MDrive 34 Plus Motion Control
The MDrive34Plus Motion Control is a NEMA size 34 high torque 1.8° stepper motor integrated with a microstepping driver and a full featured programmable motion controller.
Controller features include:
- RS-422/485 communications
- +12 to +75 VDC input voltage
- Up to 1061 oz-in (749 N-cm) holding torque
- Robust programmable I/O (up to 8 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 (Plus2 models only)
- Specifications
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- Connector options by P/N
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- General
- I/O
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- Motion
- Software
- Expanded I/O
- Motor
- Mechanical
| Input Voltage |
Range (includes back-EMF) | +12 to +75 VDC |
| Power Supply Current Requirement | Max per MDrivePlus (depends on voltage and load) | 4.0 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) | -40° to 75°C |
| Measured at motor (non-condensing humidity) | -40° to 90°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 |
| 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 (requires encoder option) |
Type | Differential, Magnetic |
| Steps per Revolution | 51200 | |
| Encoder 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 requires 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) | |
| Encoder resolution | User-Defined Note: μstep/rev 2X the encoder count/rev minimum |
| Stack length | Single length | Double length | Triple length | |
| Holding torque | oz-in | 381.0 | 575.0 | 1061.0 |
| N-cm | 269.0 | 406.0 | 749.0 | |
| Detent torque | oz-in | 10.9 | 14.16 | 19.83 |
| N-cm | 7.7 | 10.0 | 14.0 | |
| Rotor inertia | oz-in-sec2 | 0.01416 | 0.02266 | 0.04815 |
| kg-cm2 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | |
| Weight | oz | 4.1 | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| grams | 1.9 | 2.5 | 4.0 | |
| Torque/Speed Curve |
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| MDrive34Plus Motion Control |
| Dimensions in inches (mm) |
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- QuickStart Kit
- Encoders
- Connectivity
- Protection
 Above photo represents a QuickStart Kit.
Kit cabling varies with MDrivePlus ordered. |
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 Communication Converter and Prototype Development Cable(s). Order QuickStart Kits simply by placing a “K” at the beginning of an MDrive part number. 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 “Connectivity solutions” tab above for details on these connectivity options. |
Internal encoder
The internal encoder option is a 512-line (2048 count) differential magnetic encoder. The internal magnetic encoder offers two key advantages:
- Reduced connections externally, thus reduced system cabling, as encoder feedback is all internal to the MDrivePlus.
- Smaller footprint to the MDrivePlus than an externally mounted encoder.
Remote encoder interface
The remote encoder option, while adding additional wiring to the MDrivePlus, offers two key advantages:
- The user can choose the type of encoder and line count.
- 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.
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-CC400-001 (USB to RS-422/485) | 10-Pin IDC |
| MD-CC402-001 (USB to RS-422/485) | 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp |
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
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 |
| PD14-2334-FL3 | 14-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | I/O |
| PD10-1434-FL3 | 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp | Communication |
| PD02-3400-FL3 | 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | DC Power |
| PD20-3400-FL3 | 20-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | I/O and Remote Encoder |
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-09 | 14-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | JST: PADP-14V-1S | JST: SPH-001T-P0.5L |
| CK-05 | 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | Molex: 510-67-0200 | Molex: 502-17-9101 |
| CK-11 | 20-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | JST: PADP-20V-1S | JST: SPH-001T-P0.5L |
| CK-02 | 10-Pin Friction Lock Wire Crimp | Hirose: DF-11-10DS-2C | Hirose: DF11-2428SC |
| CK-01 | 10-Pin IDC | Samtec: TCSD-0501-N | -- |
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). |
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