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FEATURES
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Integrated Microstepping
Drive/NEMA 17 Motor |
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+12 to +48 VDC Input Voltage |
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Low Cost
Extremely Compact |
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Optically Isolated Logic Inputs |
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Automatic Current Reduction |
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Configurable:
- Motor Run/Hold Current
- Microstep Resolution to 256 Microsteps/Full Step |
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Available Configurations:
- Single Shaft*
- Linear Actuator
- Factory-Mounted Optical
Encoder*
- Double Shaft End with
Knob For Manual Positioning* |
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Available in Three Stack Sizes* |
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Current and Resolution May
Be Switched On-The-Fly |
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Single Supply |
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Interface Uses Pluggable
Terminal Strip or Optional 12
(30.5 cm) Flying Leads |
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Graphical User Interface
(GUI) for Quick and Easy
Parameter Setup |
*Rotary Motor Only |
DESCRIPTION
The MDrive NEMA 17 high-torque
Integrated Motor and Driver is
ideal for designers who want the
simplicity of a motor with onboard
electronics, but without the expense
of an indexer on each axis.
The low cost MDrive17 puts the
system designer in the drivers
seat to decide the best method
of control. The MDrive17s integrated electronics eliminates the
need to run the motor cabling
through the machine, reducing
the potential for problems due to
electrical noise.
The MDrive17 uses a NEMA 17
frame size 1.8° motor combined
with a microstepping drive, and
accepts up to 14 resolution settings
from 1/2 to 256
microsteps per full step. Setup
parameters include Microstep
Resolution and Run/Hold
currents. These settings may be
changed on-the-fly or downloaded
and stored in nonvolatile memory
with the use of a simple GUI which
is provided. This eliminates the
need for external switches or resistors.
Parameters are changed
via an SPI port located on connector
P2. Operating voltage for
the MDrive17 ranges from +12
to +48 VDC.
The versatile, compact MDrive17
is available in multiple configurations
to fit various system needs.
These options include: a single
shaft stand-alone device, dual
shaft rotary motor with optical
encoder or control knob, or an
ACME screw linear actuator. The
rotary MDrive 17 is also available
in three different stack lengths:
13, 15 & 19. Interface connections
are accomplished using either
a 7 position terminal block
or optional 12 (30.5 cm) flying
leads.
The MDrive17 is a compact, powerful
and inexpensive solution that
will reduce system cost, design
and assembly time for a large
range of stepping motor applications.
CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The IMS MDrive Configuration Utility
is an easy to install and use
graphical user interface (GUI) for
configuring the MDrive17 from the
parallel port on your computer.
This utility is included on a CD that
ships with the product, or it may
be downloaded at
www.imshome.com. An optional
parameter setup cable is also
available for ease of connecting
and configuring all of the MDrive
products.
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Configuration Utility features include:
Easy installation.
Automatic communication
configuration.
Will not set out-of-range
values.
Tool-tips display valid range
setting for each option.
Ease of use via single screen
interface (shown on right).
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The IMS Motor Interface GUI (Graphical User
Interface) simplifies use with single screen
interface for configuring the MDrive.
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FEATURES
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Integrated Microstepping
Drive/NEMA 23 Motor |
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+12 to +48 or +24 to +75
VDC Input Voltage |
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Low Cost |
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Extremely Compact |
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Optically Isolated Logic Inputs |
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Automatic Current Reduction |
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Configurable:
- Motor Run/Hold Current
- Microstep Resolution to 256
Microsteps/Full Step |
 |
Available Configurations:
- Single Shaft*
- Linear Actuator
- Factory-Mounted Optical
Encoder*
- Double Shaft End with
Knob For Manual Positioning* |
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Available in Three Stack Sizes* |
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Current and Resolution May Be
Switched On-The-Fly |
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Single Supply |
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Interface Uses Pluggable
Terminal Strip or Optional 12
(30.5 cm) Flying Leads |
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
for Quick and Easy Parameter
Setup |
*Rotary Motor Only |
DESCRIPTION
The MDrive NEMA 23 high-torque
Integrated Motor and Driver is ideal
for designers who want the simplicity
of a motor with onboard electronics,
but without the expense of
an indexer on each axis. The low
cost MDrive23 puts the system
designer in the drivers seat to decide the best method of control.
The MDrive23s integrated electronics
eliminates the need to run
the motor cabling through the machine,
reducing the potential for
problems due to electrical noise.
