Standa 8SMC5-USB User Manual

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8SMC5-USB User Manual
1. About
1. General information
2. Benefits
3. Table of specifications
4. Specifications
2. Safety instructions
3. Overview and getting started
1. One axis configuration
2. Example of a motor connection
3. Manual profile setting
4. Calculation of the nominal current
5. Possible problems and solutions
4. Technical specification
1. Appearance and connectors
1. Controller board
2. One axis system
3. Two axis system
2. Kinematics and rotation modes
1. Predefined speed rotation mode
2. Rotation for predefined point
3. Predefined displacement mode
4. Acceleration mode
5. Backlash compensation
6. Rotation reversal
7. Recommendations for accurate rotation
8. PID-algorithm for DC engine control
9. Stop motion modes
10. PID-algorithm for BLDC engine control
3. Main features
1. Supported motor types
2. Motor limiters
3. Limit switches
4. Automatic Home position calibration
5. Operation with encoders
6. Revolution sensor
7. Steps loss detection
8. Power control
9. Critical parameters
10. Saving the parameters in the controller flash memory
11. User defined position units
4. Safe operation
5. Additional features
1. Operating modes indication
2. Operations with magnetic brake
3. Joystick control
4. Left-Right buttons control
5. TTL synchronization
6. Design of multi-axis system
7. General purpose digital input-output
8. General purpose analog input
9. External driver control interface
10. Serial port
11. Saving the position in controller's FRAM memory
12. The Standa stages detection
6. Secondary features
1. Zero position adjustment
2. User-defined position adjustment
3. Controller status
4. USB connection autorecovery
5. XILab application User's guide
1. About XILab
2. Main windows of the XILab application
1. XILab Start window
2. XILab Main window in single-axis control mode
3. XILab Main window in multi-axis control mode
4. Application Settings
5. Charts
6. Scripts
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Standa 8SMC5-USB Specifications

General

Interface	USB
Motor types	Stepper motors
Voltage	12-48 V DC
Microstep Resolution	Up to 1/256
Power supply	External power supply
Protection Features	Overcurrent, short circuit

Summary

1. About

1.3. Table of Specifications

Lists key technical specifications like power supply, current consumption, step modes, and feedback bandwidth.

1.4. Specifications

Detailed technical specifications covering motor requirements, electricals, rotation control, and firmware features.

2. Safety Instructions

Power Supply and Grounding Requirements

Essential safety guidelines for power supply and grounding connections to prevent damage and ensure stability.

3. Overview and Getting Started

3.1. One Axis Configuration

3.2. Example of Motor Connection

3.3. Manual Profile Setting

Guides setting motor parameters, kinematics, and limit switches within the XiLab software.

3.5. Possible Problems and Solutions

Provides troubleshooting steps for common issues like controller detection, motor rotation, and alarm states.

4. Technical Specification

4.3. Main Features

Covers key features like supported motor types, limiters, calibration, encoders, and power control.

4.4. Safe Operation

Discusses critical settings for safe operation, preventing stage damage from excessive power, speed, or range violations.

5. XILab Application User's Guide

5.1. About XILab

5.3. Controller Settings

Covers detailed settings for kinematics, motion range, critical ratings, power, home position, and synchronization.

5.6. Correct Shutdown

5.7. Working Over Network

5.8. XILab Installation

6. Programming

6.1. Programming Guide

6.2. Communication Protocol Specification (v17.5)

Provides a detailed specification of the communication protocol, including commands, error processing, and CRC calculation.

6.5. XILab Scripts