max, 3 internally connected commons. Two outputs are
configurable for independent CW/CCW pulse train output or step and direction pulse output
up to 7kHz (@ 0.25 A/pt max) (not available when using high-speed inputs).

DL205 High Speed Counter I/O Modules

DL205 High Speed Counter I/O Interface Module, 8 DC sink/source inputs 9-30 VDC, 4
isolated sink/source DC outputs, 5-30 VDC, 1A per point. Inputs supported: 2 quadrature
encoder
counters up to 100 kHz, or 4 single channel counters up to 100 kHz, and 4 high
H2-CTRIO(2) speed discrete inputs for Reset, Inhibit, or Capture. Outputs supported: 4 independently
configurable high speed discrete outputs or 2 channels pulse output control, 20 Hz - 25 kHz
per channel, pulse and direction or CW/CCW pulses.

D2-CTRINT

Counter Interface Module, 4 isolated DC inputs, 1 pulse train output (CW) or 2 pulse train
outputs (CW/CCW) with DC input restrictions, accepts two up-counters when used with D2240 or D2-250(-1) (one only with D2-230), or one up/down counter. (not available when
using high-speed inputs).

Terminator I/O High Speed Counter I/O Module

T1HCTRIO(2)

Terminator I/O High Speed Counter I/O Interface Module, 8 DC sink/source inputs 9-30
VDC, 4 isolated sink/source DC outputs, 5-30 VDC, 1A per point. Inputs supported: 2
quadrature encoder counters up to 100 kHz, or 4 single channel counters up to 100 kHz,
and 4 high speed discrete inputs for Reset, Inhibit, or Capture. Outputs supported: 4
independently configurable high speed discrete outputs or 2 channels pulse output control,
20 Hz - 25 kHz per channel, pulse and direction or CW/CCW pulses. (Use with T1K-16B or
T1K-16B-1 terminal base.)

DL405 High Speed Counter I/O Module

H4-CTRIO

DL405 High Speed Counter I/O Interface Module, 8 DC sink/source inputs 9-30 VDC, 4
isolated sink/source DC outputs, 5-30 VDC, 1A per point. Inputs supported: 2 quadrature
encoder counters up to 100 kHz, or 4 single channel counters up to 100 kHz, and 4 high
speed discrete inputs for Reset, Inhibit, or Capture. Outputs supported: 4 independently
configurable high speed discrete outputs or 2 channels pulse output control, 20 Hz - 25 kHz
per channel, pulse and direction or CW/CCW pulses.

(1) Any DirectLOGIC PLC capable of RS-232 ASCII communication can write serial commands
to the SureStep Advanced Microstepping Drives (STP-DRV-4850 & -80100). These PLCs
include DL 05, 06, 250-1, 260, 350, and 450. However, we strongly recommend using DL06
or DL260 PLCs for serial commands due to their more advanced ASCII instruction set which
includes PRINTV and VPRINT commands.
(2) The H2-CTRIO and T1H-CTRIO High Speed Counter I/O Interface Modules can also be used
to control the SureStep Stepping System in PC-Based Control systems with Think & Do/Studio,
or with our embedded WinPLC/EBC module plugged into the CPU slot of the DL205 base.

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Typical Connections to a DL05 PLC

The following wiring diagram shows typical connections between the SureStep
Stepping System components and a DirectLOGIC DL05 PLC. Refer to the DL05
Micro PLC User Manual, p/n D0-USER-M, High-Speed Input and Pulse Output
Features chapter, for detailed programming instructions when using the PLC for
the Mode 30: Pulse Output function.
DL05 PLC programmed for
Mode 30: Pulse Output

D0-05DD PLC

L1 L2

LG

X0

X3

X2

C1

X4

X6
X5

C2

Y1

X7

Y0

Y2

Y3

Y5
Y4

+V

24 VDC
Power Supply

GND

AC Power

Step Motor
Power Supply

5 VDC xx VDC

L1

GND

120/240
VAC

L2

AC Power

GND

AC Power

120/240
VAC

STP-PWR-xxxx
L2
L1

PSP24-024S

X1

24 VDC

AC(L) AC(N) C0

Y1

0 VDC
+5 VDC

Step Motor Drive

STP-DRV-xxxx

EN
EN+

VDC+

DIR

VDC

DIR+

A+

STEP

STEP+

N/C
N/C

Y0

B+
B

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
1
Red
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4

B4

Front View
Extension Cable
with Connector
STP-EXT(H)-020

Step Motor
STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx
Connector

12" Motor Pigtail

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Typical Connections to an H0-CTRIO

The following wiring diagram shows typical connections between the SureStep
Stepping System components and a DirectLOGIC H0-CTRIO High Speed Counter
I/O Interface Module installed in either a DL05 or DL06 PLC option slot. Refer to
the CTRIO High-Speed Counter Module User Manual, p/n Hx-CTRIO-M, for
detailed programming instructions when using the H0-CTRIO module.

