SS-20806 closed-loop stepper driver

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SS-20806 closed-loop stepper driver

Voltage
24–70 V DC
Encoder
1,000-line incremental
Product Type
Stepper driver
Microstepping
Up to 25,600 steps/revolution

Component reference · Confirm the exact hardware and interface revision.

SS-20806: match the motor feedback, then check the pulse budget

This is the standard two-phase closed-loop driver SS-20806, catalogue code 001527. Its manufacturer-linked manual identifies 86SBYG250BS and 86SBYG250DS motors with a 1000-line incremental encoder. The similarly named N and SK drivers are separate products; their wiring and feature lists should not be used to approve an SS-20806 replacement.

Keep supply current, peak phase current and feedback separate

The official six-page manual is marked January 2016 and remains linked from the standard model’s product page. Check the delivered revision when ordering, especially a unit carrying a custom Ver suffix.

ItemManual valueSelection meaning
DC supply operating range 24–70 V DC Protection thresholds do not extend this operating range
Maximum output current 8.0 A peak per phase Not 8 A RMS and not the required DC supply current
Named motor matches 86SBYG250BS / 86SBYG250DS Match full motor and feedback details before substituting another motor
Encoder 1000-line incremental Line count alone does not establish connector pin compatibility
Command resolution 16 selections, 200–25,600 steps/revolution Set the controller’s pulse-to-distance scaling to the chosen resolution
Driver envelope 142 × 78.8 × 39.8 mm Reserve ventilation and wiring space around the enclosure

Why the highest microstep setting may limit the command speed

The manual specifies a 200 kHz input response, pulse/direction control and a direction setup time of at least 2 µs. Electrical command capability is separate from the motor’s mechanical torque-speed capability.

Work through one pulse-rate calculation

At 25,600 command steps per revolution, a 200,000-pulse/s ceiling corresponds to 200,000 ÷ 25,600 × 60 = 468.75 r/min. This is a calculated command-rate limit, not a promised motor speed. A controller with a lower output rate gives a lower limit; the motor load and available torque may constrain speed further. Choose resolution together with the required travel speed instead of automatically selecting the largest number.

Account for startup and configuration changes

The driver needs about one second for power-up self-check before responding normally. The manual says resolution-switch changes take effect after repowering. Coordinate startup sequencing and controller scaling so the machine does not send its first move before the driver is ready or continue using the old steps-per-distance value.

Approve the input type rather than just its voltage

The standard interface is single-pulse plus direction; a dual-pulse requirement is a custom configuration in this manual. The input section describes TTL, open-collector and differential arrangements over a stated 3–24 V signal range. Ask for the connection diagram matching the controller output and delivered driver, including pulse width and direction timing.

Select the supply for the motion cycle

The manual explains that higher supply voltage can improve high-speed torque while increasing driver loss and temperature. Its peak phase-current figure must not be used directly as the supply-current requirement. Give the motor reference, acceleration, maximum load and number of simultaneously moving axes so supply capacity and voltage rise during deceleration can be reviewed.

Record the red-LED pattern before reporting a fault

These indications come from the standard SS-20806 manual. They help describe a fault to support; they do not establish its cause. Inspect wiring with power isolated and resolve the fault before a supervised restart. Do not bypass protection to keep the machine running.

Red LEDManual indicationUseful evidence for the inquiry
Steady on Overcurrent Supply conditions, motor reference and when the fault appeared
Three slow flashes Motor or encoder connection missing Connector condition and complete motor/encoder identification
Four slow flashes Undervoltage, below 20 V Measured bus voltage under load and supply capacity
Five slow flashes Overvoltage, above 90 V Whether the fault occurs during braking; 90 V is a trip threshold, not an allowed supply
Two fast flashes Position following error Command speed, acceleration, load and observed obstruction
Four fast flashes Prolonged motor overload Duty cycle, load and cooling conditions

CATALOGUE OVERVIEW

About this driver

The SYNTRON SS-20806 is a closed-loop stepper driver with a published 24–70 V DC supply and support for a 1,000-line incremental encoder. Its control system adjusts motor current with load and includes alarm monitoring.

Confirm the compatible motor and encoder wiring, required pulse input and current limit with the manufacturer. The manufacturer’s Chinese SS-20806 manual specifies a maximum peak output of 8.0 A per phase; this is not an RMS current or a DC supply-current rating. Match the standard model and manual revision before integration.

Model / series reference: SS-20806

Published specifications

The values below refer to this model; check the supply and mounting of the offered assembly.

Voltage
24–70 V DC
Encoder
1,000-line incremental
Product Type
Stepper driver
Microstepping
Up to 25,600 steps/revolution
Catalogue Type
Product series

Confirm enclosure dimensions and electrical interfaces for the quoted revision.

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