MForce MicroDrive High Performance Microstepping Driver

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The MForce MicroDrive Microstepping is a high performance, high resolution microstepping driver.

Features include:

  • SPI communications
  • +12 to +48 VDC input voltage
  • 3.0 A RMS (4.2 A peak) output current
  • 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
MForce MicroDrive High Performance Microstepping Driver
 
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Input Voltage Range (includes back-EMF) +12 to +48 VDC
Power Supply Current Requirement Max per MForce (Depends on voltage and load) 3.2 A
Output Current RMS 3.0 A
Peak 4.2 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
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)
NEMA Size 17    
NEMA Size 17 Single Length Motor
NEMA Size 17 Double Length Motor
NEMA Size 17 Triple Length Motor
Single Length Motor
IMS P/N M-1713-1.5
Double Length Motor
IMS P/N M-1715-1.5
Triple Length Motor
IMS P/N M-1719-1.5
     
NEMA Size 23    
NEMA Size 23 Single Length Motor
NEMA Size 23 Double Length Motor
NEMA Size 23 Triple Length Motor
Single Length Motor
IMS P/N M-2218-2.4
Double Length Motor
IMS P/N M-2222-2.4
Triple Length Motor
IMS P/N M-2231-2.4
     
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MForce QuickStart Kit

All-inclusive QuickStart Kits facilitate rapid design verification by bundling MForce 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 MForce part number.

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

Connecting an MForce 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 Options

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View mating connector interface options by MForce part number (p/n). Launch pictorial guides from the pull-down menu(s) below.

 
Ordering and Connectivity
P/N:   MFM 17N4
 
  • 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 specific connectivity options for each model MDrive, select from the drop-down listing above.

Converter Part Number Mating Connector Type
MD-CC300-001 (USB to SPI) 10-Pin IDC
MD-CC303-001 (USB to SPI) 12-Pin Tyco

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

Prototype Development Cable P/N Mating Connector Type Signal Type
PD12-1434-FL3 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp I/O, Power and Communications
PD04-MF17-FL3 4-Pin Locking Wire Crimp Motor

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

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

To view specific 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-03 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp Tyco:  1-794617-2 Tyco:  794610-1
CK-01 10-Pin IDC Samtec:  TCSD-0501-N --
CK-06 4-Pin Locking Wire Crimp Tyco: 1445022-4 Tyco: 1-794610-1