General DM542T Digital Stepper Drive Notes

Switch Settings

DIP Switch Settings

The DIP switch settings used for NEMA 23 motors are

Purpose

Switch

Motor

Configuration Set

NEMA 17

NEMA 23

Current

SW 1

OFF

ON

 
Motor
 Peak
Current
 RMS
Current
NEMA 17   1.46A   1.04A
NEMA 23   2.84A   2.03A

SW 2

ON

ON

SW 3

ON

OFF

Idle Current

SW 4

OFF

OFF

OFF = 50% current @ standstill
ON = 90% current @ standstill

Microstepping

SW 5

OFF

OFF

1.8° step angle ⇒ 200 steps/rev
32 microsteps x 200 steps/rev = 6,400 pulses/rev

SW 6

ON

ON

SW 7

OFF

OFF

SW 8

ON

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 (5V | 24V) is set to 5V.

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