Zikodrive ZDSMUL2-24 User manual

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Zikodrive ZDSMUL2-24 Stepper DC Motor Controller Quick Start Guide
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26/10/2021
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Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specification ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Connections on the ZDSMUL2-24...................................................................................................................... 5
Wiring Motor Phase Wires ................................................................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Power....................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting up the ZDA010 Controller Host programme......................................................................................... 7
Things you will need...................................................................................................................................... 7
Getting started .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Using the ZDA010 software to set parameters............................................................................................... 10
Key Values........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Step Size....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Interpolate................................................................................................................................................... 11
Enable Input................................................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the enable input ................................................................................................................... 12
Direction Input............................................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting the direction input................................................................................................................ 12
Current Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Holding Current ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Set RPM ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Acceleration & Deceleration Scalar............................................................................................................. 14
Voltage Minimum........................................................................................................................................ 15
Read Speed.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Fault............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Analogue RPM Limit .................................................................................................................................... 15
Output ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Other Inputs/Outputs...................................................................................................................................... 17
Analogue Speed Input ..................................................................................................................................... 18
UART................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Revisions.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
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B:.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
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RETURNS.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Introduction
This quick start guide provide an overview of how to setup and operate the ZDSMUL2-24 stepper
motor controller. Please read in full before setting the controller up and if you have any questions
or are unsure anything please contact our customer service team via our website
(www.zikodrive.com) and we will be happy to help.
NOTE; YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU CONNECT THE CORRECT POWER AND VOLTAGE TO THE
CONTROLLER. EXCEEDING THESE LIMITS WILL DAMAGE THE CONTROLLER PERMANENTLY AND
VOID ANY WARRANTIES.
Specification
• 5-24Vdc
• Up to 1.8A current
• Up to 1/256 microstepping
• UART connectivity
• Programmable Output pin
• Controllable via Step Input
• Analogue / UART controllable speed
• Controllable direction controlled by input / UART
• -20 to 50C

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Connections on the ZDSMUL2-24
NOTE: YOU MUST ONLY CONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY TO THE VS AND GND PINS ON THE
TOP LEFT (MARKED RED AND BLACK). DO NOT CONNECT THE MAIN POWER SOURCE GND TO ONE
OF THE OTHER GND CONNECTIONS.
VS
GND
B+
A+
B-
A-
DIR
STP
OUT
3V3
FLT
EN
GND
ANL
RX
GND
TX
3V3

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Wiring Motor Phase Wires
Please consult the stepper motor datasheet when wiring up the motor to ensure you have the right
connections in place. A typical stepper motor will have the following connections.
Terminal
Wire
A-
Green
A+
Black
B-
Red
B+
Blue
Connecting the Power
5-24Vdc must be applied to the board on the terminals marked in “Connections on the ZDSMUL2-24”
above. Connect the power to VS and the ground to the GND connection next to this. Once all these
connections are complete, the Motor controller can be powered up and the device connected to the
ZDA010 software for setup. If the controller is powered, you will see a green light shining through the
casing.

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Setting up the ZDA010 Controller Host programme
Things you will need
1. ZDA010 software (this will either have been supplied on a memory stick or can be downloaded
from www.zikodrive.com)
2. An .ini file to assist with parameter setup.
3. A ZDSMUL2-24 controller with power source.
4. A 3.3V FTDI cable (a TTL-232R-3V3 cable is available for purchase from www.zikodrive.com)
5. A computer or laptop with USB connection.
Getting started
1. Connect the 3.3V FTDI cable to the controller as per the instructions on your FTDI cable and the
connections set out above. For the TTL-232R-3V3 cable the connections are - RX = Orange, TX =
Yellow, GND = Black.
2. Open the ZDA010 software.
When opening the ZDA010 software, you will need to set it up. Please ensure that the inputs are connected
appropriately as per the photo above. You may need to check your FTDI cable instructions to be certain of
the connection, however the above image is a typical example.

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3. Upon opening the terminal, You must then load the .ini file for the ZDSMUL2-24 stepper motor
controller. This can be done by going to File > Load Config and then selecting the .ini file supplied.
This file is used to set all the key parameters and varies from controller to controller so it is
important to make sure you have the correct file selected.
4. You must then go to COM > Settings.

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Then change the COM port to the one you are using (THIS WILL VARY FROM DEVICE TO DEVICE –contact
us if you are having trouble connecting to the COM port). Set the BAUD rate to 57600, Data bits to 8, and
Parity to none.
5. Once the Communication settings have been changed, you will need to open the port by going to
COM > Open. On the bottom left of the window, you should then see the COM port open with the
settings as below.
If you can see the COM port open and the settings as indicated in the image on the right then you have
now successfully connected to the controller and are able to set key parameters.

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Using the ZDA010 software to set parameters
Please note, these settings may change depending on the .ini file you are using but the fundamental
principle remains the same. For each of these settings you will see a “G” and an “S”.
G = Get
S = Set
So, if you would like to check a variable as the motor is currently running now, press G and the software
will request the information from the controller and display it in the window.
If you would like to set the variable, you can enter a value and press S. This will then communicate this to
the controller and set the value as input by you.
Please note, each parameter has present limits. If you send a command that is too big or too small, and you
have not set the ranges properly, do not worry, an error will be sent from the device to the terminal saying
“INVALID!!!” and the device will ignore the command that is out of range.
You can now set and read all the key values required to operate the ZDSMUL2-24. Please read on for details
on how to set these values as required for your project.