Thank you for selecting the Applied Motion Products TSM17P Integrated
Motor.The TSM line of integrated step-servo motors combines servo
technology with an integrated motor to create a product with exceptional
features and broad capabilities. We hope our commitment to performance,
quality and economy will result in a successful motion control project.
1.1 Features
• Programmable, digital servo driver and motor in an integrated package
* TSM17P-1AG: Up to 0.28N•m Continuous(0.35 N•m Boost)
* TSM17P-2AG: Up to 0.42N•m Continuous(0.52 N•m Boost)
* TSM17P-3AG: Up to 0.52N•m Continuous(0.68 N•m Boost)
• I/O:
* 4 optically isolated digital inputs, with adjustable bandwidth digital noise rejection lter,5 to
24 volts
* 3 optically isolated digital outputs, 30V/100 mA max.
* Differential encoder outputs (A±, B±, Z±), 26C31 line driver, 20 mA sink or source max
Only qualied personnel should transport, assemble, install, operate, or maintain this equipment.
Properly qualied personnel are persons who are familiar with the transport, assembly, installation,
operation, and maintenance of motors, and who meet the appropriate qualications for their jobs.
To minimize the risk of potential safety problems, all applicable local and national codes regulating
the installation and operation of equipment should be followed. These codes may vary from area
to area and it is the responsibility of the operating personnel to determine which codes should be
followed, and to verify that the equipment, installation, and operation are in compliance with the
latest revision of these codes.
Equipment damage or serious injury to personnel can result from the failure to follow all applicable
codes and standards. Applied Motion Products does not guarantee the products described in
this publication are suitable for a particular application, nor do they assume any responsibility for
product design, installation, or operation.
Read all available documentation before assembly and operation. Incorrect handling of the
products referenced in this manual can result in injury and damage to persons and machinery. All
technical information concerning the installation requirements must be strictly adhered to.
It is vital to ensure that all system components are connected to earth ground. Electrical safety is
impossible without a low-resistance earth connection.
This product contains electrostatically sensitive components that can be damaged by incorrect
handling. Follow qualied anti-static procedures before touching the product.
During operation keep all covers and cabinet doors shut to avoid any hazards that could possibly
cause severe damage to the product or personal health.
During operation, the product may have components that are live or have hot surfaces.
Never plug in or unplug the Integrated Motor while the system is live. The possibility of electric
arcing can cause damage.
Be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating
practices emphasized with alert symbols. Safety notices in this manual provide important
information. Read and be familiar with these instructions before attempting installation, operation,
or maintenance. The purpose of this section is to alert users to the possible safety hazards
associated with this equipment and the precautions necessary to reduce the risk of personal injury
and damage to equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious bodily
injury, damage to the equipment, or operational difculty.
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2 Getting Started
The following items are needed:
• A 12 - 48 volt DC power supply, see the section below entitled “Choosing a Power Supply” for
help in choosing the right one
• A small at blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors (included)
• A PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 or 8
• An Applied Motion Products programming cable (included)
2.1 Installing Software
Before utilizing the TSM17P Integrated Step-Servo Motor and Step-Servo Quick Tuner Software in
an application, the following steps are necessary:
• Download and install the Step-Servo Quick Tuner software from Applied Motion Products’
website.
• Connect the drive to the PC using the programming cable.
• Connect the drive to the power supply. See instructions below.
• Launch the software by clicking Start...Programs...Applied Motion Products.
• Apply power to the drive.
• The software will recognize the drive and display the model and rmware version. At this point,
it is ready for use.
2.2 Mounting the Hardware
As with any step motor, the TSM17P must be mounted so as to provide maximum heat sinking
and airow. Keep enough space around the Integrated Motor to allow for airow.
• Never use the drive where there is no airow or where other devices cause the
surrounding air to be more than 40°C (104°F).
• Never put the drive where it can get wet.
• Never use the drive where metal or other electrically conductive particles can
inltrate the drive.
• Always provide airow around the drive.
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2.3 Choosing a Power Supply
The main considerations when choosing a power supply are the voltage and current requirements
for the application.
2.3.1 Voltage
The TSM17P is designed to give optimum performance between 24 and 48 Volts DC. Choosing
the voltage depends on the performance needed and motor/drive heating that is acceptable and/or
does not cause a drive over-temperature. Higher voltages will give higher speed performance but
will cause the TSM17P to produce higher temperatures. Using power supplies with voltage outputs
that are near the drive maximum may signicantly reduce the operational duty-cycle.
