1Life support policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
5Putting the PDx-113-57/60-SE into operation ....................................................................................................... 8
5.1Starting up ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.2Writing a simple TMCLTM program ................................................................................................................ 10
5.3Operating the module in direct mode ........................................................................................................ 11
6TMCLTM and TMCL-IDE ................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1Binary command format .................................................................................................................................. 12
6.2Reply format ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
6.4.3I/O port commands..................................................................................................................................... 15
6.6.1Format of the command line ................................................................................................................... 18
6.6.2Format of a reply ......................................................................................................................................... 18
6.6.3Commands that can be used in ASCII mode ..................................................................................... 18
6.6.4Configuring the ASCII interface .............................................................................................................. 18
6.7.31Customer specific TMCLTM command extension (UF0…UF7/user function) ................................... 74
6.7.32Request target position reached event ................................................................................................. 75
6.7.33BIN (return to binary mode) .................................................................................................................... 76
6.7.34TMCLTM Control Functions .......................................................................................................................... 77
9Hints and tips .............................................................................................................................................................. 87
9.5Using the RS485 interface ............................................................................................................................... 89
9.5.1Using RS485 with converter ..................................................................................................................... 89
9.5.2Using RS485 with USB-2-X interface converter ................................................................................... 89
10Revision history .......................................................................................................................................................... 90
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG does not
authorize or warrant any of its products for use in life
support systems, without the specific written consent of
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG.
Life support systems are equipment intended to support or
sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly
used in accordance with instructions provided, can be
reasonably expected to result in personal injury or death.
Information given in this data sheet is believed to be
accurate and reliable. However neither responsibility is
assumed for the consequences of its use nor for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties,
which may result from its use.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The PDx-113-57/60-SE is a full mechatronic device consisting of a NEMA 23 (flange size 57mm) or NEMA 24
(flange size 60mm) stepper motor, controller/driver electronics and integrated encoder. The electronics itself
is also available without the motor as TMCM-113-57/60-SE module.
Applications
Compact single-axis stepper motor solutions
Encoder feedback for high reliability operation (-SE option)
Electrical data
Supply voltage: +24V DC nominal (+7V .. +28.5V DC)
Motor current: up-to 2.8A RMS (programmable)
Integrated motor (for PDx-113-57/60-SE only)
Two phase bipolar stepper motor with 2.8A RMS nom. coil current
Holding torque with 57mm motor: 0.55Nm, 1.01Nm, 1.26Nm or 1.89Nm
Holding torque with 60mm motor: 1.1Nm, 1.65Nm, 2.1Nm or 3.1Nm
Integrated encoder (for –SE option only)
Integrated sensOstep™ magnetic encoder (max. 256 increments per rotation) for step-loss detection
under all operating conditions
Integrated motion controller
Motion profile calculation in real-time (TMC428 motion controller)
On the fly alteration of motor parameters (e.g. position, velocity, acceleration)
Integrated bipolar stepper motor driver
Up-to 16 microsteps per full step
High-efficient operation, low power dissipation (TMC249 stepper driver with external MOSFETs)
Dynamic current control
Integrated protection
Integrated stallGuard™ for motor stall detection (e.g. elimination of end switches)
Integrated chopSync™ for high velocity operation
Interfaces
2 inputs for reference switches, 2 general purpose inputs and 2 general purpose outputs
either RS-232 or RS-485 serial communication interfaces
Software
Available with TMCL (both interface options)
stand-alone operation or remote controlled operation
program memory (non volatile) for up-to 2048 TMCL commands
PC-based application development software TMCL-IDE available for free
Single axis bipolar stepper motor controller /
driver electronics with integrated encoder
electronics
board size: 60mm x 60mm
Interface option
Communication interface
232
RS232 interface
485
RS485 interface
3 Order codes
The PDx-113-57/60-SE is currently available with two different stepper motor series (NEMA23 / 57mm flange
size or) with four stepper motors of different length and holding torque each and two interface options:
With NEMA 23 / 57mm flange size motor:
Table 3.1: Order codes (PDx-113-57-SE)
With NEMA 24 / 60mm flange size motor:
Table 3.2: Order codes (PDx-113-60-SE)
The electronic module TMCM-113-57/60-SE itself is also available with two serial interface options:
Table 3.3: Order codes (TMCM-113-57/60-SE)
Serial interface options:
Table 3.4: Options
For cost critical applications and applications with reduced requirements with regard to position feedback
both versions - with and without motor - are also available without sensOstep™ encoder as PDx-113-57/60
and TMCM-113-57/60 on request.
