Single Axis Stepper Motor Controller Quick Start

Model: JF020-7X1T1M

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Quick Start

There are three connection terminals on the back. See Figure 1 below:

Figure 1

Communication Terminal. 

(Optional) Used to communicate with other control device to manipulate this controller. The table below shows the function of each interface (from Left to Right):

PortFunction
1Common GRD for Port 2 and 3
2Left Move
3Right Move
4Y1 output. Used to show working status signal.
5A, Used for Serial Communication.  RX
6B, Used for Serial Communication.  TX.  RX, TX should be switched for RS485 Device.

Input Terminal. 

(Optional) Used to connect with external limit switches, Start and Estop. The table below shows the function of each interface (from Left to Right):

PortFunction
1Common GRD for Port 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
2Sensor or limited Switch. Normal Closed.  X0, Zero Point. 
3Sensor or limited Switch. Normal Closed.  X1, Clockwise rotation Limit Switch
4Sensor or limited Switch. Normal Closed.  X2, Counterclockwise rotation Limit Switch
5Start. Normal Closed.
6Estop. Normal Closed.

Control Terminal. 

Used to connect with Power Supply and Stepper Motors. The table below shows the function of each interface (from Left to Right):

PortFunction
112V or 24V Positive
2GRD
3Connect to Stepper Motor Drive. Shared Positive for Pulse (PUL+) and Direction (DIR+)
4Connect to Stepper Motor Drive. Pulse Negative (PUL- )
5Connect to Stepper Motor Drive. Direction Negative (DIR- )
6Y0 Output.

Setup and Configuration

The front control panel has several control buttons. These buttons control the stepper motor’s operation as well as the controller’s configuration.

SET: Open, switch or exit the configuration menu. The choices will be displaced on the 6 digits of LED;
ENT: Enter. Enter the menu item;
LEFT: Run stepper motor in one direction;
RIGHT: Run stepper motor in another direction;
RUN: Start stepper motor based on the configuration;
STOP: Stop stepper motor.
MIN-MAX Knob: Control running speed or change value in the setup/configuration model.

There are two series of configurations that can be configured:
P (Parameter): Control how the panel’s button will be working
F (Function). Control the Pulse signal for stepper motor

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