Drivers and Controllers for Stepper Motors

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Stepper Motor Controller/Drives

Tell your stepper motor how far and fast to go by adding a controller and drive to your system. A controller is similar to a PLC—they store and run programs and send signals to a drive. These controllers have commands specifically for stepper motors such as number of steps and direction. The drive delivers power to the motor based on the signals from the controller.

Simplify setup with these single units. The controller and drive are combined, so you can determine all your settings from one device including number of steps, direction, and step resolution. They have multiple inputs and outputs to communicate with more than just a motor. Connect sensors and switches or link multiple controllers together to coordinate movements between motors.

Choose a controller/drive rated at or below your motor’s maximum current.

Encoder Compatible—Encoder-compatible controller/drives are best when relative positioning is critical, such as coordinating motion in a multi-axis system. They connect to an encoder (not included), which monitors the position of the motor's shaft and reports back to the controller.

Step Resolution—Step resolution determines the size of the step a motor takes. For example, setting a _1/128 step resolution on your controller/drive divides one full step into 128 smaller steps. The smaller the steps your motor takes the more smoothly and precisely it will move.

					No. of Inputs/Outputs			Overall
Current per Phase, amp	Voltage	Step Resolution	No. of Step Resolution Settings	Max. Step Freq., MHz	Digital (Input)	Digital (Output)	For Stepper Motor Polarity	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Includes	Features		Each
0.1 to 6	12V DC to 48V DC	1 to 1/256	25,501	2	8	4	Bipolar	2.4"	3.9"	0.9"	I/O Cable	—	0000000	0000000
0.1 to 10	24V DC to 80V DC	1 to 1/256	25,501	2	8	4	Bipolar	3"	5"	1.75"	—	Encoder Compatible	00000000	000000
0.5 to 6	94V AC to 135V AC	1 to 1/256	25,501	2	7	3	Bipolar	4.7"	6.4"	2.3"	—	—	00000000	00000000

Stepper Motor Drives

Tell your stepper motor how far and fast to go by adding a controller and drive to your system. A controller (sold separately) is similar to a PLC—it stores and run programs and send signals to a drive. The drive delivers power to the motor based on the signals from the controller.

Choose a drive rated at or below your motor's maximum current.

Step Resolution—Step resolution determines the size of the step a motor takes. For example, setting a _1/128 step resolution on your drive divides one full step into 128 smaller steps. The smaller the steps your motor takes the more smoothly and precisely it will move.

Number of Step Resolution Settings—Drives can be set to different step resolutions. The higher the number of step resolution settings, the greater the flexibility you have for determining the size of the motor’s step.

							Overall
Current per Phase, amp	Voltage	Step Resolution	No. of Step Resolution Settings	Max. Step Freq., MHz	For Stepper Motor Polarity	Wire Connection	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.		Each
0.3 to 2.2	12V DC to 48V DC	1, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/100	6	2	Bipolar	Screw Terminal	2.6"	3.7"	0.8"	00000000	0000000
2.35 to 8	24V DC to 75V DC	1, 1/2, 1/10, 1/25, 1/64, 1/100	6	2	Bipolar	Screw Terminal	3.3"	4.7"	1.3"	00000000	000000
0.4 to 8	90V AC to 240V AC	1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/20, 1/25, 1/32, 1/40, 1/50, 1/64, 1/100, 1/125, 1/128	16	2	Bipolar	Screw Terminal	4.7"	7"	2.1"	00000000	000000