Users Manual

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For

DM856
Fully Digital Stepping Driver
Version 1.0
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Attention: Please read this manual carefully before using the driver!

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Contents

Table of Contents
1. Introduction, Features and Applications.................................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Features ................................................................................................................. 1
Applications .......................................................................................................... 1
2. Specifications ............................................................................................................ 2
Electrical Specifications ...................................................................................... 2
Mechanical Specifications..................................................................................... 2
Elimination of Heat ............................................................................................... 2
Operating Environment and other Specifications.................................................. 3
3. Pin Assignment and Description ............................................................................... 3
Connector P1 Configurations ................................................................................ 3
Selecting Active Pulse Edge and Control Signal Mode ........................................ 4
Connector P2 Configurations ................................................................................ 4
4. Control Signal Connector (P1) Interface................................................................... 4
5. Connecting the Motor................................................................................................ 5
Connections to 4-lead Motors ............................................................................... 5
Connections to 6-lead Motors ............................................................................... 5
Half Coil Configurations ............................................................................... 5
Full Coil Configurations................................................................................ 6
Connections to 8-lead Motors ............................................................................... 6
Series Connections ........................................................................................ 6
Parallel Connections...................................................................................... 7
6. Power Supply Selection ............................................................................................ 7
Regulated or Unregulated Power Supply .............................................................. 7
Multiple Drivers .................................................................................................... 8
Selecting Supply Voltage....................................................................................... 8
7. Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver Output Current ..................................... 8
Microstep Resolution Selection ............................................................................ 8
Current Settings..................................................................................................... 9
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Contents

Dynamic current setting .............................................................................. 10

Standstill current setting.............................................................................. 10
8. Wiring Notes ........................................................................................................... 10
9. Typical Connection.................................................................................................. 11
10. Sequence Chart of Control Signals ....................................................................... 11
11. Protection Functions.............................................................................................. 12
Over-current Protection............................................................................... 12
Over-voltage Protection .............................................................................. 12
Phase Error Protection................................................................................. 12
Protection Indications.................................................................................. 13
12. Frequently Asked Questions.................................................................................. 13
Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes ............................................................ 14
13. Professional Tuning Software ProTuner................................................................ 15
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 15
Software Installation ........................................................................................... 15
Connections and Testing ..................................................................................... 15
RS232 Interface Connection ............................................................................... 19
Testing the Stepping System ............................................................................... 19
Software Introduction.......................................................................................... 20
ProTuner Main Window .............................................................................. 20
Com Config Window .................................................................................. 21
Tuning ......................................................................................................... 21
Anti-Resonance Introduction ...................................................................... 25
Procedure for Achieving Optimum Performance ........................................ 26
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................. 29
Twelve Month Limited Warranty ........................................................................ 29
Exclusions ........................................................................................................... 29
Obtaining Warranty Service ................................................................................ 29
Warranty Limitations........................................................................................... 29

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2. Specifications

1. Introduction, Features and Applications

Electrical Specifications (Tj = 25/77)

Introduction
The DM856 is a versatility fully digital stepping driver based on a DSP with advanced control
algorithm. The DM856 is the next generation of digital stepping motor controls. It brings a unique
level of system smoothness, providing optimum torque and nulls mid-range instability. Motor
auto-identification and parameter auto-configuration technology offers optimum responses with
different motors and easy-to-use. The driven motors can run with much smaller noise, lower
heating, smoother movement than most of the drivers in the markets. Its unique features make the
DM856 an ideal solution for applications that require low-speed smoothness.
Compared to the DM432C, broader input voltage and output current ranges make the DM856 can
drive much more motors than the DM432C. Whats more, owing to its higher performance DSP,
driven motors can achieve much higher speed (above 3000RPM) than that of the DM432C,
offering servo-like performances. It can be regarded as an improved model origin from DM556,
while supports broader input voltage range.

