3.3. Manual profile setting
Introduction
Getting started
Nominal current setting
Basic parameters setting
Hardware limit switches setting. Homing.
Encoder parameters setting
Setting the kinematic characteristics of the
controller
Working with user units
3.3. Manual profile setting
Introduction
All necessary parameters are set after motor connection (see Example of a
motor connection where the Nanotec ST5918L3008-B motor connection is
described). There we will consider the setting of the profile for Nanotec
ST5918L3008-B stepper motor.
Getting started
Install and run XiLab (see One axis configuration).
Load the profile with default settings. To do this, open + Settings ->
Restore from file ... + and select xilabdefault.cfg file from XiLab folder.
Nominal current setting
Initially, it is needed to set a correct current in motor windings:
From the specification find the phase current 2.1 A - this is the maximum current for the motor in case of serial winding
connection:
Being in the Settings window, open Stepper motor tab. There are such parameters as rotational speed, acceleration, driving
mode, etc. (seeSettings of kinematics (stepper motor) for additional information). In Motor parameters-> Nominal current field
you should specify the value of the phase current not exceeding 2.1 A:
Basic parameters setting
In the Working speed field we will specify a rotation speed. The recommended speed is not more than 1000 s/sec at the first
start. In the same window you should type Max Nominal Speed (5000 s/sec is reasonable value for majority of motors and
motorized stages) and mark Limit speed with max speed. This setting is necessary to limit the motor speed since some
mechanical systems can be designed for low speed, and fast rotation can lead to severe wear of motor/stage mechanics.
In the motor specification we find the number of steps per rotation. For our motor this value is equal to 200 steps. Specify it in
the Steps per turn field. Usually, the value of one pitch in degrees is listed in motor description, on the basis of which you can
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