AllMotion: Intelligent 4 Axis Controller/Driver with Dual Encoder Feedback EZ4AXIS

FOR NEW DESIGNS PLEASE USE THE EZ4AXISWV

Legacy

The EZ4AXIS was designed to allow the rapid implementation of multi axis stepper motor solutions in products requiring automation.

Measuring only 2.25" x 2.25" X 0.6" (57mm x 57mm X 15mm), the fully intelligent stepper motor Controller + Drivers runs 4 fully independent stepper motors (see wiring diagram). Operating from a 9V to 30V supply the controller regulates to any motor voltage via software command. (Eg 3V motor can be run with 24V supply). Commands can be issued from any serial terminal program (such as HyperTerminal) or from the EZStepper Windows application.

The EZ4AXIS will drive 4 motors at 1 Amp with a setting of move current m=50 %. However with careful selection of motors and/or improved cooling and/or low move time duty cycle it is possible to run motors at 2 Amps at m=100%. See Command Set for details.

The Commands are intuitive and simple. For example, the command A10000 will move the stepper motor to Absolute position 10000. (This communications protocol is compatible with devices that use the Cavro DT or OEM protocol.)

The EZStepper is also capable of stand-alone operation with no connection to a PC. It can be set to execute a preset string of commands upon power up (i.e., only power is required in this mode). The Commands include nested loops and execution halt pending a switch closure, which is useful in stand-alone applications.

The EZ4AXIS Stepper Motor Controller will typically work with any stepper motor that is 3" or smaller (size23 or smaller). Our Starter Kits enable a first time user to make a Stepper Motor move intelligently in less than half an hour.

For new designs, use EZ4AXIS23WV.

Features

• Full featured 4 Axis position controller with power drivers
• Fully programmable ramps and speeds
• Four independent 1 Amp (2 Amps peak) Chopper (PWM) Drives
• Optional Heat Sink for high power applications
• Dual Encoders
• 1/16th microstep adjustable
• Up to 59000 Microsteps / second
• Operates from 9V to 30V
• RS232, RS485 or USB based Communications
• Direct USB and 485 connection built in
• On Board EEPROM For User Program storage
• Stand alone operation with no connection to a PC
• Execution Halt/Branch pending switch closure
• Pre-wired for OptoSwitch inputs (see wiring diagram)
• Industry standard communications protocol
• Homes to an Opto or Switch closure with a single command
• 12 Digital I/O and two 1 Amp Power On/Off Drivers included
• Switch selectable address
• Hold Current automatically selected upon move completion
• Independent Parameters for all Axes (Acceleration, Velocity, Currents etc)
• 12 ADC Inputs, Branch Halt on ADC Value
• Daisy-Chainable with other Allmotion Products on a Single 4 wire bus

Support Links

• EZ4AXIS Datasheet
• EZ4AXIS Wiring Diagram
• EZ Starter Kit Instructions
• USB Converter Installation Instructions (PDF, 44KB)