DM542E Digital Stepper Drive User Manual
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2.2 Environment
Cooling
Natural Cooling or Forced cooling
Operating Environment
Environment
Avoid dust, oil fog and corrosive gases
Ambient Temperature
0°C
－
65°C (32°F - 149°F)
Humidity
40%RH
－
90%RH
Operating Temperature
0°C
－
50°C (32°F - 122°F)
Vibration
10-50Hz / 0.15mm
Storage Temperature
-20°C
－
65°C (-4°F - 149°F)
Weight
Approx. 227g (8 oz)
2.3 Mechanical Specifications
(unit: mm [1inch=25.4mm])
Figure 1: Mechanical specifications
* Side mounting recommended for better heat dissipation
2.4 Elimination of Heat
DM542E reliable working temperature should be < 60
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(140°F)
It is recommended to use automatic idle-current mode to reduce motor heating. That means set the SW4 pin of
DIP switch at “OFF” position.
It is recommended to mount the drive vertically to maximize heat sink area. Use forced cooling method to cool if
necessary.