G
LG
0V
Y0
Y2
C1
Y5
Y7 Y10 Y12
C3 Y15 Y17
AC(L) AC(N) 24V C0
Y1
Y3
Y4
Y6
C2
Y11 Y13 Y14 Y16 N.C.
OUTPUT: 6-240V

Y
X

50 - 60Hz
3

INPUT: 12 - 24V

2.0A, 6 - 27V
6

10

2.0A
11

12

PWR: 100-240V
13

14

15

16

PWR
RUN
CPU
TX1
RX1
TX2
RX2

50-60Hz 40VA
17

20

D0-06DR

21 22

23

3 - 15mA

ERR

OK

Y0

A
LOGIC
C0

06

CTR/TMR IN
930V 512mA
DC/Pulse Out
536V 1A
IN

K oyo

X1
X0

X3
X2

X4
C1

Y1

X6
X5

X7

C2 X11 X13 X14 X16 C4 X21 X23 N.C.

X10 X12 C3
X15 X17 X20 X22 N.C.

TERM
PORT1

PORT2

RUN STOP

A
B
C
D

Step Motor
Power Supply

M
YC

5 VDC xx VDC

GND
L2
L1

Y0
Y1

AC Power

120/240
VAC

STP-PWR-xxxx

OUT

H0CTRIO

Y1

0 VDC
+5 VDC

Step Motor Drive

STP-DRV-xxxx

EN
EN+

N/C
N/C

DIR

VDC+

DIR+

VDC
A+

STEP

STEP+

Y0

B+
B

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
1
Red
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4

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STP-EXT(H)-020

Step Motor
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Typical Connections Multiple Drives/Motors

The following wiring diagram shows typical connections between the SureStep
Stepping System components and a DirectLOGIC H2-CTRIO High Speed Counter
I/O Interface Module installed in a DL205 PLC. Refer to the CTRIO High-Speed
Counter Module User Manual, p/n Hx-CTRIO-M, for detailed programming
instructions when using the H2-CTRIO module.
CTR
+24VDC
IN
OUT PUTS
0
OK
1
ER
C1
2
C TR 2
3
H2--CTRI O

Step Motor
Power Supply

IN 9-30VDC 5-12mA
OUT 5-36VDC
1.0A max
per point

2A

STP-PWR-xxxx

2B

AC Power

120/240
VAC

GND

2C

L2
L1

2D
2M

1C
1D
1M

NC
C2
C0
Y2
Y0
C3
C1
Y3
Y1

5 VDC xx VDC

1A
1B

1A
2A

1B

0 VDC

2B
1C

+5 VDC

2C

Step Motor Drive

1D

STP-DRV-xxxx

EN
EN+

VDC+

DIR

VDC

DIR+

A+

STEP

STEP+

N/C
N/C

2D
1M
2M
NC
C2
C0
Y2

B+

Y0

C3

Step Motor
STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx

C1
Y3
Y1

Step Motor Drive

STP-DRV-xxxx

EN
EN+
DIR

VDC

DIR+

A+

STEP

STEP+

B+

Front View

Cable Color Code

Term Wire Pin #
A+
Red
1
A White
2
B+ Green 3
B Black
4
Extension Cable
with Connector
STP-EXT(H)-020

B6

VDC+

N/C
N/C

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STP-MTR(H)-xxxxx

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Typical DirectLOGIC PLC

Serial Connections to an Advanced SureStep Drive
The following wiring diagrams show typical serial connections between a
SureStep Advanced Microstepping Drive and a DirectLOGIC PLC capable of RS232 ASCII communication. Refer to the particular PLC user manual for
instructions for writing ASCII serial commands.

Serial Connection Using Automation Direct Cables

ADVANCED STEPPER DRIVE

PLC - DL05

STP-DRV-4850
STP-DRV-80100

DL05 PLC
RS-232 Port 2
6P6C RJ12
Receptacle

RJ12
plug

STP-232RJ12-CBL-2
Red 5
Green 3
Blue 2

4 Red
3 Green
1 Blue

TXD 4
RXD 3
GND 1

RJ12
plug

ADVANCED STEPPER DRIVE

PLC

STP-DRV-4850
STP-DRV-80100

DL06
DL250-1
DL260
Port 2
15 pin HD

HD15
plug
3 RX
2 TX
7 GND
4 RTS
5 CTS

1
5

5 RX
3 TX
2 GND

Modular
6P4C RJ12
Receptacle

RJ12
plug

STP-232HD15-CBL-2
Yellow 3
Blue 5
Black 2

3
2
7
4
5

Modular
6P4C RJ12
Receptacle

3 TX
5 RX
2 GND

15

Serial Connection Using Custom Cables

Use Belden 9841 or equivalent cable, and wire according to the Automation
Direct cable diagrams shown above (including RTS/CTS jumper for DL06,
DL250-1, and DL260).

