Definitions for "Idle Current Reduction"
A stepping motor driver feature that reduces the phase current to the motor when no motor motion (idle) is commanded for a specified period of time. This reduces motor heating and allows high machine throughput to be obtained form a given motor.
drive feature that reduces the motor current at a standstill to reduce motor heating; a typical value is 50% for a step motor drive.
A step motor driver feature that reduce the phase current to the motor when no motor motion is commanded (idle condition) for a specified period of time. Idle current reduction reduces motor heating and allows high machine throughputs from a given motor.