As with most TRINAMIC modules the software running on the microprocessor of the PDx-113-57/60-SE
consists of two parts, a boot loader and the firmware itself. Whereas the boot loader is installed during
production and testing at TRINAMIC and remains – normally – untouched throughout the whole lifetime, the
firmware can be updated by the user. New versions can be downloaded free of charge from the TRINAMIC
website (http://www.trinamic.com).
The firmware shipped with this PANdriveTM is related to the standard TMCLTM firmware shipped with most of
TRINAMIC modules with regard to protocol and commands. Corresponding, the module of the PANdriveTM is
based on the TMC428 motion controller for stepper motors and the TMC249 high power driver and supports
the standard TMCLTM with a special range of values. All commands and parameters available with this unit
are explained on the following pages.
Left reference switch input
Right reference switch input
Supply and signal ground
Power supply output
General purpose output 0
General purpose output 1
General purpose input 0
General purpose input 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
RS232_RxD or RS485A / RS485+
GND
Supply and signal ground
Supply and system ground
1
2
3
4
VDD
GND
Power supply input
Supply and system ground
2
1
RS232_TxD or RS485B / RS485-
BB+
AA+
Motor coil B
Motor coil B
Motor coil A
Motor coil A
4
3
2
1
5 Putting the PDx-113-57/60-SE into operation
Here you can find basic information for putting your PANdrive into operation. The text contains a simple
example for a TMCLTM program and a short description of operating the module in direct mode.
The things you need:
PDx-113-57/60-SE
Interface (RS232 or RS485) suitable to your PDx-113-57/60-SE version with cables
Power supply for 24V
TMCL-IDE program and PC
Precautions:
Do not connect or disconnect the motor while powered!
Do not mix up connections or short-circuit pins.
Avoid bounding IO wires with motor power wires as this may cause noise picked up from the
motor supply.
Do not exceed the maximum power supply of 28.5V.
Start with power supply OFF!
Here we show you, how to connect the RS232 interface. Use the RS485 interface similarly please.
1. Connect the interface:
Please keep in mind that the RS232 transmit signal wire of the master has to be connected to the
RS232 receive signal wire of the board and vice versa.
2. Connect power supply:
3. Turn power ON. The green LED of the module glows and gives notice that the module is powered
with its supply voltage. If this does not occur, switch power OFF and check your connections as
well as the power supply.
4. Start the TMCL-IDE software development environment (available on the TechLibCD and
www.trinamic.com).
Installing the TMCL-IDE:
Make sure the COM port you intend to use is not blocked by another program.
Open TMCL-IDE by clicking TMCL.exe.
Choose Setup and Options and thereafter the Connection tab.
The PDx-113-57/60-SE supports TMCLTM direct mode (binary commands or ASCII interface) and stand-alone
TMCLTM program execution. You can store up to 2048 TMCLTM instructions on it.
In direct mode the TMCLTM communication over RS485 or RS232 follows a strict master/slave relationship.
That is, a host computer (e.g. PC/PLC) acting as the interface bus master will send a command to the PDx113-57/60-SE. The TMCLTM interpreter on the module will then interpret this command, do the initialization of
the motion controller, read inputs and write outputs or whatever is necessary according to the specified
command. As soon as this step has been done, the module will send a reply back over RS485/RS232 to the
bus master. The master should not transfer the next command till then. Normally, the module will just
switch to transmission and occupy the bus for a reply, otherwise it will stay in receive mode. It will not
send any data over the interface without receiving a command first. This way, any collision on the bus will
be avoided when there are more than two nodes connected to a single bus.
The Trinamic Motion Control Language (TMCLTM) provides a set of structured motion control commands.
Every motion control command can be given by a host computer or can be stored in an EEPROM on the
TMCMTM module to form programs that run stand-alone on the module. For this purpose there are not only
motion control commands but also commands to control the program structure (like conditional jumps,
compare and calculating).
