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TMCM-160 Single axis BLDC controller/driver module 5A/40V

Description
The TMCM-160 is a controller/driver module for standard brushless DC motor applications. It integrates velocity and torque control as well as a hall sensor based positioning mode, the position resolution depends on the motor, and i.e. a standard 8-pole motor gives a motor axis resolution of 15 degrees.
The module can be used in stand-alone operation (analogue voltage) or remote controlled (TMCL) via a RS-232 or RS-485 interface. Its small form factor (50 x 92 mm) allows for integration onto a user board as a plug-on module or for panel mounting, by connecting flat ribbon cables to the two 2x13 2.54mm standard header connectors.
Multi-axis drives can be easily achieved by integrating multiple modules on one baseboard; a standard baseboard (BB-160) is available.

Specifications

Electrical data

• Coil current up to 5A (airflow might be required if operated cont. above 3A)
• Motor supply voltage 12V to 40V (48V option available)

Supported motors

• Three phase BLDC motors with hall effect sensors from a few watts up to 180W
• Velocity up to 100,000 rpm (el. field)

Interface

• RS-232 or RS-485 host interface
• Analogue and digital control inputs

Features

• Constant velocity drives, constant torque drives or positioning
• On the fly alteration of motion parameters (e.g. position, velocity, acceleration)
• High efficiency, low power dissipation
• Integrated protection: reverse polarity, overload/over-temperature

Software

• Stand-alone operation (analogue voltage) or remote controlled operation (TMCL)
• PC based demonstration software allows setting of all parameters

Other

• Two 2-row 2.54mm connectors
• ROHS compliant
• Size: 50x92mm