MDrive 23 Plus step / direction input
The MDrive23Plus step and direction input is a NEMA size 23 high torque 1.8° stepper motor integrated with a high performance microstepping driver.
Features include:
- SPI communication
- +12 to +75 VDC input voltage
- Up to 283 oz-in (200 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
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- General
- Comm
- Motion
- Setup Parameters
- Motor
- Mechanical
| Input Voltage (Single, double and triple length) |
Range (includes back-EMF) | +12 to +75 VDC |
| Input Voltage (Quad length) |
Range (includes back-EMF) | +12 to +60 VDC |
| Power Supply Current Requirement | Max per MDrivePlus (depends on voltage and load) | 2.0 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 |
| Stack length | Single length | Double length | Triple length | Quad length | |
| Holding torque | oz-in | 90.0 | 144.0 | 239.0 | 283.0 |
| N-cm | 64.0 | 102.0 | 169.0 | 200.0 | |
| Detent torque | oz-in | 2.7 | 5.6 | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| N-cm | 1.17 | 3.92 | 6.86 | 10.0 | |
| Rotor inertia | oz-in-sec2 | 0.0025 | 0.0037 | 0.0065 | 0.0108 |
| kg-cm2 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.76 | |
| Weight | oz | 21.6 | 26.4 | 39.2 | 61.6 |
| grams | 612.3 | 748.4 | 1111.3 | 1746.3 | |
| Torque/Speed Curves | |
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| MDrive23Plus Step / direction input | |
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| MDrive23Plus Step / direction input with industrial connectors | |
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- QuickStart Kit
- Encoders
- Connectivity
- Protection
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 |
NOTE: To view specific connectivity options for a particular MDrive model, see Connector options by P/N tab above.
Communication 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-CC300-001 (USB to SPI) | 10-Pin IDC |
| MD-CC303-001 (USB to SPI) | 12-Pin Tyco |
| MD-CC301-001 (USB to SPI) | 19-Pin M23 Circular |
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 |
| PD12-1434-FL3 | 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | I/O, Power & Communications |
| MD-CS100-000 | 19-Pin M23 Circular (Straight) | I/O, Power & 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-01 | 10-Pin IDC | Samtec: TCSD-0501-N | -- |
| CK-03 | 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | Tyco: 1-794617-2 | Tyco: 794610-1 |
| CK-13 | 10-Pin JST Locking Wire Crimp for Internal Encoder | JST: PADP-10V-1S | JST: SPH-001T-P0.5L |
Drive Protection Module
The function of the DPM75 Drive Protection Module is to limit the surge current and voltage to a safe level when DC input power is switched on and off to a motor drive. This provides the added protection necessary for reliable motor drive operation when switching the DC power, instead of the recommended AC power to the DC power supply. The device is designed to protect the motor drive when operating under all load conditions. This device does not protect the motor drive from wiring the power incorrectly.
The unit is capable of being used with 48, 60, and 75 volt rated motor drives. An external jumper selection is available so the user can match the circuit to their particular application. The DPM75 is capable of a steady state operating current of 4 amps.
The DPM75 can be used for any frame size motor drive, when properly configured. It can also be used for more than one unit provided the current and voltage do not exceed the DPM75's ratings. The maximum DPM75 ratings are 75 volts and 4 amps.
View mating connector interface options by MDrive part number (P/N). Launch options with the pull-down menu below by completing part number, or with link (industrial connectors version). |
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P/N: MDM2MSZ23*7
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