SD Ug

SD12, SD13, SD15 & SD15M
Stepper Drives User Guide
For engineering
assistance in Europe:
Parker Hannifin plc
Electromechanical
Division - Digiplan
21 Balena Close
Poole, Dorset
England, BH17 7DX
Tel: 01202-699000
Fax: 01202-695750
E-mail: tech.help@digiplan.com
Part No: 1600.222.03
For engineering
assistance in Germany
Parker Hannifin GmbH
Electromechanical
Division - Hauser
P. O. Box: 77607-1720
Robert-Bosch-Str. 22
D-77656 Offenburg Germany
Tel: (0781) 509-0
Fax: (0781) 509-176
August, 1998
For engineering
assistance in the U.S.:
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Compumotor Division
5500 Business Park Drive, Suite D
Rohnert Park
CA 94928
USA
Tel: (800) 358-9070
Fax: (707) 584-3793
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS

Installation and Operation of Digiplan Equipment
It is important that Digiplan motion control equipment is installed and operated in such a way that all applicable
safety requirements are met. Note that it may be necessary for the complete installation to comply with the Low
Voltage Directive or Machinery Directive. It is your responsibility as an installer to ensure that you identify the
relevant safety standards and comply with them; failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and
personal injury. In particular, you should study the contents of this user guide carefully before installing or
operating the equipment.
Under no circumstances will the suppliers of the equipment be liable for any incidental, consequential or special
damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected
with the use of the equipment or this user guide.
SAFETY WARNING
High-performance motion control equipment is capable of producing rapid movement and very high forces.
Unexpected motion may occur especially during the development of controller programs. KEEP WELL CLEAR
of any machinery driven by stepper or servo motors. Never touch any part of the equipment while it is in
operation.
This product is sold as a motion control component to be installed in a complete system using good engineering
practice. Care must be taken to ensure that the product is installed and used in a safe manner according to
local safety laws and regulations.
High voltages exist within enclosed units, on rack system backplanes (motherboards) and on transformer
terminals. Keep clear of these areas when power is applied to the equipment.
If the equipment is used in any manner that does not conform to the instructions given in this manual , then the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
EMC INFORMATION
EMC Information is presented in boxed paragraphs (such as this one). Information in this User Guide consists
of recommendations only; compliance is not guaranteed. SD drives are sold as complex components for use
by professional system builders. They are not intended for sale to end users.
The information in this user guide, including any apparatus, methods, techniques, and concepts described
herein, are the proprietary property of Parker Digiplan or its licensors, and may not be copied, disclosed, or
used for any purpose not expressly authorised by the owner thereof.
Since Digiplan constantly strives to improve all of its products, we reserve the right to modify equipment and
user guides without prior notice. No part of this user guide may be reproduced in any form without the prior
consent of Digiplan.
Digiplan Division of Parker Hannifin plc, 1998

All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 1
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 7
SETTING UP ............................................................................................................ 37
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 49
Index......................................................................................................................... 53
User Guide Change Summary
This user guide, version 1600.222.03 supersedes version
1600.222.02.
When a user guide is updated, the new or changed text is
differentiated with a change bar in the outside margin (this
paragraph is an example). If an entire chapter is changed, the
change bar is located on the outside margin of the chapter title.
Major changes introduced at revision 03 are:
Factory settings for Ministepping SD Drive corrected.
Warning symbols used on the SD series of drives have the following meanings:
Caution Refer to the
accompanying documentation
Protective conductor terminal
Caution Risk of electric shock
Alternating current
Caution Hot surface
Frame or chassis terminal
Product Type:
SD12, SD13, SD15, SD15D, SD15M, SD15MD Stepper Drives
The above product is in compliance with the requirements of directives

73/23/EEC
Low Voltage Directive
93/68/EEC
CE Marking Directive
The SD/SDM Series of drives are sold as complex components to professional assemblers,
as components they are not compliant with Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC. However, information is offered in this User Guide on how to install these
drives in a manner most likely to minimise the effects of drive emissions and to maximise the
immunity of drives from externally generated interference.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Product
Description
SD Drives are high-performance, bipolar, chopper-regulated stepper

drives designed for optimum performance in low and medium power
applications. They may be powered directly from DC Supplies or the
secondary winding of an isolating transformer. One transformer, or
one DC Supply can power several drives in a multi-axis system.
The SD-Series consists of the SD12, the SD13 and the SD15 drives
(SD15WD with a power dump option). Ministepping versions include
the SD15M and SD15MD (SD15M with a power dump option). Apart
from motor resolution and internal oscillator speed range,
ministepping drives share the same electrical specification as the SD
Series drives. Where minor product variations exist a note has been
included explaining the differences.
Motor rotational speed and direction are controlled by signals on the
CLOCK IN and DIRECTION inputs which are accessed through the
drive interface. The system may be configured to allow the clock
signal to be provided by the on-board oscillator. Two separate
adjustable speeds are available when the two motherboard mounted
variable resistors are used. Alternatively external circuitry may be
used to set the speeds. The running speed is selected remotely and
the acceleration and deceleration times between the speeds,
although preset at shipment, may be altered by the addition of a
capacitor to the drive board. A separate selectable ENERGISE input
allows disabling of the drive to allow free mechanical rotation of the
motor.
SC- and SR-Series

Racks
The SC/SR-series pre-wired rack assemblies can house up to six

drives. Each rack system is based on a 19"(48.26cm)-long,
5.2"(13.21cm)-high rack with individual motherboards mounted on
the back. The drives are mounted into the rack and plugged directly
into their corresponding motherboards. This design provides a
compact package, maximum flexibility, and simple solder-free screw
terminal connectors. All racks fit into standard 19" rack-mount
system cabinets. Table 1 identifies the racks and the number of
drives each type of rack is capable of accommodating.
SR series racks are fitted with SD-type motherboards which provide
a direct connection to the inputs and outputs on the drive. The
control inputs (Clock, Direction and Energise) are internally pulled up
to +12v and may be driven by controllers having open-collector
outputs.
SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

SC series racks are fitted with SDC-type motherboards which
incorporate optical isolation of the drive signals. These racks are
directly compatible with indexers such as the 500, 4000 and
AT6400. A separate User Guide is supplied with the SD/IFX
indexer-drive system.
Rack Model No.
SC/SR10
SC/SR20
SC/SR30
SC/SR40
SC/SR50
SC/SR60
SD Drives
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 1. SC/SR-Series Rack Configurations
INTRODUCTION
SD Drive Specifications
Parameter
Amplifiers
Type
Motor resolution
Motor resolution (ministepping)
Protection
Short circuit
Nominal output current (two-phaseon)
Maximum stepping rate
Value
Bipolar Chopper
200 or 400 steps/rev (user-selectable)
400, 1000, 2000 or 4000 steps/rev
Phase-to-phase and across phases (not phase to ground)
2A/phase (SD12), 3A/phase (SD13), 5.0A/phase (SD15) - link
adjustable
10kHz @ 200 steps /rev
20kHz @ 400 steps /rev
200kHz @ 4000 steps/rev (ministepping only)
20kHz
Nominal chopping frequency

Command Interface
SD drive module (alone or in an SR
rack)
Input impedance
Built-in pull-up resistors (4K7) to +12V
Input logic level
Low (logic 0) 0 to +2V or short-circuit
High (logic 1) +10V to +12V or open-circuit
Output circuits
Open-collector NPN transistors
Output logic levels
Low (transistor switched to 0V) +1V max. @ 15mA max. High
(transistor off) +25V max.
SD drive mounted in an SC rack
Step input is high going pulse, 10S min. width (1.0s min. width
for ministepping)
Maximum pulse rate is 20kHz (200kHz for ministepping drive)
Inputs are fully optically isolated and require a TTL-type signal to
operate. >3.5VDC high, <0.8VDC low. User-supplied step and
direction signals must be capable of providing up to 20mA.
AC Power
Drive supply voltage
44-0-44VAC for 60VDC (supply range 18Vrms to 44Vrms +10%)
Supply frequency range
47 to 63Hz
Logic supply voltage
18-0-18VAC (+10%, -15%) at 6VA (14VA with max DC output
load)
Drive power requirements
SD12
100VA max
SD13
150VA max
SD15/15WD/M/MD
300VA max
Aux DC output
+24V at 300mA max
DC Power
Motor supply
22V to 60V DC (70V Abs. max)
Current requirements
SD12
2A MAX
When operating in half step mode
SD13
3A MAX
current is reduced by 13%
SD15/15WD/M/MD
5A MAX
Logic Supply Requirements
24V DC +10% -20%
Current Requirements
Drive only
250mA
With auxiliary output load
550mA
Fuses
FS1 (Logic Supply)
1A QA LB 5 x 20mm
FS2 (Motor Supply)
3.15A (SD12), 4A (SD13), 6.3A (SD15, SD15M)
Transformer primary fuses
1.5VA/supply volts - anti-surge HBC
SD15WD dump fuse
500mA TL LB 5 x 20mm
Table 2. SD Drive Specifications
SD Drive Specifications (Continued)

Internal Oscillator
Speed range
Fast
Slow
Preset acceleration time
Preset deceleration time
For ministepping drive
Speed range
Fast
Slow
Preset acceleration time
Preset deceleration time
Motors
Type
Number of leads
Inductance range
Typical current range
600 - 20,000 steps/sec (ramped)

30 - 1,000 steps/sec (not ramped)
60 ms
30 ms
60 -3500 rpm (ramped)
3 - 135 rpm (not ramped)
60 ms
30 ms
2-Phase hybrid or permanent magnet (normally 1.8)

4, 6, or 8 (5 lead not suitable)
1mH-10mH
SD12: 1.53A*
SD13: 24A
SD15: 46A
* For SD12, lower current can be accommodated by leaving link 4 in position "G" and changing the value of
resistor R5 on the SDC motherboard or R1 on the SD motherboard.
Table 2. SD Drive Specifications (Continued)
SD15 Power
Dump Option
The SD15 or SD15M Drive can be fitted with a Power Dump when
used for driving high speed, high inertia loads. The option is called
up as SD15WD (With Dump) or SD15MD.
You will need the SD15WD or SD15MD if the deceleration time in
seconds is less than :
{Jw2 - 0.3}
Where :
w is revolutions per second max.
J is the system inertia in Kg m2
If the expression in brackets is negative, no power dump is required.
When the SD15 or SD15MD is used with a 4.2 inch motor a power
dump is recommended.
The power dump has a continuous power rating of 15 Watts giving a
peak dissipation of 170Watts max.
INTRODUCTION
SD and SDC Auxiliary Indexer Connector Specification

Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
**
***
Name
Type
Input/Output
Current
Voltage
+24V
---------Output
250mA max
24VDC
Fault
OC*
Output
15mA max
12VDC
Not Used
------------------------------------Zero Phase
OC**
Output
15mA max
30V max
Direction
Input
3mA
Low <0.8VDC
ACTIVE LOW** *
Input
3mA
High >8V or Open Circuit
Clock
Input
3mA
(Max. 12V)
Energise
0V
GND
------------------0VDC
Open collector output. Not optically isolated.
For SD motherboard only - not used on the SDC motherboard
Non optically isolated control input. Requires a connection to ground to activate.
Table 3. Auxiliary Indexer Connector PL1 (SDC), SKT1 (SD) I/O Specifications
SDC Indexer I/O Specification

Pin
Name
Type
Step +
OPTO
14
Step -
OPTO
Direction +
OPTO
15
Direction -
OPTO
16
Shutdown +
OPTO
17
Shutdown -
OPTO
Fault +
OOC
21
6
7
19
OOC
VAR
VAR
REF
12
Fault Slow Adjust *

Fast Adjust *
Adjust Common
____
Slow
13
____
Fast
LOG
25
0V
GND
LOG
I/O Min. on
Max. On State Max.
Unipolar
State Current Voltage Voltag Signal Level
Current
e
I
15mA
30mA
3.5V
5V
Low <0.8V
min.
High >3.5V
I
15mA
30mA
3.5V
5V
0V
min.
I
15mA
30mA
3.5V
5V
Low <0.8V
min.
High >3.5V
I
15mA
30mA
3.5V
5V
0V
min.
I
7.5mA
20mA
3.5V
7V
Low <0.8V
min.
High >3.5V
I
7.5mA
20mA
3.5V
7V
0V
min.
O
------5mA
0.8V
12V Open collector
max.
12V max.
O
------5mA
0V max.
0V
0V
I
------20mA
------12V
------I
------20mA
------12V
------O
------20mA
------12V
------Low <0.8V
I
------2mA
0.8V
12V
High Open
max.
Circuit
Low <0.8V
I
------2mA
0.8V
12V
High Open
max.
Circuit
I/O
Table 4. SDC Indexer 25-Way Connector I/O Specifications
Notes for table 4

All other pins not used
*
These pins only enabled if SDC motherboard links LK1, LK2, LK3 are set to position B
+/ Pairs with same name indicate the transmit and return connections for a particular
signal
Type: OPTO
OOC
VAR
REF
LOG
GND
I/O
Opto isolated outputs for high noise immunity

Open collector output opto isolated from drive
Variable
DC reference
Logical active low input
Ground connected to drive 0V
Input/Output
Signal Levels - These are the voltages that should be applied to the '+' signal inputs with
the '' signal inputs held at 0V. However, for maximum noise immunity it is
recommended that the signals are driven as a differential pair. The FAULTshould be connected to an external 0V and the FAULT+ used as an open
collector output.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Installation
Requirements
SD Series drives must be installed by competent personnel familiar

with the the installation, commissioning and operation of motion
control equipment. In the final application the equipment must be
enclosed to prevent the operator coming into contact with any high
voltages. This includes the transformer, drive and motor
terminations.
The SD Series of drives are not EMC compliant, they are sold as a
complex component for use by professional assemblers of motion
control systems. Where a system is not required to conform with the
European EMC directive the installation procedure described in this
section may be followed. Systems which are to conform to the
European EMC directive should be assembled using these
procedures and additionally the EMC specific installation
recommendations, described at the end of this Section. Digiplan
cannot guarantee EMC compliance.
Metal equipment cabinets offer the most advantages for siting the
equipment since they can provide operator protection, EMC
screening and can be readily fitted with interlocks arranged to
remove all AC power when the cabinet door is opened. This form of
installation also allows the fitting of metal trays beneath the
equipment to act as a flame barrier, which must be provided in the
final installation, in accordance with LVD requirements.
Power
Connections
The SD Series of drive can be powered from an AC or DC supply.

You can make power connections directly to the drive or via an SD
or SDC Motherboard.
Row c a
Pin 2
44V 0V 44V
18V 0V 18V
AC INPUT
AC INPUT
32-Pin
DIN41612
Edge
Connector
Pin 32
Figure 1. SD Drive Card Power Connections
SAFETY
EARTH

The insulation ratings for power connections (AC input and motor
output) should be at least 350V where the insulation is between
power and signal wiring.
Transformer wiring needs to be at least 1mm2 in area and the
primary wiring should be routed well away from the secondary wiring
and signal wiring.
Note: The drive 0V connection must be earthed.
A disconnect device must be provided which isolates all mains
supply current-carrying conductors. If the mains supply is
permanently connected, a switch or circuit breaker must be included
in the wiring. It must be placed close to the equipment (less than 1
metre) and marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment.
The SD and SDC motherboards are wired as shown below.
Motherboard
Power
Connections
MOTOR CONNS
RV1
GND LK
LK5
LK1
Screen (Green)
TB1(GND)
TB1
B
FAST
ADJ.
44
Screen (Green)
TB1(GND)
LK1
LK2
LK3
MAX
18
0
18
RV2
SLOW
ADJ.
44
LK2
MAX
A 1
B
AC INPUT
VOLTAGE
(NO LOAD)
44V (Red)
18V (Blue)
0V (White)
18V (Orange)
44V (Black)
MOTOR
1A 1B 2A 2B
GND
44V (Red)
18V (Blue)
0V (White)
18V (Orange)
44V (Black)
SD Motherboard
SKT2
A
AC INPUT
44V
18V
0V
INDEXER
SKT1
T1
B+ BRV1
RV2
TB2
TB1
A+ A- 0
NOTE
Lead colours shown
are for pre-wired
transformers (USA only)
14
18V
44V
PL1 1
5
TB2
SDC Motherboard
Figure 2. SD & SDC Motherboard Power Connections

DC-powered
operation
SD drives may be powered from single or dual DC supplies where

this is more appropriate. A single +24V supply may be used for both
motor & logic supplies, although this will restrict the high-speed
performance. When motor supplies greater than 24V are required, a
separate 24V supply must be used for the logic supply (see Fig.3).
INSTALLATION
SINGLE MOTOR AND
LOGIC SUPPLY CONNECTION
+24V
Vm
18
0V
0V
SEPARATE MOTOR AND

LOGIC SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
22 - 60V
Vm
18
0V
+24V
0V
18
18
Vm
Vm
Figure 3. Alternative DC Drive Connections

Proper grounding of electrical equipment is essential to ensure the
safety of personnel and to reduce the effects of electrical noise due
to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Wiring
Guidelines
Digiplan recommends using a central earth stud mounted on the

rack end-plate or close to it. AC ground, the transformer shield, the
rack 0V bus, and the enclosure metalwork should all be connected to
this stud. In particular, you should connect the rack 0V bus with a
18AWG (1mm2) cable kept as short as possible. Please note that
Link 5 on an SDC motherboard connects the 0V bus to the earth tab
T1.
Depending on your application, the SD Series Drive can be powered
with either the TO193 (300VA) or TO194 (600VA) transformer. If an
alternative transformer is used it must have an earth screen between
primary and secondary.
Transformer
Wiring
RACK
SAFETY
EARTH
RACK
SAFETY
EARTH
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
AC Ground
(Green)
SCN
AC Line (Black)
A
Line
fuse
AC Neutral (White)
120V AC
120
120
E
110
110
F
44
18
0
18
SCN
AC Live (Brown)
Line
fuse
240V AC
AC Neutral (Blue)
120
110
0
120
18
110
18
44
Note: If the live wire cannot be readily identified, fuse both phase conductors.
Figure 4 Primary Supply Transformer Wiring
44
44
10 SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

Input
Voltage
110
120
220
230
240
Connect AC
Line to:
B
A
B
A
A
Connect AC
Neutral to:
C
C
F
F
F
Connect
Studs:
B&E; C&F
A&D; C&F
C&E
C&E
C&D
Table 5. Transformer Primary Connections

Be sure to connect the AC ground (GND) and SCN (Earth
Ground) to the safety earth.
Line Fuses
Line fuses need to be added to protect the transformer and

associated wiring. If the live wire cannot be readily identified. fuse
both phase conductors. The value of fuse required is given by:
1.5 VA
in amps
supply volts
Fuse types should be anti-surge HBC. Recommended values are:
For TO193 (300VA) 3.15A TL HBC
For TO194 (600VA) 5.0A TL HBC
Motor
Selection
Usually optimum performance will be obtained when the current

rating of the motor is between 1 and 1.5 times the drive rating (refer
to specification).
For maximum high speed torque a motor rating of 7.5A should be
used with the SD15, 4.5A with the SD13 and 3.0A with the SD12.
The drives can be derated to accommodate motors with lower
current ratings however, the high speed torque will be reduced.
Do not use a drive setting which gives an output current greater than
the motor rating.
With 4 lead motors the bipolar rating is quoted and this should match
the criteria stated above.
With 6 lead motors the unipolar rating is quoted, but for best
performance with the SD Series the centre tap of each winding
should be left unconnected and the connections made between the
winding ends. This will give a bipolar rating 70% of the quoted motor
unipolar rating. So a motor unipolar rating of 3.0A should be used
with the SD12.
With 8 lead motors the bipolar rating of the motor, which is normally
quoted, refers to a parallel winding connection. With the windings
connected in series the current rating of the motor connection will be
50% that of the bipolar rating, and the motor will give improved lowspeed torque, but reduced high-speed torque.
INSTALLATION 11
Long Motor Leads
Motor Connections
Using a motor with long leads will cause the cabling resistance to
become significant when compared to the resistance of the motor.
The DC volt drop of the cable and motor connection, when
measured at the drive, should not exceed 5 volts in order to limit
power dissipation in the drive and maintain maximum system
performance. See Motor Cables in the EMC Installation subsection.
If you purchased a Digiplan stepper motor with the drive system the
following information describes typical connection details.
MOTOR
MOTOR
TB1
A+ A- 0
B+ B-
TB1
MOTOR CONNS
1A 1B 2A 2B
MOTOR CONNS
SD Motherboard
SDC Motherboard
Figure 5 Motherboard Motor Connections

Motor Insulation
Motor insulation must be capable of withstanding voltages of at least

500V.
Motor Cable
The recommended gauge for SD drives is 1mm2. Use a cable

containing five conductors plus the braided screen, the fifth (green)
wire being used to provide a safety earth return to the drive. The
temperature rating of the cable should be at least 80C.
Motor Earth
The motor body must be reliably earthed. Also see Motor

Connections in the EMC Installation sub-section.
WARNING: The case of a motor can become very hot.
Precautions may need to be taken to prevent operator contact.

