8SMC1-USBhF-B2-MC2 8SMC1-USBhF-B2-4 8SMC1-USBhF-B1-1MC

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical
- Targeted for bipolar, two phase stepper motors with current ratings of 0.25A to 1.5 A. The current limit value is set by the manufacturer
- Power supply voltage ranges from 12V to 36V
- Overcurrent, overvoltage and temperature protection
- Synchronization Input and Output
- Encoder Inputs for stall detection (shared with Synchronization Input)
- Revolutions counter input (shared with Synchronization Input)

USB Expansion
- Each 8SMC1-USBhf controller card comes with an integrated USB hub to allow easy system expansion of additional single- or multi-axis controller cards
- Additional controllers can be connected directly to the computer in use or via any other controller card in the system. In either case the software will appropriately recognize the added controller card(s) and treat all connected controllers as a system
- Two USB expansion ports can be found on each controller card. Note when ordering encased cards that only the single-axis controller has access to the USB expansion outputs on the rear panel of the unit

Motion
- Resolution: full step, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
- Speed: 2-5000 steps/s
- Programmable speed and trip points
- Programmable acceleration and deceleration ramps
- Soft start/stop mode

Control
- PC control via USB interface
- Optional handheld remote offers manual two button directional control
- Additional features include two programmable limit switches, an emergency limit switch, encoder, and revolution sensor for stall detection and input/output for synchronization

Programming
- Graphical user interface SMCView for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Drivers and dynamic link library for Windows 2000/XP/ Vista/Mobile host programming
- Set of virtual instruments for National Instruments LabView
- Drivers for Linux

Mechanical
- RoHS compliant
- Operating temperature range: 0 to 70°C
- Box size for 1-axis controller : 90 x 120 x 70 mm (B1)
- Box size for 2 and more axis controller : 180 x 120 x 90 mm (B2)

Manual control on 8SMC1-USBhF series
The 8SMC1-USBhF-B1-1MC offers a handheld manual control option that allows for two button directional control of the unit in addition to the USB communication, the buttons are labeled “Forward” and “Backward”. The “Forward” button is intended for moving the positioner “Forward”. The “Backward” button is intended for moving the positioner “Backward”. Two LED’s indicate direction of movement. The LED of interest will flash to indicate rapid movement and will remain constantly illuminated upon reaching the limit switch. The handheld remote is usually used for precise manual positioning of the stage during such processes as calibration. Another common application of is for the control of stepper motors when a computer is not easily accessible. Front panel manual control is available as an option for the 8SMC1-USBhF-B2-2MC. There are four buttons on this front panel: “Forward Axis1”, “Backward Axis1”, “Forward Axis2” and “Backward Axis2”. There are also four LED indicators to show the direction of movement along with limit switch indication.

Ordering of 8SMC1-USBhF series circuit card assemblies (CCA)
For added flexibility Standa offers the 8SMC1-USBhF series controller in CCA form for ease of integration into custom systems. When ordering the CCA version of the controller the current limit values will still be set by the manufacturer before leaving the factory, but this limit can be changed by the user in the field. The CCA product will also include the USB hub IC and a heatsink for the motor driver IC. Warranty and support options may vary for the CCA version of controller.

Software Options for 8SMC1-USBhF controller
The 8SMC1-USBhF comes with a suite of advanced software tools that can be utilized to control and adjust your stepping motors. All software tools operate on Windows 2000/XP/Vista. SMCView is a friendly, graphical user interface for controlling, monitoring and adjustment of your stepping motors. It can also be used for easy setup to save and load of all parameters for each stepping mo-tor. This interface supports up to 30 drivers simultaneously. SMC.dll is a dynamic link library for host programming in C/C++, Visual Basic and other languages. It includes all basic commands for stepping motor control. Some examples of these functions are also enclosed. SMC.llb is a set of virtual instruments (VI) for National Instruments LabView 7 programming language. Some examples of these VI’s are also included.

A 12V – 36V, 1.5A – 3.6 A power supply is required to operate the controller. You can use your own power supply or purchase the following STANDA power supplies: model “PSA18U-120” (12V; 1.5A), model “PSC30U-120” (12V; 2.5A), model “PUP130-17-B1” (36V; 3.6A).