Festo TP 1422 Operation instructions

Workbook
TP 1422
With CD-ROM
Festo Didactic
571861 EN
Fundamentals of
stepper motor drive technology

Order No.: 571861
Edition: 04/2010
Authors: Frank Ebel, Markus Pany
Graphics: Markus Pany
Layout: 12/2010, Susanne Durz, Frank Ebel
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Contents
Use for intended purpose __________________________________________________________________ IV
Preface ______________________________________________________________________________ V
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________________ VII
Work and safety instructions ______________________________________________________________ VIII
Training package for the basic principles of stepper motor drive technology (TP 1422) _______________ IX
Learning objectives _______________________________________________________________________ X
Allocation of learning objectives and exercises _________________________________________________ XI
Equipment set for Basic Principles of Stepper Motor Drive Technology (TP 1422) ____________________ XII
Allocation of components and exercises______________________________________________________ XII
Notes for the teacher/trainer_______________________________________________________________ XIII
Structure of the exercises _________________________________________________________________ XIV
CD-ROM contents ________________________________________________________________________ XV
Exercises and solutions
Exercise 1: Design of a stepper motor system ___________________________________________________1
Exercise 2: Configuring and commissioning a stepper motor system_________________________________7
Exercise 3: Speed control of a stepper motor system ___________________________________________ 19
Exercise 4: Homing and positioning in a stepper motor system ___________________________________ 43
Exercise 5: Positioning mode and sequence control ____________________________________________ 57
Exercise 6: Travel program with record linking_________________________________________________ 73

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Use for intended purpose
The training package for Basic Principles of Stepper Motor Drive Technology may only be used:
•For its intended purpose in teaching and training applications
•When its safety functions are in flawless condition
The components included in the training package are laid out in accordance with the latest technology as
well as recognised safety rules. However, life and limb of the user and third parties may be endangered, and
the components may be impaired, if they are used incorrectly.
The learning system from Festo Didactic has been developed and manufactured exclusively for training and
vocational education in the field of automation and technology. The respective training companies and/or
trainers must ensure that all trainees observe the safety precautions which are described in this workbook.
Festo Didactic hereby excludes any and all liability for damages suffered by trainees, the training company
and/or any third parties, which occur during use of the equipment sets in situations which serve any
purpose other than training and/or vocational education, unless such damages have been caused by Festo
Didactic due to malicious intent or gross negligence.

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Preface
Festo Didactic’s learning system for automation and technology is geared towards various educational
backgrounds and vocational requirements. The learning system is therefore broken down as follows:
•Technology-oriented training packages
•Mechatronics and factory automation
•Process automation and control technology
•Robotino®– training and research with mobile robots
•Hybrid learning factories
The technology packages deal with various technologies including pneumatics, electropneumatics,
hydraulics, electrohydraulics, proportional hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, sensor technology,
electrical engineering and electric drives.
The modular design of the learning system allows for applications which go above and beyond the
limitations of the individual packages. For example, PLC actuation of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric
drives is possible.

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All training packages have the same structure:
•Hardware
•Teachware
•Software
•Seminars
The hardware is comprised of industrial components and systems that are specially designed for training
purposes.
The structure of the teachware corresponds to that of the training hardware. It includes:
•Textbooks (with exercises and examples)
•Workbooks (with practical exercises, supplementary instructions and solutions)
•Exercise books (with practical exercises and supplementary explanations)
•Transparencies and videos (for dynamic instruction)
The teaching and learning media are available in several languages. They’re intended for use in classroom
instruction, but are also suitable for self-study.
Where software is concerned, computer training programs, as well as simulation, visualisation, project
engineering, design engineering and programming software, are made available.
A wide range of seminar offerings covering the contents of the training packages round off the programme
for training and vocational education.
If you have any suggestions or feedback about this manual,
please send us an e-mail at: [e-mail]
The authors and Festo Didactic look forward to your comments.

