Moons' LIN ENGINEERING Silverpak 17C User manual

Silverpak 17C/CE
INTEGRATED STEP MOTOR,
DRIVER AND CONTROLLER
With Encoder Option
USER MANUAL
Version 1.12

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Thank you for purchasing the Silverpak 17C or 17CE integrated motor and controller
with microstepping driver. This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing
defects for one year from the date of purchase.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING
Before you begin, ensure there is a suitable (+12V to +40V) DC Power Supply. Do
not connect or disconnect the DB-9 cable while power is still being applied to
the controller. This will damage the board. Do not exceed +40 VDC.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this document is believed to be reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed for any possible inaccuracies or omissions. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
Lin Engineering reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any
products herein to improve reliability, function, or design. Lin Engineering does not
assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit
described herein; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights, nor the
rights of others.
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injury, loss of property, or even death (in extreme cases).

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Silverpak 17C/CE User Manual
Product: Silverpak 17C and 17CE
Version: 1.12
Date: 3/21/2018
Version History
Version
Date
Description of Changes
1.00
04/10/2006
New User Manual
1.01
08/07/2006
Updated specs
1.02
08/18/2006
Updated specs
1.03
02/01/2007
Standardization of all
user manuals
1.04
11/02/2007
Updated description of
RMS vs Amp Peak
current, and explanation
of I/O’s
1.05
12/14/2007
Updated designer kits,
connections &
HyperTerminal
instructions
1.06
4/3/2009
Added new RoHS
RS485-232 card info
1.07
9/16/2009
Updated image for LED
connection.
1.08
10/7/2009
Updated RS485 info.
1.09
10/29/2009
Added full stepping as a
resolution option.
1.10
5/20/2015
Replaced Hyper Terminal
with LinCommand
1.11
5/16/2016
Updated links and specs
1.12
3/21/2018
Update logo
1.13
1/27/2022
Update USB485
connecting details

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES 5
Designer’s Kit with USB communication 5
Designer’s Kit with RS232 communication 5
Default Settings 6
2. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6
Digital I/O Specifications 6
Motor Specifications 6
3. OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS 6
Communication Specifications 6
4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7
Dimensions 7
Silverpak 17CE Encoder Pinouts 8
5. PIN ASSIGNMENTS 8
Connecting to the USB card 9
Connecting to the RS232 card 9
6. CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS 10
Quick Start 10
USB-485 converter card 10
RS232-485 converter card 11
Mating Connectors 11
7. CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING THE SILVERPAK 17C 12
LinCommand Setup 12
Setting the Current 13
Connecting Multiple Silverpak17C’s 14
Changing the Address of the Controller 15
Connecting Accessories 15
Push Button 15
LED or other output 16
Optical Sensor 17
8. Troubleshooting & FAQ 19
9. Appendix A
Peak current versus Amps/Phase 21
Technical Support 22

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1. FEATURES
 NEMA 17, 1.8° step motor integrated with R256 controller/drive
 Operates from +12V to +40V DC
 Single 2 wire bus linking up to 16 SilverPak motors via RS485
 2.0 Amp Chopper (PWM) Driver
 Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 step resolution
 Stand alone operation with no connection to a PC
 Execution Halt pending switch push button
 Internally Pre-wired for Opto Switch inputs
 Homes to an Opto or Switch closure with a single command
 Fully programmable ramps and speeds
 Two digital I/O and two fixed input channels
 Switch selectable address
 Software selectable "Move" and "Hold" currents
 Hold Current automatically selected upon move completion
 Simple DB9 connection
Designer’s Kit with USB communication
Here is the list of components if you
have purchased the optional
Designer’s Kit:
 USB to RS485 converter card
 A switch push button
 Opto Sensor
 A USB 6 foot long cable
 3-Pin cable (optional
usage)
Lin part number: USB Design Kit
SAP#: 4696327000049
Designer’s Kit with RS232 communication
Here is the list of components if you
have purchased the optional
Designer’s Kit:
 RS232 to RS485 converter
card
 A switch push button
 Opto Sensor
Lin part number: RS232KIT

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Default Settings
Function (command)
Description
Running Current (m)
30% of 2.0 Amps
Holding Current (h)
10% of max current of 2 Amps
Step Resolution (j)
256x
Top Velocity (V)
305175 pps (microsteps/sec)
Acceleration (L)
L=1000, 6103500 μsteps/sec2
Microstep smoothness (o)
1500
Outputs (J)
Both are turned off, J0
Baud Rate
9600 bps
Table 1: Default Settings
2. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Voltage: +12 to +40 VDC
Peak Current: 0.1 to 2.0 Amps
Digital I/O Specifications
Number of I/O 2
Number of Inputs 2
Input Voltage +0 VDC to +5 VDC (0 to 24V tolerant, but 5V recommended)
Input Current 700 mA
Pull-up Resistors 10k Ω
Protection Static Protection to the microprocessor
LED output (Pin 9) max of 20mAmps, with 200 ohm internal resistor
Motor Specifications
Any 4118 series step motor that is rated at 2.0 Amps/Phase or less can be combined
into a Silverpak 17C or CE product. General torque specifications are listed below:
(In some circumstances, motors rated above 2 Amps, may be used, with a de-rated torque.)
Holding Torque (max of 1.0 Amp Holding Current, winding specific)
CO-4118S 20 to 45 oz-in
CO-4118M 30 to 63 oz-in
CO-4118L 40 to 80 oz-in
Micro step size
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
128
256
Steps per
Revolution
200
400
800
1600
3200
6400
12800
25600
51200
3. OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Step Frequency 2^24 (pps) or 16.7MHz
Operating Temperature Range 0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature Range -20° to 70° C
Communication Specifications
Interface Type RS485 (RS232 or USB with a converter card)
Baud Rate 9600, 19200, or 38400 bps
# Bits per character 8 Data
Parity None
Stop Bit 1
Flow Control None