Drive Connections
to S or QM
Motors
S series and QM series motors are electrically identical. In the

case of 23 and 34 (57 and 83) frame sizes, the motors are
constructed with an 8 core cable to allow you to select either a series
or parallel wiring configuration.
MOTOR
HOUSING
Phase A
windings
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Orange
Brown
White
Black
Phase B
windings
8-Lead Motor Winding Colour Code for S or QM Motors

The 42 (106) frame size motors are constructed with a 4 core motor
cable to connect to the drive - these motors can be configured by
removing the rear cover plate and rewiring at the screw terminals.
The following diagrams illustrate the connection methods for these
motors.
QM106-178/
S106-178 Series
and Parallel
Connections
This motor is pre-wired in series. If you remove the motor's back

panel, access is provided to re-wire the motor in parallel.
The motor wiring colour code is:
Motor Terminal
1
3
5
4
Body
Wire Colour SDC Terminal SD Terminal

Red
A+
1A
Black
A1B
Green
B+
2B
White
B2A
Bare (Screen)
Gnd
INSTALLATION 13
Red
Phase A
windings
Black
SERIES
6
2
3
4
1
6
2
3
8 7
Red
Phase A
windings
Black
Phase B
windings
Green
White
4
8
7
5
PARALLEL
6
2
3
4
8 7
White
Phase B
windings
Green
QM106-178/S106-178 Series and Parallel Connections

QM106-205/
S106-205 Series
and Parallel
Connections

Motor Terminal
1
3
5
4
Body

Red
A+
1A
Black
A1B
Green
B+
2B
White
B2A
Bare (Screen)
Gnd
Red
Phase A
windings
Black
SERIES
6
5
3
7
4 2
Red
Phase A
windings
Black
Phase B
windings
Green
White
PARALLEL
6
5
3
7
White
4 2
Phase B
windings
Green

QM106-250/
S106-250 Series
and Parallel
Connections

Motor Terminal
1
3
5
4
Body

Red
A+
1A
Black
A1B
Green
B+
2B
White
B2A
Bare (Screen)
Gnd
Red
Phase A
windings
Black
SERIES
6
2
3
4
7
4
8 7
Phase A
windings
Black
Phase B
windings
Green
White
Red
PARALLEL
6
2
3
4
White
8 7
Phase B
windings
Green
INSTALLATION 15
N.C. - no connection.
MAKE
TYPE
1A
A+
1B
A
2A
B-
2B
B+
Sigma
6-lead
Black
Orange
Red
Yellow
White/Blk/Org,
White/Red/Yel N.C.
8-lead
Black
Orange
Red
Yellow
Link Wh/Blk & Wh/Org

Link Wh/Red & Wh/Yel
T.box
6-lead
1
Red
3
Red/Wh
2
Grn
4
Grn/Wh
Link 5 & 6,link 7 & 8

White & Black N.C.
T.box (x6) 1
8-lead
Red
3
Red/Wh
4
Grn
5
Grn/Wh
2 & 6 N.C.
Link Black & White, link
Org & Blk/Wh
3
Yel
5
Pink
4
Blk
Link 2 & 6, link 7 & 8

Link Blue & violet, link
White & Grey
Astrosyn,
Rapidsyn,
Slo-syn
Slo-syn
T.box (x8) 1
Stebon, Digiplan SM 8-lead
Red
(SD) NOTES
(SDC)
T.box
6-lead
1
Grn/Wh
2
Grn
3
Red
4
Red/Wh
Link 5 & 6, link 7 & 8

White & Black N.C.
8-lead
Black
Orange
Red
Yellow
Link Wh/Blk & Wh/Org,

Link Wh/Red & Wh/Yel
Zebotronics
Oriental
Sonceboz
T.box
T.box
6-lead
8-lead
6
1
Black
Green
5
4
Green
Grn/Wh
8
5
Red
Red
7
8
Blue
Red/Wh
Japan Servo
Escap
6-lead
8-lead
Red
Brown
Blue
Org/Wh
Green
Red
Yellow
Yel/Wh
Bodine
8-lead
Brown
Orange
Yellow
Red
Link 1 & 3, link 2 & 4

Link 2 & 3, link 6 & 7
Yellow & White N.C.
Link Org & Blk/Wh, link
Black & White
2 x White N.C.
Link Brn/Wh & Org,
Link Red/Wh & Yellow.
Link Wh/Brn & Wh/Org,
link Wh/Yel & Wh/Red.
T.box
Digiplan/Compumotor 4-lead
OEM Series
8-lead
1
Red
3
Black
4
Green
2
White
Link 5 & 7,link 6 & 8

Internally wired in parallel
Link blue & yellow
Link orange & brown
Digiplan/Compumotor
QM Motor
8-lead
Red
Black
White
Green
Link Yel & Blue

Link Org & Brown
Digiplan/Compumotor
S Motor
8-lead
Red
Black
White
Green
Link Yel & Blue

Link Org & Brown
M.A.E.
Table 6. Motor Connection Data - Windings in Series

For 6-lead motors, connections shown are for one half-winding.
N.C. - no connection.
MAKE
TYPE
1A
A+
1B
A
2A
B-
2B
B+
Sigma
6-lead
Black
Wh/Blk/
Orange
Red
Wh/Red/
Yellow
8-lead
Black &
Wh/Or
Or &
Wh/Blk
Red/
Wh/Yel
Yel &
Wh/Red
T.box
6-lead
1&5
Red
3&6
Black
2&7
Green
4&8
White
T.box(x6)
8-lead
1
Red &
White
6
Blk &
Red/Wh
4
Grn &
Blk/Wh
2
Org &
Grn/Wh
1&2
Rd &
Blue
3&6
Yel &
Violet
4&7
Wh &
Pink
5&8
Black &
Grey
T.box
6-lead
1&6
Grn/Wh
2&5
White
3&8
Red
4&7
Black
8-lead
Black &
Wh/Or
Or &
Wh/Blk
Red &
Wh/Yel
Yel &
Wh/Red
Zebotronics
Oriental
Sonceboz
T.box
T.box
6-lead
8-lead
Japan Servo
Escap
6-lead
8-lead
Bodine
8-lead
3&6
1&2
Black
Grn &
Blk/Wh
Red
Brn &
Orange
Brn &
Wh/Or
1&5
3&4
Yellow
Or &
Grn/Wh
White*
Brn/Wh &
Org/Wh
Wh/Brn &
Orange
4&8
5&6
Red
Red &
White
Green
Red &
Yellow
Yel &
Wh/Red
2&7
7&8
White
Blk &
Red/Wh
White*
Red/Wh &
Yel/Wh
Wh/Yel &
Red
1&7
Red
Red &
Blue
3&5
Black
Yellow &
Black
4&6
Green
Green &
Orange
2&8
White
Brown &
White
Blk & Yellow
Wh & Brn
Green & Org.
Blk & Yellow
Wh & Brn
Green & Org.
Astrosyn,
Rapidsyn,
Slo-syn
Slo-syn
T.box(x8)
Stebon, Digiplan SM 8-lead
M.A.E.
T.box
Digiplan/Compumotor 4-lead
OEM Series
8-lead
Digiplan/Compumotor
QM Motor
8-lead
Red & Blue
Digiplan/Compumotor
S Motor
8-lead
Red & Blue
* Use correct White for each phase.
(SD) NOTES
(SDC)
Table 7. Motor Connection Data - Windings in Parallel
Or & Yellow N.C.
Red/Wh &
Grn/Wh N.C.
3 & 5 N.C.
Grn & Red N.C
Grn & Blue N.C.
INSTALLATION 17
SD Drive
Connections
You will need to make connections directly to the drive edge

connector if you are not using either of the standard motherboards.
The edge connector pin functions are detailed below.
Row c a
Pinouts
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
Row a
Motor Phase BMotor Phase B+
Motor Phase AMotor Phase A+
+24VDC
Logic Supply 1
Logic Supply 2
0V
0V
Fast
Slow
Rate Adjust Com.
Fast Rate Adj.
Internal Clock Out*
Not Connected
External Ref.*
Row c
Motor Phase BMotor Phase B+
Motor Phase AMotor Phase A+
+24VDC
Motor Supply 1
Motor Supply 2
0V
0V
Fault
Zero Phase
Slow Rate Adjust
Direction
Clock In
Energise
Signal 0V
Pin 2
0V (18a)
Fast (20a)
32-Pin
DIN41612
Edge
Connector
Slow (22a)
Slow Adjust
(24c)
Pin 32
100k
Adjust Common (24a)

Fast Adjust
10k
(26a)
*Not connected on ministepping drives

Reserved on ministepping drives
Figure 6 Direct Drive Connections

Drive Signal
Descriptions
Motor Phases
+24VDC
The signals at the 32 way drive edge connector are as follows:

Connect one phase of the motor to A+ and A-, and the other phase
to B+ and B- (connect corresponding pins in row a and row c in
parallel).
This output is used to supply up to 300mA to an external control
module such as an indexer card.
Logic Supply Inputs

1&2
When the drive is AC powered, these two inputs (pins 12a and 14a)
are connected to the centre-tapped secondary on an isolation
transformer rated at 18-0-18 volts rms. The centre tap is connected
to 0V (pins 16 and 18).
Motor Supply
Inputs 1 & 2
For operation at a motor supply of 60V DC, these inputs (pins 12c
and 14c) may be driven from the same isolated transformer
secondary as the logic supply inputs. Operation with a motor supply
of 60V will require a secondary winding tapped 44-18-0-18-44. Pins
12c and 14c are connected to the 44V rms tappings and pins 12a
and 14a are connected to the 18V rms tappings.
Fast Input
Connect to 0V to run the internal oscillator at the fast rate.

