MDrive14Plus Integrated Motion Controller, Brushless Step Motor and Driver Standards conformity

A NEMA size 14 high torque 1.8° stepping motor integrated with a microstepping driver and a full featured programmable motion controller.

Controller features include:

  • RS-422/485 or CANopen communications
  • +12 to +48 VDC input voltage
  • Up to 36 oz-in (25 N-cm) holding torque
  • Robust programmable I/O (up to 12 general purpose points) with input filtering
  • Powerful instruction set with advanced math functions using 1-2 character mnemonics
  • Step/Direction I/O for electronic gearing

 

MDrive14Plus Integrated Motion Controller, Brushless Step Motor and Driver
 
 
  • Specifications
  • QuickStart Kit
  • Connectivity
  • Options/Accessories
  • Downloads/Support
  • General
  • I/O
  • Comm
  • Motion
  • Software
  • Expanded I/O
  • Motor
  • Mechanical
Input Voltage Range (includes back-EMF) +12 to +48 VDC
Power Supply Current Requirement Max per MDrivePlus (depends on voltage and load) 1.0 A
Aux-Logic Supply Voltage Maintains power to logic circuitry in the absence of motor power +12 to +24 VDC
Operating Temperature Measured at heat sink (non-condensing humidity) 85°C
Measured at motor (non-condensing humidity) 100°C
General Purpose I/O Number/Type 4 I/O points, programmable as sinking outputs or sinking and sourcing inputs
Logic Range Inputs and outputs tolerant to +24 VDC, inputs TTL compatible
Output Sink Current Up to 600 mA per channel
Protection Over Temp, Short Circuit, Transient Over Voltage, Over Voltage, Inductive Clamp
Dedicated I/O Type Step/Clock, Direction/Clock, Capture/Trip
Logic Range 0 to +5 VDC, TTL compatible
Analog Input Resolution 10 bit
Range (selectable) 0 to +5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA
RS-422/485 BAUD Rate 4.8 to 115.2 kbps
CANopen Application Layer DS301 V3.0
Bus 2.0B Active
Device Profile DSP-402
Isolation Galvanic
Features Node Guarding, Heartbeat Producer, SDO, PDO (Variable mapping)
Open Loop Configuration Number of Microstep Resolutions 20
Steps per Revolution 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200, 5000, 6400, 10000, 12800, 20000, 25000, 25600, 40000, 50000, 51200, 36000 (0.01 deg/μstep), 21600 (1 arc minute/μstep), 25400 (0.001mm/μstep)
Closed Loop Configuration
(Optional Internal Encoder)
Type Differential, Magnetic
Steps per Revolution 51200
Resolution 512 lines (2048 edges)
Counters Type 32 bit Position and Encoder
Edge Rate (Max) 5 MHz
Velocity Range +/- 5,000,000 Steps per Second
Resolution 0.5961 Steps per Second
Acceleration/Deceleration Range 1.5 X 109 Steps per Second2
Resolution 90.9 Steps per Second2
Program Storage Type/Size Flash/6384 Bytes
User Registers (4) 32-bit
User Program Labels and Variables 192
Math Functions +, -, x, ÷, >, <, =, <=, >=, AND, OR, XOR, NOT
Branch Functions Branch & Call
General Purpose I/O Functions Inputs Home, Limit Plus, Limit Minus, Go, Stop, Pause, Jog Plus, Jog Minus, General Purpose
Outputs Moving, Fault, Velocity Change, General Purpose
Trip Functions Trip on Input, Trip on Position, Trip on Time, Trip Capture, Trip on Relative Position
Encoder Functions Stall Detection, Position Maintenance, Find Index
Party Mode Addresses 62
General Purpose I/O Number/Type 8 I/O points, programmable as sinking or sourcing outputs or sinking and sourcing inputs (4 when remote encoder option is selected)
Logic Range Sourcing Outputs +12 to +24 VDC, Inputs and Sinking Outputs Tolerant to +24 VDC, Inputs TTL Level Compatible
Output Sink Current Up to 600 mA per channel
Electronic Gearing Range‡/Resolution/Threshold
(External Clock In)
0.001 to 2.000/32 Bit/TTL
Input Filter Range 50 nS to 12.9 μS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz)
Range‡ (Secondary Clock Out) 1 to 1
High Speed I/O Capture Filter Range 50 nS to 12.9 μS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz)
Capture Resolution 32 bit
Trip Output Speed/Resolution/Threshold 150 ns/32 bit/TTL

Closed Loop Configuration
(Optional - Remote Encoder)

Type User supplied differential encoder
Steps per Revolution 200, 400, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200, 5000, 6400, 10000, 12800, 20000, 25000, 25600, 40000, 50000, 51200, 36000 (0.01 deg/μstep), 21600 (1 arc minute/μstep), 25400 (0.001mm/μstep)
Resolution User-Defined
Note: μstep/rev 2X the encoder count/rev minimum
  Single Length Triple Length
Holding Torque oz-in (N-cm) 18.0 (12.71) 36.0 (25.0)
Detent Torque oz-in (N-cm) 2.0 (1.4) 4.4 (3.1)
Rotor Inertia
oz-in-sec2 (kg-cm2)
0.000241 (0.0170) 0.000801 (0.0566)
Weight (Motor+Driver) oz (g) 5.29 (150.0) 12.8 (380.0)

 

torque-speed curve
torque-speed curve
Single Length Motor
Triple Length Motor
   
MDI 14 Mechanical Dimensions
MDI 14 Mechanical Dimensions
Base Version
Expanded Features
 
 
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All-inclusive QuickStart Kits facilitate rapid design verification by bundling MDrive products with everything needed to connect quickly and conveniently, enabling engineers to confirm with confidence that their application’s design goals are met.

