Applied Motion STM23C-3CE - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started
This manual describes the use of different drive models. What you need to know and what you must have depends
on the drive model. For all models, you’ll need the following:
• a 12 - 70 volt DC power supply. Please read the section entitled Choosing a Power Supply for help in
choosing the right power supply.
• a small flat blade screwdriver for tightening the connectors (included).
• a personal computer running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, NT, Me , XP, Vista or 7.
• ST Configurator ™ and Q Programmer ™ software applications, available at http://www.applied-motion.com/
products/software.
• An Applied Motion programming cable (included in RS-232 Models, RS-485 converters are available from
AMP) or a CAT5 patch cable for Ethernet models.
If you’ve never used an STM23 drive before you’ll need to get familiar with the drive and the set up software be-
fore you try to deploy the system in your application. We strongly recommend the following:
1. For Q/IP/C models, download and install the ST Configurator ™ and Q Programmer ™ software applications,
available at www.applied-motion.com/products/software. For S models, install the ST Configurator ™.
2. Launch the software by clicking Start...Programs...Applied Motion...
3. Connect the drive to your PC using the programming cable. When using RS-485, it must be set up in the
4-Wire configuration (See “Connecting to a host using RS-485” below). For Ethernet models, connect directly to
your PC’s Ethernet port or connect the STM23 to a router or switch. See page 20 for more information.
4. Connect the drive to the power supply.
5. Apply power to the drive.
6. The software will recognize your drive, display the model and firmware version and be ready for action.
Mounting the Motor+Drive
As with any stepper motor the STM23 motors must be mounted so as to provide maximum heat-sinking and air-
flow. Keep space around the STM23 Motor+Drive to allow convected air-flow.
• Never use your drive in a space where there is no air flow or where other devices cause the sur-
rounding air to be more than 40°C.
• Never put the drive where it can get wet or where metal or other electrically conductive particles
can get on the circuitry.
• Always provide air-flow around the drive.
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STM23 Hardware Manual
920-0021F
2/14/2012