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STRAC8 Hardware Manual
920-0128 Rev C
03/26/2021
Contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Block diagram............................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Mounting the Drive................................................................................................................................................4
3 Connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting to Power................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Connecting to a Motor................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Connecting the Inputs and Outputs............................................................................................................. 9
3.3.1 Step & Direction Inputs....................................................................................................................................9
3.3.2 EN input..........................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.3 Fault Output ....................................................................................................................................................11
4 Switch Selection................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Microstep Resolution................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Running Current ........................................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Idle Current................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Anti Resonance.......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Step Input Mode ....... 14
4.6 Step Input Signal Filter .............................................................................................................................. 14
4.7 Step Smoothing Filter................................................................................................................................ 14
4.8 Self Test ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
5 Motor selection .................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Recommended motors............................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Torque-Speed Curves ............................................................................................................................... 16
6 Error Codes.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
7 Reference Materials.............................................................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Mechanical Outline·................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 20
7.2.1 Electrical Specifications..................................................................................................................................20
7.2.2 Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................................20
7.2 Matting Connectors .................................................................................................................................. 20
8 Contacting Applied Motion Products ................................................................................................................... 21