Patent Pending

Integrated Variable Speed Controller, Microstepping Driver and
NEMA 23 High Torque Stepping Motor (MDO23)

FEATURES

  • Integrated Variable Speed Control, Microstepping Driver and NEMA 23 High Torque Stepping Motor
  • Inpute Voltage: +12 to +48 VDC or +24 to +75 VDC
  • Digital Oscillator for Accurate Speed Control
  • Low Cost
  • Extremely Compact
  • Available Configurations:
    • Single Shaft*
    • Long Life Linear Actuator
    • Optical Encoder*
    • Control Knob For Manual Positioning*
    • Integrated Planetary Gearbox*
  • Available in Three Motor Lengths*
  • Electronically Configurable (Eliminates Potentiometers):
    • Motor Run/Hold Current
    • Acceleration/Deceleration
    • Initial and Max Velocity
    • Microstep Resolution to 256 Microsteps/Full Step
  • 2 Modes of Operation: Bidirectional or Unidirectional
  • 15-25kHz PWM, 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 0 to +5 VDC Speed Control Input with Programmable Center Point
  • Single Supply
  • Interface Uses Pluggable Terminal Strip
    or 12.0" (30.5 cm) Flying Leads
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Quick and Easy Parameter Setup

*Rotary Motor Only

DESCRIPTION

The MDrive23 Speed Control offers the system designer low cost, intelligent velocity control integrated with a NEMA 23 high torque stepping motor and a +12 to +48 or +24 to +75 volt microstepping driver.

The MDrive23 Speed Control features a digital oscillator for accurate velocity control with an output frequency of up to 100 kilohertz. Output frequency will vary with the signal applied to the speed control input. Speed can be adjusted by 15-25kHz PWM, 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 0 to +5 volts.

There are two basic modes of operation: bidirectional and unidirectional. By moving the center point, both speed and direction are controlled by the analog speed control input. By setting the center point to zero or the lower end of the potentiometer, only velocity is controlled by the speed control input; direction is controlled by a separate digital input.

The MDrive23 Speed Control has 12 setup parameters, configured using the supplied IMS Analog Speed Control GUI. The setup parameters enable the user to configure all MDrive operational parameters which are stored in nonvolatile memory.

The versatile, compact MDrive23 Speed Control is available in multiple configurations to fit various system needs. These options include a single shaft stand-alone device, a dual shaft rotary motor available with optical encoder or control knob, a planetary gearbox, and a long life Acme screw linear actuator. The rotary MDrive23 is also available in three different motor lengths: 18, 22 & 31. Interface connections are accomplished using either a 7 position pluggable terminal strip or 12.0" (30.5 cm) flying leads.
 

CONFIGURING

The IMS Motor Interface software is an easy to install and use graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring the MDrive23 from a computer parallel/SPI port. Access the GUI via the IMS SPI Interface. 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 below).

Optional cables are available for ease of connecting and configuring the MDrive23. 


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