SLO-SYN SS2000D3 AND SS2000D6 Packaged Chopper Drives PDF Installation Instructions
MOTOR PERFORMANCE
All stepper motors exhibit instability at their natural frequency and harmonics of that frequency. Typically, this instability occurs at speeds between 50 and 500 full steps per second and, depending on the dynamic motor load parameters, cause excessive velocity modulation or improper positioning. This type of instability is represented by the open area at the low end of each Torque vs. Speed curve. There are also other instabilities that cause a loss of torque at stepping rates outside the range of natural resonance frequencies. One such instability is broadly defined as mid-range instability. Usually, the damping of the system and acceleration/ deceleration through the resonance areas aid in reducing instability to a level that provides smooth shaft velocity and accurate positioning. If instability does cause unacceptable performance under actual operating conditions, use the following techniques to reduce velocity modulation.