M-Elec GDB-5K50 User manual

５-phase Stepping Motor Driver
GDB-5K50
Instructions Manual
(For designers' use)
MN0376
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GDB-5K50
Instructions Manual
Introduction
This Instructions Manual describes the safe and proper method of handing
"5-phase Stepping Motor Driver GDB-5K50" with emphasis on the specifications,
assuming that our readers are engaged in designing of control devices
incorporating stepping motors.
Please ensure to read and understand this Instructions Manual
before using the product.
Please keep this Instructions Manual at hand
so that it is always available for reference.
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Descriptions in this manual on safety matters:
This product must be operated and used properly.
Otherwise, or when it is operated and used erroneously, unforeseen accidents
may occur, causing physical injuries or property damages.
Majority of these accidents can be avoided if you are well informed of
hazardous circumstances in advance.
Consequently, this instructions manual describes all the hazardous and
dangerous circumstances and situations which can be foreseen and anticipated
as well as necessary precautions.
All the above descriptions are being titled by the following symbol-marks and
signal-words, namely:
Represents warnings ignorance of which can cause accidents
involving fatal or serious physical injuries.
Represents cautions ignorance of which can cause accidents
involving minor physical injuries or property damages.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Introduction
Descriptions in this manual on safety matters:
CONTENTS PAGE
１． Safety
1-1. Safety precautions 6
1-2. Safety Information for Handling 7
２． Overview
2-1. Characteristics 10
2-2. Product Configuration 10
2-3. Appearance 10
３． Name and Function of Each Section
3-1. Signal I/O Connector（J1） 11
3-2. DC Input/Motor Output Connector（J2, J3) 12
3-3. POWER LED 12
3-4. O.H.A LED 12
3-5.
Operating Section
13
４． Setting
4-1. Setting MOTOR SELECT switch 15
4-2. Setting STEP TABLE switch and STEP ANGLE SELECT switch 16
4-3. Setting HOLD CURRENT SELECT switch 17
4-4. Setting DRIVE CURRENT SELECT switch 18
4-5. Setting PULSE INPUT TYPE SELECT switch 19
4-6.
Setting HOLD SWITCHING TIME SELECT switch
20
4-7. Setting ROTATE MODE SELECT switch 21
4-8. Setting EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch 22
５．
Installation
5-1. Conditions for Installation 23
5-2. Mounting Method 24
６． Connection
6-1. Overview of Connection Configuration 25
6-2. Connecting Signal I/O Connector（J1） 26
6-3.
Connecting DC Input/Motor Output Connector（J2, J3）
27
6-4. Inputting Power 29
７． Confirmation of Setting and Connection
7-1. Check Points 30
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８． Maintenance and Check-up
8-1. Maintenance and Check-up 31
8-2. Troubleshooting 32
９． Storing and Disposal
9-1. Storing 34
9-2. Disposal 34
１０．
Specifications
10-1. General Specifications 35
10-2. I/O Signal
(1) Example Circuit Connection 36
(2)
Drive pulse input
(CW,CCW) 37
(3)
Maotor excitation stop input
(M.F) 38
(4) Phase signal output (P.O) 39
(5) Overheat alarm signal output, overheat alarm LED(O.H.A) and 40
overheat control(O.H.C)
(6) Step angle switch input (C.S) 41
10-3. Dimensions 42
10-4.
Applicable Motors
43
10-5. Torque Characteristics 44
10-6.
Conforming to Europe standards
52
The main parts which revised by this manual
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１．Safety
１－１．Safety Precautions
(1)
This product is not designed or manufactured for application for equipment
requiring high level of reliability such as equipment related to nuclear
energy, aeronautics-related equipment, automobiles, ships, medical appliances
directly handling the human body and equipment that might seriously affect
properties.
(2) Do not use or keep the product in explosive or corrosive environments,
in the presence of flammable gases, locations subjected to splashing water,
fine particles, soot, steam, or exposed to radiation or direct sunshine.
Doing so may cause injury or fire.
(3) For the driver's power supply, use a DC power supply with reinforced insulation
on its primary and secondary sides.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
(4) This product is designed for use within machinery, so it should be installed
within an enclosure.
Failure to do so may cause injury.
