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TB6600 Stepper Motor Driver User Guide

Version: V1.2
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Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................................................... 1

Features:...................................................................................................................................1

Electric Specification:............................................................................................................1

INPUT & OUTPUT:................................................................................................................ 2

2. Stepper Motor Wiring:............................................................................................................ 4

3. Microcontroller Connection Diagram:................................................................................ 5

4. DIP Switch................................................................................................................................... 6

Micro Step Setting................................................................................................................ 6

Current Control Setting....................................................................................................... 6

5. Off-line Function (EN Terminal):........................................................................................... 7

6. FAQ............................................................................................................................................... 7

7. Dimension (96*56*33)............................................................................................................. 8
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Safety Precautions:
 Before using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully
 Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference
 The appearance of the picture is just for reference, please prevail in kind
 This device is driven by DC power supply, make sure the power positive and
negative before you power it.
 Please do not electrified plug
 Please do not mix conductive foreign matter such as screws or metal
 Please keep it dry, and pay attention to moisture-proof
 The equipment should be clean and well ventilated.
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1. Introduction

This is a professional two-phase stepper motor driver. It supports speed and direction
control. You can set its micro step and output current with 6 DIP switch. There are 7 kinds
of micro steps (1, 2 / A, 2 / B, 4, 8, 16, 32) and 8 kinds of current control (0.5A, 1A, 1.5A, 2A,
2.5A, 2.8A, 3.0A, 3.5A) in all. And all signal terminals adopt high-speed optocoupler
isolation, enhancing its anti-high-frequency interference ability.

Features:

※ Support 8 kinds of current control

※ Support 7 kinds of micro steps adjustable
※ The interfaces adopt high-speed optocoupler isolation
※ Automatic semi-flow to reduce heat
※ Large area heat sink
※ Anti-high-frequency interference ability
※ Input anti-reverse protection
※ Overheat, over current and short circuit protection

Electrical Specification:

Input Current 0~5.0A

Output Current 0.5-4.0A

Power (MAX) 160W

Micro Step 1, 2/A, 2/B, 4, 8, 16, 32

Temperature -10～45℃

Humidity No Condensation

Weight 0.2 kg

Dimension 96*56*33 mm

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INPUT & OUTPUT:

 Signal Input:
PUL+ Pulse +
PUL- Pulse -
DIR+ Direction +
DIR- Direction -
EN+ Off-line Control Enable +
EN- Off-line Control Enable -

 Motor Machine Winding:

A+ Stepper motor A+
A- Stepper motor A-
B+ Stepper motor B+
B- Stepper motor B-

 Power Supply:

VCC VCC (DC9-42V)

GND GND

 Wiring instructions
There are three input signals in all: ① Step pulse signal PUL +, PUL-; ② Direction
signal DIR +, DIR-; ③ off-line signal EN +, EN-. The driver supports common-cathode
and common-anode circuit, you can select one according to your demand.
Common-Anode Connection:
Connect PUL +, DIR + and EN + to the power supply of the control system. If the
power supply is + 5V, it can be directly connected. If the power supply is more than +
5V, the current limiting resistor R must be added externally. To ensure that the
controller pin can output 8 ~ 15mA current to drive the internal optocoupler chip.
Pulse signal connects to PUL-; direction signal connects to Dir- ; Enable signal
connects to EN-. As shown below:

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Common-Cathode Connection:
Connect PUL -, DIR - and EN - to the ground terminal of the control system. Pulse
signal connects to PUL-; direction signal connects to Dir- ; Enable signal connects to
EN-. As shown below:

Note: When“EN”is in the valid state, the motor is in a free states (Off-line
mode). In this mode, you can adjust the motor shaft position manually. When“EN”is
in the invalid state, the motor will be in an automatic control mode.
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2. Stepper Motor Wiring:

Two-phase 4-wire, 6-wire, 8-wire motor wiring, as shown below:

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3. Microcontroller Connection Diagram:

This is an example for the common-anode connection. (“EN”not connected )

Note: Please cut off the power when you connect the system, and ensure the
power polar is correct. Or it will damage the controller.

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4. DIP Switch

Micro Step Setting

The follow tablet shows the driver Micro step. You can set the motor micro step
via the first three DIP switch.
Step Angle = Motor Step Angle / Micro Step
E.g. An stepper motor with 1.8° step angle，the finial step angle under “Micro
step 4” will be 1.8°/4=0.45°
Micro Step Pulse/Rev S1 S2 S3
NC NC ON ON ON
1 200 ON ON OFF
2/A 400 ON OFF ON
2/B 400 OFF ON ON
4 800 ON OFF OFF
8 1600 OFF ON OFF
16 3200 OFF OFF ON
32 6400 OFF OFF OFF

Current Control Setting

Current (A) S4 S5 S6
0.5 ON ON ON
1.0 ON OFF ON
1.5 ON ON OFF
2.0 ON OFF OFF
2.5 OFF ON ON
2.8 OFF OFF ON
3.0 OFF ON OFF
3.5 OFF OFF OFF

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5. Off-line Function (EN Terminal):

If you turn on the Off-line function, the motor will enter a free state. You can adjust
the motor shaft freely, and the pulse signal will be no response. If you turn it off, it will be
back into automatic control mode

Note: Generally, EN terminal is not connected.

6. FAQ

1. Q: If the control signal is higher than 5V, how do I connect?

A: You need add a resistor in series

2. Q: After connected the power, why the motor doesn’t work? The PWR Led has
been ON.
A: Please check the power supply, it must higher than 9V. And make sure the I/O
limited current is higher than 5mA

3. Q: How do we know the right order of the stepper motor?

A: Please check the motor specification, it show you the right order. Or you can
measure it with a multimeter.

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7. Dimension (96*56*33)

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