EC-AD1442A1

EtherCAT interface 2-phase bipolar constant current, 1-axis stepping motor driver

 [Features]
・Ethernet fieldbus "EtherCAT" interface
・Supports the drive profile CiA402, PP mode.  DC Synchronization: 250 us or higher
・NPM’s Pulse Control LSI: PCL6115, is integrated as the core for motion controls
・Current-up at acceleration/deceleration up to 3.0 A / phase (max), 1/32 micro-stepping drive,
・Open-loop  
・Mechanical position count in accordance with encoder inputs
・Excellent cost performance
・Compact size

Specification

EtherCAT

Device ID 1
Communication protocol EtherCAT
PDO (Process Data Object)
SDO (Service Data Object)
Supporting communication protocol CoE (CANopen application protocol over EtherCAT)
FoE (File Access over EtherCAT)
Control profile CiA402 drive profile
Operation mode PP (Profile Position) mode
HM (Homing Mode)
Synchronous mode DC (Distributed Clock) mode: 250 μs or higher / Free Run mode

Motion control

Number of controllable axes 1 axes
Motion control core NPM’s Pulse Control LSI, PCL6115 (Reference clock: 24.576 MHz)

Driver

Applicable motor 2-phase bipolar stepping motor
Control method Bipolar constant current drive
Excitation method Micro-stepping control (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32)
Output current 0.1 A to 2.5 A/ phase (in increments of 0.1 A)
Motor drive current control AGC (Active Gain Control) Control*/ Intelligent current control
Error detection Overcurrent, overheat and motor power-down
Drive parameter Set by SDO (Service Data Object) communication
*AGC Control: Toshiba's original stepping motor drive technology

I/O signal

Input signal Emergency stop / ± End limits for each axis / Origin / Encoder A, B, Z phases
Output signal Comparator (= Comparator 1 in PCL6115)

Other

Supply voltage +12 to +24 V DC ±10 %
(Separated for control power and motor driver power)
Supply current Control power supply: 0.5 A / Motor drive power supply: 6A
Applicable standards RoHS directive 2011/65/EU (including 4 additional substances in 2015/863/EU)
Operating temperature range 0 to 45 °C (no condensation)
Storage temperature range -10 to 60 °C (no condensation)
Firmware FoE (File Access over EtherCAT)  It can be rewritten using  protocol.
External dimensions 130 mm (W) × 70 mm (D) × 30 mm (H)
Cooling system Natural cooling
(Forced cooling is required if the heat sink temperature exceeds
70 °C)

Dimensions

Block configuration

Optional items

Item Name Item No. Model No. Appearance
Connector set 2240-001101 ECD-B1CN
Harness for power supply 2240-001102 ECD-B1CA-PW1
Harness for motor connection 2240-001103 ECD-B1CA-MT1
Harness for I/O signal connection 2240-001104 ECD-B1CA-IO1