How to Use the Y Series Closed-loop Driver Software?
This article will explain in detail how to use the software of the Y series closed-loop driver.
We use CL57Y as an example:
What you need to prepare are: driver, power supply, driver debugging unit, and driver software. The motor can be connected according to the actual situation.
Take out the two cables of Y-USB-CL and connect them in the order of driver-debugging unit-PC end;
Download Stepper Driver Software
https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/index.php?route=product/product/get_file&file=1184/Close_Loop_Stepper_Drive_V2.14.3%20(1).zip
Use a DC power supply to power the driver (note: the power supply voltage needs to be within the driver input range, for example, the input voltage of CL57Y is 24VDC-50VDC, then the power supply output voltage must be within this range), connect the V+ of the power supply to the V+ port of the driver, and connect the V- of the power supply to the V- port of the driver. After power-on, the indicator lights of the driver and the debugging unit light up.
After the software is downloaded and installed successfully, click the desktop icon and the following interface will appear:
The software is available in both Chinese and English. You can choose the language according to your needs.
After entering the software, select the correct serial port as shown in the figure and click "Connect";
The connection is successful as shown in the figure below, and the icons are all green:
At this point, our preparations are ready. Here is a detailed description of how to operate the software.
Driver operation mode modification
The drive supports multiple operating modes. If you need to change to open loop or other modes, please follow the steps below:
Find the "Run Mode";
Click the drop-down menu and select the mode you need to change;
Click "Write";
Click "Save Parameters"; (Note: If you change to open-loop mode, please set the SW3 dial to ON at the same time)
After completing the above steps, please power off and restart the drive so that the mode can be changed successfully.
Internal testing/trial run function
The driver itself has an internal test mode, which you can think of as a trial run. Without using an external controller, the driver's built-in pulse generator controls the motor to run.
This function can help you perform a simple product self-test and confirm whether the motor and driver are running normally without using an external controller. The operation steps are as follows:
Find "Test Mode" in the tool options and turn it on;
As shown in the figure, in the internal test mode, you can use the two buttons "Forward Continuous" and "Reverse Continuous " to make the motor run continuously;
If you feel that the running speed or acceleration and deceleration are too slow, you can also modify it. After the modification, please click "Download Parameters", otherwise the modification will be invalid. The current running speed and position of the motor will be displayed at the bottom of the interface.
Similarly, click the "Forward and Reverse Position" button, and the motor will rotate a certain distance according to the fixed number of pulses. This is the jog operation;
Modification of the default supported encoder resolution
The driver supports encoders with a resolution of 1000 lines (1000PPR) by default. If you need to drive encoders with different resolutions, you can modify it as follows:
Find the encoder resolution parameter;
Click the drop-down menu and you can see that the driver supports modification of three resolutions: 1000 lines/2500 lines/5000 lines;
Select the resolution you want to modify and click "Write";
Click "Save Parameters";
Last but not the least, power off and restart the driver.
Modification of current parameters
It is worth mentioning that our Y series closed-loop drivers have intelligent current regulation function. For example, CL57Y, no matter what the rated current of your NEMA 23/24 motor is, the driver will automatically identify the required current of the motor and output the most appropriate current.
As shown in the figure above, if you feel that the default peak current of the driver is too large, you can also adjust it by modifying the default value. Don't forget to click "Write" and "Save Parameters" after modification.
Gain adjustment
This parameter adjustment is suitable for situations where the motor noise is too loud. You can adjust this parameter appropriately to improve the situation.
As shown in the figure, find the current loop parameters and modify them according to the following situations:
When the load is heavy and the speed requirement is high, increase it by 100 each time on the original basis;
When the load is light and the sound requirement is high, reduce it by 100 each time on the original basis; after modification, click "Write" and "Save Parameters".
The above are the detailed steps for modifying several parameters in the software. You can also refer to the modification of other parameters. If you encounter other problems when using the software, please feel free to contact us and serve you wholeheartedly!
