ADI Trinamic TMCM-6212 6-Axis Stepper Motor Driver Modules

Analog Devices TMCM-6212 6-Axis Stepper Motor Driver Modules control/drive 2-phase bipolar stepper motors with separate differential encoders and separate home and stop switch inputs for each axis. These modules are designed for sensorless load-dependent current control with up to 1.5A peak current from each output (with proper heatsinking). Proprietary StallGuard2™, CoolStep™, SpreadCycle™, StealthChop™, and DcStep™ technologies, including a SixPoint™ ramp generator power the TMCM-6212 drivers. These 6-axis stepper motor drivers feature an 11VDC to 35VDC operating voltage range and provide RS485, CAN, USB, and 6x encoder interfaces. An integrated protocol processor supplies a high level of TMCL/CANopen communication. Typical applications include laboratory automation, life sciences, test and measurements, robotics, biotechnology, liquid handling, semiconductor handling, and manufacturing.

Features

  • Motion controller:
    • Motion profile calculation in real-time (supporting linear and sixPoint™ ramps)
    • On the fly alteration of motor parameters (e.g. position, velocity, and acceleration)
    • Dedicated HOME + STOP switch inputs (internal pull-ups)
    • High-performance microcontroller for overall system control and communication protocol handling
  • Interfaces:
    • CAN + RS485
    • SB full speed (12Mbit/s) device interface (Micro-USB)
    • Differential encoder input per motor axis (6x)
    • HOME, STOP_L, STOP_R switch inputs with internal pull-ups per motor axis (6x)
    • 4 general-purpose analog inputs (0V to 10V) or digital inputs (accept 24V signals)
    • 4 general-purpose digital outputs (open-drain)
  • Bipolar stepper motor driver:
    • Up to 256 microsteps per full step
    • Highly-efficient operation, low power dissipation
    • Dynamic current control
    • Integrated protection
    • StealthChop™ for quiet operation and smooth motion
    • DcStep™ feature for load-dependent speed control
    • StallGuard2™ feature for stall detection
    • CoolStep™ feature for reduced power consumption and heat dissipation

Applications

  • Laboratory automation
  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor handling
  • Factory automation
  • Test and measurement
  • Life science
  • Biotechnology
  • Liquid handling

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ADI Trinamic TMCM-6212 6-Axis Stepper Motor Driver Modules

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