DM856

Parameters
Min

Typical

Max

Unit

Output current

0.5

5.6 (4.0 RMS)

Supply voltage

+20

+80

VDC

Logic signal current

10

16

mA

Pulse input frequency

200

kHz

Isolation resistance

500

Mechanical Specifications (unit: mm [inch], 1 inch = 25.4 mm)

Features
l Supply voltage up to +80 VDC

l Anti-Resonance, provides optimum torque

l Output current programmable, from 0.5A to

and nulls mid-range instability

l Motor auto-identification and parameter
auto-configuration

technology,

5.6A
l Pulse input frequency up to 200 KHz

offers

l TTL compatible and optically isolated input

optimum responses with different motors

l Multi-Stepping allows a low resolution step

l Automatic idle-current reduction

input to produce a higher microstep output

l Suitable for 2-phase and 4-phase motors

for smooth system performance

l Support PUL/DIR and CW/CCW modes

l Over-voltage,

l Microstep resolutions programmable, from

full-step to 102,400 steps/rev

over-current,

Figure 1: Mechanical specifications

phase-error

Elimination of Heat

protections

Applications

Suitable for a wide range of stepping motors, from NEMA size 17 to 34. It can be used in various

kinds of machines, such as laser cutters, laser markers, high precision X-Y tables, labeling machines,
and so on. Its unique features make the DM856 an ideal solution for applications that require both
low-speed smoothness and high speed performances.

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Drivers reliable working temperature should be <70(158), and motor working temperature
should be <80(176);
It is recommended to use automatic idle-current mode, namely current automatically reduce to
60% when motor stops, so as to reduce driver heating and motor heating;
It is recommended to mount the driver vertically to maximize heat sink area. Use forced cooling
method to cool the system if necessary.

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Operating Environment and other Specifications

Cooling

Natural Cooling or Forced cooling

Avoid dust, oil fog and corrosive gases
Environment

Selecting Active Pulse Edge and Control Signal Mode

0 50 (32 122)

The DM856 supports PUL/DIR and CW/CCW modes and pulse actives at rising or falling edge. See

Ambient Temperature

40%RH 90%RH

more information about these settings in Section 13. Default setting is PUL/DIR mode and rising

Humidity
Operating Temperature

70 (158) Max

Vibration

5.9m/s2 Max

Operating Environment

Storage Temperature

-20 65 (-4 149)

Weight

Approx. 280g (10 oz)

edge active (NPN, and PNP control signal is on the contrary).

Connector P2 Configurations
Pin Function

Details

+Vdc

Power supply, 20~80 VDC, Including voltage fluctuation and EMF voltage.

3. Pin Assignment and Description

GND

Power Ground.

The DM856 has two connectors, connector P1 for control signals connections, and connector P2 for
power and motor connections. The following tables are brief descriptions of the two connectors.
More detailed descriptions of the pins and related issues are presented in section 4, 5, 9.

A+, A-

Motor Phase A

B+, B-

Motor Phase B

4. Control Signal Connector (P1) Interface

Connector P1 Configurations
Pin Function
PUL+

PUL-

DIR+

DIR-

ENA+
ENA-

Details
Pulse signal: In single pulse (pulse/direction) mode, this input represents pulse
signal, each rising or falling edge active (software configurable); 4-5V when
PUL-HIGH, 0-0.5V when PUL-LOW. In double pulse mode (pulse/pulse) ,
this input represents clockwise (CW) pulseactive both at high level and low
level (software configurable). For reliable response, pulse width should be
longer than 2.5s. Series connect resistors for current-limiting when +12V or
+24V used. The same as DIR and ENA signals.
DIR signal: In single-pulse mode, this signal has low/high voltage levels,
representing two directions of motor rotation; in double-pulse mode (software
configurable), this signal is counter-clock (CCW) pulseactive both at high
level and low level (software configurable). For reliable motion response, DIR
signal should be ahead of PUL signal by 5s at least. 4-5V when DIR-HIGH,
0-0.5V when DIR-LOW. Please note that rotation direction is also related to
motor-driver wiring match. Exchanging the connection of two wires for a coil
to the driver will reverse motion direction.
Enable signal: This signal is used for enabling/disabling the driver. High level
(NPN control signal, PNP and Differential control signals are on the contrary,
namely Low level for enabling.) for enabling the driver and low level for
disabling the driver. Usually left UNCONNECTED (ENABLED).