QuickStart Kits include: a single sheet instruction guide, software/manuals CD, and connection cabling including Communications Converter and Prototype Development Cable(s).

Order QuickStart Kits simply by placing a “K” at the beginning of an MDrive part number.

Above photo represents a QuickStart Kit. Kit cabling varies with MDrivePlus ordered..

Connecting an MDrive has never been easier with readily available Communications Converters and Prototype Development Cables, in addition to Mating Connector Kits for use in building your own cables. Select the “Options/Accessories” tab for details on these connectivity options.

Interface Connecting OptionsMDrive® Connectivity

View mating connector interface options by MDrive part number (P/N). Launch options with the pull-down menus below by completing part number.

 
MDrivePlus 14 Motion Control Connectivity
P/N:   MDI1CRZ14*4
 

MDrivePlus 14 Motion Control Connectivity
P/N:   MDI3C 14 * 4
 

 

 
  • Internal encoder
  • Remote encoder (not supplied)
  • Gearboxes
  • Connectivity solutions

The internal encoder option is a 512-line (2048 count) differential magnetic encoder: The internal magnetic encoder offers two key advantages:

  1. Reduced connections externally, thus reduced system cabling, as encoder feedback is all internal to the MDrivePlus.
  2. Smaller footprint to the MDrivePlus than an externally mounted encoder.

The remote encoder option, while adding additional wiring to the MDrivePlus, offers two key advantages:

  1. The user can choose the type of encoder and line count.
  2. The encoder may be placed directly on the load rather than at the encoder shaft.

Note: The remote encoder interface reduces the number of available I/O points from 8 to 4. General purpose I/O 9-12 and Step and Direction I/O are replaced by differential encoder inputs.


Efficient, low maintenance planetary gearboxes are offered assembled with the MDrive14Plus.

 
1 Stage
2 Stage 3 Stage
Permitted output torque oz-in (N-cm)
106 (0.75
318 (2.25) 637 (4.50)
Gearbox efficiency
0.80
0.75 0.70
Maximum backlash
1.5°
2.0° 2.5°
Maximum load
lb-force (N)
Radial
9.0 (40)
15.7 (70) 22.0 (100)
Axial
2.2 (10)
4.5 (20) 6.7 (30)
Weight oz (g) Gearbox
5.7 (162)
7.5 (213) 9.3 (264)
w/ Flange
5.9 (168)
7.8 (264) 9.6 (273)

See NEMA 14 Planetary Gearbox for ratios and mechanical specifications

 

  • Comm Converters
  • Prototype Development Cables
  • Mating Connector Kits

Electrically Isolated, in-line converters pre-wired with mating connectors to conveniently set parameters and program a single MDrivePlus via a PC USB port.

To view connectivity options for each model MDrive, select from the drop-down listing above.

Converter Part Number Mating Connector Type
MD-CC403-001 (USB to RS-422/485) 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp
MD-CC402-001 (USB to RS-422/485) 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp
MD-CC500-000 (CANopen) Interface cable required - view details

If building your own cabling, you will need:

  • RS-422/485 inline converter or PC card
  • Cabling with appropriate mating connectors for the MDrive model selected
  • For information on Party Mode (Multidrop) communications view the product manual

Prototype development cables are designed to speed test/development with pre-wired mating connectors that have flying leads other end. No prototype development cables are available for the MDrivePlus using the 12' Flying Leads or Pluggable Clamp Terminal Strip.

To view connectivity options for each model MDrive, select from the drop-down listing above.

Prototype Development Cable P/N Mating Connector Type Signal Type
PD12B-1417-FL3 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp I/O, Power & Communications
PD16-1417-FL3 16-Pin Locking Wire Crimp I/O and Power

If building your own cabling, you will need:

  • Appropriate mating connector and crimp pins if required (Mating connector kits are available for Locking Wire Crimp style connectors)
  • Crimp tooling (Locking Wire Crimp) or solder station (19-Pin M23)
  • Shielded twisted pair cabling

Used to build your own cables. Kits contain 5 mating connector shells with pins. Cable not supplied. Manufacturer crimp tooling recommended.

To view connectivity options for each model MDrive, select from the drop-down listing above.

Mating Connector Kit P/N Mating Connector Type Shell Mfg. P/N Crimp Pins Mfg. P/N
CK-08 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp JST:   PADP-12V-1S JST:  SPH-001T-PO.5L
CK-10 16-Pin Locking Wire Crimp JST:   PADP-16V-1S JST:  SPH-001T-PO.5L
CK-02 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp Hirose:   DF-11-10DS-2C Hirose:  DF11-2428SC
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QuickTurn Shipments

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