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Typical CLICK & P3000 PLC

Serial Connections to an Advanced SureStep Drive
The following wiring diagrams show typical serial connections between a
SureStep Advanced Microstepping Drive and a CLICK PLC or a P3-550 PLC
capable of RS-232 ASCII communication. Refer to the particular PLC user manual
for instructions for writing ASCII serial commands.

Serial Connection Using Automation Direct Cables

ADVANCED
STEPPER DRIVE

PLC

STP-DRV-4850
STP-DRV-80100

CLICK PLC
P3-550 PLC

Port 2 (CLICK)
RS232 Port (P3-550)
RJ12 Receptacle
TXD 4
RXD 3
GND 1

RJ12
plug

STP-232RJ12-CBL-2
4 Red
3 Green
1 Blue

Red 5
Green 3
Blue 2

RJ12
plug

Modular
6P4C RJ12
Receptacle

5 RX
3 TX
2 GND

Serial Connection Using Custom Cables

Use Belden 9841 or equivalent cable, and wire according to the Automation
Direct STP-232RJ12-CBL-2 diagram shown above.

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SureStep
STEPPING SYSTEM

APPENDIX

In This Appendix...
Selecting the SureStep Stepping System . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
The Selection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
How many pulses from the PLC to make the move? . . . . . . . . .C2
What is the positioning resolution of the load? . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3
What is the indexing speed to accomplish the move time? . . . .C3
Calculating the Required Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4

Leadscrew - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C8

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . . .C8

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . . .C8
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C9
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . . .C9
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . .C10

Belt Drive - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C11

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . .C11

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . .C11
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C12
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . .C12
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . .C13

Index Table - Example Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C14

Step
Step
Step
Step
Step

1
2
3
4
5

Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements . . . . .C14

Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load . . .C14
Determine the Motion Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C15
Determine the Required Motor Torque . . . . . . . . . . .C15
Select & Confirm Stepping Motor & Driver System . .C16

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Selecting the SureStep Stepping System

The selection of your SureStep stepping system follows a defined process. Let's
go through the process and define some useful relationships and equations. We will
use this information to work some typical examples along the way.

The Selection Procedure

The motor provides for the
required motion of the load
through the actuator (mechanics
that are between the motor shaft
and the load or workpiece). Key
information to accomplish the
required motion is:

Indexing
Speed

Acceleration

total number of pulses from

the PLC

Deceleration
Move Time

positioning resolution of the

load
indexing speed (or PLC pulse
frequency) to achieve the
move time
required
motor
torque
(including the 100% safety
factor)
load to motor inertia ratio

In the final analysis, we need to achieve the required motion with acceptable
positioning accuracy.

How many pulses from the PLC to make the move?

The total number of pulses to make the entire move is expressed with the equation:

Equation : Ptotal = total pulses = (Dtotal (dload i)) x step

Dtotal = total move distance
dload = lead or distance the load moves per revolution of the actuator's drive shaft
(P = pitch = 1/dload)
step = driver step resolution (steps/revmotor)
i = gear reduction ratio (revmotor/revgearshaft)
Example 1: The motor is directly attached to a disk, the stepping driver is set at 400
steps per revolution and we need to move the disk 5.5 revolutions. How many
pulses does the PLC need to send the driver?
Ptotal = (5.5 revdisk (1 revdisk/revdriveshaft 1 revmotor/revdriveshaft))
x 400 steps/revmotor
= 2200 pulses

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Example 2: The motor is directly attached to a ballscrew where one turn of the
ballscrew results in 10 mm of linear motion, the stepping driver is set for 1000 steps
per revolution, and we need to move 45 mm. How many pulses do we need to send
the driver?
Ptotal = (45 mm (10 mm/revscrew 1 revmotor/revscrew)) x 1000 steps/revmotor
= 4500 pulses
Example 3: Let's add a 2:1 belt reduction between the motor and ballscrew in
example 2. Now how many pulses do we need to make the 45 mm move?
Ptotal = (45 mm (10mm/revscrew 2 revmotor/revscrew)) x 1000 steps/revmotor
= 9000 pulses

What is the positioning resolution of the load?

We want to know how far the load will move for one pulse or step of the motor
shaft. The equation to determine the positioning resolution is:
Equation : L = load positioning resolution = (dload i) step
Example 4: What is the positioning resolution for the system in example 3?
L = (dload i) step
= (10 mm/revscrew 2 revmotor/revscrew) 1000 steps/revmotor
= 0.005mm/step
0.0002"/step

What is the indexing speed to accomplish the move time?

