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Stepper Clutch
Created Date: August 01,2007
Created By: qwerty_265
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Two questions: 1. When power is removed completely from a STP-MTR-23055 (for example) stepper motor does the holding torque go to essentially zero? I am contemplating an autopilot application that would require a disconnect when dis-engaged, unless simply removing the power would do it. 2. Can I vary the maximum dynamic and static torque to allow the unit to "slip " when the applied force reaches a yet-to-be-determined level? TIA
Created Date: September 05,2007
Created by: Adisharr
1. The only torque left would be the detent torque from the motor poles/magnets (not much).
2. Without checking the drive, most of the better ones have POTS for setting holding and running torque. You could set them low and the motor could be overpowered if needed.
Created Date: August 01,2007
Created by: qwerty_265
Two questions:
1. When power is removed completely from a STP-MTR-23055 (for example) stepper motor does the holding torque go to essentially zero? I am contemplating an autopilot application that would require a disconnect when dis-engaged, unless simply removing the power would do it.
2. Can I vary the maximum dynamic and static torque to allow the unit to "slip " when the applied force reaches a yet-to-be-determined level?
TIA