Every command has a binary representation and a mnemonic. The binary format is used to send commands
from the host to a module in direct mode, whereas the mnemonic format is used for easy usage of the
commands when developing stand-alone TMCLTM applications using the TMCL-IDE (Integrated Development
Environment).
There is also a set of configuration variables for the axis and for global parameters which allow individual
configuration of nearly every function of a module. This manual gives a detailed description of all TMCLTM
commands and their usage.
TM
and TMCL-IDE
6.1 Binary command format
Every command has a mnemonic and a binary representation. When commands are sent from a host to a
module, the binary format has to be used. Every command consists of a one-byte command field, a one-byte
type field, a one-byte motor/bank field and a four-byte value field. So the binary representation of a
command always has seven bytes. When a command is to be sent via RS232 or RS485 interface, it has to be
enclosed by an address byte at the beginning and a checksum byte at the end. In this case it consists of
nine bytes.
The binary command format for RS232 and RS485 is as follows:
The checksum is calculated by adding up all the other bytes using an 8-bit addition.
As mentioned above, the checksum is calculated by adding up all bytes (including the module address byte)
using an 8-bit addition. Here are two examples to show how to do this:
in C:
unsigned char i, Checksum;
unsigned char Command[9];
//Set the “Command” array to the desired command
Checksum = Command[0];
for(i=1; i<8; i++)
Checksum+=Command[i];
Command[8]=Checksum; //insert checksum as last byte of the command
//Now, send it to the module
in Delphi:
var
i, Checksum: byte;
Command: array[0..8] of byte;
//Set the “Command” array to the desired command
//Calculate the Checksum:
Checksum:=Command[0];
for i:=1 to 7 do Checksum:=Checksum+Command[i];
Command[8]:=Checksum;
//Now, send the “Command” array (9 bytes) to the module
6.2 Reply format
Every time a command has been sent to a module, the module sends a reply.
The reply format for RS485 and RS232 is as follows:
The checksum is also calculated by adding up all the other bytes using an 8-bit addition.
Do not send the next command before you have received the reply!
The status code can have one of the following values:
6.3 Stand-alone applications
The module is equipped with an EEPROM for storing TMCLTM applications. You can use the TMCL-IDE for
developing stand-alone TMCLTM applications. You can load your program down into the EEPROM and then it
will run on the module. The TMCL-IDE contains an editor and a TMCLTM assembler where the commands can
be entered using their mnemonic format. They will be assembled automatically into their binary
representations. Afterwards this code can be downloaded into the module to be executed there.
6.4 TMCL
In this section a short overview of the TMCLTM commands is given.
TM
command overview
6.4.1 Motion commands
These commands control the motion of the motor. They are the most important commands and can be used
in direct mode or in stand-alone mode.
Calculate using the accumulator and a
constant value
CALCX
33
Calculate using the accumulator and the
X register
AAP
34
Copy accumulator to an axis parameter
AGP
35
Copy accumulator to a global parameter
6.4.2 Parameter commands
These commands are used to set, read and store axis parameters or global parameters. Axis parameters can
be set independently for the axis, whereas global parameters control the behavior of the module itself.
These commands can also be used in direct mode and in stand-alone mode.
6.4.3 I/O port commands
These commands control the external I/O ports and can be used in direct mode and in stand-alone mode.
6.4.4 Control commands
These commands are used to control the program flow (loops, conditions, jumps etc.). It does not make
sense to use them in direct mode. They are intended for stand-alone mode only.
6.4.5 Calculation commands
These commands are intended to be used for calculations within TMCLTM applications. Although they could
also be used in direct mode it does not make much sense to do so.
