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TMCM-1276 Hardware Manual • Hardware Version V1.10 | Document Revision V1.00 • 2018-JUN-25
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stallGuard2 measurement value changes linearly over a wide range of load, velocity, and current settings.
At maximum motor load, the value reaches zero or is near zero. This is the most energy-efficient point of
operation for the motor.
Load [Nm]
stallGuard2
Initial stallGuard2 (SG) value: 100%
Max. load
stallGuard2 (SG) value: 0
Maximum load reached.
Motor close to stall.
Motor stalls
Figure 3: stallGuard2 Load Measurement as a Function of Load
1.2.4 coolStep
coolStep is a load-adaptive automatic current scaling based on the load measurement via stallGuard2.
coolStep adapts the required current to the load. Energy consumption can be reduced by as much as 75%.
coolStep allows substantial energy savings, especially for motors which see varying loads or operate at a
high duty cycle. Because a stepper motor application needs to work with a torque reserve of 30% to 50%,
even a constant-load application allows significant energy savings because coolStep automatically enables
torque reserve when required. Reducing power consumption keeps the system cooler, increases motor
life, and allows for cost reduction.
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Efficiency
Velocity [RPM]
Efficiency with coolStep
Efficiency with 50% torque reserve
Figure 4: Energy Efficiency Example with coolStep
1.2.5 sixPoint Motion Controller
TRINAMIC’s sixPoint motion controller is a new type of ramp generator, which offers faster machine
operation compared to the classical linear acceleration ramps. The sixPoint ramp generator allows adapting
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