Kinco® N Series Stepper Motor Driver

3M2280N
User Manual
Version: V1.0
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Product Overview ..................................................................................3
2.1 Product Acceptance .............................................................................................3
2.2 Product Model Description..................................................................................3
2.3 Product Features..................................................................................................3
2.4 Product Functions Describetion .........................................................................4
2.5 Scope of Application ............................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Product Parameters and Installation ..................................................6
3.1 Product Parameters .............................................................................................6
3.2 Description of Wiring Terminal ...........................................................................6
3.3 Wiring Diagram .....................................................................................................8
3.4 Time Sequence Diagram of Control Signal ...........................................................10
3.5 DIP Switch Settings ........................................................................................... 11
3.6 Installation of the Driver ....................................................................................13
Chapter 4 FAQ..........................................................................................................14
4.1 Indications of Driver Indicators .........................................................................14
4.2 FAQ on the Driver and Stepper Motor ............................................................15

Release Notes on N Series Multi-functional Micro-step Stepper Motor Driver User

Manual
Products involved: 3M2280N stepper motor drivers.
Version: V1.2
Date: Nov. 08. 2013
Revision History
Version Date Description
V1.0 2010-5-20
V1.1 2011-10-13
V1.2 2013-11-08 Use new factory address

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Chapter 1 Safety Precautions
For the sake of personal safety and avoidance of property loss, please read these safety
precautions carefully before test running and use of the driver.
The following safety measures must be strictly followed:
 Read this user manual carefully.
 Observe safety precautions strictly.
 After being powered on, the voltage in side 3M2280N driver is about 300VDC. The
high voltage still exists 60 seconds after the power supply is cut off . Before
performing any wiring or check operation, use a multimeter to verify that the voltage
on the driver terminals is safe; otherwise, the electric shock may occur.
 Never connect wires while the driver and the motor are working; otherwise, the electric
shock may occur.
 Do not remove the housing of the driver when the power is on or the driver is working;
otherwise, the electric shock may occur.
 To avoid personal injury and property loss, only qualified and service-trained
personnel can operate the driver.
 Follow related technical specifications and electric installation standards during
installation. The driver must be securely grounded with the cross section of the ground
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cable not less than 1.25 mm .
 Do not insert any object into the driver, which may cause damage to the equipment.
 If any fault occurs to the driver, please return the driver to the maintenance and repair
center. Opening the driver without authorization or improper operation may cause
damage to the driver. Removing the enclosure of the driver without authorization will
void the warranty.
 The waste driver shall be disposed of as industrial waste to avoid environmental
pollution.
Statement:
 When this driver is applied in some mechanical instruments where personal safety is
directly involved (e.g. nuclear power control, medical device, truck, train, airplane,
amusement and safety devices), be sure to install proper fault-proof devices to avoid
the possibility of personal injury.
 Electronic devices are not permanently reliable! Adequate safety measures must be
taken to ensure personal and equipment safety in case of a failure. The users must be
liable for any loss resulting from equipment fault or misoperation of the driver.

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Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 Product Acceptance
Upon receiving the product, please check the following items:
 Make sure the driver model is consistent with that ordered.
 Unpack the product and make sure it is free from damage and no part is missing.
 Make sure all set screws in the driver are securely tightened.
 Check the received product against the packing list and contact our customer service
center in time if any part is missing.
Packing List
Article Qty.
3M2280N stepper motor drive 1 pcs
Product Services Directory 1 pcs
User Manual 1 pcs
2kΩ resistors 3 pcs
Length 10mm diameter φ10 insulated terminals 3 pcs
Length 15mm diameter φ12 insulated terminals 3 pcs
2.2 Product Model Description

2.3 Product Features

 High performance, low cost, and diversified functions
 Automatic parameter adjustable regulation
 Driver test running function
 Phase memory function
 PLS+DIR and CW/CCW control signal available.
 Optocoupler isolation I/O. There is an ERR signal output.
 Opto-isolation signal input, with pulse response frequency up to 400 KHz
 12 micro-step value, the maximum micro-step value is 128
 With the protection function of over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, overheat
 With micro-step smoothing filter, the input pulse can be dynamically smooth
and reduce the transient motor sport, motor run more smoothly..

