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Wiring For All 4-Wire Motors

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NEMA 17 Motors

Electrical Ratings

Model Current Resistance Voltage Inductance Dielectric Strength

G717-90-4 2.4A 1Ω 2.4V 1.94mH 500V

Physical Ratings

Model Holding Torque Full Step Angle Bearing Type Body Length Lead Wire Gauge
G717-90-4 88.7 oz.-in. 1.8⁰ ABEC3 1.89” (48mm) #22 AWG

Recommended Motor Control Pairings

Drive G717-90-4
G201 / G210 
G201X / G210X 
G202 / G212 
G203V / G213V 
G215 (Coming Soon) 
G250X / G251X 
G540 

Please Note: This motor will work with all stepper motor drives manufactured by Geckodrive, but due
to its low power consumption there is no advantage in using a higher power drive.

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NEMA 23 Motors

Electrical Ratings

Model Current Resistance Voltage Inductance Dielectric Strength

G723-280-4 3.5A 0.7Ω 2.45V 3.6mH 500V
G723-400-4 5A 0.58Ω 2.9V 2.6mH 500V

Physical Ratings

Model Holding Torque Full Step Angle Bearing Type Body Length Lead Wire Gauge
G723-280-4 280 oz.-in. 1.8⁰ ABEC3 3.1” (78.74mm) #22 AWG
G723-400-4 400 oz.-in. 1.8⁰ ABEC3 3.1” (78.74mm) #22 AWG

Recommended Motor Control Pairings

Drive G723-280-4 G723-400-4

G201 / G210  
G201X / G210X  
G202 / G212  
G203V / G213V  
G215 (Coming Soon)  
G250X / G251X  
G540  

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NEMA 34 Motors

Electrical Ratings

Model Current Resistance Voltage Inductance Dielectric Strength

G734-950-4 5.19A 0.455Ω 2.36V 4.82mH 500V
G734-1280-4 3.85A 1.2Ω 4.62V 12.4mH 500V

Physical Ratings

Model Holding Torque Full Step Angle Bearing Type Body Length (A) Lead Wire Gauge
G734-950-4 963 oz.-in. 1.8⁰ ABEC3 3.82” (97mm) #18 AWG
G734-1280-4 1284 oz.-in. 1.8⁰ ABEC3 5” (127mm) #18 AWG

Recommended Motor Control Pairings

Drive G734-950-4 G734-1280-4

G201 / G210  
G201X / G210X  
G202 / G212  
G203V / G213V  
G215 (Coming Soon)  
G250X / G251X  
G540  

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STEP MOTOR FAQ

What is the optimal power supply voltage for my motor?

The power supply voltage for a stepper motor is dependent on the inductance of the motors being run. A voltage
higher than the mathematically derived maximum will result in excessive heating due to I²R losses with very little gain in
performance; a lower voltage will result in a proportional loss in speed. To determine the maximum voltage for a motor, take
the inductance and insert it in to the following formula:

32 * √L = MAXIMUM VOLTAGE

For the G723-400-4, whose inductance is 2.6mH, this works out to 52VDC; a 48VDC (the closest common voltage)
power supply will work very well and will prevent the motor from overheating.

What size current set resistor should be used?

If the motor is to be run with a G540, G250, or G251 then a resistor following the linear scale of 1A = 1KΩ should be
used. Any motor that has a current rating higher than that will be limited automatically to 3.5A by the drive.

If the motor will be run with a G201, G202, G203V, G210, G212, or G213V, the current set resistor value (in kilo ohms)
will be calculated using the formula below:

Current Set Resistor Value = (47 * I) / ( 7 – I)

If the G201X or G210X is running the motor set the 10 position DIP switch to the appropriate position.

Are stepper motors supposed to get hot?

Step motors by nature get warm and are safe up to 85⁰C. If a temperature higher than that is measured, it is most
likely due to an incorrectly sized current set resistor or excessive power supply voltage.

The motor hums and has no holding torque. Why is it doing this?

The motor is cross-phased, meaning it is wired incorrectly. Please see the diagram on the first page for proper wiring
of the motor.

The motor has holding torque but is not moving when commanded. Why is it not working?

If the motor has holding torque then it is doing what it is supposed to do. When a motor is not moving it is generally
because it is not receiving commands from the motor control; check your wiring on the drive and verify that the STEP and
DIRECTION pins are wired up correctly. If the motor will still not move when commanded, please contact Geckodrive technical
support.

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