Anaheim Stepper DPFHP001 Users Guide

							 
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DPFHP001 HIGH PERFORMANCE 
BILEVEL STEP MOTOR DRIVER PACK
 
 
 
• Very High Motor Power Output 
• 15 Amperes/phase Maximum Operating Current 
• 10 Amperes/phase Standstill motor current 
• Internal Dual Voltage Power Supply 
    with 500VA Transformer 
• High Start-Stop Speeds 
• Transient Voltage Suppression 
• Halfstep and Fullstep Operation 
• Bilevel Drive Operation (No RFI or EMI problems) 
• TTL/CMOS Compatible Inputs 
• Clock and Direction or Dual Clock Operation 
• Motor Turn-off Input 
• +5VDC Output 
 
 
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The Anaheim Automation DPFHP001 
Step Motor Driver Pack is designed for 
motor applications that require very 
high power output and high start-stop 
step rates.  Outstanding motor 
performance is achieved by means of 
an enhanced bilevel or dual-voltage 
drive technique. This Driver Pack 
contains a high performance driver 
board (BLHP101), a 500VA 
transformer, and a dual power supply.  
It may be used with six or eight lead, 
size 34 and 42 step motors whose 
phase current ratings range from 2 to 
12.5 amperes per phase. 
 
BILEVEL DRIVE 
The basic function of a step motor 
driver is to control the motor winding 
currents.  Motor performance is 
determined by how fast the driver can 
increase and decrease the winding 
currents. A rapid rise in winding current 
is achieved by applying a high voltage 
directly to a motor.  This rapid rise of 
current is also referred to as the kick 
or operating current.  When a desired 
current level is reached, a low voltage 
is applied to maintain a suitable holding 
current level.  When a motor winding is turned off, a rapid decrease in winding 
current is achieved by routing the 
energy in the collapsing field back to 
the power supply through a high 
voltage path.  The high voltage supply 
furnishes the energy necessary to 
maintain motor output torque at high 
step rates thus providing high 
mechanical power output.  The low 
voltage supply provides much of the 
current needed at low step rates and all 
of the holding current.   
 
Bilevel drivers do not use high 
frequency switching techniques as 
chopper drivers do.  Consequently, 
they do not create the EMI, RFI, and 
motor heating problems that are 
associated with chopper drivers. 
 
TRANSIENT VOLTAGE 
 SUPPRESSION 
Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) 
Diodes on the motor phase outputs 
allow for much longer motor cables to 
be used.  Normally when using long 
motor cables, voltage transients and 
spikes are created.  These transients 
often exceed the voltage ratings of the 
output phase transistors, resulting in 
blown transistors.  The addition of the TVS Diodes suppresses these 
transients and protects the transistors 
against damage. 
 
CLOCK AND DIRECTION/ 
CCW OPERATION 
DPFHP001 Driver Packs are shipped 
from the factory with terminals 6 and 5 
assigned as CLOCK and DIRECTION 
inputs respectively.  Pulses applied to 
the CLOCK input cause the motor to 
step in the clockwise direction if the 
DIRECTION input is at a logic 1 (or 
no connection), or in the 
counterclockwise direction if the 
DIRECTION input is at a logic 0.  By 
setting JP1 to the 1-2 position, 
terminal 5 becomes the CCW 
(Counterclockwise Clock) input.  
Pulses applied to the CCW input cause 
the motor to step in the 
counterclockwise direction.  Either 
positive or negative going pulses may 
be used by setting JP3 to the 
appropriate position.  See Figure 1 and 
Table 1 for Jumper locations and 
settings. 
 
