This manual introduces the major functions, uses, technical parameters and installation and debugging methods of PCI-1243U 4-Axis Stepping Motor Control Card.
This user manual provides detailed instructions for installing, configuring, and programming the Advantech PCI-1243U 4-axis stepping motor control card. It covers hardware setup, pin assignments, jumper settings, software driver installation, motion utility usage, and register programming. The card supports four independent axes with programmable speed, acceleration, and direction control. It includes 8 isolated digital I/O channels and isolated limit switches for robust control in industrial applications.
The manual also explains how to use the included Windows DLL drivers and motion utility for controlling stepping motors, including point-to-point movement, home functions, and digital I/O operations. Technical specifications such as step rate (1–400 kpps), output type (open collector), and operating temperature (0–70°C) are provided for reference.
| Number of axes | Four independent axes |
|---|---|
| Step Rate | 1 - 400 kpps |
| Output Type | Open Collector, 150 mA/ch, Vmax = 30 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ~70° C |
| Power Consumption | Normal: 340 mA / 5 V, Max: 500 mA / 5 V |
The step rate is 1 to 400 kpps.
It has open collector outputs with 150 mA per channel and a maximum voltage of 30 V DC.
The operating temperature range is 0 to 70°C.
It can control four independent axes, each individually programmable.