Fault Output
Slow Input
Zero Phase Output
This is an open collector output which goes high (open-circuit) if the

drive fault circuit operates as a result of an overload or short-circuit.
The fault circuit may be reset by temporarily removing power or by
taking the Energise input high.
Connect to 0V to run the internal oscillator at the slow rate.
This is an open collector output which is low during the "zero phase"
state of the translator, this being the primary state in which the
translator is set when power is applied. Otherwise this output goes
high (open circuit).
Fast Rate Adjust
An external potentiometer may be connected between this terminal

and "Rate Common" (terminal 14) to control the fast speed of the
internal oscillator. A suitable value for the external resistor is 10K.
Slow Rate Adjust
This is used in the same way as terminal 12 but for the slow speed,
and a suitable resistor value is 100K.
Direction Input
Connect to 0V to reverse the direction of motor rotation. This input

should not be changed when the step input is low, or whilst the
motor is running above its start/stop speed (see timing diagram for
details of when this input can be changed).
For the ministepping drive the direction input will need to be stable
for at least 2.5s before the clock.
Internal Clock
Output
This is the output of the internal oscillator, and it can be connected

to the CLOCK input (pin 28c). The output (pin 28a) consists of lowgoing pulses approximately 25S wide. This output is not available
on ministepping drives.
Clock Input
(Step Input)
The motor will step following a low-going transition on this input, the
step occurring on the leading edge of the pulse. The input should
remain low for at least 10S. It may be driven from an external
oscillator card, a processor interface unit or the internal oscillator in
the drive. See Timing Diagram.
The ministepping clock input should remain low for not less than 1s.
The maximum step pulse frequency is 200kHz in the 4000-step
mode.
Energise Input
The motor will be energised with this input connected to 0V. When
the input is released, the power switches are turned off and the
motor shaft is free to rotate. Drive Link 3 may be fitted in position "E"
as an alternative to making an external connection to 0V. Note that
the drive should not be de-energised when the motor is running at
speed.
INSTALLATION 19
External Reference
Input
As an alternative to using the drive links, you can program the motor
current by connecting an external resistor between this input (pin
32a) and signal 0V (pin 32c). This input is not available on
ministepping drives.
Signal 0V
Use this terminal as the return connection for a current programming

resistor. Do not confuse this pin with the power 0V pins, 16a/c
18a/c; it should not be used as a power or control signal 0V.
This terminal is reserved on ministepping drives.
The following timing diagrams define the clock pulse shape and the
restrictions placed upon the timing of direction changes for full and
half stepping non-ministepping drives.
Timing
Diagrams
CLOCK PULSE
10s
12V
7.6V
3.8V
0.8V
0V
TIMING DIAGRAM
10s
t=0
Step Pulse
0.5s
Direction
Half Step Mode
Direction
Full Step Mode
5s
DO NOT
CHANGE
35s
DO NOT
CHANGE
Figure 7 Step Pulse Timing Diagram

Figure 8 shows the clock pulse timing required at the drive inputs for
a ministepping drive. The signals will be inverted by motherboard
optocouplers.

Drive steps on this edge
1s
min
CLOCK
>2.5s
DIRECTION
Figure 8 Clock Pulse Timing Diagram for Ministepping Drive
SDC
Motherboard
Connections
This section describes the pinouts and connectors of the SDC

Motherboard. The I/O specifications for the INDEXER and
AUXILIARY INDEXER connectors is given in the Specification part
of this User Guide. See EMC Installation for earthing and
screening EMC requirements.
TB1
LK1
LK2
LK3
SAFETY
EARTH
TRANSFORMER AC
Input
INDEXER
I/O
REMOTE
JOG
Input
1
14
2
15
16
17
9
21
12
13
25
1 2 3 4 5
B
B- (Green)
B+ (White)
GND (Shield)
A- (Black)
A+ (Red)
44V
18V
0V
18V
44V
STEP +
STEP DIRECTION +
DIRECTION SHUTDOWN +
SHUTDOWN FAULT +
FAULT SLOW
FAST
0V
13
14
TB2
PL1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+24V
Fault
Not Used
Not Used
Direction
Step
Shutdown
0V
25
INDEXER
SDC Drive Motherboard
NOTE: If motherboard jumpers LK1, LK2 & LK3 are set to position B,
then pin 6 = Slow Adjust, pin 7 = Fast Adjust, and pin 19 = Adjust Common
become available on the 25 way D-connector
Figure 9 SDC Motherboard Inputs and Outputs
MOTOR
Output
I/O for
AUXILIARY
INDEXER
(Use is Optional)
INSTALLATION 21
Signal Descriptions
- SDC Motherboard
Indexer inputs (compatible with most Digiplan and Compumotor

indexers) are transmitted via the Indexer connector on the SDC
Motherboard. These inputs are optically isolated on the
motherboard and are intended to be driven differentially from 5V
logic levels. Figure 10 represents the input circuits.
Note: signal are inverted by the opto-couplers.
Step+ & Step-
A pulse on these inputs (i.e. pin 1 positive with respect to pin 14)
causes the motor to step on a low-to-high transition. The pulse
should remain high for at least 10S (1s for the ministepping
drives). Consult your indexer user guide for instructions on how to
change the output pulse width.
Direction+ &
Direction-
These inputs (pins 2 and 15) control the direction of the motor shaft
rotation. Changing the level of these inputs changes the direction in
which the shaft moves (see timing diagram).
Shutdown+ &
Shutdown-
These differential inputs (pins 16 and 17) are used to energise and
de-energise (shutdown) the motor. To remotely shutdown the drive,
you must first ensure LK3 on the drive board is in the remote
energise position (F position). When the shutdown+ input is taken
high and shutdown- is low, the drive is shut down and the motor
shaft may be rotated slowly by hand. NOTE: Back-driving the
motor may stress the drive and could cause failure. Taking the
shutdown+ input high whilst shutdown- is low resets a fault condition,
and the drive is re-energised when the input returns low.
Remote Advance
Rate Inputs
If you set links LK1, LK2, and LK3 on the SDC Drive motherboard to
position B, the Adjust Common, Fast Adjust, and Slow Adjust
signals are diverted to the 25-pin indexer connector (see note with
Figure 8 for pinouts). Using these pins, you can wire remote jog
potentiometers (pots) as demonstrated in Setting Up.
Auxiliary Indexer
I/O
PL1 on the back of the SDC Motherboard is an 8-pin ramp connector

providing connections for the four drive control signals - see Auxiliary
Indexer Connections.
Interfacing Circuits
Figure 10 shows methods of connecting signals to the SDC

Motherboard via SKT 1. The equivalent devices in alternative logic
families to those quoted are not necessarily compatible. Methods
other than those shown may be used but they should comply with
the requirements shown in Table 4.

Optically Isolated
Inputs
These circuits are designed for maximum noise immunity and

especially where long leads are necessary and interference fields
exist, the ideal input arrangement is a differential line driver with
twisted pair cabling to the inputs. Cable length should always be kept
as short as possible.
Input Circuit B could be used as an alternative to the line driver
circuit but poorer noise immunity would result.
Input Circuit C would operate satisfactorily where the cable length is
short and interference fields are minimal.
INSTALLATION 23
DIFFERENTIAL
LINE DRIVES
eg. Nat. Semiconductor DS8830
MOTHERBOARD SKT1
INPUT CIRCUIT A
CLOCK
(TTL)
STEP+
100R
390pf
OPTO
ISOL
STEP
DIRN+
DIRECTION
(TTL)
100R
OPTO
ISOL
390pf
DIRNSHUTDOWN
390R
SHUTDOWN+
+12V
OPEN TO
ENERGISE DRIVE
270R
+5V
OPTO
ISOL
SHUTDOWN1K
0V
FAULT+
FAULT
12V
OPTO
ISOL
FAULT-
EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS
INPUT CIRCUIT B
0V
FAST ADJ
74HC04
STEP+
10K
ADJ COM
STEP-
100K
74HC04
+12V
SLOW ADJ
FAST
FAST
INPUT CIRCUIT C
+12V
SLOW
SLOW
560R
STEP+
STEP-
0V
Figure 10. SDC Motherboard SKT 1 Interfacing Circuits
INTERFACING CIRCUITS
MOTHERBOARD
PL1
+5V
5V
220R
+24V
+24V
2K7
1K
FAULT
INDICATOR LED
FAULT
No connection
No connection
7407
+12V
+5V
1K
4K7
5
DIRN
DIRECTION
7406
+12V
4K7
6
STEP
TTL
INPUT
LEVELS
CLOCK
7406
+12V
4K7
7
ENG
0V
SHUTDOWN
7406
0V
Figure 11. Interfacing to SDC Motherboard PL1
INSTALLATION 25
SD
Motherboard
Connections
The use of an SD Motherboard simplifies the installation of the drive

since all external connections may be made without the need for
soldering. Opto-isolation of the main control signals is NOT provided
with this motherboard, but it incorporates preset controls for setting
the speed of the internal oscillator without the need for external
components. Links 1 and 2 on the motherboard are are fitted in
position "B" to use the preset controls. When external speed controls
are required for the on-board oscillator, fit the links in position "A".
MOTOR CONNS
LK1
A
B
RV2
SLOW
ADJ.
9
1
TB1
44
MAX
18
GND
FAST
ADJ.
1A 1B 2A 2B
18
44
MAX
LK2
A 1
B
AC INPUT VOLTAGE
(NO LOAD)
RV1
TB2
8 SKT1
16
SKT2
8
SYNC
ASSY No. 1321.035
R1
SKT2
PIN FUNCTION
1 External Ref. Input
2 +24V DC Out
3 Fault Output
4 Zero Phase Output
5 Direction Input
6 Energise Input
7 Clock Input
8 0V
9 Signal 0V
10 Fast Input
11 Slow Input
12 Fast Rate Adjust
13 Slow Rate Adjust
14 Rate Common
15 Internal Clock Output
16 0V
Figure 12. SD Motherboard Component Layout

Signal Descriptions
- SD Motherboard
The control signals which appear on two 8-way terminal connectors

(SKT2) on the SD Motherboard are:
1. External
Reference Input
(VREF EXT)
The motor current may be programmed by means of an external

resistor connected between this input and Signal 0V (terminal 9).
Alternatively the resistor may be fitted in position R1 on the
motherboard. Suitable resistor values are given in the section on
Setting Up (Table 12). Ministepping drives cannot be programmed
using external resistors.
2. +24VDC Out
This output is used to supply up to 300mA to an external control

module such as an indexer card.
3. Fault Output
This is an open collector output which goes high (open-circuit) if the

drive fault circuit operates as a result of an overload or short-circuit.
Once the cause has been corrected, the fault circuit may be reset by
temporarily removing power or by taking the Energise input high.