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2.4 Product Functions Describetion
3M2280N stepper motor drivers adopt DSP single-chip microcomputer as its control core,
which greatly enriches their applications. Meanwhile, the intelligent firmware design frees
the users from complicated function setting steps and delivers the optimum performance of
the motors easily.
 Motor auto adaptation: The driver can automatically detect the electrical parameters
(e.g., inductance and resistance) of the motor connected with the driver, trace the
status of motor in real time, and automatically adjust the driver parameters settings
according to the detected motor status to deliver the optimum driving performance. If it
is not the first time for the driver to drive the motor, please run the driver under no load
before connecting the motor. Then, the driver will clear the motor parameters which
stored before. Turn off the power, connect the motor, and turn on the power again; the
driver will automatically detect the optimum drive parameters for the current motor.
 Phase memory: The driver will keep the phase of the motor in the case of power
failure with the motor. Therefore, it prevents the error caused by motor jitter upon
power-on on some application occasions. The kept phase will be lost if the motor is
replaced or the motor still rotates after the driver stops.
 Half current function: If the half current setting is effective. After the motor stops
rotation and locks tight, the driver will reduce the phase current of the motor by a half
in 1.5 seconds. Strongly recommended to use this function!!!
 Test running: If the driver is set to this status, it will automatically drive the motor at a
speed of 60RPM. At this time, the output current is the set value and the subdivision
setting becomes invalid. This function is used to check whether the driver status is
normal.
 PLS+DIR and CW/CCW compatible input: The control signal input port of the driver
supports “PLS + DIR” control signal and “CW/CCW” control signal input.
 Over-voltage alarm: The driver will generate a high-voltage alarm if the internal bus
voltage exceeds 395 VDC. At this time, turn off the power supply in time and reboot
the driver to clear the alarm. If the over-voltage alarm occurs frequently, it is
recommended that the input voltage be tuned down or a driver with absorption function
be adopted.
 Short circuit alarm: The driver will activate the short circuit protection function in the
case of short-circuit or wrong wiring of the motor or driver, so as to prevent the
damage to the driver. In this case, turn off the power supply in time and check the
wiring of the motor. To clear the alarm, reboot the driver.
 Under-voltage alarm: The driver will generate a low-voltage alarm if the internal bus
voltage goes below 200 VDC in the case of the 2M2280N driver or 90VDC in the case
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of the 2M1180N driver. To clear the alarm, reboot the driver.
 Overheat alarm: The driver will generate a overheat alarm if the internal temperature
reaches 75℃.
 Miss-connection protection: The driver will generate a miss-connect alarm if the
wiring between the driver and the motor is wrong. To clear the alarm, reconnect the
wires correctly.
2.5 Scope of Application
The drivers are applicable to various large and medium automation equipment and
instruments, including engraving machines, labeling machines, cutting machines, numerical
control machine tools, and plotters. They are ideal choices for users in search of low
vibration, low noise and high accuracy.
To achieve the optimum performance, KINCO 110 and 130 series stepper motors are
recommended.

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Chapter 3 Product Parameters and Installation
3.1 Product Parameters
Please learn carefully the driver parameters before use. Make sure the power supply and
operating environment conform to relevant requirements.

Table 1 Electrical Specifications

Parameter Description
3M2280N: Single-phase 220V AC +/-15%
Input voltage
(50Hz)(187VAC~253VAC)
Phase
current(peak,
unit: A) 2.8, 3.2, 3.6, 4.0, 4.4, 4.8, 5.2, 5.6, 6, 6.4, 6.8, 7.2, 7.6 8.0
Micro step(unit: 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000,
pulse/rev) 6000, 10000, 20000
Three control signal ports: PLS(CW)/DIR(CCW)/FRE; current
Input signal range: 6 ~16 mA
Control signal
input method PLS+DIR; CW/CCW
Output signal ERR, open collector output, max current: 10 mA.
Protection Over-voltage, under-voltage, short circuit, and overheat protection
Absorbing Need customize, used to absorb the energy feed back by the
circuit* motor

Table 2 Operating Environment

Cooling method Forced air cooling

Operation Avoid the environment with great amount of
environment metallic powder, oil mist, or erosive gases.
Operation humidity <85%, RH (non-condensing or water drops)
Environment
Operation
0C ~ +40C
temperature
Storage temperature -20C ~ +70C
Weight (net) 1.5Kg
Dimensions 201mm×147mm×66mm
Ingress protection IP20
3.2 Description of Wiring Terminal
Wiring terminals of the driver are divided into three types: control signal port, motor power
cable port, and power input port. Control signal port can receive differential signal,
single-ended common-cathode and common-anode signals, and can prevent the
interference of ambient environment on the driver with the built-in high-speed optocoupler.
The twisted pairs are recommended as signal lines for enhanced interference immunity in
environments with strong electromagnetic interference. The definitions of the driver ports
are detailed below:

