# \#stepper **URL:** https://community.br-automation.com/tag/stepper/92.md [Latest](https://community.br-automation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.br-automation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.br-automation.com/tags.md) --- ## [Replacement DM455](https://community.br-automation.com/t/replacement-dm455/12961)
**Author:** [@c483335](https://community.br-automation.com/u/c483335)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/replacement-dm455/12961 "2026-10-12T09:44:20Z")
Hello, I have a question regarding the replacement of a DM455. For a customer we need to replace 2005 CPU (3CP380.60-1) system with an X20 system. The challenge I have is to replace the a DM455 card. The DM455 is used… --- ## [Mapp Motion stepper control on multicore controller](https://community.br-automation.com/t/mapp-motion-stepper-control-on-multicore-controller/11618)
**Author:** [@GeneShiau](https://community.br-automation.com/u/GeneShiau)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/mapp-motion-stepper-control-on-multicore-controller/11618 "2026-09-16T15:27:06Z")
I have an SDC-based stepper application that synchronizes POWERLINK, X2X Link, and TC#1 at 800 µs cycle time. After the application upgraded from mapp Motion 5.26 to mapp Motion 6.5, I’ve seen sporadic cycle time violati… --- ## [HowTo configure limit switch inputs on a X20SM1444-1 in mappMotion](https://community.br-automation.com/t/howto-configure-limit-switch-inputs-on-a-x20sm1444-1-in-mappmotion/12214)
**Author:** [@roidmayrp](https://community.br-automation.com/u/roidmayrp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/howto-configure-limit-switch-inputs-on-a-x20sm1444-1-in-mappmotion/12214 "2026-08-07T05:16:32Z")
Hello, for a customer use-case there was the goal to operate the X20SM1444-1 module encoderless and use the 2 digital inputs as limit swiches. A helpful documentation for that topic can be found here: So from the… --- ## [Synchronized motion stepper](https://community.br-automation.com/t/synchronized-motion-stepper/11804)
**Author:** [@Jai\_Kumaran](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Jai_Kumaran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/synchronized-motion-stepper/11804 "2026-08-21T10:04:19Z")
Hi Community, I would like to get some assistance regarding synchronized motion for my application, I will write my explanation in a best possible way. Hardware Below are the parts I am using in my system/application … --- ## [Make periodic axis (0-360deg) for X67SM2436](https://community.br-automation.com/t/make-periodic-axis-0-360deg-for-x67sm2436/9340)
**Author:** [@Sergey\_Kashchuk](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Sergey_Kashchuk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/make-periodic-axis-0-360deg-for-x67sm2436/9340 "2026-03-14T10:53:22Z")
I use B&R Automation Studio 3.0.90, their PLC X20CP1485-1 and stepper drive module X67SM2436. ACP10 library. I need to rotate stepper motor only clockwise (process demands it). On the other hand I need coordinate was onl… --- ## [X20SM1436 "M" LED not lit](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-m-led-not-lit/9566)
**Author:** [@jplaskey](https://community.br-automation.com/u/jplaskey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-m-led-not-lit/9566 "2026-01-07T09:23:11Z")
I have replaced the stepper motor, replaced the card, inputs are signaling as I turn the stepper motor. I do not have access to the program. Why would the Motor active not be on ? --- ## [RELEASE 2025: New Stepper Motors for ACOPOS X2 – 81MP Series Portfolio Overview](https://community.br-automation.com/t/release-2025-new-stepper-motors-for-acopos-x2-81mp-series-portfolio-overview/9423)
**Author:** [@kovarj](https://community.br-automation.com/u/kovarj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 9:20am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/release-2025-new-stepper-motors-for-acopos-x2-81mp-series-portfolio-overview/9423 "2025-12-17T09:20:05Z")
As already announced, B&R is expanding the ACOPOS X2 ecosystem with new stepper motors based on the 81MP series. Along with this introduction, the stepper motor portfolio is being streamlined and clearly structured to si… --- ## [ARSim LagError 80SD100XD.C0XX-01 vs X20SM1436-1](https://community.br-automation.com/t/arsim-lagerror-80sd100xd-c0xx-01-vs-x20sm1436-1/8159)
**Author:** [@dominik.lehnberg](https://community.br-automation.com/u/dominik.lehnberg)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/arsim-lagerror-80sd100xd-c0xx-01-vs-x20sm1436-1/8159 "2025-09-19T06:42:50Z")
Hello, I have observed a behavior that I cannot explain. When I move a stepper motor without an encoder in the ARSim simulation, the following modules behave differently: 80SD100XD.C0XX-01 → The following error is co… --- ## [X20Sm1436-1 Ramp mode info](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-1-ramp-mode-info/6956)
**Author:** [@Snide21](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Snide21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-1-ramp-mode-info/6956 "2025-05-16T12:41:49Z")
Hi, I have a X20SM1436-1 and I would like to learn more about the Ramp function model, I could not find what I was looking for in the documentation --- ## [80mpd1.300s014-01 - x20sm1426 - 80cm03013.21-01](https://community.br-automation.com/t/80mpd1-300s014-01-x20sm1426-80cm03013-21-01/7598)
**Author:** [@Jai\_Kumaran](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Jai_Kumaran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/80mpd1-300s014-01-x20sm1426-80cm03013-21-01/7598 "2025-07-29T04:03:18Z")
Hi Everyone, I would like to get some advise. I have two sets of 80MPD1.300S014-01, X20SM1426 and 80CM03013.21-01. I made connection between 80MPD1.300S014-01 and X20SM1426 using 80CM03013.21-01 by referring datasheet… --- ## [Stepper motor control without encoder, using mappControl and MpAxisBasic](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motor-control-without-encoder-using-mappcontrol-and-mpaxisbasic/6998)
