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R256 SERIES
R256
STEPPER DRIVER + CONTROLLER

Features and Benefits:
  • Input Voltage of +12 to 40 VDC
  • Phase Current Ranges from 0.2 to 2.0 Amps Peak
  • Full step, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, 1/256
  • RS485 Communication with Optional Converter Cards Available
  • 2 User Configurable Digital I/O’s
  • 2 Dedicated Inputs: 1 Optical Sensor for Homing, 1 Switch Closure to Ground
  • Fully Programmable Ramps and Speeds
  • Software Selectable Hold and Move Currents
  • Stand Alone Operation with No Connection to PC
  • Stores up to 16 Different Programs at Once with 4 kBytes of Mem

Unit Price:

$399.00

Inventory:

10 Available in 2 Business Days

Ships:

2 Business Days

Part Number:

R256

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Due to unprecedented product demand along with the ongoing supply chain related issues with semiconductors, we are experiencing extended lead times for this product.

 

Please contact your account manager or sales@linengineering.com for additional information. 

Options

Each R256 comes with the following cables (Lin part number 090-00044 and 090-00018):

DB-9 cable with white 3-pin connector | 4-pin cable

 

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  • The R256 is a fully intelligent controller and driver in one. Commands can be issued from any serial terminal program, such as HyperTerminal, or from the Windows Application Program
     
  • Commands are simple and intuitive. For example, A1000 will move a stepper motor to Absolute Position 1000. This communication is compatible with devices that use the Cavro DT or OEM protocol.
     
  • The R256 controller is also capable of stand alone operating with no PC. It can execute a pre-programmed string of commands upon Power up. Commands include nested loops, wait statements, halt commands, software selectable currents, speeds, acceleration, microstepping, and more.

The Designer’s Kit (sold separately) enables first time users to become well acquainted with the options of R256 Controller/ Driver.

 

RS485 Designer’s Kit (Lin part number: RS232KIT) Includes:

 

  • RS485 to RS232 Converter Card
  • An Optical Sensor
  • Red Switch Push Button
  • 3-Pin Cable
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View RS485 Designer Kit Page

 

Dimension

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Pin Outs

PIN NUMBERFUNCTION
1+12 to 40VDC
2I/O
3RS485B
4RS485A
5Switch Closure to GND (In)
6Power Ground
7Opto Sensor Phototransistor (In)
8I/O
9Opto Sensor LED(Power Out)

A DB-9 male connector provides power and control connections. Mating connector provided.

Electrical Specifications

  • OPERATES FROM +12 to 40 VDC
  • SELECTABLE PHASE CURRENTS FROM 0.2 TO 2.0 Amps Peak
  • ISOLATED INPUTS: I/O, Switch Closure to Ground, Opto Phototransistor
  • STEP FREQUENCY (MAX): 16.77 MHz
  • STEPS PER REVOLUTION (1.8° MOTOR): 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, 5000, 6400, 10000, 12800, 25000, 25600, 50000, 51200
  • MICROSTEP RESOLUTIONS (1.8° MOTOR): Full step, 2X, 4X, 5X, 8X, 10X, 16X, 25X, 32X, 50X, 64X,125, 128X, 250X, 256X
FUNCTION (Command)DESCRIPTION
Running Current (m)30% of 2.0 Amps
Holding Current (h)10% of max current of 2 Amps
Step Resolution (j)256x
Top Velocity (V)305175 pps (microsteps/sec)
Acceleration (L)L=1000, 6103500 usteps/sec^2
Microstep smoothness (o)1500
Outputs (J)both are turned off, J0
Baud Rate9600 bps

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Downloads

R256 Configured Datasheet (PDF)
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Documentation

Lin Command Manual (PDF)
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R256 Manual 1.21 (PDF)
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R256 and Silverpak17C-CE Commands Manual 1.16 (PDF)
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Sample Programs for R256 and R356 (PDF)
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Examples

Lab View and Visual Basic Examples (ZIP)
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Software

Lin-Command-32-bit (ZIP)
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Lin-Command-64-bit (ZIP)
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