Ordering Information

MDrive offers many configurations, options and accessories, so please 
Download MDrivePlus Datasheet PDF 
for reference when ordering. 

MDrive - Part Number

Adapter Cable

Prototype Development Cable

Parameter Setup Cable

MDrive14 - MDBC1410

MD-ADP-14C

ADP-2012-FL

MD-CC100-000

MDrive17 - MDMC17XX

MD-ADP1723C

ADP-3512-FL

MD-CC100-000

MDrive23 - MDMC22XX

MD-ADP1723C

ADP-3512-FL

MD-CC100-000

Parameter Setting  for C Connector MDrives 
Refer to picture at right

1. Plug the ADAPTER CABLE into the "C" Connector (P1 location) on MDrive.
2. Plug small connector on PARAMETER SETUP CABLE into its mate on the ADAPTER CABLE.
3. Plug the PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT CABLE into its mate on the ADAPTER CABLE.
4. Connect the appropriate wires on the PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT CABLE to the motor power supply. Pin assignments below.
5. Plug the large connector on the PARAMETER SETUP CABLE into a computer's Parallel/SPI port.
6. Apply power to the MDrive.
7. Set desired parameters according to the instructions in the manual. [Link to Manuals]
   Click "set" when complete.
8. Power down the MDrive.
9. Disconnect ADAPTER CABLE from the MDrive and connect it to next MDrive needing its parameters set.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 for each MDrive.
11. Disconnect all cables when complete.

1. Set the appropriate parameters according to the procedure above.
2. Connect the PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT CABLE directly to the MDrive.
3. Connect the appropriate wires on the PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT CABLE to the motor power supply. Refer to pin assignments above.
4. Connect the control wires (step, direction, enable, opto reference) to their proper source signal locations. See Details for C Connector hook up taken from
   MDrive14 Product Manual
   MDrive17/23 Product Manual
   Leave unused wires disconnected and coiled in a convenient location.
5. Apply power to the MDrive.
6. Operate the MDrive like a any other microstepping motor and drive.