4. Zero Phase
Output
* 5. Direction Input
* 6. Energise Input
* 7. Clock Input
(Step Input)
This is an open collector output which is low during the "zero phase"
state of the translator, this being the primary state in which the
translator is set when power is applied. Otherwise this output goes
high (open circuit).
Connect to 0V to reverse the direction of motor rotation. This input
should not be changed when the step input is low, or whilst the
motor is running above its start/stop speed.
The motor will be energised with this input connected to 0V. When
the input is released, the power switches are turned off and the
motor shaft is free to rotate. Drive Link 3 may be fitted in position "E"
as an alternative to making an external connection to 0V. Note that
the drive should not be de-energised when the motor is running at
speed.
The motor will step following a low-going transition on this input, the
step occurring on the leading edge of the pulse. The input should
remain low for at least 10S. It may be driven from an external
oscillator card, a processor interface unit or the internal oscillator in
the drive.
For the ministepping drives the motor will also step following a lowgoing transition on this input, the step occurring on the leading edge
of the pulse. The input should remain low for at least 1.0S.
8. & 16. 0V
Use this terminal as a return for control signals and the +24V supply.
9. Signal 0V
Use this terminal as the return connection for a current programming

resistor (see terminal 1). Do not confuse this pin with the power
0V pins, it should not be used as a power or control signal 0V.
* 10. Fast Input
Connect to 0V to run the internal oscillator at the fast rate.
* 11. Slow Input
Connect to 0V to run the internal oscillator at the slow rate.
12. Fast Rate

Adjust
An external potentiometer may be connected between this terminal

and "Rate Common" (terminal 14) to control the fast speed of the
internal oscillator. Alternatively the fast rate may be set by RV1 on
the motherboard. To use an external control, transfer Link 1 on the
motherboard from "B" to "A". A suitable value for the external
resistor is 10K.
13. Slow Rate

Adjust
This is used in the same way as terminal 12 but for the slow speed,
and a suitable resistor value is 100K. Transfer Link 2 on the
motherboard from "B" to "A" when using an external control in place
of RV2 on the motherboard.
14. Rate Common
Common return connection for external speed controls.
INSTALLATION 27
15. Internal Clock
Output
This is the output of the internal oscillator which will normally be

connected to the clock input of the drive (terminal 7). The output
consists of low-going pulses approximately 25S wide.
* These signal inputs should be pulled low (i.e. to a voltage less than 0.8V) with circuitry capable of sinking
5mA. At other times the input should be open circuit or pulled to a voltage greater than +8V. The input has
an internal pull-up resistor to +12V.
Auxiliary
Indexer
Connections
The PL1 (SDC Motherboard) and SKT1 (SD Motherboard)

connectors provide optional connections for non-TTL Digiplan
indexers, clock cards (MC1, BC7, RC9, etc.), or an indexer that has
output characteristics that differ from TTL indexers (see Figure 12).
If you are not using a Digiplan indexer with standard Digiplan cables,
it may be easier for you to use connector PL1. The electrical
specifications for this connector are provided in Table 3. The inputs
on PL1/SKT1 are not compatible with Digiplan or Compumotor TTL
indexers.
NOTE: Caution must be used since these inputs are not optically
isolated.
Link cables are available from Digiplan (250mm cable: p/n
CABLE250, or 450mm cable: p/n CABLE450). Refer to Figure 13
for the PL1 auxiliary indexer connector location and pinouts.
AUXILIARY INDEXER
CONNECTOR
TB2
RV2
1
8 SKT1
SD
Motherboard
SKT2
0V
SHUTDOWN
STEP
DIRECTION
ZERO PHASE
Not Used
FAULT
+24V
PL1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SDC Motherboard
+24V
FAULT
Not Used
Not Used
DIRECTION
STEP
SHUTDOWN
0V
AUXILIARY INDEXER
CONNECTOR
Figure 13. Motherboard Auxiliary Indexer Connectors

Auxiliary Indexer
Pin Functions
Both motherboards offer auxiliary indexer pin functions similar to

those offered by the SD Drive. Table 8 provides a cross reference of
SD and SDC Motherboard auxiliary indexer pin functions. Note Zero
Phase (SD SKT1.4) is not available on the SDC Motherboard.

SDC
PL1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SD
SKT1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SD Equivalent
Signal Description
+24V
FAULT output
Zero Phase output
DIRECTION input
CLOCK input
ENERGISE input
0V Signal return
Comments
See Fig 13
Not used
SD only - see below
Not TTL compatible
Not TTL compatible
Not TTL compatible
Table 8. Auxiliary Indexer Pin Functions

Fault
(Pin 2)
This is an output signal which goes high in the event of an overload

fault. It is driven by an open-collector transistor and should be pulled
up by an external resistor when the signal is required. The resistor
should be returned to a voltage no higher than +25V, and should not
allow more than 15mA to flow when the output is low.
When a fault occurs, the drive will de-energise. Once the fault has
been cleared the drive may be re-energised by either cycling the
Shutdown/De-energise signal or by cycling the power to the drive.
You can establish a visual fault verification by installing an LED as
illustrated in Figure 14. Here the LED will be lit unless there is a
fault.
+25V
SD Drive
2k
Figure 14. Fault Output Example

Zero Phase
(Pin 4)
This is an output signal that goes low when the drive translator is in
its primary state. This occurs every 8 motor steps in the half-step
mode. The drive always powers up in the zero-phase state. This
signal is used in conjunction with an auto-homing circuit. Electrical
parameters are the same as those of the Fault output.
INSTALLATION 29
If you set links LK1, LK2, and LK3 on the SDC Drive motherboard to
position B, the ADJUST COMMON, FAST ADJUST, and SLOW ADJUST signals
are diverted to the 25-pin indexer connector. Using the connections
shown in Figure 15 remote jog potentiometers (pots) and remote
slow/fast jog switches can be fitted to select speed ranges of 40 to
1,000 steps/sec, or 400 to 10,000 steps/sec. Note by using the PL1
connector pin 5 you can also remotely control direction.
Optional
Advance Rate
Pot and
Switch
Connections
NOTE: The jog switches should be used only if the indexer does not
need to track the motor's position.
Figure 15 also shows the corresponding external connections on the
SD motherboard. Note that links LK1 and LK2 should be transferred
to position 'A' to isolate the board-mounted rate adjust controls when
external pots are used.
AC INPUT
INDEXER
100k
Slow Adjust
(pin 6)
14
PL1 1
Adjust Common (pin 19)

10k
Fast Adjust
0V
(pin 12)
(pin 25)
Fast
(pin 13)
Slow
TB2
(pin 7)
Direction (pin 5)
0V (pin 8)
R5
13
25
SKT1
SDC Motherboard
18
Slow (pin 11)
100k
Fast
(pin 10)
0V
(pin 16)
Slow Adjust (pin 13)
26
MAX
Fast Adjust (pin 12)
8 SKT1
9
16
SKT2
8
Adjust Common (pin 14)

10k
TB2
0V (pin 8)
SYNC
R1
Direction (pin 5)
SD Motherboard
Figure 15. Optional Remote Advance Pot and Switch Connections

Environmental
Considerations
The operational temperature range for the drive system is 0C to

50C (32F to 122F) and at a relative humidity between 0 and 95%
(non-condensing). Make sure the system is stored in temperatures
within the range from -40C to 85C (-40F to 185F). Refer to the
manufacturer's environmental specifications for the maximum motor
case temperature when it is in operation.
The mains input to the isolating transformer is Installation
Category III maximum.
The SD Series of drives can be used in a Pollution Degree 2
environment i.e., one in which only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Power Loss
The following power loss figures can be used to determine overall

heat dissipation of the drives:
Drive
SD12
SD13
SD15
Power Loss
18W
22W
33W
Note: These figures assume the drives are operating at a 60V DC

bus voltage, at maximum current.
Enclosure
Considerations
System
Mounting
You should install the drive system in an enclosure to protect it

against atmospheric contaminants such as oil, moisture, dirt etc. and
also to prevent operator access. Ideally, you should install the
system in a rack cabinet. In the USA, the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has established standards that
define the degree of protection that electrical enclosures provide.
The enclosure should conform to NEMA Type 12 standards if the
intended environment is industrial and contains airborne
contaminants. Proper layout of components is required to ensure
sufficient cooling of equipment within the enclosure.
You should give special attention to the environment and location in
which you will operate your drive system. Consider atmospheric
contamination and temperature around the drive before you install
and operate your system.
SD Drives are designed to be operated in a maximum ambient
temperature of 50C (122F). They must be mounted either
horizontally with the components uppermost or vertically as shown in
Figures 19 and 20. Do not use inverted vertical mounting, i.e. with
the links at the top of the board.
INSTALLATION 31
EMC
Installation
External enclosures
It should be stressed that although these recommendations are

based on the expertise acquired during the development of fully
compliant products, and on tests carried out on each of the product
types, it is impossible for Digiplan to guarantee the compliance of
any particular installation. This will be strongly influenced by the
physical and electrical details of the installation and the performance
of other system components. Nevertheless it is important to follow
all the installation instructions if an adequate level of compliance is to
be realisable.
The measures described in these recommendations are primarily for
the purpose of controlling mains conducted emissions. To control
radiated emissions, all SD drives and rack systems must be installed
in a steel equipment cabinet which gives adequate screening against
radiated emissions. This external enclosure is also required for
safety reasons. With the exception of drive front panels in rackbased units, there must be no user access while the equipment is
operating. This is usually achieved by fitting an isolator switch to the
door assembly. Drives and filters must be in electrical contact with
the panel to which they are mounted. If the panel has a paint finish,
it will be necessary to remove the paint in certain areas where
required.
To achieve adequate screening of radiated emissions, all panels of
the enclosure must be bonded to a central earth point. The
enclosure may also contain other equipment such as motion
controllers, and the EMC requirements of these must be considered
during installation. Always ensure that drives and rack systems are
mounted in such a way that there is adequate ventilation.
SC and SR
Series Racks
These racks are designed to house SD series drives and are fitted
with opto-isolated motherboards (SC series) or non-isolated
motherboards (SR series). The use of the isolated SC series is
strongly recommended, particularly if the control signal source is
remote from the rack.
For EMC-compliant installation, both these rack systems can be
fitted with an earth bonding strip running across the back of the rack
(see Figure 16). This is for the bonding of screened motor leads and
transformer feed leads to the rack system. The rack metalwork is
also earth-bonded to this tie bar. The tie bar is available from
Digiplan Part SC/CC - EMCKIT.
External enclosure
It is not necessary to fit front panels to the drives if the rack system is
wholly contained within the enclosure. However, if a 19 case is
used with no door or cover in front of the rack, then all drive front
panels must be fitted.
Earth
bonding
strip
0v bonding strap
Green wire from