The most basic type of motion profile is a
"start-stop" profile where there is no
acceleration or deceleration period. This
type of motion profile is only used for
low speed applications because the load
is "jerked" from one speed to another and
the stepping motor will stall or drop
pulses if excessive speed changes are
attempted. The equation to find indexing
speed for "start-stop" motion is:

Start - Stop Profile

Indexing
Speed

Move Time

Equation : fSS = indexing speed for start-stop profiles = Ptotal ttotal

ttotal = move time

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Example 5: What is the indexing speed to make a "start-stop" move with 10,000
pulses in 800 ms?
fSS = indexing speed = Ptotal ttotal = 10,000 pulses 0.8 seconds
= 12,500 Hz.
For higher speed operation, the
"trapezoidal" motion profile includes
controlled
acceleration
&
deceleration and an initial non-zero
starting speed. With the acceleration
and deceleration periods equally set,
the indexing speed can be found
using the equation:

Trapezoidal Profile
Indexing
Speed

Start
Speed
Acceleration

Deceleration
Move Time

Equation : fTRAP = (Ptotal - (fstart x tramp)) (ttotal - tramp)

for trapezoidal motion profiles
fstart = starting speed
tramp = acceleration or deceleration time
Example 6: What is the required indexing speed to make a "trapezoidal" move in
800ms, accel/decel time of 200 ms each, 10,000 total pulses, and a starting speed
of 40 Hz?
fTRAP = (10,000 pulses - (40 pulses/sec x 0.2 sec)) (0.8 sec - 0.2 sec)
16,653 Hz.

Calculating the Required Torque

The required torque from the
stepping system is the sum of
acceleration torque and the running
torque. The equation for required
motor torque is:

Torque

Pullout torque is the maximum torque that the

stepping system can provide at any speed. The
typical safety factor is to keep the required torque
under 50% of the ideal available torque to avoid
pullout or stalling.

Equation : Tmotor = Taccel + Trun

Taccel = motor torque required to
Required Motor Torque
Versus Speed
accelerate and decelerate
the total system inertia
(including motor inertia)
Trun = constant motor torque requirement to run the mechanism
due to friction, external load forces, etc.

Speed

In Table 1 we show how to calculate torque required to accelerate or decelerate an

inertia from one speed to another and the calculation of running torque for common
mechanical actuators.

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Table 1 - Calculate the Torque for "Acceleration" and "Running"

The torque required to accelerate or decelerate an inertia with a linear change in
velocity is:
Equation : Taccel = Jtotal x (speed time) x (2 60)
Jtotal is the motor inertia plus load
inertia ("reflected" to the motor
shaft). The (2 60) is a factor used
to convert "change in speed"
expressed in RPM into angular
speed (radians/second). Refer to
information in this table to
calculate "reflected" load inertia for
several common shapes and
mechanical mechanisms.

Velocity

Accel
Period

Indexing Velocity

Decel
Period

time
T1
Torque
T2
time
T3

Example 7: What is the required torque to accelerate an inertia of 0.002 lb-in-sec2

(motor inertia is 0.0004 lb-in-sec2 and "reflected" load inertia is 0.0016 lb-in-sec2)
from zero to 600 RPM in 50 ms?
Taccel = 0.002 lb-in-sec2 x (600 RPM 0.05 seconds) x (2 60)
2.5 lb-in

Leadscrew Equations
Fgravity

W
JW

Fext
J coupling
J gear

J screw

J motor

Description:
Motor RPM
Torque required to accelerate
and decelerate the load
Motor total inertia
Inertia of the load
Pitch and Efficiency
Running torque
Torque due to preload
on the ballscrew
Force total
Force of gravity and
Force of friction
Incline angle and
Coefficient of friction
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Equations:
nmotor = (vload x P) x i, nmotor (RPM), vload (in/min)
Taccel Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jgear + ((Jcoupling + Jscrew + JW) i2)
JW = (W (g x e)) x (1 2 P)2
P = pitch = revs/inch of travel, e = efficiency
Trun = ((Ftotal (2 P)) + Tpreload) i
Tpreload = ballscrew nut preload to minimize backlash
Ftotal = Fext + Ffriction + Fgravity
Fgravity = Wsin, Ffriction = Wcos
= incline angle, = coefficient of friction

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Table 1 (contd)
Typical Leadscrew Data
e=
efficiency

Material:
ball nut
acme with plastic nut
acme with metal nut

=
coef. of friction

Material:
steel on steel
steel on steel (lubricated)
teflon on steel
ball bushing

