1 axis. Microstep resolution: 1/2048 full step. Closed-loop operation. Point-to-point motion, trapezoidal velocity profile. Networkable via daisy chain.
USB and RS-232 for commanding. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Interface for analog joystick.
Differential signal transmission for digital (A/B) encoder signals. TTL inputs for limit and reference point switches. Input for RS-422 signals for index switch.
Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. ID chip detection for fast startup. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.
C-663.12 | |
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Function | Mercury Step stepper motor controller |
Drive types | 2-phase stepper motor |
Axes | 1 |
Supported functions | Point-to-point motion. Startup macro. Data recorder for recording operating data such as velocity, position or position error. Internal safety circuitry: Watchdog timer. ID chip detection (for future use). |
Motion and control | C-663.12 |
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Controller type | PID, parameter changing during operation |
Servo cycle time | 50 µs |
Dynamics profile | Trapezoidal velocity profile |
Microstep resolution | 1/2048 full step |
Encoder input | A/B quadrature, TTL, RS-422; 60 MHz |
Limit switches | 2 × TTL, programmable |
Reference switch | 1 × TTL, programmable |
Index switch | 1 x RS-422 for index pulse |
Stall detection | Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded (only in conjunction with sensor) |
Electrical properties | C-663.12 |
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Max. output voltage* | 0 V to operating voltage, for direct control of stepper motors |
Max. output power | 60 W |
Average output power | 48 W |
Power consumption, full load | 48 W (max.) |
Power consumption without load | 3 W |
Current limitation per motor phase | 2.5 A |
Interfaces and operation | C-663.12 |
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Communication interfaces | USB, RS-232 |
Motor / sensor connection | HD Sub-D 26 (f) |
Controller network | Up to 16 units on a single interface** |
I/O lines | 4 analog / digital inputs (0 to 5 V / TTL), 4 digital outputs (TTL) |
Command set | PI General Command Set (GCS) |
User software | PIMikroMove |
Application programming interfaces | API for C / C++ / C# / VB.NET / MATLAB / Python, drivers for NI LabVIEW |
Manual control | Joystick, Y-cable for 2-D motion, pushbutton box |
Miscellaneous | C-663.12 |
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Operating voltage | 24 to 48 V DC from external power adapter (48 V DC power adapter in the scope of delivery) |
Max. current consumption | 40 mA without load (when supplied with 48 V) 80 mA without load (when supplied with 24 V) |
Operating temperature range | 5 to 50 °C (temperature protection switches off at excessively high temperatures) |
Mass | 0.48 kg |
Dimensions | 130 mm × 76 mm × 40 mm (incl. mounting rails) |
* Depending on the power adapter used
** 16 units with USB; 6 units with RS-232