transformer cable
Motor
cables
Ferrite
absorbers
SC rack with earth

bonding strip fitted
Safety earth wire
Transformer
Cable
Figure 16. SC Rack EMC Wiring
Filtering the
AC mains
supply
A filter must be installed between the incoming AC supply and the

mains transformer. A suitable filter is Corcom 10VV1. Mount the
filter within 50mm of the transformer as shown in Figure 17. Ensure
that there is no paint on the mounting panel under the filter mounting
lugs - it is vital that there is good large-area contact between the
filter and the panel.
Connect the incoming AC supply cable to the push-on terminals on
the filter, with the earth lead connected to a local earth stud or bus
bar. Route the supply cable so that it runs close to the walls of the
enclosure. Connect the filter output terminals to the transformer
primary, keeping the leads twisted together and as short as possible.
Take an earth connection from the stud to the SCN terminal on the
transformer, and run this lead close to the AC supply leads (see
Figure 16).
No more than 5 metres of 5-core 1mm2 screened cable (with a
braided screen) should be used between the transformer and the
left-hand drive motherboard in the rack (looking at the back of the
rack). Use a green wire for the 0V connection. At the transformer
end run the cable back towards the mounting panel, expose a short
length of the screen and anchor the cable close to the filter with a Pclip. When routing this cable to the rack, keep it away from the input
cable to the filter.
INSTALLATION 33
SCN
No more
than 50mm
Transformer
Filter
CORCOM
Incoming 10VV1
supply
LINE
LOAD
No closer
than 100mm
To Rack
No more
than 50mm
Rack
safety
earth
Braided-screen
cable
Figure 17. SR/SC Rack Transformer Wiring

At the rack end, fit a ferrite absorber over the cable and connect the
appropriate wires to the Vm and 18V AC terminals on the
motherboard. Remove the existing M4 brass earth stud, together
with the earth wire connecting it to the first motherboard. Next fit the
earth bonding strip to the rack end plates using the second hole
down from the top. When fitting the bonding strip, use spring
washers underneath the nuts and tighten securely - this is to
ensure continuity between the bonding strip and the rack metalwork.
Reconnect the earth wire from the first motherboard to the M4 stud
on the earth bonding strip.
Route the transformer cable over the earth bonding strip and identify
the location of the mounting point for the P-clip (refer to Figure 15).
Expose approximately 12mm of the braided screen at this point and
anchor the cable to the bonding strip. Locate the absorber 15-25mm
from the P-clip using heat-shrink sleeving. Connect the green 0V
wire from the transformer to the M4 stud on the bonding strip,
together with a 2.5mm2 green/yellow safety earth wire. Run this wire
alongside the screened transformer cable back to the earth stud
beside the transformer.

Motor
Connections
The recommended gauge for SD drives is 1mm2. Use a cable

containing five conductors plus the braided screen, the fifth (green)
wire being used to provide a safety earth return to the drive.
Termination at the motor must be made using a 360 bond to the
motor body, and this may be achieved by using a suitable clamp.
Many stepper motors are designed to accommodate an appropriate
conductive terminal gland which can be used for this purpose.
At the rack end, prepare the end of the cable as shown in Figure 18
and fit a ferrite absorber. Anchor the cable screen to the earth tie
bar using the P-clip behind the corresponding drive. Connect the
four wires from the motor windings to the appropriate terminals on
the motor connector (please refer to the SD User Guide). Attach the
green (earth) wire to the tie bar adjacent to the P-clip holding the
braided screen using a ring terminal. (Terminal 3 on 5-way motor
connectors should not be used as a safety earth since the connector
can be unplugged without the use of a tool).
If the motor cable is more than 4 metres long, a separate safety
earth connection will be required since the impedance of the 1mm 2
wire inside the screened cable will be too high. Use a 2.5mm 2 cable
connected to the motor body and terminate it on the tie bar next to
the P-clip for that axis. Run this cable close to the screened cable
from the motor. If there is no suitable termination point on the motor
body, remove the paint from the area of one of the mounting bolts
and use an appropriate ring terminal. When a separate safety earth
connection is used, the earth wire in the screened cable may be
connected to terminal 3 on the 5-way motor connector.
The non-isolated SR rack is fitted with 4-way motor connectors. In
this case the safety earth connection is always made to the tie bar.
15 - 25
25
12
Ferrite absorber
retained by
heatshrink sleeving
20
40
Figure 18. Motor Cable Preparation (Drive End)
Earth lead
M3 ring
terminal
INSTALLATION 35
Control signal
wiring
To ensure adequate immunity it is necessary for control circuits

leaving the enclosure to be adequately screened, with the screen of
the cable bonded back to the tie bar on the rack. Cable with a
braided screen should be used, not metallised foil, and should
consist preferably of twisted pairs to minimise magnetic coupling. It
is strongly recommended to use opto-isolated drive motherboards
where the controller is mounted outside the main enclosure.
Where screened leads are used in control circuits that are only optoisolated at one end, the screen must be referenced to earth at the
non-isolated end. When using an SR rack with non-opto-isolated
motherboards, bond the screen to the earth tie bar close to the
corresponding drive.
Ferrite absorber
specifications
The absorbers described in these installation instructions are made

from a low-grade ferrite material which has high losses at radio
frequencies. They therefore act like a high impedance in this
waveband.
The recommended components are produced by Parker Chomerics
and are suitable for use with cable having an outside diameter up to
10mm. The specification is as follows:
Chomerics part number
Outside diameter
Inside diameter
Length
Impedance at 25MHz
Impedance at 100MHz
Curie temperature
Handling and
installing the ferrite
absorbers
H8FE-1115-NC
17.5mm
10.7mm
28.5mm
80
120
130C (the device should not be
operated near this temperature)
Take care when handling the absorbers - they can shatter if

dropped on a hard surface. For this reason the suggested method of
installation is to use a short length of 19mm diameter heat-shrink
sleeving. This gives a degree of physical protection while the cable
is being installed. The sleeving should have a shrink ratio of at least
2.5:1. Cable ties may be used as an alternative, however they give
no physical protection to the absorber.
SETTING UP 37
SETTING UP
Complete
System
Configuration
Drive functions are set by means of links. These are factory-set to

provide optimum operation in most applications. You may,
however, need to alter these settings to satisfy the particular
operating requirements for your application. Take care,
unexpected motion may occur at any time, especially during the
commissioning of motion control equipment.
Warning - Electric shock hazard
Links must not be changed until power has been removed
from the drive for at least 8 minutes.
NOTE: To change link settings you must remove the drive from the
rack.
SD Drive Links
A 14-way pin header is located on the component side of the board

(see Figure 19). Four jumper links allow you to select a number of
drive operating options, including the setting of output current
supplied to the motor. To access the links, remove the screws
securing the front panel to the rack and pull the drive from the rack.
NOTE: When re-installing the drive, make sure the drive follows the
guide rails in the rack.
FS1
FS2
LINK SELECTIONS
LK1 LK2 LK3 LK4
+
A B
C D
E F
G H J K
Acceleration capacitor location

HALF/FULL
STANDBY
ENERGISE
Figure 19. SD Drive Link Locations
I-PEAK

SD Drive Link
Settings
The SD Drive is fitted with four links (see Figure 19 for link locations)
which may be fitted between certain pins of the 14-way pin header.
Table 9 provides a summary of link options and the various positions
they may occupy.
LINK
1
2
3
POSITION
A
FUNCTION
Standby OUT
Standby IN
C
D
E
HALF
FULL
Energise
Remote Energise
COMMENTS
no standby current
selected
50% standby current
selected
half stepping
full stepping
motor permanently
energised
motor energised via
control signal
See Table
10
Table 9. Drive Link Settings

Link LK1
With LK1 in the A position no supply current reduction is selected

when the motor is stationary. With LK1 in the B position the supply
current is reduced by 50% when the motor is stationary. Always use
standby reduction (position B) where possible.
Link LK2
With LK2 in the C position the drive will function in the half-step
mode, producing 400 steps/rev, in the D position full stepping is
selected, producing 200 steps/rev. The half-step mode is preferred
in most applications, the slight torque loss being offset by smoother
operation at low speeds.
Link LK3
With LK3 installed in the E position, the drive will remain

permanently energized and a Shutdown command signal will have
no effect on the drive. When link LK3 is installed in the F position,
the Shutdown command will de-energise the drive.
Link LK4
Link 4 determines the motor current selection for each drive type,
see Table 10.
LINK LK4
POSITION
G
H
J
K
SD12
2A
1.8A
1.6A
1.4A
MOTOR CURRENT
SD13
3A
2.7A
2.4A
2.1A
Table 10. SD LK4 Link Settings
SD15
5A
4.5A
4.0A
3.5A
SETTING UP 39
An 18-way pin header is located on the component side of the board
(see Figure 20). Four jumper links allow you to select a number of
drive operating options, including motor stepping resolution and the
setting of output current supplied to the motor. To access the links,
remove the screws securing the front panel to the rack and pull the
drive from the rack.
Ministepping Drive
Links
NOTE: When re-installing the drive, make sure the drive follows the
guide rails in the rack.
FS1
FS2
LINK SELECTIONS
+
A B C
LK1
LK2
D E
F G
LK3 LK4
H I
J K L M
ENERGISE
I-PEAK
Acceleration capacitor location

STANDBY
MODE
Figure 20. Ministepping SD Drive Link Locations

Ministepping Drive
Link Settings
The Ministepping SD Drive is fitted with four links (see Figure 20 for
link locations) which may be fitted between certain pins of the 18way pin header. Table 11 provides a summary of link options and
the various positions they may occupy.
LINK
1
POSITION
A
FUNCTION
80% Standby
50% Standby
Reduced current
D
E
F
G
H
4000 step/rev
2000 step/rev
1000 step/rev
400 step/rev
Energise
Remote Energise
COMMENTS
20% current reduction at
standstill
50% current reduction at
standstill
Permanent 50% current
reduction
motor permanently
energised
motor energised via
control signal
See Table
12
Table 11. Ministepping SD Drive Link Settings

Link LK1
With LK1 in the A position there is an automatic reduction in current

to 80% of its normal level when the motor is stationary. When LK1 is
in the B position the current is reduced by 50% when the motor is
stationary. With LK1 in the C position the current is permanently
reduced to 50% of its normal level. The A position is for increased
holding torque (but with increased motor losses), B is the normal
position, and position C should be used for very low current motors.
Link LK2
With LK2 in the D position the drive will function in the 4000
steps/rev mode, with LK2 in the E position the drive will function in
the 2000 steps/rev mode, with LK2 in the F position the drive will
function in the 1000 steps/rev mode and with LK2 in the G position
the drive will function in the 400 steps/rev mode.
Link LK3
With LK3 installed in the H position, the drive will remain

permanently energized and a Shutdown command signal will have
no effect on the drive. When link LK3 is installed in the I position,
the Shutdown command will de-energise the drive.
SETTING UP 41
Link LK4
Link 4 determines the motor current selection for each drive type,
see Table 12.
LINK LK4 POSITION
J
K
L
M
MOTOR CURRENT for

SD15M
5.0A
4.5A
4.0A
3.5A
Table 12. Ministepping SD LK4 Link Settings
Factory
Settings
Factory Settings for

SD Drive
Drive functions are factory-set to provide optimum system

performance and safe operation. You do not need to alter these
settings to accommodate the preliminary system operation and
testing. Normally, these factory settings, with the exception of motor
current, will satisfy the complete system operating requirements.
The operating conditions for the SD Drive are factory set as follows:
Factory Settings for

Ministepping SD
Drive
LK1 in position B - 50% standby current selected.

