AP42 Stepper Motor Driver

Pulse & direction stepper motor driver, support to Spontaneous pulses.
Spontaneous pulses Stepper Motor Driver with fixed working speed range.

AP42 Driver Overview ● Miniature size 42.3mm × 42.3mm × 17mm

Key Features:

AP42 Dimensions
AP42 Connections

Pin Definition

Pin No. Name Description
1 VDC Supply voltage: 12-32VDC, Recommend DC24V
2 GND Supply Voltage Ground: GND/0V
3 RXD To the RX pin on user device (not for communication, set parameter only)
4 TXD To the TX pin on user device (not for communication, set parameter only)
5 PUL Differential PULSE signal input
Allow receiving 5V signals, Rising edge effective
6 PUL-
7 DIR Differential DIRECTION signal input
Allow receiving 5V signals, Rising edge effective
8 DIR-
9 ENA Differential ENABLE signal input
Allow receiving 5V signals, Rising edge effective
10 ENA-
11 OUT Alarm signal output, OC circuit (supports up to 24V)
12 OUT-

Important Notes:

Wiring Methods

AP42 Driver supports multiple connection methods:

Differential Wiring Connection Methods

DIP Switch Settings

DIP Switch Settings

1. Current Setting (SW1-SW3)

Current Settings

Factory default peak current: 0.5A (adjustable via serial port from 0.1A to 2.2A peak)

Rotation Direction Setting (SW8)

Rotation Direction

Note: Direction can also be changed by swapping phase A/A- or B/B- wiring

2. Working Mode Setting (SW9-SW10)

SW9 SW10 Working Mode
ON ON Spontaneous pulses
ON OFF Self-test mode
OFF ON Double pulse mode
OFF OFF Pulse & Direction mode

3.Micro-Step and Speed Setting (SW4-SW7)

Micro-Step Settings

Note: In Spontaneous pulses mode (SW9=ON, SW10=ON), working speed becomes effective when 5V pulse signal is connected.

Spontaneous Pulses Mode

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