The 3MC860X is an 86-channel digital stepper driver developed based on a high-performance, low-power ARM chip. Its built-in intelligent regulator features PID parameter auto-tuning, allowing it to automatically generate the most suitable settings for different motors without manual adjustments—ensuring optimal motor performance. This driver also delivers exceptionally low motor noise, making it highly cost-effective.
Features
Voltage input range: DC 20V–90V / AC 18V–80V
Maximum peak current: 7.2A
Microstep resolution: 400–51200 pulses per revolution (ppr)
Pulse format: Pulse + Direction
Pulse response frequency: 0–200 kHz
Automatic motor parameter tuning function
Includes protection features such as overvoltage, overcurrent, and excessive tracking error
Product Overview
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Drive Function Description
Drive Function
Operating Instructions
Working Current Setting
The driver output current is set using three DIP switches—SW1, SW2, and SW3—and offers eight distinct current levels. For specific details on how to configure the output current, refer to the driver panel instructions.
Automatic Semi-Flow Function
Users can set the drive’s automatic half-current function using SW4. OFF sets the static current to half of the dynamic current, while ON keeps both currents at the same level. For general applications, SW4 should be set to OFF to reduce motor and driver heat generation, thereby improving reliability. Approximately 0.3 seconds after the pulse train stops, the current automatically drops by 50% (actually around 55%), theoretically reducing heat output by up to 65%.
Micro-step Frequency Setting
By SW5-SW8 Four DIP switches are used to set the driver's microstep resolution, which totals 16 Microstep subdivision is precise. When setting the subdivision, users should first stop the driver from running. For specific instructions on adjusting the microstep resolution, refer to the driver panel manual.
Indicator light
The drive has two indicator lights: a red one and a green one. The green light serves as the power indicator—when the drive is powered on, it stays steadily lit. Meanwhile, the red light acts as a fault indicator; it illuminates continuously whenever an overvoltage or overcurrent fault occurs. Once the fault is cleared, the red light turns off. If the drive encounters a fault, the only way to reset it is by powering it off and then back on again, followed by re-enabling the system.
Signal interface
PUL+ And PUL- To control the positive and negative terminals of the pulse signal; DIR+ And DIR- For the positive and negative terminals of the direction signal; ENA+ And ENA- For the positive and negative terminals of the enable signal.
Motor interface
U, V, and W correspond to the motor winding groups; swapping any two of the three winding wires will reverse the motor's direction.
Power interface
Powered by a DC power supply, with a working input voltage range: 20V–90V DC or 18V–80V AC, Recommended input voltage greater than 48VDC , power supply wattage exceeds 300W.
Installation Instructions
The drive's external dimensions are: 150 × 97.5 × 52.6 mm , with mounting hole spacing of 138.5mm It can be installed either horizontally or vertically (vertical installation is recommended). During installation, ensure it is securely mounted against the metal cabinet to facilitate heat dissipation.
Product schematic diagram
Parameter Settings
The 3MC860X driver uses an 8-bit DIP switch to set the microstepping resolution, dynamic current, and half/full-step modes, as detailed below:
Automatic semi-fluid function:
SW4 set to OFF configures the static current to half of the dynamic current, while ON keeps the static and dynamic currents at the same level. Note that SW4 should typically be set to OFF, as this helps reduce heat generation in both the motor and the driver, thereby improving reliability. Approximately 0.3 seconds after the pulse stops, the current automatically drops by about 50% (actually 55%), resulting in a theoretical reduction of heat generation by up to 65%.
Working Current Setting
Output the mean current
Output peak current
SW1
SW2
SW3
2.00A
2.40A
On
On
On
2.57A
3.08A
Off
On
On
3.14A
3.77A
On
Off
On
3.71A
4.45A
Off
Off
On
4.28A
5.14A
On
On
Off
4.86A
5.83A
Off
On
Off
5.43A
6.52A
On
Off
Off
6.00A
7.20A
Off
Off
Off
Micro-step Detailed Settings
Step count / Transfer
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
400
On
On
On
On
800
Off
On
On
On
1600
On
Off
On
On
3200
Off
Off
On
On
6400
On
On
Off
On
12800
Off
On
Off
On
25600
On
Off
Off
On
51200
Off
Off
Off
On
1000
On
On
On
Off
2000
Off
On
On
Off
4000
On
Off
On
Off
5000
Off
Off
On
Off
8000
On
On
Off
Off
10000
Off
On
Off
Off
20000
On
Off
Off
Off
40000
Off
Off
Off
Off
Operating Current Settings: Output Average Current | Output Peak Current | SW1 | SW2 | SW3 2.00A | 2.40A | On | On | On 2.57A | 3.08A | Off | On | On 3.14A | 3.77A | On | Off | On 3.71A | 4.45A | Off | Off | On 4.28A | 5.14A | On | On | Off 5.43A | 6.52A | Off | On | Off 6.00A | 7.20A | On | Off | Off 5.83A | 6.52A | Off | Off | Off Microstep Resolution Settings: Steps/Revolution | SW5 | SW6 | SW7 | SW8 400 | On | On | On | On 800 | Off | On | On | On 1600 | On | Off | On | On 3200 | Off | Off | On | On 6400 | On | On | Off | On 12800 | Off | On | Off | On 25600 | On | Off | Off | On 51200 | Off | Off | Off | On 1000 | On | On | On | Off 2000 | Off | On | On | Off 4000 | On | Off | On | Off 5000 | Off | Off | On | Off 8000 | On | On | Off | Off 10000 | Off | On | Off | Off 20000 | On | Off | Off | Off Key Application Areas: Ideal for a wide range of motion control applications, including automated equipment and instruments such as: electronic manufacturing and inspection, semiconductor packaging, laser cutting and welding, laser typesetting, packaging machinery, engraving machines, marking machines, cutting machines, garment plotters, CNC machine tools, and automated assembly systems, among others.
