Trinamic: EtherCAT Stepping Driver (TMCM-1310)
TMCM-1310 is a fully closed loop Stepper control unit with EtherCAT® real time bus control for Stepper motors with incremental a/b/n or SSI absolute Encoders.
With its real time EtherCAT® bus interface it perfectly fits all applications, that require high reliability and high dynamics.
To simplify the parameterization in addition to the field bus interfaces USB is available full access.
A graphical parameterization tool for quick and easy parameterization of all closed and open loop functions is available for download free of charge.
TMCM-1310 controls one bipolar stepper Motor with up to 3.3A RMS coil current and supply voltages up to +51V. With incremental a/b/n encoders or absolute SSI encoders it supports a highly efficient and reliable closed Loop current and position control.
As a member of the EtherCAT® technology group TRINAMIC provides highly efficient real time controlled servo controllers for some years. The high dynamics of a closed loop stepper system and the fast real time bus EtherCAT® are a perfect match and the logical step from classical three-phase to high pole count servos.
The TMCM-1310 is a single axis stepper motor controller/driver standalone board with closed loop support. For communication an USB interface and EtherCAT®* are provided. The module supports motor currents up to 3A RMS and supply voltages up to 48V nominal. The module offers inputs for one incremental a/b/n (TTL, open-collector and differential inputs) or absolute SSI encoders (selectable in software). There are dedicated stop switch inputs, 8 general purpose inputs, and 8 general purpose outputs.
Bipolar stepper motor driver
Up to 256 microsteps per full step
High-efficient operation, low power dissipation
Dynamic current control
Integrated protection: overtemperature and undervoltage
stallGuard2™ feature for stall detection ( for open loop operation)
USB 2.0 full-speed (12Mbit/s) communication interface (mini-USB connector)
EtherCAT LINK IN and LINK OUT (RJ45)
Dedicated STOP_L / STOP_R inputs
Up to 8 multi-purpose inputs (+24V compatible, incl. 2 dedicated analog inputs)
Up to 8 multi-purpose outputs (open-drain, incl. 2 outputs for currents up to 1A)
TRINAMICS UNIQUE FEATURES – CLOSED LOOP MODE
The TMCM-1310 is mainly designed to run 2-phase stepper motors in closed loop mode. It offers an automatic motor load adaptation in positioning mode, velocity mode, and torque mode, which is based on encoder feedback and closed loop control software for analysis, error detection and error correction.
The closed loop mode operation combines the advantages of a stepper driver system with the benefits of a servo drive. Thus, the TMCM-1310 is able to satisfy ambitious requirements in reliability and precision and can be used in several industrial demanding applications.
Benefits of Stepper Drive
Reaction to any impact
No position loss
Torque control
THE TRINAMIC CLOSED LOOP MODE OPERATION
Prevents the motor from stall and step loss caused by too high load or high velocity.
Adapts the current amplitude to each motor load which is within the ranges predetermined by motor and controller/driver board characteristics.
Achieves a higher torque output than in open loop mode.
Guarantees a precise and fast positioning.
Enables velocity and positioning error compensation.
Using the TMCM-1310, energy will be saved and the motor will be kept cool.