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Manual Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–2
Overview of this Publication � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–2
Who Should Read this Manual � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–2
Technical Support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–2
Special Symbols � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–2
SureStep™ System Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–3
SureStep™ Part Number Explanation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–3
SureStep™ System Recommended Component Compatibility � �1–5
Microstepping Drives Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–7
Standard Microstepping Drives � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–7
Advanced Microstepping Drive � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–9
Standard Integrated Motors/Drives � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–10
Advanced Integrated Motors/Drives � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–11
Bipolar Step Motor Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1–12
Stepping System Power Supply Introduction � � � � � � � � � � �1–13
Selecting the Stepping System � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1–14
Use with AutomationDirect PLCs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1–14
High-Speed Pulse Output Control (Standard Drives) � � � � � � � � �1–14
Serial Communication Control (Advanced Drives) � � � � � � � � � � �1–14