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The DM856 can accept differential and single-ended inputs (including open-collector and PNP
output). The DM856 has 3 optically isolated logic inputs which are located on connector P1 to accept
line driver control signals. These inputs are isolated to minimize or eliminate electrical noises coupled
onto the drive control signals. Recommend use line driver control signals to increase noise immunity
of the driver in interference environments. In the following figures, connections to open-collector and
PNP signals are illustrated.

Figure 2: Connections to open-collector signal (common-anode)

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setting the driver output current multiply the specified per phase (or unipolar) current rating by 1.4 to
determine the peak output current.

Figure 5: 6-lead motor half coil (higher speed) connections

Full Coil Configurations

Figure 3: Connection to PNP signal (common-cathode)

5. Connecting the Motor

The full coil configuration on a six lead motor should be used in applications where higher torque at
lower speeds is desired. This configuration is also referred to as full copper. In full coil mode, the
motors should be run at only 70% of their rated current to prevent over heating.

The DM856 can drive any 2-pahse and 4-pahse hybrid stepping motors.

Connections to 4-lead Motors

4 lead motors are the least flexible but easiest to wire. Speed and torque will depend on winding
inductance. In setting the driver output current, multiply the specified phase current by 1.4 to
determine the peak output current.

Figure 6: 6-lead motor full coil (higher torque) connections

Connections to 8-lead Motors

8 lead motors offer a high degree of flexibility to the system designer in that they may be connected
in series or parallel, thus satisfying a wide range of applications.
Series Connections

Figure 4: 4-lead Motor Connections

Connections to 6-lead Motors

Like 8 lead stepping motors, 6 lead motors have two configurations available for high speed or high
torque operation. The higher speed configuration, or half coil, is so described because it uses one half
of the motors inductor windings. The higher torque configuration, or full coil, uses the full windings
of the phases.

A series motor configuration would typically be used in applications where a higher torque at lower
speeds is required. Because this configuration has the most inductance, the performance will start to
degrade at higher speeds. In series mode, the motors should also be run at only 70% of their rated
current to prevent over heating.

Half Coil Configurations

Figure 7: 8-lead motor series connections

As previously stated, the half coil configuration uses 50% of the motor phase windings. This gives
lower inductance, hence, lower torque output. Like the parallel connection of 8 lead motor, the torque
output will be more stable at higher speeds. This configuration is also referred to as half chopper. In

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Parallel Connections

Multiple Drivers

An 8 lead motor in a parallel configuration offers a more stable, but lower torque at lower speeds. But
because of the lower inductance, there will be higher torque at higher speeds. Multiply the per phase
(or unipolar) current rating by 1.96, or the bipolar current rating by 1.4, to determine the peak output
current.

It is recommended to have multiple drivers to share one power supply to reduce cost, if the supply
has enough capacity. To avoid cross interference, DO NOT daisy-chain the power supply input pins
of the drivers. Instead, please connect them to power supply separately.

Selecting Supply Voltage

The power MOSFETS inside the DM856 can actually operate within +20 ~ +80VDC, including
power input fluctuation and back EMF voltage generated by motor coils during motor shaft
deceleration. Higher supply voltage can increase motor torque at higher speeds, thus helpful for
avoiding losing steps. However, higher voltage may cause bigger motor vibration at lower speed, and

Figure 8: 8-lead motor parallel connections

NEVER disconnect or connect the motor while the power source is energized.

it may also cause over-voltage protection or even driver damage. Therefore, it is suggested to choose
only sufficiently high supply voltage for intended applications, and it is suggested to use power
supplies with theoretical output voltage of +20 ~ +72VDC, leaving room for power fluctuation and

6. Power Supply Selection

back-EMF.

The DM856 can match medium and small size stepping motors (from NEMA frame size 17 to 34)
made by Leadshine or other motor manufactures around the world. To achieve good driving
performances, it is important to select supply voltage and output current properly. Generally speaking,
supply voltage determines the high speed performance of the motor, while output current determines
the output torque of the driven motor (particularly at lower speed). Higher supply voltage will allow
higher motor speed to be achieved, at the price of more noise and heating. If the motion speed
requirement is low, its better to use lower supply voltage to decrease noise, heating and improve
reliability.

7. Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver Output Current

Microstep resolutions and output current are programmable, the former can be set from full-step to
102,400 steps/rev and the latter can be set from 0.5A to 5.6A. See more information about Microstep
and Output Current Setting in Section 13.
However, when its not in software configured mode, this driver uses an 8-bit DIP switch to set
microstep resolution, and motor operating current, as shown below:

Regulated or Unregulated Power Supply

Both regulated and unregulated power supplies can be used to supply the driver. However,
unregulated power supplies are preferred due to their ability to withstand current surge. If regulated
power supplies (such as most switching supplies.) are indeed used, it is important to have large
current output rating to avoid problems like current clamp, for example using 4A supply for 3A
motor-driver operation. On the other hand, if unregulated supply is used, one may use a power supply
of lower current rating than that of motor (typically 50%70% of motor current). The reason is that
the driver draws current from the power supply capacitor of the unregulated supply only during the
ON duration of the PWM cycle, but not during the OFF duration. Therefore, the average current
withdrawn from power supply is considerably less than motor current. For example, two 3A motors
can be well supplied by one power supply of 4A rating.
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Microstep Resolution Selection

When its not in software configured mode, microstep resolution is set by SW5, 6, 7, 8 of the DIP
switch as shown in the following table:

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Microstep

Steps/rev.(for 1.8motor)

SW5

SW6

SW7

SW8

Dynamic current setting

1 to 512

Default/Software configured

ON

ON

ON

ON

Peak Current

400

OFF

ON

ON

ON

800

ON

OFF

ON

ON

2.1A

1600

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

16

3200

ON

ON

OFF

32

6400

OFF

ON

64

12800

ON

128

25600

RMS Current

SW1

SW2

SW3

Default/Software configured (0.5 to 5.6A)

OFF

OFF

OFF

1.5A

ON

OFF

OFF

2.7A

1.9A

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

3.2A

2.3A

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

3.8A

2.7A

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

4.3A

3.1A

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

4.9A

3.5A

OFF

ON

ON

1000

ON

ON

ON

OFF

5.6A

4.0A

ON

ON

ON

10

2000

OFF

ON

ON

OFF

20

4000

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

25

5000

OFF

OFF

ON

OFF

40

8000

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

50

10000

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

100

20000

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

125

25000

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Current Settings
For a given motor, higher driver current will make the motor to output more torque, but at the same
time causes more heating in the motor and driver. Therefore, output current is generally set to be such
that the motor will not overheat for long time operation. Since parallel and serial connections of

Notes: Due to motor inductance, the actual current in the coil may be smaller than the dynamic
current setting, particularly under high speed condition.
Standstill current setting
SW4 is used for this purpose. OFF meaning that the standstill current is set to be half of the selected
dynamic current, and ON meaning that standstill current is set to be the same as the selected dynamic
current.
The current automatically reduced to 60% of the selected dynamic current one second after the last
pulse. Theoretically, this will reduce motor heating to 36% (due to P=I2*R) of the original value. If
the application needs a different standstill current, please contact Leadshine.

8. Wiring Notes
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In order to improve anti-interference performance of the driver, it is recommended to use

twisted pair shield cable.

To prevent noise incurred in PUL/DIR signal, pulse/direction signal wires and motor wires
should not be tied up together. It is better to separate them by at least 10 cm, otherwise the
disturbing signals generated by motor will easily disturb pulse direction signals, causing motor
position error, system instability and other failures.

If a power supply serves several drivers, separately connecting the drivers is recommended
instead of daisy-chaining.

It is prohibited to pull and plug connector P2 while the driver is powered ON, because there is
high current flowing through motor coils (even when motor is at standstill). Pulling or plugging

motor coils will significantly change resulting inductance and resistance, it is therefore important to
set driver output current depending on motor phase current, motor leads and connection methods.
Phase current rating supplied by motor manufacturer is important in selecting driver current, however
the selection also depends on leads and connections.
When its not in software configured mode, the first three bits (SW1, 2, 3) of the DIP switch are used
to set the dynamic current. Select a setting closest to your motors required current.

