General DM542T Digital Stepper Drive Notes

Switch Settings

DIP Switch Settings

The DIP switch settings used are

Purpose

Switch

Setting

Configuration Set

Current

SW 1

ON

2.8A peak current
2.03A RMS current

SW 2

ON

SW 3

OFF

SW 4

OFF

SW4 is used to set motor idle current percentage. At OFF position it means the standstill current is set to be 50% of the selected output current. At ON position it means standstill current is set to be 90%.

Microstepping

SW 5

OFF

32 microsteps
6400 steps/rev

SW 6

ON

SW 7

OFF

SW 8

ON

The current could be set higher with this driver; however, the selected NEMA 17 & 23 stepper motors do not need that, so it is set thusly.

Control Signal Voltage Switch Setting

The Control Signal Voltage Switch is set to 5V.

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