Leadshine DM542 Digital Stepper Driver 0.5-4.2A 20-50VDC for Nema 17, Nema 23, Nema 24 Stepper Motor
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Leadshine DM542 Digital Stepper Driver 0.5-4.2A 20-50VDC for Nema 17, 23, 24 Stepper Motor
The DM542 stepper drive is compatible with 2-phase (1.8°) and 4-phase (0.9°) NEMA 17, 23, and 24 hybrid stepper motors. It is used in applications including CNC routers, mills, plasma cutters, laser cutters, assembly lines, and vending machines.
Features:
Step & direction (PUL/DIR) or CW/CCW (double pulse) control;
20–50 VDC supply voltage;
200 kHz max pulse input frequency (500 kHz optional);
16 micro-step resolutions: 200–25,600 via DIP switches, or 200–51,200 via software (increment by 200);
8 output current settings: 1.0–4.2 A via DIP switches, or 0.5–4.2 A via software (increment by 0.1 A)
Idle current reduction: 50% or 90% selectable via SW4
Self-test function;
Auto-tuning for NEMA 17, 23, and 24 stepper motors
Anti-resonance;
Soft-start Function;
Optically isolated inputs: 5V or 24V
Fault and brake output
Over-voltage and over-current protection
CE certified, RoHS compliant
Electrical Specifications:
Output Current: 0.5~4.2A (3.0 RMS)
Input Voltage: +20~50VDC (Typical 24 - 48VDC)
Logic Signal Current: 7~16mA (Typical 10mA)
Pulse Input Frequency: 0~200kHz
Pulse Width: 2.5μS
Isolation Resistance: 500MΩ
Operating Environment and other Specifications(Tj = 25℃/77℉):
Cooling: Natural Cooling or Forced cooling
Environment: Avoid dust, oil fog and corrosive gases
Ambient Temperature: 0℃ - 65℃
Humidity: 40%RH-90%RH
Operating Temperature: 0℃ - 50℃
Vibration: 10-55Hz / 0.15mm
Storage Temperature: -20℃ - 65℃
Weight: Approx.250g(8.8oz)
| Electrical Specification | |
|---|---|
| No. of Phase | 2 |
| Control Modes | Pulse Mode |
| Encoder Feedback | No |
| Integrated with Pulser | No |
| Input Voltage(V) | 20 - 50 DC |
| Output Current(A) | 0.5 - 4.2 |
| Microstep(Steps/rev.) | 200 - 25600 |
| Max. Pulse Input(kHZ) | 200 |
| Pulse Width(μs) | 2.5 |
Daphany Emerada – 22 Aug 2024

I just started a new project recently, and then I bought this drive. Because the drive I bought at the beginning did not run very smoothly, I thought about changing to a new one. The reviews on the Internet were okay, so I bought it first to try it out. If it runs smoothly later, I will consider continuing to purchase it.
Michael Kataned – 30 Jul 2024

Its structure is very simple, very easy to operate, and it makes very little noise, so it won't disturb others when it's running. In addition, its energy consumption is very low as described, which saves me a lot of energy.