Set axis parameter (motion control
specific settings)
GAP
6
<parameter>, <motor number>
Get axis parameter (read out motion
control specific settings)
STAP
7
<parameter>, <motor number>
Store axis parameter permanently (non
volatile)
RSAP
8
<parameter>, <motor number>
Restore axis parameter
SGP
9
<parameter>, <bank number>, value
Set global parameter (module specific
settings e.g. communication settings or
TMCL™ user variables)
GGP
10
<parameter>, <bank number>
Get global parameter (read out module
specific settings e.g. communication
settings or TMCL™ user variables)
STGP
11
<parameter>, <bank number>
Store global parameter (TMCL™ user
variables only)
RSGP
12
<parameter>, <bank number>
Restore global parameter (TMCL™ user
variable only)
RFS
13
START|STOP|STATUS, <motor number>
Reference search
SIO
14
<port number>, <bank number>, <value>
Set digital output to specified value
GIO
15
<port number>, <bank number>
Get value of analogue/digital input
CALC
19
<operation>, <value>
Process accumulator & value
COMP
20
<value>
Compare accumulator <-> value
JC
21
<condition>, <jump address>
Jump conditional
JA
22
<jump address>
Jump absolute
CSUB
23
<subroutine address>
Call subroutine
RSUB
24 Return from subroutine
WAIT
27
<condition>, <motor number>, <ticks>
Wait with further program execution
STOP
28 Stop program execution
SCO
30
<coordinate number>, <motor number>,
<position>
Set coordinate
GCO
31
<coordinate number>, <motor number>
Get coordinate
CCO
32
<coordinate number>, <motor number>
Capture coordinate
CALCX
33
<operation>
Process accumulator & X-register
AAP
34
<parameter>, <motor number>
Accumulator to axis parameter
AGP
35
<parameter>, <bank number>
Accumulator to global parameter
For calculating purposes there is an accumulator (or accu or A register) and an X register. When executed in
a TMCLTM program (in stand-alone mode), all TMCLTM commands that read a value store the result in the
accumulator. The X register can be used as an additional memory when doing calculations. It can be loaded
from the accumulator.
When a command that reads a value is executed in direct mode the accumulator will not be affected. This
means that while a TMCLTM program is running on the module (stand-alone mode), a host can still send
commands like GAP, GGP or GIO to the module (e.g. to query the actual position of the motor) without
affecting the flow of the TMCLTM program running on the module.
6.5 TMCL
The following TMCLTM commands are currently supported:
TMCLTM also offers an ASCII interface that can be used to communicate with the module and to send some
commands as text strings.
The ASCII command line interface is entered by sending the binary command 139 (enter ASCII
mode).
Afterwards the commands are entered like in the TMCL-IDE. Please note that only those commands,
which can be used in direct mode, also can be entered in ASCII mode.
For leaving the ASCII mode and re-enter the binary mode enter the command BIN.
6.6.1 Format of the command line
As the first character, the address character has to be sent. The address character is A when the module
address is 1, B for modules with address 2 and so on. After the address character there may be spaces (but
this is not necessary). Then, send the command with its parameters. At the end of a command line a <CR>
character has to be sent.
Here are some examples for valid command lines:
AMVP ABS, 1, 50000
A MVP ABS, 1, 50000
AROL 2, 500
A MST 1
ABIN
These command lines would address the module with address 1. To address e.g. module 3, use address
character C instead of A. The last command line shown above will make the module return to binary mode.
6.6.2 Format of a reply
After executing the command the module sends back a reply in ASCII format. This reply consists of:
the address character of the host (host address that can be set in the module)
the address character of the module
the status code as a decimal number
the return value of the command as a decimal number
a <CR> character
So, after sending AGAP 0, 1 the reply would be BA 100 –5000 if the actual position of axis 1 is –5000, the
host address is set to 2 and the module address is 1. The value 100 is the status code 100 that means
command successfully executed.
6.6.3 Commands that can be used in ASCII mode
The following commands can be used in ASCII mode: ROL, ROR, MST, MVP, SAP, GAP, STAP, RSAP, SGP, GGP,
STGP, RSGP, RFS, SIO, GIO, SAC, SCO, GCO, CCO, UF0, UF1, UF2, UF3, UF4, UF5, UF6, and UF7.
There are also special commands that are only available in ASCII mode:
BIN: This command quits ASCII mode and returns to binary TMCL
RUN: This command can be used to start a TMCL
STOP: Stops a running TMCL
TM
application.
TM
program in memory.
TM
mode.
