Lin Engineering introduces the R525, a stepper motor driver that provides more flexibility without diminishing performance. The R525 is designed to help reduce overall design time and system cost for a wide array of step motor applications needing high torque, power, and smooth motion.
Measuring 3.3" in length and 1.3" in height, the R525 is easily accommodated into most systems. It provides up to 5amp peak of current, handles up to 75VDC, and is capable of up to 256x microstepping. With a standard 1.8° motor, that equals more than 50,000 per revolution.
Configuring the R525 unit is simple as well. With built-in RS485 communication, the unit can be easily connected to a computer and configured via Lin Engineering's graphical user interface (GUI), LinDriver. Configurable settings include, but are not limited to:
- Step resolution
- Run current
- Hold current
- Damping modes for smoother motion
- Selection of sensing the step pulses on the rising edge or falling edge.