T-Series/Precautions/T-MCA

Precautions

The T-MCA series stepper motor controllers are intended to drive a wide variety of motors. It is not possible to choose factory default settings that will work with every motor that may be connected. Therefore, you will need to change some of the settings from the default values to match the motor you are driving. For a Zaber peripheral device, a complete settings adjustment can be accomplished by sending the Restore Settings Command with the peripheral ID of the device as the data value. See the detailed command reference section for more information on how to modify the settings, particularly for non-Zaber peripherals. Damage to the home sensor or actuator may result if the recommended settings are set improperly.

WARNING: Serious damage can occur to stepper motor products when operated with significantly higher than rated current. The T-MCA controller can provide up to 2A of current. BEFORE CONNECTING A NEW ZABER DEVICE to the T-MCA controller, it is important to send a Restore Settings Command with the peripheral ID of the device as the data value. Please check the rated current for any peripheral device before changing the current settings on the T-MCA from the default values set by the Restore Settings Command. If you have any questions, please contact Zaber Technical Support