The extended range of operation can be as low as 10 VDC minimum to as high as 55 VDC
maximum. When operating below 10 VDC, the power supply input may require larger capacitance
to prevent under-voltage and internal-supply alarms. Current spikes may make supply readings
erratic. The supply input cannot go below 10 VDC for reliable operation. Absolute minimum power
supply input is 10 VDC. If the Input supply drops below 10 VDC the low voltage alarm will be
triggered. This will not fault the drive.
Absolute maximum power supply input is 55 VDC at which point an over-voltage alarm and fault
will occur. When using a power supply that is regulated and is near the drive maximum voltage
of 55 VDC, a voltage clamp may be required to prevent over-voltage when regeneration occurs.
When using an unregulated power supply, make sure the no-load voltage of the supply does not
exceed the drive’s maximum input voltage of 55 VDC.
2.3.2 Regeneration Clamp
If a regulated power supply is being used, there may be a problem with regeneration. When a
load decelerates rapidly from a high speed, some of the kinetic energy of the load is transferred
back to the power supply, possibly tripping the over-voltage protection of a regulated power
supply, causing it to shut down. This problem can be solved with the use of an Applied Motion
Products RC880 Regeneration Clamp. It is recommended that an RC880 initially be installed in an
application. If the “regen” LED on the RC880 never ashes, the clamp is not necessary.
LEDs
Green - Power
Red - Regen on
RC880 Regen Clamp
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2.3.3 Current
The maximum supply currents required by the TSM17P are shown in the charts below at different
power supply voltage inputs. The TSM17P power supply current is lower than the winding currents
because it uses switching ampliers to convert a high voltage and low current into lower voltage
and higher current. The more the power supply voltage exceeds the motor voltage, the less
current will be required from the power supply.
It is important to note that the current draw is signicantly different at higher speeds depending
on the torque load to the motor. Estimating how much current is necessary may require a good
analysis of the load the motor will encounter.
TSM17P-1AG 12V Power
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
1.5
1
0.5
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
TSM17P-1AG 24V Power
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
0
1.5
1
0.5
0
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
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TSM17P-1AG 48V Power
0.4
1.5
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
TSM17P-2AG 12V Power
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
1.5
1
0.5
1
0.5
0
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
TSM17P-2AG 24V Power
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
0
1.5
1
0.5
0
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
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TSM17P-2AG 48V Power
0.6
0.5
1.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
TSM17P-3AG 12V Power
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
1
0.5
0
1.5
1
0.5
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
TSM17P-3AG 24V Power
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
0
1.5
1
0.5
0
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
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TSM17P-3AG 48V Power
0.7
0.6
1.5
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Torque(N.m)
0.1
0
01020304050
Speed(RPS)
1
0.5
0
Torque
Supply Current
Amps
Continuous
Boost
Full Load
No Load
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3 Installation/Connections
3.1 Connecting the Power Supply
Use 16 to 20-gauge wire to connect the TSM17 to a power supply. It contains an internal fuse
connected to the “+” terminal that is not user replaceable. If a user serviceable fuse is desired,
install a 6.3 amp fast acting fuse in line with the “+” power supply lead.
Be careful not to reverse the wires. Reversing the connection may open the internal fuse on
the drive and void the warranty.
Power Supply
V- V+
V- V+
TSM
To Power Supply+
To Power Supply-
To Earth Ground
RC880
-
Vin
+
+
Vout
-
Applied Motion Products offers two matched power supplies for use with the TSM17P.
A 24VDC, 150W(P/N PS150A24) and a 48VDC 320W(P/N PS320A48).
These power supplies have current over load capability making them ideal for use.
(To use with a switch power supplier, a RC880 regen must be connected in system)
The RC880 regeneration clamp is for use where regeneration from the motor may cause damage
to the drive. In these cases the RC880 is connected between the drive and power supply and
absorbs regenerated energy.
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3.2 Connecting the TSM17P Communications
The TSM17P comes with a cable that will provide the interface to an RS-232 port through a DB9
style connector.
3.2.1 Connecting to the PC using RS-232
Locate the TSM17P within 2.5 meters of the PC. Plug the DB9 connector of the communication
cable that came with the drive into the serial port of the PC. Plug the small end into the crimp style
connector on the TSM17P . Secure the cable to the PC with the screws on the DB9 connector.
Note: If the PC does not have an RS-232 serial port, a USB Serial Converter will be needed.
You can contact Applied Motion Products to buy a USB to RS-232 converter.
The RS-232 circuitry does not have any extra electrical “hardening” and care should be taken
when connecting to the RS-232 port as hot plugging could result in circuit failure.
RXD
+5V
TXD
GND
GND
3.3 Inputs and Outputs
TSM17P drives include 4 digital inputs
X1/STEP & X2/DIR are high-speed 5-24 volt logic digital inputs for commanding position.
