TMCM-1630 Hardware Manual (Rev. 1.03 / 2012-JUL-03)

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6 LEDs

The TMCM-1630 module has 4 on-board LEDs for power, error indication, current overload, and temperature

warning. The LEDs are placed on the back of the module. You can plug the module on its baseboard and

take a look at the LEDs on the backside of the module.

Power

Error

Current overload

Temperature warning

Figure 6.1: On-board LEDs

LED

Color

Description

Power

green

LED is ON, if the on-board +5V are available

Error

red

ON in case of error

Current overload

red

Blink

The current limit LED blinks upon under

voltage switch off

ON/Flicker

Motor PWM is reduced due to exceeding the

set motor current limit

Temperature warning

red

Blink

The power stage on the module has exceeded

a critical temperature of 100°C (Pre-warning)

ON

The power stage on the module has exceeded

the critical temperature of 125°C. The motor

becomes switched off, until temperature falls

below 115°C. The measurement is correct to

about +/-10°C

Table 6.1: LEDs signals and their meaning