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Introduction
This workbook is part of the learning system for automation and technology by Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.
KG. The system provides a solid basis for practice-oriented basic and further training. The training package
TP 1422 deals with the subject of Basic Principles of Stepper Motor Drive Technology.
Special emphasis is placed on the setup, function, connection, range of applications and control of a stepper
motor system on the basis of the requirements for the respective application.
A permanent workstation equipped with a Festo Didactic slotted profile plate and a short-circuit-proof power
supply unit with an output voltage of 24 V DC are prerequisites for setting up the components.
The circuits for exercises 1 to 5 are set up using the TP 1422 equipment set. For exercise 6, you also need an
I/O simulation box and an I/O SysLink cable. These two components are not included in the equipment set.
Technical data for the individual components are also available (sensors, drives, motor controllers, etc.).

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Work and safety instructions
General
•Trainees should only work with the circuits under the supervision of a trainer.
•Observe the specifications included in the technical data for the individual components and in particular
all safety instructions!
•Faults which may impair safety must not be generated in the training environment and must be
eliminated immediately.
Mechanical setup
•Mount all the components securely onto the slotted profile plate.
•Observe the instructions regarding positioning of the components.
Electrical setup
•Only use extra low voltages, maximum of 24 V DC.
•Establish or interrupt electrical connections only in the absence of voltage!
•Only use connecting cables with safety plugs for electrical connections.
•Only pull the safety plugs when disconnecting connecting cables – never pull the cable.
Mounting technology
The mounting boards for the components are equipped with mounting variants A, B or C:
•Variant A, snap-in system
Lightweight components that are not subject to loads (e.g. directional control valves, sensors). Simply
clip the components into the slots on the slotted profile plate. Release the components by actuating the
blue lever.
•Variant B, bolt
Components subject to medium loads (e.g. pneumatic cylinders). These components are clamped onto
the slotted profile plate using T-head bolts. The blue, knurled nut is used for clamping and releasing.
•Variant C, screw system
For components that will be subject to heavy loads and components that are rarely removed from the
slotted profile plate (e.g. on-off valve with filter regulator). The components are fastened using socket
head screws and T-head nuts.

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Training package for "Basic Principles of Stepper Motor Drive Technology"
(TP 1422)
The training package TP 1422 consists of a multitude of individual training materials. The subject of this
package is stepper motors. Individual components included in the training package TP 1422 can also be
included in other packages.
Important components of TP 1422
•Permanent workstation with Festo Didactic slotted profile plate
•Equipment sets or individual components (e.g. sensors, motors, motor controllers)
Media
The teachware for the training package TP 1422 consists of a workbook. The workbook contains the
worksheets for each of the 6 exercises, the solutions for each individual worksheet and a CD--ROM. A set of
ready-to-use exercise sheets and worksheets is included for each exercise.
Technical data for the hardware components is made available along with the training package and on the
CD-ROM.
The Festo Configuration Tool (FCT) software is also made available for the training package TP 1422. This
can be used to configure the required functions for the electric drives. The drive function is implemented
through the controller-motor-axis function chain. The software adjusts these components to each other.
You'll find further training materials in our catalogue and on the Internet. The learning system for
automation and technology is continuously updated and expanded. Transparency sets, videos, CD-ROMs,
DVDs and training programs as well as additional teachware are offered in several languages.

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Learning objectives
Stepper motors
•Become familiar with the safe design or mounting of a stepper motor system.
•Become familiar with the basic principles of connection technology and circuit technology of the
components used.
•Become familiar with the safe and correct commissioning of a stepper motor system.
•Become familiar with the basic principles of configuration and parameterisation of a stepper motor
system using the Festo Configuration Tool (FCT).
•Be able to set and regulate the speed of a stepper motor system.
•Be familiar with the options for setting different acceleration and braking deceleration speeds using
FCT.
•Become familiar with the basic principles of configuration and recording of measurement data using
FCT.
•Be able to carry out homing in a stepper motor system.
•Be able to set positions and position records and select positions.
•Be able to control the positioning procedures in a stepper motor system using sequence control.
•Be able to check position records using FCT in a test cycle.
•Become familiar with the various operating modes of a motor controller.
•Be able to create and control a directional program with position record linking.
•Be able to teach in positions.