MDrive14Plus Microstepping
The MDrive14Plus Microstepping is a NEMA size 14 high torque 1.8° stepping motor integrated with an advanced, high resolution microstepping driver.
Features include:
- SPI communications
- +12 to +48 VDC input voltage
- Up to 36 oz-in (25 N-cm) holding torque
- Advanced current control for unsurpassed smoothness and performance
- 20 microstep resolutions from full step to 51,200 steps per revolution
- Optically isolated logic can accept sinking or sourcing inputs ranging from +5 to +24 VDC
- All parameters are software configurable (setup utility included) - no external switches or resistors required
- Specifications
- Options / Accessories
- Connector options by P/N
- Downloads/Support
- General
- Communications
- Motion
- Setup Parameters
- 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 |
| Isolated Inputs (Step Clock, Direction and Enable) |
Sinking or Sourcing voltage | +5 to +24 VDC |
| Current (+5 VDC Max) | 8.7 mA | |
| Current (+24 VDC Max) | 14.6 mA | |
| Operating Temperature | Measured at heat sink (non-condensing humidity) | 85°C |
| Measured at motor (non-condensing humidity) | 100°C |
| Protocol | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) |
| Isolation | Galvanic |
| Digital Filter Range | 50 nS to 12.9 μS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz) | |
| Clock Types | Step/Direction, Step Up/Step Down, Quadrature | |
| Step Frequency | 2 MHz (Default), 5 MHz (Max) | |
| Microstep Resolution | Number of Settings | 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) | |
| Function | Range | Units | Default | |
| MHC | Motor Hold Current | 0 to 100 | Percent (%) | 5 |
| MRC | Motor Run Current | 1 to 100 | Percent (%) | 25 |
| MSEL | Microstep Resolution | See Specifications Motion tab above | µsteps/step | 256 |
| DIR | Motor Direction Override | CW/CCW | — | CW |
| HCDT | Hold Current Delay Time | 0 or 2 to 65535 | msec | 500 |
| CLK TYPE | Input Clock Type | Step/Dir, Up/Down, Quadrature | — | Step/Dir |
| CLK IOF | Clock and Direction Filter | 50 nS to 12.9 μS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz) |
ns (MHz) | 200 (2.5) |
| USER ID | User ID | 1 to 3 characters | Viewable ASCII | IMS |
| EN ACT | Enable Active | High/Low | — | High |
| 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 |
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- QuickStart Kit
- Encoders
- Linear Actuators
- Gearboxes
- Connectivity solutions
Internal encoder
The internal encoder option is a differential magnetic encoder. The internal magnetic encoder offers several advantages:
- Smaller footprint to the MDrive than an externally mounted encoder.
- Available line counts: 100, 200, 250, 256, 400, 500, 512, 800, 1000.
- Encoder in a closed environment, limited susceptibilty to dust contamination.
- Robust output sink current of 20 mA.
- May be connected as single-end or differential.
Internal Encoder Cable (10.0'/3.0m) … p/n: PD10-3400-FL3
A mating connector kit with shells and pins is available to build your own encoder cable:
10-pin Wire Crimp … p/n: CK-02
External encoder
Gives the user the option of using an optical encoder. Available in single-end and differential configurations with the following line counts: 100, 200, 250, 256, 400, 500, 512, 1000, 1024.
| Single-end Cable (12.0"/30.5cm) | p/n: ES-CABLE-2 |
| Differential Locking Cable (6.0'/1.8m) | p/n: ED-CABLE-6 |
Combining leading all-in-one integrated step motor+driver technology with linear motion to deliver long life, high accuracy and unsurpassed repeatability, all in a package that is extremely compact and affordable.
Planetary gearbox
Efficient, low maintenance Planetary Gearbox come fully assembled with the MDrive14Plus, and are offered in a large number of reduction ratios in 1-, 2- and 3-stage configurations.
| Permitted output torque (oz-in / Nm) |
Gearbox efficiency |
Maximum backlash |
Maximum load (lb-force / N) Output side with ball bearing |
Weight (oz / g) | |||
| Radial | Axial | Gearbox | with Flange | ||||
| 1-stage | 106 / 0.75 | 0.80 | 1.5° | 9.0 / 40 | 2.2 / 10 | 5.7 / 162 | 5.9 / 168 |
| 2-stage | 318 / 2.25 | 0.75 | 2.0° | 15.7 / 70 | 4.5 / 20 | 7.5 / 213 | 7.8 / 264 |
| 3-stage | 637 / 4.50 | 0.70 | 2.5° | 22.0 / 100 | 6.7 / 30 | 9.3 / 264 | 9.6 / 273 |
See NEMA 14 Planetary Gearbox for ratios and mechanical specifications.
NOTE: To view specific connectivity options for a particular MDrive model, select from pull-down menu or link under Connectivity tab above.
Communications Converters
Electrically Isolated, in-line converters pre-wired with mating connectors to conveniently set parameters and program a single MDrivePlus via a PC USB port.
| Converter Part Number | Mating Connector Type |
| MD-CC305-001 (USB to SPI) | 12-Pin JST |
If building your own cabling, you will need:
- SPI inline converter or PC parallel port
- Cabling with appropriate mating connectors for the MDrive model selected
Prototype Development Cables
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.
| Prototype Development Cable P/N | Mating Connector Type | Signal Type |
| PD12B-1434-FL3 | 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | I/O, Power and Communications |
These Prototype Development Cables will ONLY be used if you are using your own SPI communications converter.
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
Mating Connector Kits
Mating Connector Kits are used to build your own cables. Kits contain 5 mating connector shells with pins. Cable not supplied. Manufacturer crimp tooling recommended.
| Mating Connector Kit P/N | Mating Connector Type | Shell Mfg. P/N | Crimp Pins Mfg. P/N |
| CK-02 | 10-Pin Hirose Locking Wire Crimp for Internal Encoder | Hirose: DF11-10DS-2C | Hirose: DF11-2428SC |
| CK-08 | 12-Pin Locking JST Wire Crimp | JST: PADP-12V-1S | JST: SPH-001T-PO.5L |
View mating connector interface options by MDrive part number (P/N). Launch options with pull-down menu below by completing part number. |
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