ORIENTAL MOTOR CO., LTD.

αSTEP AR Series

ARD-KD

ARD-KD

Control Circuit

  This product is currently no longer available for sale.
Product Classification Product Name List Price Shipping Date
Control Circuit ARD-KD £303.00 Discontinued Product
(31.3.2025 discontinued)
• This product is a stepping motor driver circuit only.

Included

  • Control Circuit: Connector for Power Input Terminal, Sensor Signal Connector, Input Signal Connector, Output Signal Connector

Specifications

Data Download

Other Specifications

Driver Specifications

Built-in Controller Type Pulse Input Type
Maximum Input Pulse Frequency Line driver output by host controller: 500 kHz (at 50 % duty)
Open-Collector Output by host Controller: 250 kHz (at 50 % duty)*1
Negative Logic Pulse Input (Initial value)
Number of Positioning Data Sets 64 Points
Positioning Operation Independent
Linked
Linked 2
Sequential
Direct
pushing *2
Continuous Operation
JOG Operation
Return-To-Home Operation
Test Operation *2
Control Module OPX-2A
Data Setting Software MEXE02
*1
The value when the general-purpose cable (CC36D1E) (sold separately) is used.
*2
Setting with extended function (OPX-2A or MEXE02)

Note

  • Do not perform push-motion operation using geared types. Doing so may damage the motor or gearhead.

RS-485 Communication Specifications

Protocol Modbus RTU mode
Electrical Characteristics EIA-485 Compliant, straight cable
Use twisted-pair cables (TIA/EIA-568B CAT5e or better recommended), the max. total extension length is 50 m.*
Mode Half duplex communication and asynchronous mode (data: 8 bits, stop bit: 1 bit or 2 bits, parity: none, even, or odd)
Transmission Rate Selectable from 9,600 bps, 19,200 bps, 38,400 bps, 57,600 bps and 115,200 bps.
Connection Type Up to 31 drivers can be connected to one host controller.
  • *If a specific wiring and layout causes the motor cable or power supply cable to generate a noise problem, shield the cable or use ferrite cores.

Driver General Specifications

Item Specifications
Operating Environment
(When operating)
Ambient Temperature 0 ∼ +50 ℃(Non-freezing)
Ambient Humidity 85% max. (Non-condensing)
Atmosphere No corrosive gases or dust. No exposure to water, oil or other liquids.

Standards

Regulations and Standards Materials

Documents about compliance with regulations and standards can be downloaded from the "Data Download" tab on the product details page.
(The types of files available for download vary by product.)

Explanations of the Global Laws, Regulations and Standards can be found here.

Information about our compliance with regulations and standards for each of our product series can be found here.

Hazardous Substances

The product does not contain any substances (10 substances) exceeding the regulation values of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU).

For more information about compliance with regulations on chemical substances in Oriental Motor's Products, click here.

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