Operating Current Settings: Output Average Current | Output Peak Current SW1 | SW2 | SW3 | 2.00A | 2.40A | On | On | On | 2.57A | 3.08A | Off | On | On | 3.14A | 3.77A | On | Off | On | 3.71A | 4.45A | Off | Off | On | 4.28A | 5.14A | On | On | Off | 4.86A | 5.83A | Off | On | Off | 5.43A | 6.52A | On | Off | Off | 6.00A | 7.20A | Off | Off | Off Microstep Resolution Settings: Steps/Revolution | SW5 | SW6 | SW7 | SW8 400 | On | On | On | On 800 | Off | On | On | On 1600 | On | Off | On | On 3200 | Off | Off | On | On 6400 | On | On | Off | On 12800 | Off | On | Off | On 25600 | On | Off | Off | On 51200 | Off | Off | Off | On 1000 | On | On | On | Off 2000 | Off | On | On | Off 4000 | On | Off | On | Off 5000 | Off | Off | On | Off 8000 | On | On | Off | Off 10000 | Off | On | Off | Off 20000 | On | Off | Off | Off Key Application Areas: Ideal for a wide range of motion control applications, including automation equipment and instruments such as: electronic processing and inspection, semiconductor packaging, laser cutting and welding, laser typesetting, packaging machinery, engraving machines, marking machines, cutting machines, garment plotters, CNC machine tools, and automated assembly systems, among others.
Operating Current Settings: Output Average Current | Output Peak Current SW1 | SW2 | SW3 | 2.00A | 2.40A | On | On | On | 2.57A | 3.08A | Off | On | On | 3.14A | 3.77A | On | Off | On | 3.71A | 4.45A | Off | Off | On | 4.28A | 5.14A | On | On | Off | 4.86A | 5.83A | Off | On | Off | 5.43A | 6.52A | On | Off | Off | 6.00A | 7.20A | Off | Off | Off Microstep Resolution Settings: Steps/Revolution | SW5 | SW6 | SW7 | SW8 400 | On | On | On | On 800 | Off | On | On | On 1600 | On | Off | On | On 3200 | Off | Off | On | On 6400 | On | On | Off | On 12800 | Off | On | Off | On 25600 | On | Off | Off | On 51200 | Off | Off | Off | On 1000 | On | On | On | Off 2000 | Off | On | On | Off 4000 | On | Off | On | Off 5000 | Off | Off | On | Off 8000 | On | On | Off | Off 10000 | Off | On | Off | Off 20000 | On | Off | Off | Off Key Application Areas: Ideal for a wide range of motion control applications, including automation equipment and instruments such as: electronic processing and inspection, semiconductor packaging, laser cutting and welding, laser typesetting, packaging machinery, engraving machines, marking machines, cutting machines, garment plotters, CNC machine tools, and automated assembly systems, among others.
Common Fault Handling
Phenomenon
Possible issues
Mitigation measures
The motor isn't turning.
The power light is not on.
Normal power supply
The current setting is too low.
Select the appropriate current range based on the motor's rated current.
The drive is protected.
Repower after troubleshooting.
The enable signal is low.
This signal can be pulled high or left unconnected.
Control signal issue
Check if the control signals are functioning properly.
Motor is rotating in the wrong direction
Motor wiring connected incorrectly
Swap any two wires of the same phase in the motor (e.g., interchange the connections for A+ and A_).
The motor wire has an open circuit.
Check the lines and match them correctly.
The alarm indicator light is on.
Motor wiring connected incorrectly
Check the wiring
Overvoltage
Check the power voltage
Motor or drive damaged
Replace the motor or drive
Incorrect positioning
Signal interference
Eliminate distractions
Shielded, unanswered, or improperly connected
Reliable grounding
Segmentation error
Set for segmentation
Current is too low
Increase the current appropriately.
Control signal issue
Check the control signals
Motor stalls when accelerating
Time acceleration is too short.
Appropriately increase the acceleration time.
The motor torque is too low.
Choose a high-torque motor
Voltage too low or current too small
Appropriately increase the voltage or set a higher current.
Note: 1. Do not connect the power supply backward. 2. The input signal should be 5V; if it exceeds 5V, a current-limiting resistor must be connected in series. 3. When the driver is powered on normally, the power indicator light (green light) PWR will illuminate. 4. If the fault indicator light (red light) ALM turns on, please disconnect the power, troubleshoot the issue, and then reconnect to resume operation.
Main application areas
Suitable for automation equipment and instruments in a wide range of motion control applications, such as: electronic processing and inspection, semiconductor packaging, laser cutting and welding, laser phototypesetting, packaging machinery, engraving machines, marking machines, cutting machines, garment plotters, CNC machine tools, and automated assembly systems, among others.