We use CL57Y as an example:
What you need to prepare are: driver, power supply, driver debugging unit, and driver software. The motor can be connected according to the actual situation.
Take out the two cables of Y-USB-CL and connect them in the order of driver-debugging unit-PC end;
Download Stepper Driver Software
https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/index.php?route=product/product/get_file&file=1184/Close_Loop_Stepper_Drive_V2.14.3%20(1).zip
Use a DC power supply to power the driver (note: the power supply voltage needs to be within the driver input range, for example, the input voltage of CL57Y is 24VDC-50VDC, then the power supply output voltage must be within this range), connect the V+ of the power supply to the V+ port of the driver, and connect the V- of the power supply to the V- port of the driver. After power-on, the indicator lights of the driver and the debugging unit light up.
After the software is downloaded and installed successfully, click the desktop icon and the following interface will appear:
The software is available in both Chinese and English. You can choose the language according to your needs.
After entering the software, select the correct serial port as shown in the figure and click "Connect";
The connection is successful as shown in the figure below, and the icons are all green:
At this point, our preparations are ready. Here is a detailed description of how to operate the software.
Driver operation mode modification
The drive supports multiple operating modes. If you need to change to open loop or other modes, please follow the steps below:
Find the "Run Mode";
Click the drop-down menu and select the mode you need to change;
Click "Write";
Click "Save Parameters"; (Note: If you change to open-loop mode, please set the SW3 dial to ON at the same time)
After completing the above steps, please power off and restart the drive so that the mode can be changed successfully.
Internal testing/trial run function
The driver itself has an internal test mode, which you can think of as a trial run. Without using an external controller, the driver's built-in pulse generator controls the motor to run.
This function can help you perform a simple product self-test and confirm whether the motor and driver are running normally without using an external controller. The operation steps are as follows:
Find "Test Mode" in the tool options and turn it on;
As shown in the figure, in the internal test mode, you can use the two buttons "Forward Continuous" and "Reverse Continuous " to make the motor run continuously;
If you feel that the running speed or acceleration and deceleration are too slow, you can also modify it. After the modification, please click "Download Parameters", otherwise the modification will be invalid. The current running speed and position of the motor will be displayed at the bottom of the interface.
Similarly, click the "Forward and Reverse Position" button, and the motor will rotate a certain distance according to the fixed number of pulses. This is the jog operation;
Modification of the default supported encoder resolution
The driver supports encoders with a resolution of 1000 lines (1000PPR) by default. If you need to drive encoders with different resolutions, you can modify it as follows:
Find the encoder resolution parameter;
Click the drop-down menu and you can see that the driver supports modification of three resolutions: 1000 lines/2500 lines/5000 lines;
Select the resolution you want to modify and click "Write";
Click "Save Parameters";
Last but not the least, power off and restart the driver.
Modification of current parameters
It is worth mentioning that our Y series closed-loop drivers have intelligent current regulation function. For example, CL57Y, no matter what the rated current of your NEMA 23/24 motor is, the driver will automatically identify the required current of the motor and output the most appropriate current.
As shown in the figure above, if you feel that the default peak current of the driver is too large, you can also adjust it by modifying the default value. Don't forget to click "Write" and "Save Parameters" after modification.
Gain adjustment
This parameter adjustment is suitable for situations where the motor noise is too loud. You can adjust this parameter appropriately to improve the situation.
As shown in the figure, find the current loop parameters and modify them according to the following situations:
When the load is heavy and the speed requirement is high, increase it by 100 each time on the original basis;
When the load is light and the sound requirement is high, reduce it by 100 each time on the original basis; after modification, click "Write" and "Save Parameters".
The above are the detailed steps for modifying several parameters in the software. You can also refer to the modification of other parameters. If you encounter other problems when using the software, please feel free to contact us and serve you wholeheartedly!
Updated on: 16/12/2024
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