MX4660

 

MX4660 4-Axis Stepper Drive

4/5-Axis DSP Based Digital Stepper Drive Max 60 VDC / 6.0A

Datasheet of the MX4660.
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Hardware installation manual for MX4660.

 

 

Leadshine MX4660 is a 4-axis stepper drive with built-in breakout board and I/O's. It is specially designed to allow EASY and RAPID implementation for full control of 4 stepper motors of frame sizes 17, 23, 24. By taking step & direction commands, the MX4660 can be easily controlled by motion controllers, PLC’s, CNC software (e.g. Mach 3/4, EMC)…. This makes it ideal for many applications in industries such as CNC machinery (CNC routers, plasma, mills, laser welders, machining centers, jewelry mills…), electronics, semi-conductor, medical, textile, etc. for easy, quick and cost-effective implementation.


Based on the latest DSP technology and Leadshine’s advance stepper control algorithm, the MX4660 adopts features such as anti-resonance, multi-stepping, input pulse smoothing, automatic idle current reduction … It offers high precision, excellent torque, extra low noise, very low motor heating, and smooth driven motor movement. With the working voltage of 20-60VDC and output current up to 6.0A, the MX4660 can drive 4 two-phasestepper motors from NEMA 17 to 24 in full power with high reliability.

The MX4660 is easy to configure without the use of software. With the four DIP switches (one for each axis), a user can easily configure the output current to one of the eight 1.41-6.0A settings, and the micro stepping resolution to one of the eight 200-12,800 (full to 1/64 step) settings. Each axis can have its configurations different from any of other axes to meet its own control requirements.


A Leadshine MX4660 stepper drive has one E-Stop input, one analog input (0-10 VDC), one fault output, 8 general digital inputs, and 6 general digital outputs. This allows quick and easy I/O connections such as E-Stop, home/limit switches, VFD..., to save installation space & time, minimize wiring, increase system reliability, and cut costs. Through the 4 high-speed general digital outputs (200 kHz), the MX4660 also allows control expansion for 2 additional axes, which is ideal to control 5-axis and 6-axis machines/devices.


The MX4660 adopts modular design with 4 individual stepper drive boards. If any the drive boards malfunctions, a user can easily replace it with a SDM660 stepper drive module at minimal cost.

Features:
  • Full control for up to 4 stepper motors of NEMA 17, 23, 24
  • Sophisticated stepper motor control based on the latest DSP technology
  • Built-in breakout board and I/O’s
  • Step & direction Control
  • Input pulse smoothing for less jittering, higher torque, and quicker response
  • Extra low motor heating & noise
  • Extra smooth motor movement
  • Easy setup and quick configuration
  • Compact size & easy setup
  • 20-60 VDC supply voltage
  • Convenient individual setting for each axis via DIP switches
  • 8 micro step settings of 200-12,800 (full to 1/64) for each axis
  • 8 output current settings of 1.41 - 6.0A for each axis
  • Extra smooth motor movement
  • E-Stop input
  • Fault output
  • 8 general digital inputs including 4 high-speed (200 kHz) ones for 5th and 6th axis control
  • 6 general digital outputs
  • Two 12 VDC auxiliary power outputs
  • Automatic idle current reduction to 50%
Electrical specifications:
Parameters Min Typ. Max Unit
Input Voltage 20 48 60 VDC
Continuous Current 0 - 6.0(peak) A
Pulse Input Frequency 0 - 200 kHz
Pulse Voltage 0 5 5 V
Logic Signal Current 7 10 16 mA
Isolation Resistance 100 0 0 Ω
Further specifications:
Parameters Values.
Input Voltage 20-60VDC
ESTOP,Input1,Input2,Input3,Input4,Input5,Input6,Input7,Input8 Optical Isolation,ESTOP ,Input5,6,7,8 and 12V Sourcing(10mA MAX);pulled up voltage or the power voltage of the opto-couplers for Input1 ,Input2,Input3,Input4 is adjustable,depending on the input voltage of OPTO1 and OPTO2
Output1,Output2,Output3,Output4,Output5,Output6 Optical Isolation,5-24V,70mA MAX,Output1,2,3,4(200 kHz Max),output5,6(20 kHz Max)
+10Vdc (Input for generating 0-10V output) 5-15 VDC,50mA MIN
0-10V Output 0 to (approaches to Input Voltage of "+10Vdc In" - 1.1V);20 mA MAX ,For Example if the "+10Vdc In" input is connected to a +10V DC supply,then the maximum output of "0-10V out" approaches to 8.9V.
Mechanical Specifications (unit: mm 1 inch = 25.4 mm)
Applications:

The Leadshine MX4660 4-axis stepper drive can be easily and rapidly implemented in stepper control systems for OEM applications such as CNC routers / engravers, CNC mills, CNC Cutters, Laser Welders,CNC waterjets, X-Y tables, dispensing machines, medical equipment, scientific instruments…

Its unique design with built-in breakout board and I/O’s fits seamlessly in many applications powered by many popular CNC systems such as Mach3, Mach4, EMC, WinCNC, etc.

Typical connection schematic:

A typical system consists of stepper motor, stepper motor driver, power supply and controller. The following image shows a typical connection schematic:

 

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