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