TMCM-160
Hardware
BLDC motor controller/driver module 5A/36V
with RS232 / RS485 and analog interface
V1.11
August 8
th
, 2007
Trinamic Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG
Sternstraße 67
D – 20357 Hamburg, Germany
www.trinamic.com
TMCM-160 Manual (V1.11 / August 8th, 2007) 2
Contents
1
Features........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Life support policy....................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Outer Description......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Pinning................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Connectors............................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 Application Environment.................................................................................................................................. 7
4 Operational / Limiting Ratings................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Power supply requirements ............................................................................................................................ 8
5 Functional description................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.1 General Functions (explore using the Windows based demo software)........................................... 9
5.2 Options for stand alone operation................................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Evaluation Version – Additional Features.................................................................................................... 9
5.4 LEDs - Temperature, Current and Voltage monitoring ............................................................................ 9
5.5 Under voltage behavior .................................................................................................................................. 10
5.6 Demonstration Application ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.7 Programmable motor current limit ............................................................................................................. 10
5.8 Parameterizing the PID velocity regulator................................................................................................ 11
5.9 Parameterizing the positioning algorithm................................................................................................ 12
5.10 Restoring factory default settings................................................................................................................ 12
6 Revision History.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Documentation Revision................................................................................................................................. 13
6.2 Firmware Revision............................................................................................................................................ 13
7 References .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
List of Figures
Figure 3.1: Pinning................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3.2: Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 3.3: Application Environment............................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 5.1: PID velocity regulator parameters............................................................................................................ 11
Figure 5.2: Parameterizing the positioning algorithm............................................................................................. 12
List of Tables
Table 1.1: Order codes......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 3.1: Pinning of supply, motor and hall connector .......................................................................................... 5
Table 3.2: Pinning of I/O connector ................................................................................................................................ 6
Table 4.1: Operational / Limiting Ratings ...................................................................................................................... 8
Table 5.1: Options for stand alone operation.............................................................................................................. 9
Table 5.2: LEDs - Temperature, Current and Voltage monitoring function..........................................................9
Table 6.1: Documentation Revision............................................................................................................................... 13
Table 6.2: Firmware Revision .......................................................................................................................................... 13
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1 Features
The TMCM-160 is a controller / driver module for general Brushless DC motor applications. It
integrates velocity and torque control as well as a hall sensor based positioning mode. The position
resolution depends on the motor, i.e. a standard 8 pole motor gives a motor axis resolution of 15
degrees. The module can be used in stand alone operation or remote controlled via a RS232 or RS485
interface (ordering option). Its small form factor (50 x 92 mm
board as a plug-on module or for panel mounting, by connecting flat ribbon cables to the two 2x13
2.54mm standard header connectors. A version with screw terminal connectors is available (TMCM-160EvalBoard).
Its integration into the TRINAMIC family of stepper motor controllers makes it easy to choose either a
stepper motor or a BLDC motor or any combination for an application.
Applications
• Constant velocity and torque limited drives
• Positioning applications with automatic ramp generation
• Remote controlled (RS232 or RS485) or stand-alone operation (0 – 10V signal)
• Plug-On module or panel mount operation
• Very compact multi-axis drives (integrate several modules on a single base board)
Motor type
• Block commutated 3 phase BLDC motors with hall sensors
• Motor power from a few Watts to 180W
• Motor velocity up to 100,000 RPM (electrical field)
• 12, 24 or 36V nominal motor voltage (or any value in between) (ask for 48V option)
• Coil current up to 3A nominal, 5A with forced cooling (up to 8.5A current for short time)
Highlights
• High-efficiency operation, low power-dissipation
• Typical Supply voltage 14V – 36V (ask for 48V option)
• Integrated Protection: Overload and overtemperature, reverse polarity on EVAL board.
• Supports the TRINAMIC TMCL protocol and the TMCL software environment for parameterizing
• On the fly alteration of motion parameters (e.g. position, velocity, acceleration)
Other
• Two 2-row 2.54mm connectors
• ROHS compliant
• Size: 50x92mm²
Order code Description
TMCM-160 (-option) BLDC module
TMCM-160 Evalboard BLDC evaluation module with screw terminals
TMCM-160 EvalKit BLDC evaluation module + motor + cables
Option Host interface
232 RS232 interface (standard version)
485 RS485 interface
Table 1.1: Order codes
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) allows for integration onto a user
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2 Life support policy
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.
© TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG 2005
Information given in this data sheet is believed to be
accurate and reliable. However no responsibility is
assumed for the consequences of its use nor for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third
parties, which may result form its use.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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