0.90
0.65
0.40

0.580
0.150
0.040
0.003

Belt Drive (or Rack & Pinion) Equations

Fgravity

W
J motor

Fext

JW

J gear

J motor
W1

JW

Fext

J gear
J pinion

Description:
Motor RPM
Torque required to accelerate
and decelerate the load
Inertia of the load
Inertia of the load
Radius of pulleys
Running torque
Force total
Force of gravity and
Force of friction

Fgravity

J pinion

W2

Equations:
nmotor = (vload x 2 r) x i
Taccel Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jgear + ((Jpinion + JW) i2)
JW = (W (g x e)) x r2 ; JW = ((W1 + W2) (g x e)) x r2
r = radius of pinion or pulleys (inch)
Trun = (Ftotal x r) i
Ftotal = Fext + Ffriction + Fgravity
Fgravity = Wsin; Ffriction = Wcos

Belt (or Gear) Reducer Equations

J motorpulley

J motorpulley

J Load

J motor

J motor

J loadpulley

Description:
Motor RPM
Torque required to accelerate
and decelerate the load
Inertia of the load
Motor torque

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J loadpulley

J Load

Equations:
nmotor = nload x i
Taccel Jtotal x (speedtime) x 0.1
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jmotorpulley + ((Jloadpulley + JLoad) i2)
Tmotor x i = TLoad

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Table 1 (contd)
Inertia of Hollow Cylinder Equations
L

Do = 2ro

Di = 2ri

Description:
Inertia
Inertia
Volume

Equations:
J = (W x (ro2 + ri2)) (2g)
J = ( x L x x (ro4 ri4)) (2g)
volume = 4 x (Do2 - Di2) x L

Inertia of Solid Cylinder Equations

L

Description:
Inertia
Inertia
Volume

D = 2r

Equations:
J = (W x r2) (2g)
J = ( x L x x r4) (2g)
volume = x r2 x L

Inertia of Rectangular Block Equations

l

h
w

Description:
Inertia
Volume

Equations:
J = (W 12g) x (h2 + w2)
volume = l x h x w

Symbol Definitions
J = inertia

= density

L = Length

= 0.098 lb/in3 (aluminum)

h = height

= 0.28 lb/in3 (steel)

w = width

= 0.04 lb/in3 (plastic)

W = weight

= 0.31 lb/in3 (brass)

D = diameter

= 0.322 lb/in3 (copper)

r = radius
g = gravity = 386 in/sec2
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Leadscrew - Example Calculations

Step 1 - Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements
Fgravity

W
JW

Fext
J coupling
J gear

J screw

J motor

Weight of table and workpiece = 200 lb

Angle of inclination = 0
Friction coefficient of sliding surfaces = 0.05
External load force = 0
Ball screw shaft diameter = 0.6 inch
Ball screw length = 23.6 inch
Ball screw material = steel
Ball screw lead = 0.6 inch/rev (P 1.67 rev/in)
Desired Resolution = 0.001 inch/step
Gear reducer = 2:1
Stroke = 4.5 inch
Move time = 1.7 seconds

Definitions
dload = lead or distance the load moves per revolution of the actuators drive shaft (P = pitch = 1/dload)
Dtotal = total move distance
step = driver step resolution (steps/revmotor)
i = gear reduction ratio (revmotor/revgearshaft)
Taccel = motor torque required to accelerate and decelerate the total system inertia (including motor inertia)
Trun = constant motor torque requirement to run the mechanism due to friction, external load forces, etc.
ttotal = move time

Step 2 - Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load

Rearranging Equation to calculate the required stepping drive resolution:
step = (dload i) L
= (0.6 2) 0.001
= 300 steps/rev
With the 2:1 gear reduction, the stepping system can be set at 400 steps/rev to
exceed the required load positioning resolution.
A 2:1 timing belt reducer is a good choice for low cost and low backlash. Also, the
motor can be repositioned back under the leadscrew if desired with a timing belt
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Step 3 - Determine the Motion Profile

From Equation , the total pulses to make the required move is:
Ptotal = (Dtotal (dload i)) x step
= (4.5 (0.6 2)) x 400 = 6,000 pulses
From Equation , the indexing frequency for a trapezoidal move is:
fTRAP = (Ptotal - (fstart x tramp)) (ttotal - tramp)
= (6,000 - (100 x 0.43)) (1.7 - 0.43) 4,690 Hz
where accel time is 25% of total move time and starting speed is 100 Hz.
= 4,690 Hz x (60 sec/1 min) 400 steps/rev
703 RPM motor speed

