User Manual

TMC5031-EVAL Manual / Firmware V1.00 (Rev. 1.00 / 2013-FEB-22) 11
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5 Getting Started – How to Connect the Board
YOU NEED
- Evaluation board with stepper motor (e.g.
QSH4218)
- USB interface or RS232 interface
- Nominal supply voltage +12V DC (+5.5… +16V DC)
- TMC50xx-EVAL software and PC
- Cables for interface, motor, and power
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not mix up connections or short-circuit pins.
- Avoid bounding I/O wires with motor wires.
- Do not exceed the maximum power supply of
+18V DC!
- Do not connect or disconnect the motor while
powered!
- START WITH POWER SUPPLY OFF!
1
1
1
1
1
Motor 2 Motor 1
USBRS232
Power 2Power 1 Ref. Switches
SPI, Interrupts
Stepper
Motor
1
Power
supply
Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 +5V… 16V DC
or use power jack connector
Serial USB
interface
RS232
Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 TXD
Pin 3 RXD
Figure 5.1 Getting started
STARTING UP
1. USB interface: if you connect the USB the first time, you will be asked for the virtual com port
configuration file that is required for configuration of a virtual com port for your evaluation board.
For Windows systems use the Eval50xx.inf configuration file (available on www.trinamic.com). The
evaluation board software is designed to guide you through the installation. Refer to chapter 5.1
for further information.
RS232 interface: connect RS232 interface to interface converter and afterwards to your PC or
connect it directly to your PC, if the RS232 interface is provided.
2. Connect one or two motors to the specific connectors.
3. Connect the power supply of module.
4. Turn power ON. The red LED for heartbeat flashes and the green LED for power glows. The motor
is powered but in standstill now. If this does not occur, turn power OFF and check your
connections and power supply!
5. Download and open the file TMC50xx-EVAL. Now you can start examinations. Note: if you are using
the USB interface, the software will do the installation of the virtual comport configuration file
now.