Quadrature signals from encoders can also be used.
X3/EN and X4/AR are 5-24 volt logic digital inputs. X3/EN is used for motor enable/disable. X4/AR
is used for alarm reset.
3.3.2 X1/STEP and X2/DIR High Speed Digital Inputs
The TSM17 drives include two high-speed inputs: X1/STEP and X2/DIR. They accept 5 to 24 volt
single-ended or differential signals, up to 2 MHz. Typically these inputs connect to an external
controller that provides step & direction command signals. You can also connect a master encoder
to the high-speed inputs for “following” applications.
The diagrams below show how to connect the STEP & DIR Inputs to various commonly used
devices.
+5v to +24v out
Indexer
DIR
DIR+
DIR-
with
Sinking
Outputs
STEP
STEP+
STEP-
Connecting to Indexer with Sinking Outputs
DIR
DIR+
Indexer
with
Sourcing
COM
STEP
DIR-
STEP+
Outputs
STEP-
Connecting to Indexer with Sourcing Outputs
DIR+
DIR+
Indexer
with
Differential
DIR-
STEP+
DIR-
STEP+
Outputs
STEP-
STEP-
TSM17
TSM17
TSM17
Connecting to Indexer with Differential Outputs
Many high-speed indexers have differential outputs
Master
Encoder
A+
A-
B+
B-
STEP+
STEP-
DIR+
DIR-
Wiring for Encoder Following
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3.3.3 X3/EN and X4/AR Digital Inputs
The TSM17 drives include two single ended inputs: X3/EN and X4/AR. They can be used with
sourcing or sinking signals, 5 to 24 volts. This allows connection to PLCs, sensors, relays and
mechanical switches. Because the input circuits are isolated, they require a source of power. If
you are connecting to a PLC, you should be able to get power from the PLC power supply. If you
are using relays or mechanical switches, you will need a 5-24 V power supply.
What is COM?
“Common” is an electronics term for an electrical connection to a common voltage. Sometimes
“common” means the same thing as “ground”, but not always. In the case of the TSM17 drives, if
you are using sourcing (PNP) input signals, then you will want to connect COM to ground (power
supply -). If you are using sinking (NPN) signals, then COM must connect to power supply +.
Note: If current is owing into or out of an input, the logic state of that input is low or closed. If no
current is owing, or the input is not connected, the logic state is high or open.
The diagrams below show how to connect the inputs to various commonly used devices.
5 - 24
volt DC
Power
+
Switch or Relay
(closed = logic low)
XCOM
TSM17
Supply
-
X3/X4
Connecting the Input to a Switch or Relay
5 - 24
volt DC
Power
Supply
+
+
NPN
Proximity
-
Sensor
-
output
XCOM
TSM17
X3/X4
Connecting an NPN type Proximity Sensor to an Input
(when prox sensor activates, input goes low)
output
X3/X4
TSM17
5 - 24
volt DC
Power
+
+
PNP
Proximity
Sensor
-
Supply
-
XCOM
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(when prox sensor activates, input goes low)
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3.3.4 Programmable Outputs
The TSM17P drives feature three optically isolated digital outputs (Y1 to Y3). Y1, Y2 and Y3 share
a common terminal YCOM.
• Y1 can be set to signal a fault condition.
• Y2 can be set to indicate whether the motor is in position(dynamic).
• Y3 can be set to control a motor brake, or to provide an output frequency proportional to motor
speed (tach signal) or to provide a timing output (50 pulses/rev) or to indicate whether the
motor is in position(static)
These outputs can also be turned on and off by program instructions like Set Output (SO). The
output can be used to drive LEDs, relays and the inputs of other electronic devices like PLCs and
counters. Diagrams of various connection types follow.
Do not connect the outputs to more than 30 volts. The current through each output terminal must
not exceed 100mA.
5 - 24
volt DC
Power
Supply
PLC
5 - 24
volt DC
Power
Supply
+
Load
-
Connecting a Sinking Output
5 - 24VDC
Power Supply
-
COM
IN
Connecting a Sourcing Output
+
relay
+
1N4935 suppresion diode
-
Y1
TSM17
YCOM
Y2
TSM17
YCOM
Y3
TSM17
YCOM
Driving a Relay
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4 Troubleshooting
LED Error Codes
The TSM17P uses red and green LEDs to indicate status. When the motor is enabled, the green
LED ashes slowly. When the green LED is solid, the motor is disabled. Errors are indicated by
combinations of red and green ashes as shown below. This feature can be disabled for certain
warnings but not for alarms. See software manual for information on how to do this and which
warnings may be masked.