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connector P2 with power on will cause extremely high back-EMF voltage surge, which may
damage the driver.

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Remark:
a)

t1: ENA must be ahead of DIR by at least 5s. Usually, ENA+ and ENA- are NC (not
connected). See Connector P1 Configurations for more information.

9. Typical Connection
b)
A complete stepping system should include stepping motor, stepping driver, power supply and
controller (pulse generator). A typical connection is shown as figure 9.

t2: DIR must be ahead of PUL active edge by 5s to ensure correct direction;

c)

t3: Pulse width not less than 2.5s;

d)

t4: Low level width not less than 2.5s.

11. Protection Functions

To improve reliability, the driver incorporates some built-in protection functions. The DM856 uses
one RED LED to indicate what protection has been activated. The periodic time of RED is 3 s
(seconds), and how many times the RED turns on indicates what protection has been activated.
Because only one protection can be displayed by RED LED, so the driver will decide what error to
display according to their priorities. See the following Protection Indications table for displaying
priorities.
Over-current Protection
Over-current protection will be activated when continuous current exceeds 16A or in case of short
circuit between motor coils or between motor coil and ground, and RED LED will turn on once
within each periodic time (3 s).
Figure 9: Typical connection

Over-voltage Protection

10. Sequence Chart of Control Signals

In order to avoid some fault operations and deviations, PUL, DIR and ENA should abide by some
rules, shown as following diagram:

When power supply voltage exceeds 911 VDC, protection will be activated and RED LED will
turn on twice within each periodic time (3 s).
Phase Error Protection
Motor power lines wrong & not connected will activate this protection. RED LED will turn on four
times within each periodic time (3 s).
Attention: When above protections are active, the motor shaft will be free or the LED will turn red.
Reset the driver by repowering it to make it function properly after removing above problems. Since
there is no protection against power leads (,) reversal, it is critical to make sure that power
supply leads correctly connected to driver. Otherwise, the driver will be damaged instantly.

Figure 10: Sequence chart of control signals

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Problem Symptoms and Possible Causes

Protection Indications
Priority

Time(s) of ON

1st

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Sequence wave of RED LED

Description

Symptoms

Possible Problems
No power

Over-current protection

Microstep resolution setting is wrong

2nd

Over-voltage protection

Motor is not rotating

DIP switch current setting is wrong

Fault condition exists

rd

Phase error protection

The driver is disabled

Motor phases may be connected in reverse

Motor rotates in the wrong direction

12. Frequently Asked Questions

In the event that your driver doesnt operate properly, the first step is to identify whether the problem

DIP switch current setting is wrong

The driver in fault

Something wrong with motor coil

is electrical or mechanical in nature. The next step is to isolate the system component that is causing

Control signal is too weak

the problem. As part of this process you may have to disconnect the individual components that make
up your system and verify that they operate independently. It is important to document each step in

Control signal is interfered

Erratic motor motion

Wrong motor connection

the troubleshooting process. You may need this documentation to refer back to at a later date, and

Something wrong with motor coil

these details will greatly assist our Technical Support staff in determining the problem should you

Current setting is too small, losing steps

need assistance.

Current setting is too small

Many of the problems that affect motion control systems can be traced to electrical noise, controller

Motor is undersized for the application

Motor stalls during acceleration

software errors, or mistake in wiring.

Acceleration is set too high

Power supply voltage too low
Inadequate heat sinking / cooling

Excessive motor and driver heating

Automatic current reduction function not being utilized

Current is set too high

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13. Professional Tuning Software ProTuner

Introduction
This section will provide an overview of connection and basic setup instructions for Leadshines
digital stepping driver DM856 using the ProTuner software. These instructions will walk you through
the following steps necessary to start up your driver and motor. This section is intended for setting up
the driver with the ProTuner.

Software Installation
The ProTuner is windows based setup software for tuning Leadshines digital stepper driver DM856.
It can run in windows systems, including Win95/Win98/WindowsNT/ Windows 2000/Windows XP.
And the selected PC should have 1 serial port at least for communicating with the driver.

