The ST10-Q-RE stepper drive is a DC-powered microstepping drive for
controlling two-phase, bipolar step motors. It offers advanced current
control and a sophisticated 3rd generation anti-resonance algorithm that
electronically dampens motor and system resonances to improve motor
smoothness and usable torque over a wide speed range. The drive also
employs electronic torque ripple smoothing and microstep emulation to
greatly reduce motor noise and vibration. The drive must be powered
from 24-80 VDC and can output up to 10.0 A/phase (peak-of-sine) to the
step motor. Over-voltage, over-temperature and over-current protection
features prevent damage while running in adverse conditions. The drive
is complemented by a specifically matched set of NEMA 23 and NEMA 34
frame stepper motors (see Related and Recommended products below).
The ST10-Q-RE can operate in all of the same control modes as the S
model (pulse & direction, velocity, streaming commands, SiNet Hub
operation), plus it has the ability to run stand-alone Q programs stored
in non-volatile memory. Q programs are created using the
Q Programmer™
software, which provides multi-tasking, math functions, conditional
processing, data register manipulation, and more features in a robust
yet simple text-based programming language. The drive is setup and
configured using Applied Motion’s
ST Configurator™ software. Preconfigured motor setup files included with ST Configurator™ make it easy to set up the drive for optimum results.
For connecting to external devices such as control signals,
incremental encoders, limit switches, proximity or photoelectric
sensors, PLC I/O, lamps, and other devices, the drive comes with 8
digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 2 single-ended analog inputs
(analog inputs can be wired together as 1 differential analog input).
Adjustable digital filters are present on the digital inputs for
enhanced reliability in noisy environments.
The drive comes with an RS-232 port for configuration, serial
communications and programming. It also comes with an RS-485 port for
streaming serial commands over serial networks with up to 32 axes.
The ST10-Q-RE comes with an encoder feedback connector for
applications that demand a higher level of position control than
ordinary open-loop step motor systems can provide. Use our double-shaft
step motors with incremental encoders and activate either Stall
Detection or Stall Prevention in the drive. Stall Detection notifies
the system as soon as the required torque is too great for the motor,
which results in a loss of synchronization between the rotor and stator,
also known as stalling. Stall Prevention automatically adjusts motor
speed to maintain synchronization of the rotor to the stator under all
conditions. This unique feature allows step motors to operate in a much
broader range of applications than previously possible, such as
torque-control. The Stall Prevention feature also performs static
position maintenance, which maintains the position of the motor shaft
when at rest. Additionally, the inclusion of the optional encoder allows
the motor to be precisely homed to the index (marker) pulse.
All ST drives are CE approved and RoHS compliant.
- Programmable microstepping drive with advanced current control
- Q Programmer™ for robust motion control programming
- 744 lines of stored program capability
- Math calculations using analog and digital parameters
- Supports all “S” drive control modes as well
- Compatible with many 3rd party HMIs
- Wide current range 0.1 to 10.0 A/phase (peak of sine) with idle current reduction
- Advanced anti-resonance algorithm
- Torque ripple smoothing
- Microstepping and Microstep Emulation
- 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, optically isolated
- 2 analog inputs, +/-10 volt range
- Encoder feedback connector for Stall Prevention & Stall Detection
- RS-232 cable and mating connectors included
- RS-485 port for serial networking up to 32 axes
Download the ST10-Q-RE specification sheet in *.pdf format