6.6.4 Configuring the ASCII interface
The module can be configured so that it starts up either in binary mode or in ASCII mode. Global
parameter 67 is used for this purpose (please see also chapter 8.1). Bit 0 determines the startup mode: If
this bit is set, the module starts up in ASCII mode, else it will start up in binary mode (default). Bit 4 and
Bit 5 determine how the characters that are entered are echoed back. Normally, both bits are set to zero. In
this case every character that is entered is echoed back when the module is addressed. A Character can also
be erased using the backspace character (press the backspace key in a terminal program). When bit 4 is set
and bit 5 is clear the characters that are entered are not echoed back immediately but the entire line will be
echoed back after the <CR> character has been sent. When bit 5 is set and bit 4 is clear there will be no
echo, only the reply will be sent. This may be useful in RS485 systems.
With this command the motor will be instructed to rotate with a specified velocity (opposite direction
compared to ROR, decreasing the position counter).
Internal function: First, velocity mode is selected. Then, the velocity value is transferred to axis parameter
#0 (target velocity).
The module is based on the TMC428 motor controller and the TMC249 power driver. This makes possible
choosing a velocity between 0 and 2047.
Related commands: ROR, MST, SAP, GAP
Mnemonic: ROL 0, <velocity>
Binary representation:
*motor number is always O as only one motor is involved
With this command the motor will be instructed to stop with deceleration ramp (soft stop). For information
about hard stops refer to chapter 9 (hints and tips) please.
Internal function: The axis parameter target velocity is set to zero.
Related commands: ROL, ROR, SAP, GAP
Mnemonic: MST 0
Binary representation:
*motor number is always O as only one motor is involved
With this command the motor will be instructed to move to a specified relative or absolute position or a
pre-programmed coordinate. It will use the acceleration/deceleration ramp and the positioning speed
programmed into the unit. This command is non-blocking – that is, a reply will be sent immediately after
command interpretation and initialization of the motion controller. Further commands may follow without
waiting for the motor reaching its end position. The maximum velocity and acceleration are defined by axis
parameters #4 and #5.
Three operation types are available:
Moving to an absolute position in the range from - 8388608 to +8388607 (-2
Starting a relative movement by means of an offset to the actual position. In this case, the new
resulting position value must not exceed the above mentioned limits, too.
Moving the motor to a (previously stored) coordinate (refer to SCO for details).
Please note, that the distance between the actual position and the new one should not be more than
8388607 microsteps. Otherwise the motor will run in the wrong direction for taking a shorter way. If
the value is exactly 8388608 the motor maybe stops.
Internal function: A new position value is transferred to the axis parameter #2 target position.
The desired position in position mode (see ramp
mode, no. 138).
2
23
1
actual position
The current position of the motor. Should only be overwritten for reference point setting.
223
2
target (next) speed
The desired speed in velocity mode (see ramp
mode, no. 138). In position mode, this parameter is
set by hardware: to the maximum speed during
acceleration, and to zero during deceleration and
rest.
2047
3
actual speed
The current rotation speed.
2047
4
maximum positioning
speed
Should not exceed the physically highest possible
value. Adjust the pulse divisor (no. 154), if the
speed value is very low (<50) or above the upper
limit. See TMC 428 datasheet (p.24) for calculation of
physical units.
0...2047
5
maximum acceleration
The limit for acceleration (and deceleration).
Changing this parameter requires re-calculation of
the acceleration factor (no. 146) and the acceleration
divisor (no.137), which is done automatically. See
TMC 428 datasheet (p.24) for calculation of physical
units.
0... 2047
6
absolute max. current
The most important motor setting, since too high
values might cause motor damage! The maximum
value is 255 (which mean 100% of the maximum
current of the module).
0..255
6.7.5 SAP (set axis parameter)
With this command most of the motion control parameters of the module can be specified. The settings will
be stored in SRAM and therefore are volatile. That is, information will be lost after power off. Please use command STAP (store axis parameter) in order to store any setting permanently.
Internal function: The parameter format is converted ignoring leading zeros (or ones for negative values).
The parameter is transferred to the correct position in the appropriate device.
Related commands: GAP, STAP, RSAP , AAP
Mnemonic: SAP <parameter number>, 0, <value>
Binary representation:
*motor number is always O as only one motor is involved
Reply in direct mode:
List of parameters, which can be used for SAP:
Please note, that for the binary representation <parameter number> has to be filled with the number
and the <value> has to be filled with a value from range.