MODE SELECT/+5V OUTPUT 
DPFHP001 Driver Packs are shipped  from  the  factory with  terminal  9  assigned as an excitation Mode Select 
 
  
						

							 
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input.  The Mode Select input is 
used to select either halfstep or 
fullstep motor operation.  
Halfstep operation is generally 
preferred because this mode provides 
better resolution, minimizes resonance 
effects, and reduces power 
consumption. The motor steps in 
increments of half the natural step 
angle,  e.g. in 0.9 degree steps for a 
1.8 degree step motor.  In fullstep 
operation, the motor steps in 1.8 
degree steps.  By setting JP2 to the 1-
2 position, terminal 9 becomes a 
+5VDC regulated output.  The driver 
defaults to halfstep when the +5VDC 
output is used. 
 
MOTOR ON/OFF INPUT 
The MOTOR ON/OFF input can be 
used to turn off all four motor phases 
(de-energize the motor) in applications 
where motor detent torque is sufficient 
to maintain the load position.  This 
feature can be used to reduce the load 
on the power supply and the heat 
dissipation in the driver circuitry and motor.  Terminal 10 is the MOTOR 
ON/OFF Input. 
 
ADJUSTING THE KICK CURRENT 
The kick (or operating) current level is 
the desired phase current level that the 
high voltage provides each time a step 
is taken.  The high voltage is turned off 
when this level is reached.  The kick 
current level should be set to 
approximately 1.4 times the rated 
phase current.  For example, a motor 
rated at 10 amps/phase should be 
kicked to 14 amps.  Table 2 shows 
various kick current levels for 
corresponding phase currents.  When 
using a motor listed in Table 3, use the 
recommended potentiometer setting.  
WARNING: The kick current level must 
be set before operating a motor.   
MOTOR DRIVER CONNECTIONS 
Motor wires are connected to the driver 
pack through terminals 1, 2, 3, 12, 13, 
and 14.  Electrical connections to 
control inputs should be kept physically separated from the motor 
connections.  Wiring from the 
driver to the motor should be 
routed away from all other wiring. 
Hookup diagrams are shown in Figures 
2 and 3. 
 
CONNECTOR P1 
This 14-pin header type connector is 
used for a direct connection from the 
DPFHP001 to Anaheim Automation 
Standalone Indexers such as the 
CL2541P.  The DPFHP001 powers up 
the indexer through the 14-pin cable 
and receives Clock, Direction, and 
other signals from the indexer through 
the same cable.  See Table 4. 
 
MOUNTING AND COOLING 
The DPFHP001 contains an internal 
fan to create airflow through the unit.  
Heating considerations should include 
where the unit is mounted, the duty 
cycle of operation, ambient 
temperature, etc.  Care should be 
taken so that no point on the chassis 
exceeds 60 degrees Celsius. 
  
 
 
 
TABLE 1:  Jumper Description.      X=DONT CARE  
						

							 
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JUMPER DESCRIPTION  
JP1  
JP2  
JP3 
 
TERMINAL 5 = DIRECTION  
2-3  
X  
X 
 TERMINAL 5 = CCW  1-2  X  X 
 
TERMINAL 9 = HS/FS  
X  
2-3  
X 
 
TERMINAL 9 = +5VDC OUTPUT  X  1-2  X 
 
POSITIVE GOING CLOCK INPUTS  
X  
X  
2-3 
 
NEGATIVE GOING CLOCK INPUTS  X  X  1-2 
 
STANDARD PRODUCT (READY TO SHIP)  
2-3  
2-3  
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SPECIFICATIONS: 
 
POWER REQUIREMENTS
 
105 VAC to 125 VAC for DPFHP001 
210 VAC to 250 VAC for DPFHP001x220 
 
CONTROL INPUTS
 
(Terminals 5,6,9,10): 
Logic 0: 0 to 0.8 VDC. 
Logic 1: 3.5 to 5 VDC. 
 
CLOCK Input: (Terminal 6) 
This input is either pulled down (for positive going pulses) or up (for negative going pulses) through a 10k ohm resistor ( set by 
JP3).  A pulse width of 15 microseconds minimum is required to step the motor.  The maximum control pulse rate is limited by 
motor performance. 
 