Step 4 - Determine the Required Motor Torque

Using the equations in Table 1:
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jgear + ((Jcoupling + Jscrew + JW) i2)
For this example, let's assume the gearbox and coupling inertia are zero.
JW = (W (g x e)) x (1 2P)2
= (200 (386 x 0.9)) x (1 2 x 3.14 x 1.67)2
0.0052 lb-in-sec2
Jscrew ( x L x x r4) (2g)
(3.14 x 23.6 x 0.28 x 0.34) (2 x 386)
0.0002 lb-in-sec2
The inertia of the load and screw reflected to the motor is:
J(screw + load) to motor = ((Jscrew + JW) i2)
((0.0002 + 0.0052) 22) = 0.00135 lb-in-sec2
The torque required to accelerate the inertia is:
Taccel Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= 0.00135 x (603 0.2) x 0.1 0.4 lb-in
Next, we need to determine running torque. If the machine already exists then it is
sometimes possible to actually measure running torque by turning the actuator
driveshaft with a torque wrench.
Trun = ((Ftotal (2 P)) + Tpreload) i
Ftotal = Fext + Ffriction + Fgravity
= 0 + Wcos + 0 = 0.05 x 200 = 10 lb
Trun = (10 (2 x 3.14 x 1.66)) 2
0.48 lb-in
where we have assumed preload torque to be zero.
From Equation , the required motor torque is:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun = 0.4 + 0.48 0.88 lb-in
However, this is the required motor torque before we have picked a motor and
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Step 5 - Select and Confirm the Stepping Motor and Driver System
It looks like a reasonable choice for a motor would be the STP-MTR-23055 or
shorter NEMA 23. This motor has an inertia of:
Jmotor = 0.00024 lb-in-sec2
The actual motor torque would be modified:
Taccel = Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= (0.00135 + 0.00024) x (603 0.2) x 0.1
0.48 lb-in
so that:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun
= 0.48 + 0.48 0.96 lb-in 16 oz-in
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140

120

Torque (oz-in)

1/2 Stepping
400 steps/rev

100
1/10 Stepping
2000 steps/rev

80

60

Required
Torque vs. Speed

40

20

0
0

150

300

450

600

750

900

1050

1200

1350

1500

RPM:

It looks like the STP-MTR-23055 stepping motor will work. However, we still need
to check the load to motor inertia ratio:
Ratio = J(screw + load) to motor Jmotor
= 0.00135 0.00024 = 5.625
It is best to keep the load to motor inertia ratio below 10 so 5.625 is within an
acceptable range. For additional comfort, you could move up to the STP-MTR23079 or the larger NEMA 23 motor. In this case, the load to motor inertia ratio
would be lowered to 3.2.

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Belt Drive - Example Calculations

Step 1 - Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements
Fgravity

W
J motor

Fext

JW

J gear

J pinion

Weight of table and workpiece = 3 lb

External force = 0 lb
Friction coefficient of sliding surfaces = 0.05
Angle of table = 0
Belt and pulley efficiency = 0.8
Pulley diameter = 1.5 inch
Pulley thickness = 0.75 inch
Pulley material = aluminum
Desired Resolution = 0.001 inch/step
Gear Reducer = 5:1
Stroke = 50 inch
Move time = 4.0 seconds
Accel and decel time = 1.0 seconds

Definitions
dload = lead or distance the load moves per revolution of the actuators drive shaft (P = pitch = 1/dload)
Dtotal = total move distance
step = driver step resolution (steps/revmotor)
i = gear reduction ratio (revmotor/revgearshaft)
Taccel = motor torque required to accelerate and decelerate the total system inertia (including motor inertia)
Trun = constant motor torque requirement to run the mechanism due to friction, external load forces, etc.
ttotal = move time

Step 2 - Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load

Rearranging Equation to calculate the required stepping drive resolution:
step = (dload i) L
= ((3.14 x 1.5) 5) 0.001
= 942 steps/rev
where dload = x Pulley Diameter.
With the 5:1 gear reduction, the stepping system can be set at 1000 steps/rev to
slightly exceed the required load positioning resolution.
Reduction is almost always required with a belt drive and a 5:1 planetary
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Step 3 - Determine the Motion Profile

From Equation , the total pulses to make the required move is:
Ptotal = (Dtotal (dload i)) x step
= 50 ((3.14 x 1.5) 5) x 1000
53,079 pulses
From Equation , the running frequency for a trapezoidal move is:
fTRAP = (Ptotal - (fstart x tramp)) (ttotal - tramp)
= 53,079 (4 - 1)
17,693 Hz
where accel time is 25% of total move time and starting speed is zero.
= 17,693 Hz x (60 sec/1 min) 1000 steps/rev
1,062 RPM motor speed

