This manual describes the SIXpack 2 6-axis stepper motor controller/driver module in brief, including motor selection, power supply, wiring, setting, etc.
This manual describes the features, hardware specifications, and wiring guidelines for the Trinamic SIXpack 2, a six‑channel stepper motor controller with RS‑232, RS‑485 and CAN interfaces. It includes safety notices, system start‑up procedures, motor selection advice, and detailed configuration settings.
The document also covers programming functions, reference search, end‑switch handling, and provides an extensive instruction table and test reports for electromagnetic compatibility. It is intended for engineers and technicians integrating the SIXpack 2 into industrial motion‑control applications.
| Supply voltage (nominal) | 15‑48 VDC |
|---|---|
| Motor current per channel | 100 – 2000 mA (software configurable) |
| Number of motor channels | 6 |
| Board dimensions | 126 mm × 180 mm × 25 mm (W × D × H) |
| Housing dimensions | 152 mm × 180 mm × 36 mm (W × D × H) |
| Operating temperature range | up to 85 °C |
| Full‑step frequency range | 0.3 Hz – 12.5 kHz |
| Microstepping resolution | 1/16 |
The SIXpack 2 supports 2‑phase stepper motors with a coil current up to 2000 mA per motor.
The controller provides RS‑232, RS‑485, and CAN interfaces.
No, the SIXpack 2 does not support encoders.