Figure 12: License agreement

Choose I agree to the terms of this license agreement and click Next to continue installation. The

Double click ProTuner_All_Setup_V1.0.exe to begin installing the ProTuner. See Figure 11.

user can enter users information in the following window. See Figure 13. After entering the users

Click Next to enter the License Agreement window. See Figure 12.

information, click Next to select installation folder, where you would like to install the ProTuner. See
Figure 14.

Note: ProTuner_All_Setup_V1.0.exe can be used for all Leadshine digital drives. User can
get it from either Leadshine CD or website. Please get the latest version from
http://www.leadshine.com.

Figure 13: Users information settings

Figure 11: Begin to install the ProTuner

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Figure 14: Installation folder settings

Figure 16: Installation information summarization

Figure 15: Shortcut folder setting

Figure 17: Installing the ProTuner

Set the Shortcut Folder in Figure 15 and continue to install the ProTuner by following Figure 16
and Figure 17. An Installation Successful window will appear if the ProTuner is installed
successfully. See Figure 18.

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and try again. Open the tuning software ProTuner and check driver status by clicking Err_check. If
its Phase Error, check the motor, motor wirings and try again. If it still doesnt work after you
followed all of the previous steps, please contact us at [email protected].
If the RED LED is off and the motor is normal, then you can start to tune the servo with ProTuner.
However, we recommend you see the following contents before starting tuning.

Software Introduction
ProTuner Main Window

Figure 18: Finish installation

Menu Bar

Connections and Testing

Connect the stepping system according to the contents in previous sections and connect the PC to the
driver as the following figure.

RS232 Interface Connection

DM856

Status Bar

Figure 20: ProTuner

Figure 19: RS232 interface connection

Testing the Stepping System

Turn on the power supply, the green (Power) LED will light. The DM856 has default parameters

The user can choose three drop-down menus by clicking Option, including Com Config,

stored in the driver. If the system has no hardware and wirings problem, the motor should be locked

SaveToDriver and Exit.

Option

and the driver should be ready.

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Com Config: Configure Com communication interface.

If the red LED immediately turns on (flickers), then check power supply, the motor, motor wirings

SaveToDriver: Download the current parameter settings to the driver.

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Exit: Exit the ProTuner.

Com Config Window

Figure 21: RS232 communication configuration window

Serial Port: Select the serial communication port to which the driver is connected. The factory default
Figure 22: Current Tuning window

setting is COM1.
Baud Rate: Select the communication baud rate. The factory default setting is 38400.
Click Open button to establish a connection with the specified settings. When connecting, you can
choose SaveToDrive to download the current parameter settings to the driver, or to upload the stored
driver settings into the ProTuner by clicking Tuning > Position Loop on the menu bar.

Ki: Integral Gain. Integral Gain helps the driver to overcome static current errors. A low or zero
value for the Integral Gain may have current errors at rest. Increasing the Integral Gain can reduce the
error. If the Integral Gain is too large, the systems may hunt (oscillate) about the desired position.
Start button: The user can start a Step Response test by clicking this button. Start/Restart a Step
Response test to get an optimum response like Figure 22, and remember to save the settings to the

Tuning
The user can choose one or two drop-down menu(s) by clicking Tuning, including CurrentLoop and

driver when finish tuning. See Figure 24.

SystemConfig.
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CurrentLoop: In Current Tuning window, the user can tune the Kp (Proportional Gain) and
Ki (Integral Gain) of drivers current loop to optimize responses with different motors.
Start/Restart a Step Response test to get an optimum response.

Kp: Proportional Gain. Proportional Gain determines the response of the driver to current setting
command. Low Proportional Gain provides a stable system (doesnt oscillate), has low stiffness, and
large current error, causing poor performances in tracking current setting command in each step like
Figure 23. Too large Proportional Gain values will cause oscillations and unstable systems.
Figure 23: Kp=543, Ki=0 (poor performances)

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Figure 24: Finish tuning and save setting to the driver

Notes:
However, if the user does not want to tune the current loop after changing a different stepping motor,
then Motor auto-identification and parameter auto-configuration technology of the DM856 can
Figure 25: SystemConfig window

replace manual tuning the driver with ProTuner. Just changes SW4 two times in 1 second, and then
the driver will auto-identify the new motor and auto-configure related control parameters for optimum
responses. Recommend use this function after changing the driven motor.