The current limit two seconds after the motor has
stopped.
0..255
12
right limit switch disable
if set, deactivates the stop function of the right
switch
0/1
13
left limit switch disable
Deactivates the stop function of the left switch resp.
reference switch if set.
0/1
130
minimum speed
Should always be set 1 to ensure exact reaching of
the target position. Normally no need to change.
0... 2047
136
acceleration threshold
Specifies the threshold between low and high
acceleration values for the parameters 144 and 145.
Normally not needed.
0... 2047
137
acceleration divisor
A ramping parameter, can be adjusted in special
cases, automatically calculated by setting the
maximum acceleration (e.g. during normal
initialization). See the TMC428 data sheet for details.
Normally no need to change.
0…13
138
ramp mode
Automatically set when using ROR, ROL, MST and
MVP.
0: position mode. Steps are generated, when the
parameters actual position and target position
differ. Trapezoidal speed ramps are provided.
2: velocity mode. The motor will run continuously
and the speed will be changed with constant
(maximum) acceleration, if the parameter "target
speed" is changed.
For special purposes, the soft mode (value 1) with
exponential decrease of speed can be selected.
0/1/2
140
microstep resolution
0 – full step *)
1 – half step *)
2 – 4 microsteps
3 – 8 microsteps
4 – 16 microsteps
5 - 32 microsteps**)
6 – 64 microsteps**)
Modifying this parameter effects the rotation speed
in the same relation:
*) The full-step setting and the half-step setting are
not optimized for use without an adapted
microstepping table. These settings just step
through the microstep table in steps of 64
respectively 32. To get real full stepping use axis
parameter 211 or load an adapted microstepping
table.
**) If the module is specified for 16 microsteps only,
switching to 32 or 64 microsteps brings an
enhancement in resolution and smoothness. The
position counter will use the full resolution, but,
however, the motor will resolve a maximum of 24
different microsteps only for the 32 or 64 microstep
units.
0…6
141
ref. switch tolerance
For three-switch mode: a position range, where an
additional switch (connected to the REFL input)
won't cause motor stop.
For referencing purposes, the exact position at
hitting of the reference switch can be captured in
this parameter. A dummy value has to be written
first to prepare caption.
223
143
max. current at rest
In contrast to the standby current, this current limit
becomes immediately active when the motor speed
reaches zero. The value represents a fraction of the
absolute maximum current:
0 – no change of current at rest (default, 100%)
1…7 –12.5% …87.5%
See the TMC428 datasheet for details. Normally not used, use parameters 6 and 7 instead!
0…7
144
max. current at low accel.
An optional current reduction factor, see parameters
136 and 143 for details. Normally not used, use parameters 6 and 7 instead!
0…7
145
max. current at high
accel.
An optional current reduction factor, see parameters
136 and 143 for details. Normally not used, use parameters 6 and 7 instead!
0…7
146
acceleration factor
A ramping parameter, can be adjusted in special
cases, automatically calculated by setting the
maximum acceleration (e.g. during normal
initialization). See the TMC428 data sheet for details.
Normally no need to change.
0…128
149
soft stop flag
If cleared, the motor will stop immediately
(disregarding motor limits), when the reference or
limit switch is hit.
0/1
153
ramp divisor
The exponent of the scaling factor for the ramp
generator- should be de/incremented carefully (in
steps of one).
0…13
154
pulse divisor
The exponent of the scaling factor for the pulse
(step) generator – should be de/incremented
carefully (in steps of one).
0…13
193
referencing mode
1 – Only the left reference switch is searched.
2 – The right switch is searched, and then the left
switch is searched.
3 – Three-switch-mode: the right switch is searched
first, and then the reference switch will be
searched.
1/2/3
194
referencing search speed
For the reference search this value specifies the
search speed as a fraction of the maximum velocity:
0 – full speed
1 – half of the maximum speed
2 – a quarter of the maximum speed
3 – 1/8 of the maximum speed (etc.)
0…8
195
referencing switch speed
Similar to parameter no. 194, the speed for the
switching point calibration can be selected.