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1. FEATURES

• Controller with built in Microstepping Driver

• Operates from +12V to 40V

• Single 4 wire bus linking up to 16 stepper motors

• 2.0 Amp Chopper (PWM) Driver

• 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256 step resolution

• Stand alone operation with no connection to a PC

• Execution Halt pending switch push button

• Pre-wired for Opto Switch inputs

• Homes to an Opto or Switch closure with a single command

• Fully programmable ramps and speeds

• Two digital I/O and two fixed input channels

• External switch for selectable addresses

• Software selectable "Move" and "Hold" currents

• Hold Current automatically selected upon move completion

• Simple DB9 connection

Designer’s Kit with RS232 communication

Here is the list of components if you

have purchased the optional

Designer’s Kit:

• RS485 to RS232 converter card

• A switch push button

• Opto Sensor

• A 3-pin cable (optional usage)

RMS part number: RS232KIT

Designer’s Kit with USB communication

RMS Technologies Page 5 Version 1.05

R256 Controller Manual 4/3/2009