AlphaStep Plus Programmable Driver and Stepping Motor System

Torrance, CA - The new AlphaStep PLUS from Oriental Motor USA Corp. combines a 2-phase, closed-loop stepping motor with an integrated programmable motion controller and driver. The controller and driver have been combined into the compact size of the original AlphaStep driver. The new driver-controller platform can be programmed in four operation modes: positioning, mechanical home seeking, continuous motion and electrical home seeking.

User-friendly software allows the user to control and link up to 14 motion profiles in either incremental mode (relative distance specification) or absolute mode (absolute distance specification). The program command structure uses 26 program variables with one command per line. Each program can contain up to 64 lines. A PC or dumb terminal can be interconnected to the driver via an RS-232C communications port to select and program distance traveled (-8,388,608 to +8,388,608 pulses) and operating speed (10 Hz to 500 kHz pulses per second in 1 Hz increments).

The AlphaStep PLUS possesses the "no loss of synchronism" operation of the original AlphaStep via the built-in, rotor position detection system. If synchronism nears possible instability conditions, the AlphaStep control system uses a closed loop control feature to maintain motion integrity. The AlphaStep PLUS system is available with round shaft AlphaStep motors ranging from 1.65 in. sq. to 3.35 in. sq. frames sizes.

For more information please visit our Web site at http://www.orientalmotor.com?ext=4820 or call (800) 406-7484, ext. 820.