What to do if StepperOnline DC Drives show over-current?
- TTara CooperSep 9, 2025
If the StepperOnline DC Drives indicate an over-current situation, immediately turn off the power. Then, check the wiring and the motor for any short circuits.

What to do if StepperOnline DC Drives show over-current?
If the StepperOnline DC Drives indicate an over-current situation, immediately turn off the power. Then, check the wiring and the motor for any short circuits.
Why is my StepperOnline CL57T motor & drive heating excessively?
Excessive heating of the motor and drive in your StepperOnline Control Unit can occur due to: * Motor peak current setting is too high. Reduce the current value according to the motor datasheet.
What to do if StepperOnline Control Unit motor motion is erratic?
If your StepperOnline Control Unit motor motion is erratic: * Ensure the current of the control signal is within 7-16mA, because the control signal might be too weak. * Make sure the control signal cable is not tied together with the power cable, because the control signal may be interfered with. * Refer to the user manual of the drive and motor datasheet to check for wrong motor connection. * Check if there is something wrong with motor coil.
Why does my StepperOnline CL57T Control Unit motor stall during acceleration?
Your StepperOnline Control Unit motor might stall during acceleration due to: * Current setting is too small. Choose another power supply with larger power or increase the output current of drive. * Motor is undersized for the application. Choose another motor with higher torque. * Acceleration is set too high. Reduce the acceleration. * Power supply voltage too low. Choose another power supply with large voltage output.
What to do if there is over-current in StepperOnline CL57T?
If there is an over-current issue with your StepperOnline Control Unit, turn off the power immediately. Check if the wiring or the motor is short-circuited.
What causes a StepperOnline DC Drives PCB board to burn out?
A StepperOnline DC Drives PCB board can burn out if the power supply connection is wrong. Contact after-sale support.
What to do if StepperOnline DC Drives show EEPROM error?
Restart the power supply. If the StepperOnline DC Drives still show an EEPROM error, contact after-sale support.
Why StepperOnline DC Drives show chip error?
Restart the power supply. If the StepperOnline DC Drives still show a chip error, contact after-sale support.
What to do if StepperOnline Control Unit fail to auto tuning?
Restart the power supply. If the StepperOnline Control Unit drive still shows the auto tuning alarm, please contact after-sale service.
What to do for chip error on StepperOnline CL57T Control Unit?
Restart the power supply. If the StepperOnline Control Unit drive still shows the chip error alarm, please contact after-sale service.
| Input Voltage | 20-50 VDC |
|---|---|
| Microstepping | Yes |
| Pulse Frequency | 200KHz |
| Type | Stepper Motor Driver |
| Control Method | Pulse/Direction |
| Cooling Method | Natural Cooling |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
| Protection Features | Over-voltage, Over-current, Short-circuit |
| Humidity | 40% to 90% RH |
| Weight | 280g |
| Logic Input Current | 7-16mA (Typical 10mA) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 76 x 34mm (4.65 x 2.99 x 1.34 inch) |
Details electrical parameters like voltage, current, frequency, and timing, plus operating conditions and environmental requirements.
Provides physical dimensions, mounting guidance, and advice on heat dissipation for optimal thermal performance.
Details control, encoder, motor, and power connectors (P1-P4) with their pin assignments and functions.
Explains the function of status LEDs and introduces the drive's control switches: rotating, DIP, and selector.
Guides on selecting appropriate voltage, current, and sharing power supplies for multiple drives.
Covers settings for current, gain, microstepping, direction, pulse mode, and signal voltage using rotary and DIP switches.
Shows how to connect single-ended or differential control signals (open-collector, PNP) to the drive.
Illustrates sinking and sourcing connections for the ALM (fault) output signal.
Details the connection for the BRK (brake) output to a relay for motor braking.