LK2 in position C - Half stepping selected (400 steps/rev).
LK3 in position E - Drive permanently energised.
LK4 in position G - Maximum motor current selected.
The operating conditions for the Ministepping SD Drive are factory

set as follows:
LK1 in position B - 50% standby current selected.

LK2 in position D - Ministepping selected (4000 - steps/rev).
LK3 in position H - Drive permanently energised.
LK4 in position J - Maximum motor current selected.

Acceleration/
Deceleration Rate
Adjustment
The Fast and Slow set speeds are selectable by control lines
connected into the motherboard.
The exponential acceleration and deceleration rates between the two
set speeds are factory set to 60ms for accelerating from Slow speed
to 95% of Fast speed, and 30ms for decelerating from Fast speed to
Slow speed. These times may be increased by the addition of an
extra capacitor on the drive module (see Figure 19 and 20 for
location). See Table 13 for the range of acceleration and
deceleration times obtained for a range of capacitor values.
Function
Acceleration
Deceleration
10F
120ms
60ms
22F
180ms
90ms
47F
360ms
180ms
100F
660ms
330ms
Table 13. Acceleration Deceleration Capacitor Values

A capacitor of minimum 16V rated voltage should be used. When
fitting observe polarity.
SD
Motherboard
Settings
Advance Rate
Adjustment
Links 1 and 2 on the SD Motherboard (see Figure 21 for link

locations) are fitted in position B to use the motherboard mounted
preset controls RV1 (FAST ADJ) and RV2 (SLOW ADJ). When
external speed controls are required, fit both links in position A.
You can use the advance rate potentiometers to manually adjust the
rate from 40 to 1,000 steps/sec (SLOW pot) or from 400 to 10,000
steps/sec (FAST pot). Refer to Figure 21 for the location of the fast
and slow advance rate pots. For the Ministepping SD Drive the
adjustment range will be from 3 to 135 rpm (SLOW pot) or 60 to
3500 rpm (FAST pot).
Turn the pot CW to increase the rate, and CCW to decrease the rate.
NOTE: If either the 'Slow' or 'Fast' rate is set too high the motor may
stall.
The internal oscillator should be used only if the indexer does not
SETTING UP 43
SDC
Motherboard
Settings
The SDC Motherboard is fitted with three links for selecting the use
of the motherboard advance rate potentiometers or optional remote
pots which you can connect via the 25-pin indexer connector (see
Figure 22 for link locations). The factory default position for these
links is position A.
Link LK1
Place link LK1 in position A to enable the advance rate pots on the
motherboard. Place link LK1 in position B to disable the
motherboard pots and divert the adjust common reference to pin 19
on the indexer connector.
Link LK2
Place link LK2 in position A to enable the slow advance rate pot.
Place link LK2 in position B to disable the slow pot and divert the
slow rate adjust signal to pin 6 on the indexer connector.
Link LK3
Place link LK3 in position A to enable the fast advance rate pot.
Place link LK3 in position B to disable the fast pot and divert the fast
rate adjust signal to pin 7 on the indexer connector.
Advance Rate
Adjustment
You can use the advance rate potentiometers to manually adjust the
rate from 30 to 1,000 steps/sec (SLOW pot) or from 600 to 20,000
steps/sec (FAST pot). Refer to Figure 22 for the location of the fast
and slow rate advance pots. For the Ministepping SD Drive the
adjustment range will be from 3 to 135 rpm (SLOW pot) or 60 to
3500 rpm (FAST pot) and is unaffected by the resolution selected, i.e.
by the position of LK2.
Turn the pot CW to increase the rate, and CCW to decrease the rate.
NOTE: If either the 'Slow' or 'Fast' rate is set too high the motor may
stall.
The internal oscillator should be used only if the indexer does not
Refer to Installation section for instructions to wire optional remote
advance rate pots from the indexer connector.

Motor Current
For the SD Drive only as an alternative to using LINK 4 on the drive,

you can reduce the motor current by installing a resistor in the R1
location on the SD Motherboard or R5 on the SDC Motherboard (see
Figures 21 & 22). The motor current may be set by this resistor
according to Table 14.
Nominal Current
SD12
SD13
SD15
2.0A
3.0A
5.0A
1.9A
2.8A
4.6A
1.7A
2.6A
4.2A
1.6A
2.3A
3.7A
1.2A
1.9A
2.9A
1.1A
1.7A
2.7A
0.95A
1.5A
2.3A
0.8A
1.3A
1.9A
0.65A
1.1A
-----0.5A
----------0.45A
----------0.32A
----------0.2A
-----------
Resistor Value
Open-circuit
10K
4K7
2K7
1K2
1K
680
470
330
180
100
82
S/C
Table 14. Motherboard R1/R5 Resistor Values for Setting Motor

Current
R1 may be used to reduce the current level of an SD12 drive to
0.2A. The values of current given correspond to the condition when
LINK 4 is in the "G" position. The current level should not be
reduced below the lowest figure given for each drive variant.
The minimum motor current levels, in and out of standby, that the
SD drives can operate at are shown in Table 15.
Drive Type
SD12
SD13
SD15
Without Standby (LK1 pos. "A")

200mA
1.0A
1.7A
With Standby (LK1 pos. "B")

400mA
2.0A
3.4A
Table 15. Drives Minimum Operating Current
SETTING UP 45
Preinstallation
Testing
A simple pre-installation test may be carried out on systems using

the SD or SDC Motherboard to verify that the received system is
functioning correctly. This section details the test and describes
basic system configurations to test each drive-motherboard-motor
set. See the section entitled Installation for final installation
information.
The possible test configurations are:
1. Connecting to the drive via an SD motherboard using the onboard oscillator.
2. Connecting to the drive via an SDC Motherboard using the onboard oscillator.
Before starting any test make sure you have securely clamped the
motor.
WARNING
Do not touch the AC input or motor terminals with power applied.

Where interfacing to the drive is via an SD Motherboard, the system
for pre-installation testing should be configured as shown in
Figure 21.
MOTOR CONNS
RV1
TB1(GND)
Screen (Green)
NOTE:
Lead colours shown
are for pre-wired
transformers (USA only)
A
TB1
B
FAST
ADJ.
44
MAX
18
AC INPUT
VOLTAGE
(NO LOAD)
44V (Red)
18V (Blue)
0V (White)
18V (Orange)
44V (Black)
1A 1B 2A 2B
LK1
GND
Test Configuration
Using an SD
Motherboard
18
RV2
SLOW
ADJ.
44
LK2
TB2
MAX
A 1
B
SKT1
16
SKT2
R1
SYNC
ASSY No. 1321.035
SHUTDOWN
DIRECTION
FAST
SLOW
Figure 21 SD Motherboard Test Configuration
SETTING UP 47
Test Configuration
Using an SDC
Motherboard
Where the SDC Motherboard is used in the system to connect to the

drive, the configuration shown in Figure 22 may be used for the preinstallation test.
MOTOR CONNECTIONS
MOTOR
GND LK
LK5
GND
LK1
LK2
LK3
A+ A- 0
T1
B+ B-
SKT2
RV1
RV2
B
AC or DC
Supplies
TB1
A
AC INPUT
44V
18V
0V
18V
INDEXER
44V
14
PL1 1
+24V
TB2
8
0V
13 25
SKT1
FAST
R5
1K
SHUTDOWN
1K
DIRECTION
SLOW
Figure 22. SDC Motherboard Test Configuration

Functional Test
Without Indexer
This procedure uses the built-in clock facility in the drive to test the
system where no indexer is available.
Step 1
Close the ENERGISE switch (SD Motherboard) or open the

SHUTDOWN switch (SDC Motherboard) to energise the drive.
Step 2
Turn the SLOW potentiometer fully CCW and then press the SLOW
button. The motor shaft should rotate slowly.
Step 3
Slowly turn the SLOW potentiometer CW and note that the speed of
rotation increases.
Step 4
Release the SLOW button, close the DIRECTION button and then
press the SLOW button keeping the DIRECTION button closed. The
motor shaft should rotate in the opposite direction.
Step 5
Release both buttons. The shaft stops rotating.
Step 6
Turn the FAST potentiometer fully CCW then press the FAST button.
The motor shaft should rotate faster than in Step 2.

Step 7
Turn the FAST potentiometer CW and note an increase in the shaft

speed.
Step 8
Release the FAST button and close the SHUTDOWN switch.

