Chapter 1 Introduction

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E-AC Drive Hardware Installation Guide
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
All communications with the controller take place through the
E-AC Drives 25-pin D-connector. Available inputs and outputs are:
Step Input
Direction Input
Shutdown Input
Fault Output
Reset Input

ANTI-RESONANCE

All step motors are subject to resonance, and to ringing after quick tran-
sient moves. The E-AC Drive has an anti-resonance circuit. This is a
general purpose damping circuit that provides aggressive and effective
damping. Anti-resonance can be disabled with a DIP switch.
E-AC DRIVE COMPATIBLE MOTORS
Compumotor offers a wide range of motors that are compatible with the
E-AC Drive. See Chapter 2 – Installation for recommended motors.
COMPUMOTOR FAMILY OF PRODUCTS
The E-AC Drive is compatible with Compumotors broad range of
microstepper controllers (single-axis and multi-axis) and motion control
products.