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Table 3 Definition of Control Signal Port
Signal Functional Description
PLS+(CW+) Pulse signal. In the PLS+DIR control signal mode, the signal is the
pulse control signal and the rising edge is effective.
PLS-(CW-) In the CW/CCW control signal mode, the signal is the forward rotation
control signal and the rising edge is effective. The high-level time shall
not be less than 1.25uS to ensure reliable response of the internal
optocoupler.
The maximum input frequency of the pulse signal is 400 KHz
DIR+(CCW+) In the PLS+DIR control signal mode, the signal is direction control
signal, and the driver sets the rotation direction of the motor by
detecting the level of this signal. The signal value of the effective
DIR-(CCW-) moment in the rising edge of pulse signal.
In the CW/CCW control signal mode, the signal is the reverse rotation
control signal and the rising edge is effective. To ensure reliable
response of the internal optocoupler, the high-level time in this mode
shall not be less than 1.25uS.
The maximum input frequency of the pulse signal is 400 KHz
FREE+ This signal is offline signal. If the signal is at a high level, the driver
turns off the power supply for the motor, and the motor rotor turns into
Free status (Offline). Adequate measures must be adopted to prevent
FREE- the motor from causing equipment damage or personal injury when it
is in the offline status.
ERR+ Alarm output signal. This signal port is the optocoupler output port for
open collector. When the driver has an exception alarm or power
failure alarm, this signal port have not outputs((level determined by the
ERR- external circuit).
For this port, the maximum allowable input voltage is 30V DC and the
maximum supply current is 10 mA.

Table 4 Definition of Strong Current Port

Signal Functional Description

A+ Phase A of motor. The switching between A+ and A- can change motor
A- rotation direction.
B+ Phase B of motor. The switching between B+ and B- can change motor
B- rotation direction.
R+ Absorbing（Break）resistor port.
R-

Table 5 Definition of Power Input Port

ACN+ Power input ports for the driver.

ACL-
PE Grounding terminal of the driver

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3.3 Wiring Diagram
General Way Control Signal Wiring Diagram

Twisted-pair Way Control Signal Wiring Diagram

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 The input circuits of all control signals of the driver have been reliably isolated through
 optocoupler elements, which minimize the interference from external electrical noises.
 In the figure, R0 is an external current limit resistor used to curb the input signal
current of the driver. When control signal is at 24VDC, a 2K resistor can be connected;
when the control signal is at 12VDC, a 1K resistor can be connected. The current at
the input port of the driver must be within 6~16 mA; otherwise, it may cause damage to
the equipment.
 ERR signal is open collector output and requires an external power supply. The
maximum external voltage cannot exceed 30V. Never connect the ERR signal port in
reversed polarity; otherwise, it may cause damage to the port.
 If driver work in a strong interference field,the control signal wiring is recommended
twisted-pair way,this can reduce the interference signal source interfere control
signal.

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3.4 Time Sequence Diagram of Control Signal

Precautions on Control Signal:

1. The maximum frequency
of the input pulse is 400
KHz.
2. Disable direction signal
change during pulse
signal rise time.
3. A free signal shall be set
up 1ms earlier than a
pulse signal.
Precautions on Wiring:
1. To avoid interference on
the driver, the strong
current cables (phase
wires and power cables of
the driver) shall be isolated
from the weak current
cables (for a distance of at
least 10cm) when
connecting wires for the
driver.
2. It is recommended that the
twisted pairs be adopted for control signal cables for the driver, and the shielding layer
be grounded reliably (to the true ground of the driver and equipment).
3. Due to endurance of heavy current, conductors with cross-section no less than
2
1.5mm are recommended for the motor cabling, or even thicker ones as appropriate.
Motor cabling put insulated terminals ,it can reduce the contact resistance between
motor and driver.
4. It is strictly forbidden to connect wires while the power is on; otherwise, it may cause
equipment damage and personal injury. Please note that the power line of the motor
still carries heavy current even if the motor is in the locked status. Pull out or connect
the wire forcibly may cause equipment damage and personal injury.
5. The length of bare wires at the inputs of the power line of the motor and the power
input cable of the driver shall be around 10mm; it may result in poor contact if the
length is too short and may cause electric shock if the length is too long.

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3.5 DIP Switch Settings
The driver is configured with two round DIP switches S1 and S2, which are used for
micro-step value selection, current value selection and functions selection.
S1, Micro-step:
S1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pulse/rev 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1500 2000
S1 8 9 A B C D E F
Pulse/rev 3000 4000 5000 6000 10000 20000 SET1 SET2
S2, Current:
S2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Peak(A) 2.80 3.20 3.60 4.00 4.40 4.80 5.20 5.60
Rms(A) 1.98 2.26 2.55 2.83 3.11 3.39 3.68 3.96
S2 8 9 A B C D E F
Peak(A) 6.00 6.40 6.80 7.20 7.60 8.00
M1 M2
Rms(A) 4.24 4.53 4.81 5.09 5.37 5.66
OPERATION TABLE:
MODE S1 S2 METHOD
Auto Run F 0~D Set the s1&s2 as S1=F,S2=0~D when driver is power
off, then power on the driver, the motor will run
automatically.
PLS+DIR E E Set S1 and S2 as the “MODE settings ( as the left
CW/CCW E F table)” when driver is power off, then power on the
HALF E C driver, the 4 standards LED will run as: , this means
CURRENT the mode setting is success, then reboot the driver,
FULL E D the driver will work in setting mode.
CURRENT
Precautions on rotary switch:
1. S1 cannot be set to NA; otherwise, the driver will generate an alarm. In this case, turn
off the power, re-set the micro-step values, and turn on the power again to resume
normal.
2. To set the status of the DIP switch, choose an appropriate straight screwdriver; a
screwdriver of inappropriate size may cause damage to the DIP switch.
3. When setting the status of the DIP switch, do not apply an axial force; otherwise, it
may cause damage to the DIP switch.