ElecDamp: Electronic Damping Coefficient. The electronic damping restrain resonance of the
system and prevent amplitude of the oscillation from increasing to the extend that it makes the motor

SystemConfig:

out of control. The optimal value depends on the system, and the default value is 3000.

In SystemConfig window, the user can configure Peak Current, Microstep, Command Type, Active

CommandType: Command Type of control signal, including PUL/DIR and CW/CCW. Set this

Edge, and eliminate motor resonance. A built-in pulse generator can be used for test during tuning.

parameter according to Command Type of motion controller.

See Picture 25.

ActiveEdge: Active Edge. The user can set the triggered edge of pulse command signal in this panel.
PeakCur: Peak Current. The value is the peak current to the selected motor and can be set from 0.5
to 5.6 A. The user can set the peak current with ProTuner or DIP switches, see more information
about setting output current of the driver in section 5 Connecting the Motor and section 7
Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver Output Current.

When the driver works in CW/CCW mode, no matter what level is at fixed level terminal, the driver
can works properly.
DirectionDef: Direction Definition. Relate the default running direction to a HIGH level input in
DIR or Low level input in DIR. This panel is used for PUL/DIR command type only. Please note that

MicroStep: Microstep Resolution. The value is drivers microstep resolution setting and can be set

the default direction is also related to motor coil connections.

from 1 to 512. The user can set the microstep with ProTuner or DIP switches, See more information
about setting output current of the driver in section 7 Selecting Microstep Resolution and Driver
Output Current.

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Anti-Resonance Introduction

Length edit box: Move distance of each cycle, unit is revolution.

Step motors are highly resonant, which results in vibration and ringing. The ringing utilizes a large

Start/Stop button: The user can Start/Stop a motion test by clicking this button.

fraction of the motor's available torque thereby wasting performance. Furthermore, at mid-range

Procedure for Achieving Optimum Performance

velocities, the resonance can become so severe that the motor looses synchronization and stalls. The

Step 1: Start the motion test by clicking Start/Stop button. Find an resonance speed by slightly

DM856 driver provides robust anti-resonance control to stop the vibrations and maintain equilibrium.

moving the slider bar of internal pulse generator back and forth. See Figure 26.

This feature requires that the driver be configured with respect to the total inertia in the system. If set

Step 2: Run the motor at the resonance speed and verify the motor smoothness. You may find a better

improperly, the effectiveness of the feature may be diminished.

smoothing value by slightly moving the slider bars of AMP(s) and Phase(s) back and forth.

The user can invoke or disable the feature by setting Amp and Phase values in SystemConfig

It is very important to make the AMP(s) and Phase(s) adjustments at the proper test speeds with an

window. Amp and Phase values all zero is to disable the feature, otherwise is to invoke the feature. It

unloaded motor. Running at an incorrect test speed will not excite the motor at its peak resonance,

should be enabled unless the system configuration either does not need it or cannot tolerate it. A

making it more difficult to find proper adjustment values. Optimum AMP(s) and Phase(s) values may

system with loose couplings or viscous loading generally does not need this feature. If a system has

be a little different between running the tests with an unloaded motor and a load motor.

compliant (springy) coupling and is absent appreciably viscosity, it may not respond well to the active,

Please remember to click SavetoDrive to download the final parameter settings to the driver when

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anti-resonant loop in the drive. The anti-resonant feature is not designed to damp such a 4 order

finish tuning. See Figure 27.

system. If the application of anti-resonance results in degradation or instability, it should be disabled.