(5) Do not transport, move, install the product, perform connections or inspections
when the power is on.
Doing so may cause electric shock, injury or fire.
(6) Only qualified personnel are allowed to transport, move, install the product,
perform connections or inspections.
Failure to do so may cause injury or fire.
(7) Do not touch the driver during operation or immediately after stopping.
Doing so may cause burn on the skin due to overheating of the driver.
(8) Ensure to use this product according to the method specified
in the Instructions Manual and within the specifications.
(9) Depending on the operational conditions, the stepping motor may step out when
it is on holding-state or driving-state.
In particular, the load in transport may fall if the motor steps out on the
vertical drive (such as the Z-axis).
Start operation after test run for deliberate confirmation of operation.
(10)
Provide fail-safe measures so that the entire system may operate in a safe
mode even in cases of the external power supply failure, disconnection of the
signal line, or any failure on the driver.
WARNING
CAUTION
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１－２．Safety Information for Handling
●Overall:
Do not touch the driver during operation
or immediately after stopping.
it may cause burn on the skin due to
overheating of the driver.
●When setting up the MOTOR SELECT switch:
Erroneous setting may cause burn on the
skin due to overheating of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
●When setting up the STEP ANGLE SELECT switch:
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
●When setting up the HOLD CURRENT SELECT switch:
A high setting value may cause burn on the
skin due to overheating of the motor.
Do not select a high value beyond the
required.
●When setting up the DRIVE CURRENT SELECT switch:
A high setting value may cause burn on the
skin due to overheating of the motor.
Do not select a high value beyond the
required.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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●When setting up the PULSE INPUT TYPE SELECT switch:
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
●When setting up the ROTATE MODE SELECT switch:
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
●When setting up the EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch:
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
●When installing:
Overheating may cause fire.
Mount it on a noncombustible member.
Keep it away from combustibles.
●When connecting the DC Input/ Motor Output Connectors (J2, J3):
Erroneous connection may cause
breakage of the motor or the driver.
Correctly connect the DC Input/Motor
output connector.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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●When inputting power:
Breakage of the machine or injury is
apprehended due to unexpected behavior of
the motor. Maintain the state where
emergency stop is enabled at any time.
●When inputting the motor excitation stop (M.F) signal:
Deterioration of the holding power with
the motor may cause breakage of the machine
or injury.
Check safety before inputting.
●When the overheat alarm (O.H.A) signal is output:
Overheating may cause fire.
Stop operation upon output of this signal.
●When the overheat alarm (O.H.A) LED comes on:
Overheating may cause fire.
Stop operation when this LED comes on.
●When performing maintenance and checking:
Injury or fire is apprehended due to
unexpected behavior.
Do not replace fuse.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
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２．Overview
２－１．Characteristics
GDB-5K50 is a driver for a 5-phase stepping motor with DC +24V input.
It can drive a 5-phase stepping motor with 1.2A/phase～2.8A/phase.
Step angles can be selected from eighteen step angles ranging from 1 division to
8000 division of the basic angle.
HOLD CURRENT and DRIVE CURRENT can be set up.
● Applicable motors and setting for each motor are given in the table
"10-4. Applicable Motors".
●
Use overheat alarm signal output（O.H.A）without fail.
Provide mechanical cooling, if this signal is output.
２－２．Product Configuration
●
GDB-5K50 One unit(main frame)
J1、J2、J3、J4用のハウジング及びコンタクトは付属品ではありません。
J1, J2, J3 of the housing and the contact is not in accessories.
２－３．Appearance
C
0
8
4
0
C
8
4
0
C
8
4
GDB-5K50
Mel ec Made i n J apa n
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３．Name and Function of Each Section
３－１．Signal I/O Connector（Ｊ１）
DRIVER
J1
CW+
●Directs the motor to operate CW.
CW-
CCW+
●Directs the motor to operate CCW.
CCW-
M.F+
●Shuts off output current to drive the motor.
M.F-
P.O+
●Outputs the signal when the motor-excitation
P.O-
state is the excitation home position.
O.H.A+
●Outputs the signal when internal temperature
O.H.A-
of the driver has reached approx. 70℃ or more.
C.S+
●Switches the step angle by 20 division.
