Drive circuit

The recommended drive circuit is shown below.

F.G

1

2

With shield

TR1

 

 

D1

 

 

 

 

 

M-GND

+24V

 

7824

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TR2

 

 

D2

 

 

 

 

 

5

M-GND

 

 

 

 

 

+5V

 

 

 

 

 

R1

 

6

TR3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R2

 

 

 

L1

Peripheral

unit 1

 

 

R3

L2

4.7kΩ

1/4W

 

Peripheral

 

unit 2

 

 

Compulsion

 

switch

Frame

 

ground

 

APPENDIX

NOTES:

1.Peripheral units #1 and #2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

When driving a device continuously, do not use it with the drive duty above 20%.

2.The compulsion switch status is available as status data.

3.Resistance for coils L1 and L2 is not less than 24 ohms.

4.Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (at Ta=25 °C): Average rectified current Io = 1A

Maximum forward surge current (60Hz,1-cycle sine wave) IFMS=40A

5.Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (at Ta = 25 °C): Collector current Ic = 2A

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Star Micronics TSP400Z Series user manual Drive circuit Recommended drive circuit is shown below

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