DM556 Manual
DM556 Manual
DM556 Manual
Introduction
The DM556 is a versatility fully digital stepping drive based on a DSP with advanced control algorithm. The DM556 is the next
generation of digital stepping motor controls. It brings a unique level of system smoothness, providing optimum torque and nulls
mid-range instability. Motor self-test and parameter auto-setup technology offers optimum responses with different motors and
easy-to-use. The driven motors can run with much smaller noise, lower heating, smoother movement than most of the drives in the
markets. Its unique features make the DM556 an ideal solution for applications that require low-speed smoothness.
Compared to the DM432C, broader input voltage and output current ranges make the DM556 can drive much more motors than the
DM432C. What's more, owing to its higher performance DSP, driven motors can achieve much higher speed (above 3000RPM) than
that of the DM432C, offering servo-like performances.
Features
Applications
Suitable for a wide range of stepping motors, from NEMA frame size 17 to 34. It can be used in various kinds of machines, such as
laser cutters, laser markers, high precision X-Y tables, labeling machines, and so on. Its unique features make the DM556 an ideal
solution for applications that require both low-speed smoothness and high speed performances.
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Electrical Specifications (Tj = 25 C/77 F)
DM556
Parameters
Min Typical Max Unit
Output current 0.5 - 5.6 (4.0 RMS) A
Supply voltage +20 - +50 VDC
Logic signal current 7 10 16 mA
Pulse input frequency 0 - 200 kHz
Isolation resistance 500 Mohm
Mechanical Specifications (unit: mm [inch])
Connector P1 Configurations
PUL+ Pulse signal: In single pulse (pulse/direction) mode, this input represents pulse signal, each rising or
falling edge active (software configurable); 4-5V when PUL-HIGH, 0-0.5V when PUL-LOW. In double
pulse mode (pulse/pulse) , this input represents clockwise (CW) pulse,active both at high level and
PUL- low level (software configurable). For reliable response, pulse width should be longer than 2.5µs.
Series connect resistors for current-limiting when +12V or +24V used. The same as DIR and ENA
signals.
DIR+ DIR signal: In single-pulse mode, this signal has low/high voltage levels, representing two directions
of motor rotation; in double-pulse mode (software configurable), this signal is counter-clock (CCW)
pulse,active both at high level and low level (software configurable). For reliable motion response,
DIR- DIR signal should be ahead of PUL signal by 5µs at least. 4-5V when DIR-HIGH, 0-0.5V when
DIR-LOW. Please note that rotation direction is also related to motor-drive wiring match. Exchanging
the connection of two wires for a coil to the drive will reverse motion direction.
ENA+ Enable signal: This signal is used for enabling/disabling the drive. High level (NPN control signal,
PNP and Differential control signals are on the contrary, namely Low level for enabling.) for enabling
ENA-
the drive and low level for disabling the drive. Usually left UNCONNECTED (ENABLED).
Connector P2 Configurations
Microstep resolutions and output current are programmable, the former can be set from full-step to 102,400 steps/rev and the latter
can be set from 0.5A to 5.6A.
However, when it's not in software configured mode, this drive uses an 8-bit DIP switch to set microstep resolution, and motor
operating current, as shown below:
When it's not in software configured mode, microstep resolution is set by SW5, 6, 7, 8 of the DIP switch as shown in the following
table:
When it's not in software configured mode, the first three bits (SW1, 2, 3) of the DIP switch are used to set the dynamic current.
Select a setting closest to your motor's required current.
Note: Due to motor inductance, the actual current in the coil may be smaller than the dynamic current setting, particularly under high
speed condition.
Typical Connection