Step 4 - Determine the Required Motor Torque

Using the equations in Table 1:
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jgear + ((Jpulleys + JW) i2)
For this example, let's assume the gearbox inertia is zero.
JW = (W (g x e)) x r2
= (3 (386 x 0.8)) x 0.752
0.0055 lb-in-sec2
Pulley inertia (remember there are two pulleys) can be calculated as:
Jpulleys (( x L x x r4) (2g)) x 2
((3.14 x 0.75 x 0.098 x 0.754) (2 x 386)) x 2
0.00019 lb-in-sec2
The inertia of the load and pulleys reflected to the motor is:
J(pulleys + load) to motor = ((Jpulleys + JW) i2)
((0.0055 + 0.00019) 52) 0.00023 lb-in-sec2
The torque required to accelerate the inertia is:
Tacc Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= 0.00023 x (1062 1) x 0.1
= 0.025 lb-in
Trun = (Ftotal x r) i
Ftotal = Fext + Ffriction + Fgravity
= 0 + Wcos + 0 = 0.05 x 3 = 0.15 lb
Trun = (0.15 x 0.75) 5
0.0225 lb-in
From Equation , the required motor torque is:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun = 0.025 + 0.0225 0.05 lb-in
However, this is the required motor torque before we have picked a motor and
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Step 5 - Select and Confirm the Stepping Motor and Driver System
It looks like a reasonable choice for a motor would be the STP-MTR-17048 or
NEMA 17 motor. This motor has an inertia of:
Jmotor = 0.00006 lb-in-sec2
The actual motor torque would be modified:
Taccel = Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= (0.00023 + 0.00006) x (1062 1) x 0.1 0.03 lb-in
so that:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun
= 0.03 + 0.0225 0.0525 lb-in 0.84 oz-in
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60

Torque (oz-in)

50
1/2 Stepping
400 steps/rev

40
1/10 Stepping
2000 steps/rev

30

20

Required
Torque vs. Speed

10

0
0

150

300

450

600

750

900

1050

1200

1350

1500

1650

1800

1950

2100

2250

RPM:

It looks like the STP-MTR-17048 stepping motor will work. However, we still need
to check the load to motor inertia ratio:
Ratio = J(pulleys + load) to motor Jmotor
= 0.00023 0.00006 = 3.8
It is best to keep the load to motor inertia ratio below 10 so 3.8 is within an
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Index Table - Example Calculations

Step 1 - Define the Actuator and Motion Requirements

J gear

J motor

Diameter of index table = 12 inch

Thickness of index table = 2 inch
Table material = steel
Number of workpieces = 8
Desired Resolution = 0.036
Gear Reducer = 25:1
Index angle = 45
Index time = 0.7 seconds

Definitions
dload = lead or distance the load moves per revolution of the actuators drive shaft (P = pitch = 1/dload)
Dtotal = total move distance
step = driver step resolution (steps/revmotor)
i = gear reduction ratio (revmotor/revgearshaft)
Taccel = motor torque required to accelerate and decelerate the total system inertia (including motor inertia)
Trun = constant motor torque requirement to run the mechanism due to friction, external load forces, etc.
ttotal = move time

Step 2 - Determine the Positioning Resolution of the Load

Rearranging Equation to calculate the required stepping drive resolution:
step = (dload i) L
= (360 25) 0.036
= 400 steps/rev
With the 25:1 gear reduction, the stepping system can be set at 400 steps/rev to
equal the required load positioning resolution.
It is almost always necessary to use significant gear reduction when controlling a
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Step 3 - Determine the Motion Profile

From Equation , the total pulses to make the required move is:
Ptotal = (Dtotal (dload i)) x step
= (45 (360 25) x 400
= 1250 pulses
From Equation , the running frequency for a trapezoidal move is:
fTRAP = (Ptotal - (fstart x tramp)) (ttotal - tramp)
= 1,250 (0.7 - 0.17) 2,360 Hz
where accel time is 25% of total move time and starting speed is zero.
= 2,360 Hz x (60 sec/1 min) 400 steps/rev
354 RPM

Step 4 - Determine the Required Motor Torque

Using the equations in Table 1:
Jtotal = Jmotor + Jgear + (Jtable i2)
For this example, let's assume the gearbox inertia is zero.
Jtable ( x L x x r4) (2g)
(3.14 x 2 x 0.28 x 1296) (2 x 386)
2.95 lb-in-sec2
The inertia of the indexing table reflected to the motor is:
Jtable to motor = Jtable i2
0.0047 lb-in-sec2
The torque required to accelerate the inertia is:
Taccel Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= 0.0047 x (354 0.17) x 0.1
1.0 lb-in
From Equation , the required motor torque is:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun
= 1.0 + 0 = 1.0 lb-in
However, this is the required motor torque before we have picked a motor and
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Step 5 - Select and Confirm the Stepping Motor and Driver System
It looks like a reasonable choice for a motor would be the STP-MTR-34066 or
NEMA 34 motor. This motor has an inertia of:
Jmotor = 0.0012 lb-in-sec2
The actual motor torque would be modified:
Taccel = Jtotal x (speed time) x 0.1
= (0.0047 + 0.0012) x (354 0.17) x 0.1
1.22 lb-in
so that:
Tmotor = Taccel + Trun
= 1.22 + 0
= 1.22 lb-in = 19.52 oz-in
350
1/2 Stepping
400 steps/rev