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4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
A. DB-9 connector for I/O, Power and Communication
B. Motor Shaft Length: standard length is 0.94”. Customized length is available.
C. Motor Shaft Diameter: standard shaft diameter is 0.1968”. Customized
diameter is available.
D. Overall Body Length: Motor body length is available in various lengths
Model CO-4118S (2.69”)
Model CO-4118M (2.92”)
Model CO-4118L (3.24”)
E. Encoder pins (encoder optional)
Dimensions / Encoder Pinouts(SilverPak17CE only)
*Index is optional and must be specified during ordering

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Silverpak 17CE Encoder Pinouts
NOTE: This is not a closed loop system. The encoder does not feedback to the
controller. A separate PLC or controller must be used to communicate between this
controller and this encoder.
 A choice of 32 to 1250 cycles per revolution (CPR)
 2 Channel Quadrature
 TTL Squarewave Outputs
 Optional index (3rd Channel)
 E2 US Digital Encoder
Pin Number
Function
1
Ground
2
Index
3
Channel A
4
+ 5 VDC
5
Channel B
Table 2: Encoder Pinouts
5. PIN ASSIGNMENTS
A DB-9 female connector cable receives power and provides the control connections
for the Silverpak17C. The DB-9 cable has a 3 pin connector provided for the converter
card in order for the controller to communicate with the PC via a USB-485 converter
card or RS232-485 converter card. Other wires allow the user to solder and program
the switch push button and the Opto Sensor, enabling several options. The I/O’s will
allow for options such as solenoids, relays, opto isolators, LED’s and many other input
and output connections. See Table3 below for details.
Pin #
Color
Function
Input*
1
Red
+V (Main Power In)
2
Black
I/O
1
3
Brown
RS485B (+)
4
Black
/White
RS485A (-)
5
Orange
Switch Closure to GND (IN)
4
6
Green
GND (-V of main power in)
7
White
Opto Sensor Phototransistor (IN)
3
8
Blue
I/O
2
9
Yellow
Opto Sensor LED (Power Out)
Table 3: Pin Assignments
*Inputs are labeled 1, 2, 3 and 4 for programming the ‘Halt’and ‘Skip’Commands.
Figure 1: DB-9 Female Cable Connector (Rear View)

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Connecting to the USB card
SP17C pin#
SP17C color
USB-485 pin#
4
Black/white
3 (D+/A+, RS485A)
6
Green
1 (GND connect to Power
Supply Ground)
3
Brown
2 (D-/B-, RS485B)
Table 5
Figure 3
The USB converter card does not require power (it receives power from the PC). Power is still needed for
the R256 controller/driver. Pin 4 and 3 from the DB-9 Wire harness may have a connector on it, to use
with our updated USB485 converter card, simply cut the connector and directly mate Pin 4 and 3 to the
USB485 converter card per the pinout above. Note: On the connector there is a loose green wire, please
use this to connect GND on the USB485 to Power Supply GND, Pin 6, on the R256.
Connecting to the RS232 card
SP17C pin#
SP17C color
RS232-485 pin#
4
Black
/ White
1 (RS485A)
6
Green
2 (GND connect to Power
Supply Ground)
3
Brown
3 (RS485B)
Table 4
Pin 1
Figure 2
The RS232 card requires power (7-40VDC)

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6. CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS
Quick Start
DO NOT PLUG IN POWER UNTIL EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED.
USB-485 converter card
(Figure 5)
1. The USB converter card connects to the Silverpak using the DB-9 cable that is
provided to you. The 3-Pin connector is placed onto the USB converter card.
If using our updated USB485, you can remove the connector and directly
mate pin 4 and 3 to the USB485 card. Note: When removing the connector,
there is a stray green wire, please use this wire to connect the GND on the
USB485 to power supply GND, pin 6, on the Silverpak Unit.
2. Your power supply will be connected to the Silverpak directly. The USB card is
powered via the PC. Silverpak’s pin-1, Red wire is +12 to +40VDC. Pin-
6, Green wire is Ground.
3. Connect the USB card to your PC using the USB cable provided to you.
4. Turn your power supply on and follow instructions for using LinCommand.