The MDrive23 uses a NEMA 23
frame size 1.8° motor combined
with a microstepping drive, and
accepts up to 14 resolution settings
from 1/2 to 256 microsteps
per full step. Setup parameters include
Microstep Resolution and
Run/Hold currents. These settings
may be changed on-the-fly or downloaded
and stored in nonvolatile
memory with the use of a simple
GUI which is provided. This eliminates
the need for external
switches or resistors. Parameters
are changed via an SPI port located
on connector P2. Operating voltage
for the MDrive23 range from
+12 to +48 or +24 to +75 VDC.
The versatile, compact MDrive23
is available in multiple configurations
to fit various system needs.
These options include: a single
shaft stand-alone device, dual shaft
rotary motor with optical encoder
or control knob, or an ACME screw
linear actuator. The rotary MDrive
23 is also available in three different
stack lengths: 18, 22 & 31.
Interface connections are accomplished
using either a 7 position
terminal block or optional 12
(30.5 cm) flying leads.
The MDrive23 is a compact, powerful
and inexpensive solution that
will reduce system cost, design and
assembly time for a large range of
stepping motor applications.
CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The IMS MDrive Configuration Utility
is an easy to install and use
graphical user interface (GUI) for
configuring the MDrive23 from the
parallel port on your computer. This
utility is included on a CD that ships
with the product, or it may be downloaded
at www.imshome.com. An
optional parameter setup cable is
also available for ease of connecting
and configuring all of the MDrive
products.
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Configuration Utility features include:
Easy installation.
Automatic communication
configuration.
Will not set out-of-range
values.
Tool-tips display valid range
setting for each option.
Ease of use via single screen
interface (shown on right).
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The IMS Motor Interface GUI (Graphical User Interface) simplifies use with single screen interface for configuring the MDrive.
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Motor Drive Indexer
All In One 23 & 34

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FEATURES
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Integrated Microstepping
Drive/Motion Controller with
Optional Encoder/NEMA 23
High Torque Motor |
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+12 to +48 VDC Input Voltage |
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Low Cost |
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Extremely Compact |
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Available Configurations:
- Single Shaft*
- Linear Actuator
- Integral Encoder*
- Double Shaft with Knob for
Manual Positioning* |
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Three Motor Lengths Available* |
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Single Supply |
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Microstep Resolution up to
51,200 Steps Per Rev |
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Open or Optional Closed Loop
Control |
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Programmable Motor Run and
Hold Currents |
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Four 5 to 24 VDC I/O Lines |
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One Analog Input or 5 VDC
Digital I/O Line |
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0 to 5 MHz Step Clock Rate
Selectable in .59Hz Increments |
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RS-485 Communications with
Selectable Baud Rate to 115K |
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62 Software Addresses for
Multi-Drop Communications |
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Simple 1 to 2 Character
Instructions |
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Pluggable Terminal Strip or
12 (30.5 cm) Flying Lead
Interface |
*Rotary Motor Only |
DESCRIPTION
The MDrive23 Motion Control
offers the system designer a low
cost, intelligent motion controller
integrated with a NEMA 23 high
torque stepping motor and a +12
to +48 volt microstepping drive.
The MDrive23 Motion Control adds a versatile array
of functions by combining a complete programmable motion controller
with our already compact and cost effective standard MDrive23, adding
little cost and no increase in size. Standard offerings include
four 5 to 24 volt general purpose I/O lines, one 10 bit analog input,
0 to 5 MHz step clock rate, microstep resolution up to 51,200 steps
per revolution, and a full featured easy-to-program instruction
set.
The MDrive23 Motion Control
communicates over RS485
which allows for point-to-point or
multiple unit configurations
utilizing one communication port.
Addressing and hardware support
up to 62 uniquely addressed units
communicating over a single line.
Baud rate is selectable from
4,800 to 115K.
The MDrive23 Motion Controller is
available with optional closed loop
control. The closed loop configuration
adds a 512 line (2048 edge)
encoder with index mark internal to
the MDrive without increasing the
length of the unit. Functionality
increases to add stall detection,
position maintenance, and find
index mark.
Available motor configurations
include: single shaft, double shaft
with knob, and long life ACME
screw linear actuator. Rotary
versions are available in three
motor lengths: 18, 22 & 31.
Interface connections are accomplished
using either a 7 position
terminal block or optional 12
(30.5 cm) flying leads.
The MDrive23 Motion Control is a
compact, powerful and inexpensive
solution that will reduce system
cost, design and assembly time for
a large range of stepping motor
applications.
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