Re: ACS Microstepper Drives

[jemian@arev.uni.aps.anl.gov (Pete Jemian)]

Guy Jennings wrote:
> Just ran into a potential gotcha with the ACS SPD-3M Microstepper motor
> drive module.  It is NOT a drop-in replacement for the SPD-6U
> drive!!!  The SPD-3M is a bipolar drive and needs different connections
> when used with a 6-wire motor.
> Users beware!!!

I, too, did not have any trouble using the ACS microstepper as a drop-in
replacement for the ACS full/half drive.

Motors tested were Vexta PX245 and an Aerotech motor.

Pete Jemian
UNICAT