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Gecko Driver G540 4 Axis Driver, Current Version with Resistor Kit

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The G540 is a complete 4-axis system which plugs directly into your computer via the parallel port and to your motors through DB9 connectors. It contains four of our G250 drives, our own breakout board and a hard anodized aluminum case. (Not to be confused with our separate aluminum enclosure)

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$299.00

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Gecko Driver G540 4 Axis Driver, Current Version with Resistor Kit

Product Description

 

Gecko Driver G540 4 Axis Driver, Current Version with Resistor Kit

The G540 is a complete 4-axis system which plugs directly into your computer via the parallel port and to your motors through DB9 connectors. It contains four of our G250 drives, our own breakout board and a hard anodized aluminum case.

You can update to a USB or ESS board

Specifications:

Current Version

Four 10 microstep fixed resolution discrete motor controls
0 to 3.5A rated phase current
18VDC to 50VDC supply voltage
Mid-band resonance damping
Auto standby current (70% current)
Short-circuit protected
Optoisolation on all LPT signal pins
Two 1A at 0 to 50VDC rated outputs
Four SPST to GND inputs
FAULT indicator LED,signal to PC
POWER indicator LED
I-SET resistor on motor connector
Morphs to full step at higher speeds to maximize motor torque
TRIM adjust for motor smoothness
Panel mount (5.7” by2.4” hole dim.)
Anodized aluminum package
No heatsink needed below 40C ambient
Easy to service, removable drives
Modular PCB design with no internal wires
10kHz watchdog timer (charge pump)
Optoisolated analog output for a VFD drive
Conservative ratings, premium components
Comes with four backshells and four DB9 solder cup connectors

Details

The G540 is a complete 4-axis system which plugs directly into your computer via the parallel port and to your motors through DB9 connectors. It contains four of our G250 drives, our own breakout board and a hard anodized aluminum case.

PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS

 

  Minimum Maximum Units
Supply Voltage 15 50 VDC
Motor Current 0 3.5 A
Power Dissipation 1 68 W
Temperature 0 70 °C
Humidity 0 95 %
Motor Inductance 1 50 mH
Input Frequency 0 250 kHz
Step Pulse “0” Time 2 uS
Step Pulse “1” Time 1 uS
Direction Setup(Before step rising edge) 200 nS
Direction Setup(Hold after pulse rising edge) 200 nS
Signal Voltage 3.3 5 VDC
Weight 7.9 oz
Input Voltage 0 12 VDC
Output Current 0 1 A
Output Voltage 0 50 VDC
VFD Output 0 12 VDC
Current Standby 70 % of set current

Wiring Diagram  Download:

Gecko G540 Wiring Diagram with Spindle Control (1209 downloads)

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