C.S-
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
CCW drive pulse signal input terminal
Motor excitation stop signal input terminal
Step angle switching signal input terminal
Phase siganal output terminal
Overheat alarm signal output terminal
CW drive pulse signal input terminal
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３－２．DC Input/Motor Output Connector（Ｊ２，Ｊ３）
DRIVER
J3
●Outputs current to drive the motor.
●Power input terminal.
DC power supply is connected.
３－３．POWER LED
POWER LED(GREEN) comes on upon inputting power.
３－４．O.H.A LED
O.H.A LED（RED）comes on when internal temperature
of the driver has reached approx. 70℃ or more.
0V
DC-
2
J2
DC+24V
DC+
1
GRN
BLU
5
BRN
WHT
RED
4
ORN
VIO
BLK
1
BLU
BLK
ORN
3
YLW
RED
GRN
2
GRY
Motor output terminal
DC input terminal
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３－５．Operating Section
DRIVER
DRIVER
DRIVE CURRENT SELECT switch
Select DRIVE CURRENT.
HOLD CURRENT SELECT switch Select HOLD CURRENT.
STEP ANGLE SELECT switch Select a step angle.
4MOTOR SELECT switch
Use it with OFF.
1STEP TABLE switch Select STEP TABLE.
3
2
DRIVE/HOLD CURRENT automatic switching
time is selected.
Name of Operating Section
Function
Select a pulse input type.
1:〔OFF(S.T1)〕
4:〔OFF〕
Factory Setting
PULSE INPUT TYPE
SELECT switch
HOLD SWITCHING TIME
SELECT switch
3:〔OFF(2P)〕
2:〔OFF(DH1)〕
〔No.F〕
〔No.1〕
〔No.8〕
0
C
8
0
C
8
0
8
4
1
J2
1
1
1
2
3
4
(ON⇔OFF )
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4ROTATE MODE SELECT switch 4 Select ROTATE MODE
3ROTATE MODE SELECT switch 3 Select ROTATE MODE
2ROTATE MODE SELECT switch 2 Select ROTATE MODE
1ROTATE MODE SELECT switch 1 Select ROTATE MODE
4EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch 4 Select EXTEND FUNCTION
3EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch 3 Select EXTEND FUNCTION
2EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch 2 Select EXTEND FUNCTION
1EXTEND FUNCTION SELECT switch 1 Select EXTEND FUNCTION
Function
Name of Operating Section
OP1:〔OFF〕
RM2:〔OFF〕
RM1:〔OFF〕
OP4:〔OFF〕
OP3:〔OFF〕
OP2:〔OFF〕
RM3:〔OFF〕
Factory Setting
RM4:〔OFF〕
RM1 RM2 RM3 RM4 OP1 OP2 OP3 OP4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
(OFF⇔ON)
DRIVER
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４．Setting
４－１．Setting MOTOR SELECT switch
Erroneous setting may cause burn on
the skin due to overheating of the
motor.
Ensure correct setting.
Set this switch with power OFF.
(1) Use it with [OFF].
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４－２．Setting STEP TABLE switch and STEP ANGLE SELECT switch
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of motor.
Ensure correct setting.
The step angle is set up with the S.T SEL switch and
the STEP SEL switch.
The step angle can be selected from eighteen different
types of step angles.
Set S.T SEL switch with power OFF.
(1)
Turn power [OFF].
(2) Set the step angle required by combining the S.T SEL switch
and the STEP SEL switch No.
0.72 0.72
0.36(Factory setting) 0.36
0.18 0.18
0.09 0.09
0.072 0.072
0.036 0.036
0.018 0.018
0.009 0.009
0.0072
0.0072
0.0036
0.0036
0.0018
0.0018
0.0009
0.0009
0.00072 0.00072
0.00036 0.00036
0.00018 0.045
0.00009
0.0045
●Step angles are theoretical values.
●Drive with two types of step angles are provided by combining the C.S signal.
●When the step angle is switched from the setting of 1000, 2000, 4000 or 8000
divisions to other number of divisions(1～800), change of the excitation position
may be caused.
●Relationship between the S.T SEL switch, the STEP SEL switch No. and the step
angle.