STP-MTR-34066

300
1/10 Stepping
2000 steps/rev

Torque (oz-in)

250

200

150

100

Required
Torque vs. Speed
50

0
0

75

150

225

300

375

450

525

600

RPM:

It looks like the STP-MTR-34066 stepping motor will work. However, we still need
to check the load to motor inertia ratio:
Ratio = Jtable to motor Jmotor
= 0.0047 0.0012 = 3.9
It is best to keep the load to motor inertia ratio below 10 so 3.9 is within an
acceptable range.

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Engineering Unit Conversion Tables,

Formulae, & Definitions:
Conversion of Length
To convert A to B,
multiply A by the
entry in the table.

m
mm
m
mil
in
ft

B
m

mm

mil

in

ft

1.000E03

1.000E06

3.937E02

3.937E05

3.281E06

1.000E+03

1.000E03

3.937E+01

3.937E02

3.281E03

1.000E+06

1.000E+03

3.937E+04

3.937E+01

3.281E+00

2.540E+01

2.540E02

2.540E05

1.000E03

8.330E05

2.540E+04

2.540E+01

2.540E02

1.000E+03

8.330E02

3.048E+05

3.048E+02

3.048E01

1.200E+04

1.200E+01

Conversion of Torque
B

To convert A to B,
multiply A by the
entry in the table.

Nm

kpm(kg-m)

kg-cm

oz-in

lb-in

lb-ft

Nm

1.020E01

1.020E+01

1.416E+02

8.850E+00

7.380E-01

kpm(kg-m)

9.810E+00

1.000E+02

1.390E+03

8.680E+01

7.230E+00

kg-cm

9.810E02

1.000E02

1.390E+01

8.680E01

7.230E02

oz-in

7.060E03

7.200E04

7.200E02

6.250E02

5.200E03

lb-in

1.130E01

1.150E02

1.150E+00

1.600E+01

8.330E02

lb-ft

1.356E+00

1.380E01

1.383E+01

1.920E+02

1.200E+01

Conversion of Moment of Inertia

To convert A to B,
multiply A by the
entry in the table.

B
kg-m2

kg-cm-s2

oz-in-s2

lb-in-s2

oz-in2

lb-in2

kg-m2

kg-cm-s2

9.800E02

oz-in-s2

7.060E03

7.190E02

lb-in-s2

1.130E01 1.152E+00 1.600E+01

oz-in2

1.830E05

1.870E04

2.590E03

1.620E04

lb-in2

2.930E04

2.985E03

4.140E02

2.590E03 1.600E+01

lb-ft2

4.210E02

4.290E01 5.968E+00 3.730E01 2.304E+03 1.440E+02

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1.020E+01 1.416E+02 8.850E+00 5.470E+04 3.420E+03 2.373E+01

1.388E+01 8.680E01 5.360E+03
1

3.350+02

2.320E+00

6.250E02 3.861E+02 2.413E+01 1.676E01

1

6.180E+03 3.861E+02 2.681E+00

1

6.250E02

4.340E04

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Engineering Unit Conversion Tables, Formulae, & Definitions (contd):

General Formulae & Definitions
Description:

Equations:

Gravity
Torque
Power (Watts)
Power (Horsepower)
Horsepower
Revolutions

gravity = 9.8 m/s2; 386 in/s2

T = J ; = rad/s2
P (W) = T (Nm) (rad/s)
P (hp) = T (lbin) (rpm) / 63,024
1 hp = 746W
1 rev = 1,296,000 arcsec / 21,600 arcmin

Equations for Straight-Line Velocity & Constant Acceleration

Description:

Equations:
v = v + at

f
i
Final velocity final
velocity = (initial velocity) + (acceleration)(time)

x = x + (v +v )t

f
i
i
f
Final position final
position = initial position + [(1/2 )(initial velocity + final velocity)(time)]

Final position

xf = xi + vit + at2
final position = initial position + (initial velocity)(time) + (1/2)(acceleration)(time squared)
v 2 = v 2 + 2a(x x )

i
f
i
Final velocity f
final velocity squared = initial velocity squared + [(2)(acceleration)(final position initial
squared

position)]

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