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5210 Pacific Scientific

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The Pacific Scientific 5210 is part of the 5000 Stepper Motors series and operates with a bus supply voltage range of 12 to 40 VDC. This stepper motor features a maximum output current per phase of 2.5 A and can handle a maximum input pulse rate of 20,000 pulses per second. Its PWM chopping frequency is 17 kHz, and it supports a maximum relative humidity of 90 percent.

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Product Description:

The 5210 is a two-phase stepper motor built by Pacific Scientific and supplied as part of the 5000 Stepper Motors series. Designed for incremental positioning tasks, the unit translates pulse-train commands from a motion controller into precise shaft rotation that can be directly coupled to lead screws, belt drives, or indexing tables on assembly lines and test equipment. Its electrical interface and environmental limits are matched to low-to-mid-power automation where compact dimensions and simple open-loop control are preferred.

The motor windings are energized from a bus that may be as high as 40 VDC or as low as 12 VDC, giving designers a wide supply range for portable or cabinet installations. Command logic arrives as step and direction pulses; the device can count up to 20,000 pulses/s and still accept individual commands that are only 500 ns long, allowing tight micro-stepping resolution. Each phase can draw up to 2.5 A while the MOSFET bridges present a maximum on-state resistance of 0.45 Ω, limiting conduction loss. A saturation voltage of 1.35 V at 3 A and a diode clamp drop of 1 V further describe the voltage overhead reserved for protection and current regulation.

Current regulation is achieved with pulse-width modulation that switches at 17 kHz, keeping audible noise low while maintaining torque linearity. Control electronics operate from a dedicated 5 VDC logic rail that is isolated from the power bus to protect PLC outputs. The motor can run in ambient temperatures up to 50 °C and tolerate relative humidity levels of 90% without condensation. For seasonal storage it remains functional between -40 and 85 °C, with the lower extreme of -40 °C safeguarding magnets and insulation; pulse inputs must respect the minimum 0.5 µs step clock width for reliable wake-up.

Bus Supply Voltage Max
40 VDC
Bus Supply Voltage Min
12 VDC
Diode Voltage Max
1 V
Logic Supply Voltage Nominal
5 VDC
Maximum Input Pulse Rate
20,000 pulses/s
Minimum Input Pulse Width
500 ns
On Resistance Max
0.45 Ω
Operating Temperature Max
50 °C
Output Current Per Phase Max
2.5 A
Pwm Chopping Frequency
17 kHz
Relative Humidity Max
90%
Saturation Voltage At 3 A
1.35 V
Step Clock Width Min
0.5 µs
Storage Temperature Max
85 °C
Storage Temperature Min
-40 °C
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5210:

Q: What is the acceptable bus supply voltage range for the Pacific Scientific 5210 motor?

A: The 5210 stepper motor operates with a bus supply voltage between 12 VDC and 40 VDC.

Q: What is the maximum output current per phase for the 5210 stepper motor?

A: This stepper motor model can handle a maximum output current of 2.5 A per phase.

Q: What is the highest input pulse rate supported by the 5210 stepper motor?

A: The 5210 is designed to accept input pulse rates up to 20,000 pulses per second.

Q: What is the maximum relative humidity the 5210 stepper motor can handle during operation?

A: This model can operate in environments with relative humidity up to 90%.

Q: What is the permitted storage temperature range for the Pacific Scientific 5210 motor?

A: The storage temperature for this stepper motor ranges from -40 °C up to a maximum of 85 °C.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The 5210 from Pacific Scientific's 5000 Stepper Motors series delivers precise motion control with a maximum input pulse rate of 20,000 pulses per second and a PWM chopping frequency of 17 kHz. Operating reliably at bus supply voltages from 12 to 40 VDC, this unit supports demanding stepper applications. Its high output current per phase of 2.5 A makes it well-suited for high-performance automation tasks.’’

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