S.T SEL switch〔OFF：S.T1〕
S.T SEL switch〔ON：S.T2〕
Ｅ
1/16
Ａ
1/400
Ｂ
1/800
８
1/100
９
1/200
５
1/20
４
1/10
６
1/40
Ｆ
1/160
Ｃ
1/1000
Ｄ
1/2000
７
1/80
STEP SEL No.
1/
Divisions
step angle(°)
0.72°motor
Ｅ
1/4000
Ａ
1/1000
０
1/1
１
1/2
２
1/4
３
1/8
７
1/80
Ｆ
1/8000
Ｃ
Ｄ
1/2000
Ｂ
８
1/100
９
1/800
1/400
1/200
４
1/10
５
1/20
６
1/40
２
1/4
STEP SEL No.
1/
Divisions
３
1/8
step angle(°)
0.72°motor
０
1/1
１
1/2
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４－３．Setting HOLD CURRENT SELECT switch
A high setting value may cause burn on the
skin due to overheating of the motor.
Do not select a high value beyond the
required.
HOLD CURRENT is set up with the HOLD I. SEL switch.
The ratio of HOLD CURRENT to DRIVE CURRENT can be selected.
(1)
●Ratio of HOLD CURRENT.
HOLD CURRENT
DRIVE CURRENT
（Factory setting）
●
HOLD CURRENT changes relative to DRIVE CURRENT setting.
The ratio of HOLD CURRENT [100%] represents the same as the setting for DRIVE CURRENT.
●The greater the ratio of HOLD CURRENT grows, the more heat the motor
generates when is on holding-state.
Set the HOLD I.SEL switch No. to the ratio of HOLD CURRENT to DRIVE CURRENT
required.
Ratio of HOLD CURRENT（％）
＝
×100
Ａ
50
Ｂ
60
６
30
８
９
40
45
７
35
２
３
Ｅ
90
Ｆ
100
Ｃ
70
Ｄ
80
20
25
４
５
DRIVE I.SEL〔No.0～No.F〕
0
5
10
15
０
１
HOLD I.SEL No.
Ratio of
HOLD CURRENT(%)
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４－４．Setting DRIVE CURRENT SELECT switch
A high setting value may cause burn on the
skin due to overheating of the motor.
Do not select a high value beyond the
required.
DRIVE CURRENT is set up with the DRIVE I.SEL switch.
(1) Set the switch No. to the setting specified in the table "10-4. Applicable Motors."
●Relationship between the DRIVE I.SEL switch No. and DRIVE CURRENT.
(Factory setting）
Ｃ
Ｄ
Ｅ
４
Ｆ
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
A/phase
Ａ
Ｂ
DRIVE I.SEL
No.
７
９
８
１
２
０
５
６
３
0.9
1.0
1.7
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４－５．Setting PULSE INPUT TYPE SELECT switch
Erroneous setting may cause breakage of
the machine or injury due to unexpected
rotation of the motor.
Ensure correct setting.
Pulse input method is set up with the SPI SEL switch.
Set this switch with power OFF.
(1)
Turn power [OFF].
(2) Set the SPI SEL [2P/1P] switch.
●When the motor is operated with two pulse signal inputs of CW and CCW,
set the SPI SEL switch to [OFF(2P)].
●When the motor is operated with the pulse signal and direction signal
input, set the SPI SEL switch to [ON(1P)].
●In the case that 1-pulse input method is selected, the CCW terminal becomes
direction signal input designating the direction of the motor rotation.
Drive pulse set to the CW terminal(CW+,CW-).
●The input timing is same with 2-pulse input method and 1-pulse input method.
As for input timing, refer to "10-2. (2)Drive pulse input（CW, CCW)"
(Fuctory setting)
OFF
2 PULSE (2P)
SPI SEL
Input type
ON
1 PULSE (1P)
CCW terminal(CCW+,CCW-)
direction set
Photo-coupler OFF：CCW direction
Photo-coupler ON ：CW direction
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４－６．Setting HOLD SWITCHING TIME SELECT switch
DRIVE/ HOLD CURRENT automatic switching time is set up
with the DHT SEL switch.
(1) Set the DHT SEL [DH1/DH2] switch.
(Fuctory setting)
DHT SEL
DRIVE/ HOLD Switching
Time
ON
DH2(16ms)
OFF
DH1(150ms)
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