Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Signals

The SI4 uses the Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction outputs to interface to stepper motor drivers.

Table 2-5:     Clock and Direction Pins on the Axis Connector

Pin #

Description

In/Out/Bi

16

Stepper Clock

Output

17

Stepper Direction

Output

Table 2-6:     Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Signal Output Specifications

Specification

Value

Output Voltage

5V TTL

Maximum Output Frequency 25 MHz

Maximum Source / Sink Current

±20 mA

Clock Default State

Logic Low (0 V)

Direction Default State

Logic Low (0 V)

Maximum Clock Pulse Width

25 µs

Minimum Clock Pulse Width 20 ns

To change the direction of the rotation of the motor, reverse the polarity of one of the phases. Reverse the A and A-N or B and B-N wires at the stepper motor driver.

Table 2-7:     Stepper Direction Signal Output Polarity

Specification

Value

Negative / CCW Direction

Logic Low (0 V)

Positive / CW Direction

Logic High (+5 V)

Figure 2-2:     Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Timing

Figure 2-3:     Stepper Clock and Stepper Direction Output Schematic