MDrivePlus: Versions Comparison

Microstepping (MDM)

Integrated Motor and Driver

MDrivePlus Microstepping versions feature step and direction control taking place digitally over optically isolated inputs:
   • Step Clock
   • Direction
   • Enable

Each Step Clock input pulse is converted to a motor microstep. Parameter setup is made with an IMS-supplied SPI interface program running on a Windows-based PC for:
   • Microstep resolution (up to 256 per full step or       51,200 per motor revolution)
   • Run Current and Hold Current (in percent)
   • Direction of Rotation (CW or CCW)
   • Digital filter for Electrical Transient Suppression

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Motion Control (MDI)

Integrated Motor, Driver and Motion Controller

MDrivePlus Motion Control versions feature a fully programmable microprocessor and motion controller in addition to the microstepping driver and step motor. Communications interface is via RS-422/485, with CANopen as an option.

For external sensors, switches, encoders, etc., there are the following inputs / outputs (I/Os)—

Plus Motion Control:
   • 4 digital inputs / outputs
   • 1 analog input
Plus² Motion Control:
   • 8 digital inputs / outputs
   • 2 digital high-speed inputs / outputs
   • 1 digital high-speed Capture Input or Trip Output
   • 1 analog input
Plus² Motion Control with External Encoder:
   • 4 digital inputs / outputs
   • 3 digital high-speed differential inputs for external       encoder
   • 1 digital high-speed Capture Input or Trip Output
   • 1 analog input

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