• Highly Integrated Microstepping Driver/
Intelligent Motion Controller with Optional
Encoder/NEMA 34 High Torque 1.8°
Brushless Step Motor
• Advanced 2nd Generation Current
Control for Exceptional Performance
and Smoothness
• Single Supply: 120 or 240 VAC
• Cost Effective
• Extremely Compact
• High Positioning Accuracy
• No Tuning Required
• Stable at Low Speeds
• No Dithering at Zero Speed
• High Starting Torque
• Allows for Greater Inertia Mismatch
• Built-in Regeneration Circuitry
• Available Options:
- Long Life Linear Actuators**
- Integral Optical Encoder for Closed
Loop Control
- External/Remote Encoder (not supplied)
for Closed Loop Control
- Control Knob for Manual Positioning
- Integrated Planetary Gearbox
- IP65 Sealed Confi guration
- Linear Slide
• Three Motor Lengths Available
• Auxiliary Logic Power Supply Input
• Up to 5 MHz Step Clock Rate
• 20 Microstep Resolutions up to
51,200 Steps Per Rev Including:
Degrees, Metric, Arc Minutes
• Open or Optional Closed Loop Control
• Programmable Motor Current
• Up to Eight +24 VDC Tolerant I/O Lines,
Sourcing or Sinking
• One 10 Bit Analog Input Selectable: 0 to +5
VDC, 0 to +10 VDC, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
• RS-422/485 or Optional CANopen
Communications
• 62 Software Addresses for Multi-Drop
Communications
• High Speed Position Capture Input or Trip
Output
• Electronic Gearing
DESCRIPTION
The MDrive34AC Plus2 Motion Control
system of fers de sign ers a cost effective, full featured programmable motion
con trol ler in te grat ed with a NEMA 34 high
torque 1.8° brushless step motor and a
microstepping driver operating at 120 or
240 VAC.
Unsurpassed smoothness and performance delivered by the MDrive34AC are
achieved through IMS's advanced 2nd
generation current control. By applying
innovative techniques to control current
fl ow through the motor, resonance is signifi cantly dampened over the entire speed
range and audible noise is reduced.
The MDrive34AC accepts a broad input
voltage range from 95 to 264 VAC, delivering enhanced performance and speed.
Oversized input capacitors are used to
minimize power line surges, reducing
problems that can occur with long cable
runs and multiple drive systems. An extended operating range of –40° to +75°C
provides long life, trouble free service in
demanding environments.
The MDrive34AC Plus
system adds a versatile array of func tions
by com bin ing a full featured pro gram ma ble mo tion controller with our com pact
and cost ef fec tive MDrive34AC Microstepping products, adding little cost and
no increase in size. Stan dard of fer ings
include up to 8 general pur pose I/O lines
(sourcing or sinking) that operate to +24
VDC, one 10 bit analog in put, electronic
gearing, high speed position capture
input/trip output, microstep res o lu tions up
to 51,200 steps per rev o lu tion, 0 to 5 MHz
step clock rate, and a full fea tured easyto-program in struc tion set.
The MDrive34AC Plus
system com mu ni cates over RS-422/485
which al lows for point-to-point or multiple
unit con fi g u ra tions utilizing one com mu -
ni ca tion port. Addressing and hard ware
support multiple uniquely addressed units
com mu ni cat ing over a single line.
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Optional communication protocols
include CANopen. The CAN bus is 2.0B
active (11 and/or 29 bit) and is capable
of all standard frequencies from 10 kHz
to 1 MHz. CANopen features include
node guarding, heartbeat producer,
SDOs and PDOs. Highlights include
variable PDO mapping and extended
node identifi er.
The MDrive34AC Plus
is available with optional closed loop
control. This increases functionality by
adding stall detection, position maintenance and fi nd index mark.
The closed loop confi guration is added
via a 512 line (2048 edge) optical
encoder with index mark, internal to the
MDrive34AC so there is no increase in
length. Or, for an expanded choice of
line counts and resolutions, closed loop
control is available with an interface
to a remotely mounted user-supplied
external encoder.
In addition to encoder options, the
MDrive34AC Plus
the capability of electronic gearing by
following a rotary or linear axis at an
electronically controlled ratio, or an
output clock can be generated fi xed to
the internal step clock.
A sealed version designed to meet
IP65 specifi cations is also available.
The sealed assembly allows the
MDrive34AC to be used in environments where exposure to chemical,
dust and liquids may occur.
Three rotary motor lengths are available as are linear actuators with long
life Acme screw**.