DIRECTION/CCW Input: (Terminal 5) 
When programmed as DIRECTION input (set by JP1), this input is internally pulled up to +5VDC through a 10k ohm resistor.  
When a logic 1 (or no connection) is applied, the motor will step in the clockwise direction when pulses are applied to the 
CLOCK input.  Similarly, when a logic 0 is applied, the motor will step in the counterclockwise direction when pulses are 
applied to the CLOCK input.  When programmed as CCW input, the motor will step in the counterclockwise direction when 
pulses are applied to this input (pulse requirement is same as for CLOCK input). 
 
MODE SELECT/+5VDC OUTPUT: (Terminal 9) 
When programmed as Mode Select Input (set by JP2), this terminal is internally pulled up to +5VDC through a 10k ohm 
resistor.  When a logic 1 (or no connection) is applied, the motor will operate in halfstep mode.  When a logic 0 is applied, 
the motor will operate in fullstep mode.  When this terminal is programmed as +5VDC Output, up to 500mA may be used to 
power up external circuitry.  The driver defaults to halfstep when the +5VDC output is used. 
 
MOTOR ON/OFF INPUT: (Terminal 10) 
This terminal is internally pulled up to +5VDC through a 10k ohm resistor.  When a logic 1 (or no connection) is applied, the 
driver phase outputs are enabled and the motor is energized.  When a logic 0 is applied, the driver phase outputs are disabled 
and the motor is de-energized. 
 
MOTOR PHASE OUTPUTS: (Terminals 1,2,13,14)   
These outputs can sink a peak of 15 Amperes or sink 10 Amperes continuously and stand-off 250 VDC maximum. 
 
MOTOR COMMON OUTPUTS: (Terminals 3,12) 
These outputs can source a peak current of 15 Amperes, or source 10 Amperes continuously. 
 
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius. 
 
SHIPPING WEIGHT:  15 pounds 
  
						

							 
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 AA MOTOR  HOLDING 
CURRENT  
KICK 
CURRENT 
34D106  1.95 - 3.00  
4.20 
34D109  3.12 - 4.80  
6.72 
34D207  2.28 - 3.50  
4.90 
34D209  3.00 - 4.60  
6.44 
34D213  4.23 - 6.50  
9.10 
34D307  2.28 - 3.50  
4.90 
34D311  3.58 - 5.50  
7.70 
34D314  4.55 - 7.00  
9.80 
42D112  3.97 - 6.10  
8.54 
42D119  6.18 - 9.50  
13.3 
42D212  3.97 - 6.10  
8.54 
42D219  5.98 - 9.20  
12.88 
42D225  8.25 - 10.00  
15.00 
TABLE 3  Holding Current  and Kick Current  Settings for AA 
 Motors. 
 Rated Motor 
Phase Current  
KICK 
CURRENT 
 
1.4 - 2.4  
2.0 - 3.4 
 
2.4 - 3.3  
3.4 - 4.6 
 
3.3 - 4.3  
4.6 - 6.0 
 
4.3 -  5.4  
6.0 - 7.5 
 
5.4 - 6.3  
7.5 - 8.8 
 
6.3 - 7.2  
8.8 - 10.1 
 
7.2 - 8.1  
10.1 - 11.4 
 
8.1 - 8.9  
11.4 - 12.5 
 
8.9 - 9.6  
12.5 - 13.5 
 
9.6 - 12.5  
13.5 - 15.0 
Table 2:  Potentiometer Settings for 
               Kick Current. 
 P1 Pin  
Description 
 
1  
N/C 
 
2  
N/C 
 
3  
+12V UNREG. 
 
4  
N/C 
 
5  
DIRECTION 
 
6  
MOTOR ON/OFF 
 
7  
HS/FS 
 
8  
N/C 
 
9  
N/C 
 
10  
CLOCK 
 
11  
0VDC 
 
12  
N/C 
 
13  
0VDC 
 
14  
N/C 
   TABLE 4:  14-Pin Header for Indexer 
    Interfacing.  
						

							 
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