If all of these steps have been completed satisfactorily the system is
basically functioning correctly and may be properly installed.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 49
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

Maintenance
Take care, unexpected motion may occur at any time whilst

troubleshooting motion control equipment.
Routine maintenance is not necessary, but occasional checking of
the following points is recommended.
Motor
You should inspect the motor to ensure that no bolts or couplings

have become loose during operation. This will prevent minor defects
from developing into more serious problems.
The ball bearings used in most stepper motors are permanently
lubricated and do not require any maintenance.
You should inspect the motor cable or leads periodically for signs of
wear. Do not attempt to stretch or force the cable around tight
bends.
Drive
Troubleshooting
Problem Isolation
Check that the drive is free of loose particles and has a free flow of
air over its entire surface. Enclosures must be connected to earth
ground through a grounding electrode conductor to provide a lowimpedance path for ground-fault or noise-induced currents. Check
the security of the ground connections.
This section discusses methods to identify and resolve problems that
may occur with your SD Drive System or Ministepper SD Drive.
When your complete system does not function properly (or as you
expect it to operate), isolate each system component and ensure
that each one functions properly when it is run independently.
Use the following information to help in identifying the problem. If
the problem persists, call one of the numbers at the front of this User
Guide for engineering assistance.
Motor Fails to Move
Test the motor to see if it has holding torque. If there is no holding

torque, here are some probable causes:
There is no AC power.
Current selection links are not set properly (see the motor current
selection table 10 in the Setting Up section). NOTE: If you have
changed the current with resistor R1 or R5 make sure the current
matches the motor's requirements.
There are bad connections or bad cables in the power supply

circuit. Disconnect the power connector, then use a meter to
monitor continuity between the power connector and the
transformer and between the transformer and the rack.
50
There are bad connections or bad cables in the motor circuit.

Disconnect the power to the drive and remove the motor
connector into the motherboard. Using a meter, check the
continuity in the motor circuit between pins 1A/A+ and 1B/A- of
the motor connector. Repeat for pins 2A/B- and 2B/B+.
The drive may not be connected properly to the motherboard.

Make sure the drive is securely plugged into the DIN connector
on the inside of the motherboard.
The shutdown input may be active or the energise input is not

active.
The drive fuses may be blown. Disconnect AC power from the

drive, remove the drive from the rack, and inspect the line fuses
FS1 and FS2, on the SD Drive card. If either of the fuses are
blown, return the system for repair.
Check the motor for damage. Also check the motor leads/cable
to see if they are damaged or shorted. These conditions may
cause the drive to fault out.
Check the resistance of the motor and cables to make sure that
shorts do not exist between phases or to earth GND. The
resistance across each motor phase should be consistently low,
and there should be no connection between motor phases and
between each phase and earth ground.
If the unit has holding torque and the motor shaft still fails to move,
here are some probable causes:
Motor Stalls
The limit switches have been tripped or are faulty. Make sure
that your limit switches are OFF or that the limits are disabled.
These are a function of your indexer system, not the drive.
The load is jammed. You should hear the drive attempting to

move the motor. Remove AC power from the driver and verify
that you can move the load manually away from the point of the
jam.
Indexer parameters are incorrectly set up. If certain parameters

are out of range or are missing, the motor will not move when you
issue the GO or START command.
A motor stall during acceleration may be caused by one or more of

the following factors:
The torque requirements may be excessive

The acceleration ramp may be too steep - lower acceleration may
be required
The load inertia and rotor inertia may be grossly mismatched.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 51

If the motor stalls during the constant velocity portion of a move, the
shaft and/or coupler may be damaged or binding due to improper
coupling or excessive motor load.
A stall may occur if the link setting for the motor current selection is
incorrect. The motor may not be receiving enough current to drive
the load.
A stall may also be detected in closed loop mode if the encoder
resolution is not set properly, or if the encoder (where fitted) input
channels (A and B) are reversed.
Motor Fails to Run
at High Speeds
If the motor fails to run at high speeds, it is possible that the motor
may not be producing enough torque to move the load at these
velocities. Check the torque/speed curves in the Digiplan Motion
Control Catalogue and make sure you are trying to run the motor
within the system capabilities. High speed applications using 8 lead
motors normally require the windings to be connected in parallel.
Motor is Jerky or
Weak
Check that there are no mechanical problems at the load causing

variable loading condition. Disconnect the motor from the load and
run it without a load connected. Check the link settings (or
programming resistor value) for proper current settings.
Motor Overheats
If the motor exceeds its maximum motor case temperature rating,

failure will eventually result. Check your link settings (or
programming resistor value) to ensure that the current setting is
correct for the motor you are using. Refer to Setting Up, for proper
current settings.
Motor Shaft
Develops Signs of
Wear
Reducing
Electrical
Noise
The motor shaft may wear prematurely if there is foreign material

rubbing against the shaft, or if the load is not coupled properly.
Check couplings for tightness.
For information on identifying and suppressing electrical noise, refer
to the Technical Data section of the Digiplan Motion Control
Catalogue.
52
Returning the
System
Contact the Parker Automation Technology Centre or the machinery

manufacturer who supplied the product. Equipment for repair should
NOT be returned directly to Digiplan without prior authorisation.
Repairs will be carried out by Digiplan but will be processed via your
supplier.
Digiplan may at their discretion authorise direct shipment to and from
Poole or Rohnert Park, but only by prior arrangement with your
supplier. Existing UK and USA customers who purchase equipment
directly from Digiplan should contact Poole or Rohnert Park for
further information (contact numbers are at the front of this User
Guide).
INDEX 53
Index
Accel/Decel capacitor values 42
Acceleration rate adj. 42
Advance pot. connections 29
Advance Rate Adjustment 42, 43
Auxiliary Indexer Connections 27
Auxiliary Indexer I/O 21
Auxiliary indexer specification 5
Bipolar rating 10
Board layout 37
Clock cards 27
Conducted emissions 31
Control signal wiring (EMC) 35
Current - minimum settings 44
Current selection - resistors 44
DC power connections 8
Deceleration rate adj. 42
Edge connector pin out 17
EMC Installation 31
EMC mains filter installation 32
EMI 9
Enclosure Considerations 30
Environmental Considerations 30
External controller supply 17
Factory Settings 41
Factory settings for Ministepping SD 41
Factory settings for SD 41
Fault LED circuit 28
Fault output reset 18
Fault output reset (SD) 25
Ferrite absorber handling procedures 35
Ferrite absorber specification 35
Grounding recommendations 9
Half stepping current reduction 3
Indexer - non TTL 27
Insulation rating of motor 11
Jog pots. 29
Jog switches 29
Line fuse type 10
Line fuse values 10
Link layout 37
Link Setting 38, 40, 51
Maintenance of drive 49
Maintenance of motor 49
Ministepping SD Drive links 39
Motor Cable 11
Motor Connections 11
Motor connections (EMC) 34
Motor current selection 38, 41
Motor Earth 11
Motor Fails to Move 49
Motor Fails to Run at High Speeds 51
Motor Insulation 11
Motor is Jerky or Weak 51
Motor Leads 11
Motor Overheats 51
Motor Selection 10
Motor Shaft Develops Signs of Wear 51
Motor Stalls 50
Motors 4-6-8 leads 10
Mounting recommendations 30
NEMA 30
Optional Advance Rate Pot and Switch
Connections 29
Parallel connections 16
Power connections 7
Power dissipation - limiting 11
Power Dump 4
Power dump calculation 4
Power dump dissipation 4
Power dump option 4
Product Description 1
Product range 1
QM106-178 Motor wiring 12
Rack dimensions 1
Rack mounting 1
Rack tie bar 31
Radiated emissions 31
Reducing Electrical Noise 51
Remote Advance Rate Inputs 21
Returning the System 52
S106-178 Motor wiring 12
SC Rack 31
SC-Series rack 2

SC/SR-Series Rack Configurations 2
SD Drive Connections 17
SD Motherboard connections 25
SD Motherboard Settings 42
SD15MD 4
SD15WD 4
SDC indexer specification 5
SDC Interface circuit 23
SDC Motherboard Connections 20
SDC Motherboard Settings 43
SDC PL1 interface circuit 24
Signal description - direct 17
Signal Descriptions 21
Single rail operation 8
Specifications of the SD Drive 3
SR Rack 31
SR-Series rack 1
Step Input 18, 26
Step input for ministepping 26
SD Drive links 37
System Mounting 30
Temperature - operating 30
Temperature - storage 30
Temperature of motor warning 11
Temperature rating of motor cable 11
Test configurations 45
Timing Diagrams 19
Transformer Primary Connections 10
Transformer primary wiring 9
Transformer VA ratings 9
Transformer Wiring 9
Trouble-shooting 49
Unipolar rating 10
Wiring Guidelines 9
Zero phase output 18
Zero phase output (SD) 26
INDEX 55

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS

Digiplan Division of Parker Hannifin plc, 1998

Protective conductor terminal

Caution Risk of electric shock

Caution Hot surface

Frame or chassis terminal

SD12, SD13, SD15, SD15D, SD15M, SD15MD Stepper Drives

The above product is in compliance with the requirements of directives

Low Voltage Directive

SD Drives are high-performance, bipolar, chopper-regulated stepper

SC- and SR-Series

The SC/SR-series pre-wired rack assemblies can house up to six

SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

Table 1. SC/SR-Series Rack Configurations

Nominal chopping frequency

Table 2. SD Drive Specifications

SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

SD Drive Specifications (Continued)

600 - 20,000 steps/sec (ramped)

2-Phase hybrid or permanent magnet (normally 1.8)

Table 2. SD Drive Specifications (Continued)

SD and SDC Auxiliary Indexer Connector Specification

SDC Indexer I/O Specification

Fault Slow Adjust *

Table 4. SDC Indexer 25-Way Connector I/O Specifications

SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

Notes for table 4

Opto isolated outputs for high noise immunity

SD Series drives must be installed by competent personnel familiar

The SD Series of drive can be powered from an AC or DC supply.

Figure 1. SD Drive Card Power Connections

SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

Figure 2. SD & SDC Motherboard Power Connections

SD drives may be powered from single or dual DC supplies where

SEPARATE MOTOR AND

Figure 3. Alternative DC Drive Connections

Digiplan recommends using a central earth stud mounted on the

Figure 4 Primary Supply Transformer Wiring

10 SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

Table 5. Transformer Primary Connections

Line fuses need to be added to protect the transformer and

Usually optimum performance will be obtained when the current

Figure 5 Motherboard Motor Connections

Motor insulation must be capable of withstanding voltages of at least

The recommended gauge for SD drives is 1mm2. Use a cable

The motor body must be reliably earthed. Also see Motor

12 SD & SDM DRIVES USER GUIDE

S series and QM series motors are electrically identical. In the

8-Lead Motor Winding Colour Code for S or QM Motors

This motor is pre-wired in series. If you remove the motor's back

Wire Colour SDC Terminal SD Terminal

QM106-178/S106-178 Series and Parallel Connections

The motor wiring colour code is:

Wire Colour SDC Terminal SD Terminal

QM106-205/S106-205 Series and Parallel Connections