1st ResonanceArea: Parameters for 1st resonance area. Usually between 0.6rps and 1.2rps.
Amp1 is Amplitude adjustment for 1st resonance area.
Phase1 is Phase adjustment for 1st resonance area. The user can enter a value directly in the text box
or move the slider bar back and forth to get an optimum value.
2nd ResonanceArea: Parameters for 2nd resonance area. Usually between 1.2rps and 2.4rps.
Default Amp2 and Phase2 values are zero.
3rd ResonanceArea: Parameters for 3rd resonance area. Usually between 2.4rps and 4.8rps. Default
Amp3 and Phase3 values are 128.
InternerPulser: There is an internal pulse generator designed for driver self-testing and
anti-resonance tuning. You can issue a motion by this simple controller.
Cycle check box: The motion will repeat if this box is checked.
Reverse check box: The motor shaft will reverse direction if this box is checked.

Figure 26: Anti-resonance tuning

Interval edit box: The stop time between each cycle, unit is millisecond.
Repeat edit box: Total motion cycles.

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OverVoltage: Over-voltage Protection. When power supply voltage exceeds 911 VDC, protection
will be activated.
PhaseErr: Phase Error Protection. Motor power lines wrong & not connected will activate this
protection.
ErrCounter: Displays current error(s) and current error history.
Erase Current Err!: Erase Current Err button. The user can clear current error(s) by clicking this
button.
Erase All!: Erase All! button. The user can clear all error(s) including error history by clicking this
button.

About

The user can choose two drop-down menus by clicking About, including Product Information and
Contact Us.
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Product Information window: Shows some product information about ProTuner.

Contact Us window: Shows some contact information about Leadshine.

Figure 27: Finishing tuning and download parameter settings to the driver

Err_check

Error Check: This window shows both the present status of each error event and their history.
Current error event(s) can be reset by clicking Erase Current Err! button, and all error events
can be reset by clicking Erase All! button. List of the last ten drive faults. #0 being the most
recent, #9 is the oldest. See Figure 28.
Figure 29: Product information

Figure 28: Error check window

OverCurrent: Over-current Protection. Protection will be activated when continuous current

Figure 30: Contact information

exceeds 16A.
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Contact Us

APPENDIX

China Headquarters

Twelve Month Limited Warranty

Address: 3/F, Block 2, Nanyou Tianan Industrial Park, Nanshan District Shenzhen, China

Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd. warrants its products against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from shipment out of factory. During the warranty period,
Leadshine will either, at its option, repair or replace products which proved to be defective.

Web: http://www.leadshine.com
Sales Hot Line:
Tel: 86-755-2643 4369 (for All)

Exclusions

86-755-2641-7674 (for Asia, Australia, Africa areas)

The above warranty does not extend to any product damaged by reasons of improper or inadequate
handlings by customer, improper or inadequate customer wirings, unauthorized modification or
misuse, or operation beyond the electrical specifications of the product and/or operation beyond
environmental specifications for the product.

86-755-2640-9254 (for Europe, America areas)

Obtaining Warranty Service

Technical Support:

To obtain warranty service, a returned material authorization number (RMA) must be obtained
from customer service at e-mail: [email protected] before returning product for service.
Customer shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Leadshine for warranty service,
and Leadshine shall pay for return of products to customer.

Fax: 86-755-2640-2718
Email: [email protected].

Tel: 86 755-2641-8447 and 86-755-2647-1129

Fax: 86-755-2640-2718
Email: [email protected] and [email protected].
Leadshine U.S.A

Warranty Limitations
Leadshine makes no other warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to the product.
Leadshine specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long and implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. However, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness is limited to the 12-month duration of this written warranty.

Address: 25 Mauchly, Suite 318 Irvine, California 92618

Tel: 1-949-608-7270
Fax: 1-949-608-7298
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Email: [email protected] and [email protected].

Shipping Failed Product

If your product fail during the warranty period, e-mail customer service at [email protected] to

Leadshine Hong Kong

obtain a returned material authorization number (RMA) before returning product for service.

Address: Rm 3, 9/F, Block E, Wah Lok Industrial Center,31-41 Shan Mei St., Fo Tan,

Please include a written description of the problem along with contact name and address. Send

Shatin, Hong Kong

failed product to distributor in your area or: Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd. 3/F, Block 2, Nanyou

Tel: 852-2952-9114

Tianan Industrial Park, Nanshan Dist, Shenzhen, China. Also enclose information regarding the

Fax: 852-2952-9395

circumstances prior to product failure.

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