Product Overview
Applications
Positioning with a stepper motor through differential pulse and direction signals.
Technical Summary
| Stepper motor channels | 1 |
|---|---|
| Stepper motor operating specification | 5 V/204 kHz |
| Power-unit interface | 1-channel ±5 V |
| Digital inputs | 2 |
| Rated load voltage | 24 V DC |
| Stepper motor connection | Differential signals for pulses (PULSE, notPULSE) and direction (DIR, notDIR) to RS 422 |
| Protection | Reverse polarity protection |
| Lifecycle | Product cancellation |
Key Features
1 stepper motor channel with 5 V/204 kHz operation.
1-channel ±5 V interface to a power unit.
2 digital inputs for reference cams, pulse suppression, external stop, and limit switch functions.
Differential PULSE, notPULSE, DIR, and notDIR signals to RS 422.
24 V rated load voltage with reverse polarity protection.
Product cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Siemens line item?
It is Siemens 6ES7138-4DC01-0AB0, a SIMATIC DP electronics module for ET 200S.
How many stepper motor channels does it have?
It has 1 stepper motor channel with 5 V/204 kHz operation.
What interface connects the module to the power unit?
It has a 1-channel ±5 V interface to a power unit.
What is the maximum stepper motor cable length?
The maximum cable length is 100 m with twisted and shielded pairs.