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Setting flow chart:
1. Auto Run setting flow

Drive S1=F Driver Motor run

power off S2=0~D power on automaticall
y

RUN: SLINK
POWER:GR
EEN

2. Function setting flow

RUN: SLINK
POWER:GREEN
ERR:RED
CHOP: OFF

Drive S1=E Driver Setting

power off S2=E/F/C/D power on success

Driver work Reboot

in the driver
setting
mode

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3.6 Installation of the Driver

Mechanical Dimensions
Precautions on Installation:
 It is recommended that the driver be mounted on a side and kept in an upright position,
so as to maintain a well ventilated installation environment. Never block or cover the
air vents of the driver; otherwise, the normal use of the driver may be prevented by
possible frequent overheat alarms.
 For better heat dissipation, two drivers shall be installed at a clearance of at least
50mm.
1. With an ingress protection class of IP20, the driver shall be installed in an
industry-compliant indoor switching cabinet; failure to do so may cause damage to the
driver or personal injury.
 Enhanced heat dissipation is required if the driver generates overheat alarms
frequently. A fan may be installed in a position close to the driver for forced
cooling and heat dissipation, so as to ensure the driver works in an allowable
temperature range.

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Chapter 4 FAQ
4.1 Indications of Driver Indicators
N series stepper motor drivers are equipped with complete protection circuits to protect their
safety to the greatest extent possible. In addition, the rich indications of indicators help the
user to learn the working status of the driver in time.
Indications of Indicators:
Indicator
Alarm Motor Status
Power Run Error Chop
Internal power Off Off Off Off The motor power supply
failure disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Single-chip On On On On The motor power supply
microcomputer disconnects and the motor
resetting shaft releases
Hardware error On Off On On The motor power supply
disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Motor On Off On Blink The motor power supply
phase-to-phase quickly disconnects and the motor
error shaft releases
Over-current On Off Blink Off The motor power supply
alarm quickly disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Over-voltage On Off Blink Blink The motor power supply
alarm quickly quickly disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Overheat alarm On Off Blink Off The motor power supply
slowly disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Under-voltage On Off On Off The motor power supply
alarm disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
DIP switch error On Blink On Off The motor power supply
slowly disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Motor cable not On Off On Blink The motor power supply
connected slowly disconnects and the motor
shaft releases
Normal running On On Off Off The motor runs normally
Test running On Blink Off Off The motor runs normally
slowly
Braking On On Off On The motor runs normally
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Note:
 Blinking slowly means blinking at a frequency of 0.5 Hz, and blinking quickly means
blinking at a frequency of 5Hz.
 To clear any alarm of the driver, it is necessary to disconnect the power supply and
then reboot the driver.
 In the case of any alarm, it is necessary to cut the power supply off in time, and never
touch the driver and motor when the power supply of the driver is on.
 Except for the normal running, test running, and absorbing status, the driver ERR
signal will output a low level.
 If any indication not covered in the above table occurs, please contact our customer
service personnel.
4.2 FAQ on the Driver and Stepper Motor
1. What is the maximum allowable surface temperature for a stepper motor?
The excessively high temperature will demagnetize the magnetic materials of a stepper
motor and as a result, cause lower torque or out of step of the motor. Therefore, the
maximum allowable surface temperature of a stepper motor depends on the
demagnetization point of different magnetic materials. In general, the demagnetization
point for magnetic materials is above 130C, so it is normal if the surface temperature of
a stepper motor remains at 80C - 90C.
2. How to calculate output power of a stepper motor?
The output power of a stepper motor varies with the rotation speed and is generally
measured by torque. The calculation formula for output power of a stepper motor is: P=
ω ﹡; where, ω ＝2π ﹡n/60, ω ndicates the angular speed and M indicates the
output torque.
3. What is the subdivision function of the driver intended for?
The subdivision function of a stepper motor driver is a kind of electronic damping
technology. It has three distinctive functions:
A. It enhances the control accuracy due to the subdivision of step angles.
B. Subdivision is the best method to suppress the low-frequency oscillation of the motor.
C. It can enhance the motor torque to some exten。
.

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