StepSERVO™ Technology with Space Vector Current Control
FEATURES
- NEMA 17 frame size
- Q programming control mode for standalone operation
- Modbus/RTU for easy communication with PLC and HMI
- "Boost" SERVO torque 25-50% higher than holding torque
- RS-232 port for programming and communications
- Integrated 20,000 counts/rev encoder for closed-loop control
The TSM17Q-3AG integrated StepSERVO is a motor+drive unit that combines a NEMA 17 stepper motor and a servo drive into a single device. The drive power, located at the rear of the motor, must be supplied by an external DC power source. Refer to the Related and Recommended Products below for compatible 24 and 48-volt DC power supplies.
StepSERVO technology combines the high torque capabilities of a stepper motor with the dynamic closed-loop control of a servo system. The result is a highly customizable all-in-one motion control solution that operates quietly and efficiently, requiring only the minimum current needed to maintain the commanded position and speed. The "Boost" torque, 25-50% higher than the nominal holding torque, increases acceleration limits, leading to faster cycle times. Integrated StepSERVO motors can be applied in systems where a traditional stepper motor could not achieve the required high precision.
The integrated StepSERVO TSM17Q-3AG can be operated in various control modes, including Streaming Command mode using SCL or Modbus/RTU, Pulse and Direction mode, and Velocity mode. Additionally, it has the capability to execute a Q program stored in non-volatile memory. Q programs are created using Applied Motion’s Q Programmer software, which provides powerful commands for motion, I/O, conditional processing, multitasking, math functions, and more. All TSM17 units are configured, adjusted, and tuned using Applied Motion’s Step-Servo Quick Tuner software with Q Programmer built-in.
Each TSM17 integrated stepper motor comes with 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and 1 analog input. The digital inputs accept 5-24 VDC signals and can be used to connect pulse and direction signals, end-of-travel limit switches, motion switches, quadrature encoder signals, PLC outputs, sensors, or other types of signals. The digital outputs can be connected to PLC inputs, counters, lights, relays, or other devices. The analog input accepts 0-5 VDC signals and can be used for speed and position control.
The TSM17Q-3AG comes with an RS-232 port for programming and serial communications, allowing the use of Modbus/RTU or Applied Motion’s Streaming Command Language (SCL). A 5000-line incremental encoder (20,000 counts/rev) is housed within the same enclosure as the drive electronics and is used for closed-loop servo control, enabling highly precise position and speed control. The encoder counts can be accessed over the network or from within the Q program using SCL registers.