**Author:** [@Snide21](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Snide21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motor-control-without-encoder-using-mappcontrol-and-mpaxisbasic/6998 "2025-05-20T15:41:14Z")
Hi, I have an X20SM1436-1 with which I want to control a stepper motor without any form of feedback. The idea would be to do a calibration everytime before operation by moving the actuator to a set position which will t… --- ## [Stepper motors move to far](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motors-move-to-far/6045)
**Author:** [@Felix](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Felix)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motors-move-to-far/6045 "2025-04-16T19:05:08Z")
Hello, I have a problem with the stepper motors in a project. The stepper motors have already worked and moved to the correct positions/angles (all axes are round axes). This worked both in the simulation and in reality… --- ## [x20SM1436 motor current param](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-motor-current-param/2281)
**Author:** [@evgeni.kecher](https://community.br-automation.com/u/evgeni.kecher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 8:13am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-motor-current-param/2281 "2024-08-21T08:13:53Z")
Hello, We are operating stepper motor ST4118L3004-A by a stepper motor module x20SM1436 (3A,24V) The default of x20SM1436 settings are: I am looking for the technical information regarding the above settings (per mo… --- ## [X20SM1436-1 Motor Brake control in Standstill](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-1-motor-brake-control-in-standstill/5664)
**Author:** [@Marius\_Berberich](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Marius_Berberich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 7:01am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/x20sm1436-1-motor-brake-control-in-standstill/5664 "2025-01-31T07:01:40Z")
Hi, I would like to implement a brake function using stepper controller X20SM1436-1. The challenge here is that the brake should be controlled while the drive stays in PLCopen state “standstill”. Is it possible to con… --- ## [SM1436 stepper & EtherCAT (X20BC00G3)](https://community.br-automation.com/t/sm1436-stepper-ethercat-x20bc00g3/5234)
**Author:** [@NickyDoes](https://community.br-automation.com/u/NickyDoes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/sm1436-stepper-ethercat-x20bc00g3/5234 "2024-12-16T06:08:20Z")
I’m building a CiA402 based motion control system. If I add a X20BC00G3 controller to a X20 bus, will the SM1436 stepper controllers become CiA402 compliant? It’s a personal project - and I have a good inventory of X20 … --- ## [Error 29207 and 29216](https://community.br-automation.com/t/error-29207-and-29216/2226)
**Author:** [@Mirza\_Baig](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Mirza_Baig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/error-29207-and-29216/2226 "2024-03-19T06:28:08Z")
Hi All I am setting up a stepper axis using X20SM1436. I am using mcHome\_Direct for homing mode and it works that far. From there on as I try to jog I get error 29207, and sometimes 29216 (don’t recall exactly when). Th… --- ## [Stepper motor ramp mode example](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motor-ramp-mode-example/1965)
**Author:** [@patricthysell](https://community.br-automation.com/u/patricthysell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/stepper-motor-ramp-mode-example/1965 "2024-03-21T17:45:53Z")
Hi Community! Does anyone have a good example for driving a motor with ramp mode? I want to run the motor with as little delay as possible between two positions after getting a trigger. Thanks in advance --- ## [Searching proven Lib for DS402 compliant stepper controllers](https://community.br-automation.com/t/searching-proven-lib-for-ds402-compliant-stepper-controllers/1910)
**Author:** [@Torsten\_K](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Torsten_K)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/searching-proven-lib-for-ds402-compliant-stepper-controllers/1910 "2024-01-22T07:27:39Z")
Hello, can anyone recomment a Lib (open or closed source, free or paid) for stepper controllers that are connected via CANopen to PPC30 panels? It should support basic functions like position and velocity control, homi… --- ## [Single-ended encoder with X20SM1426 or X20SM1436](https://community.br-automation.com/t/single-ended-encoder-with-x20sm1426-or-x20sm1436/2069)
**Author:** [@Mirza\_Baig](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Mirza_Baig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/single-ended-encoder-with-x20sm1426-or-x20sm1436/2069 "2024-01-31T17:08:56Z")
My bipolar stepper motor comes with single-ended encoder, which means it has only A, B and R signals and no complentary A, B, and R\\ signals. Can I run it with X20SM1426 or X20SM1436. Any particular tweaks in the softwa… --- ## [Basic motion control](https://community.br-automation.com/t/basic-motion-control/841)
**Author:** [@Mirza\_Baig](https://community.br-automation.com/u/Mirza_Baig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/basic-motion-control/841 "2023-11-13T20:26:56Z")
How do I define a simple motion axis. I am trying to use a SM1436 module to run a bipolar stepper motor axis (axes). In the configuration file for X20SM1426 it always refers to the axis as Real Axis 1, even though each … --- ## [Tips & Tricks for stepper motors using SDC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/tips-tricks-for-stepper-motors-using-sdc/658)
**Author:** [@roger.vila](https://community.br-automation.com/u/roger.vila)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.br-automation.com/t/tips-tricks-for-stepper-motors-using-sdc/658 "2023-11-06T13:30:11Z")
This post reviews some of the important aspects that needs to be kept in mind in order to get the most out of a stepper motor that it is controlled using SDC (Smart Device Controller). Generic configuration: In order to…