In ter face con nec tions are ac com plished
using standard industrial circular connectors. And connectivity has never
been easier with options ranging from
all-inclusive QuickStart Kits to individual interfacing cables.
2
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2
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See pg 4.
new
**Consult Factory for Availability.
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MDrive
34AC Plus
2
MOTION CONTROL
GENERAL SPEC I FI CA TIONS
INPUT VOLTAGE
AUX. LOGIC INPUT VOLTAGE
ANALOG INPUT
GENERAL PURPOSE I/O
COMMUNICATION
MOTION
SOFTWARE
THERMAL
PROTECTION
†
Designed for line-neutral systems.
‡
Adjusting the microstep resolution can increase the range.
Range
Range
Resolution10 Bit
Voltage Range0 to +5 VDC,
Number/Type8 Sourcing or Sinking (or 4 when Remote Encoder Option is Selected)
Logic Range
Output Sink/Source Current Up to 600 mA per Channel
ProtectionOver Temp, Short Circuit, Transient Over Voltage, Over Voltage, Inductive Clamp
Type (Standard)RS-422/485
Baud Rate4800 to 115.2kbps
Type (Optional)CANopen DSP-402 (V2.0), DS-301 (V3.0), 2.0B Active
ID11 and/or 29 Bit
IsolationGalvanic
FeaturesNode Guarding, Heartbeat, SDOs, PDOs (Variable Mapping)
Open Loop
Confi guration
Closed Loop
Confi guration
(Optional)
Counters
Velocity
Accel/Decel
Electronic Gearing
High Speed I/O
Program StorageType/SizeFlash/6384 Bytes
User Registers(4) 32 Bit
User Program Labels and
Variables
Math Functions+, –, ×, ÷, >, <, =, <=, >=, AND, OR, XOR, NOT
Branch FunctionsBranch & Call
General Purpose I/O
Functions
Trip FunctionsTrip on Input, Trip on Position, Trip on Time, Trip Capture
Party Mode Addresses62
Encoder FunctionsStall Detection, Position Maintenance, Find Index
Operating Temperature
TypeThermal, Internal Fuse
Internal
Encoder
Remote
Encoder
120 V MDrive – 95 to 132 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
240 V MDrive – 95 to 264 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
+12 to +24 VDC
Maintains power to control and feedback circuits (only) when input voltage is removed.
0 to +10 VDC, 0-20 mA or 4–20 mA
+5 to +24 VDC – Inputs and Sinking Outputs; Inputs TTL Level Compatible
+12 to +24 VDC – Sourcing Outputs
Number of Settings
Steps Per Revolution
TypeInternal,
Steps Per Revolution51200
Resolution512 Lines/2048 Edges Per Rev
TypeUser-Supplied Differential Encoder
Steps Per Revolution
Resolution
TypePosition, En cod er/32 Bit
Edge Rate (Max)5 MHz
Range+/- 5,000,000 Steps Per Second
Resolution0.5961 Steps Per Second
Range1.5 x 10
Resolution90.9 Steps Per Second
Range‡/Resolution/Threshold
(External Clock In)
Input Filter Range50 nS to 12.9 µS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz)
Range‡ (Secondary Clock Out)1 to 1
Position Capture
Trip Output – Speed/Resolution/
Threshold
192
Inputs
OutputsMoving, Fault, Stall,
Heat Sink–40° to +75°C (non-condensing)
Motor–40° to +90°C (non-condensing)
Input Filter Range 50 nS to 12.9 µS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz)
Resolution32 Bit
*CANopen option increases
overall height by 0.09"/2.0mm
5.76
(146.2)
6.47*
(164.2)
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ORDER INFORMATION — MDrive34AC Plus2 Motion Control
CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTING
QuickStart Kit
new
For rapid design verifi cation, all-inclusive QuickStart Kits have communication converter, prototype development cable(s), instructions
and CD for MDrivePlus initial functional setup and system testing.
Communication Converter
ew
n
Electrically isolated, in-line con ver t er pre-wired with mating connector to conveniently set/program communication parameters for a
single MDrivePlus via a PC's USB port. Length 12.0' (3.6m).
Mates to connector:
*Requires mating connector adapter and power supply, not supplied.
Prototype Development Cables
Speed test/development with pre-wired mating connectors that
have fl ying leads other end. Single-ended cordsets are PVC jacketed with foil shield and unconnected drain wire. Length 13.0'
(4.0m).
Mates to connector:
19-Pin M23
tuator styles and options to satisfy a broad range of linear
motion applications. Contact the factory for details or see:
www.imshome.com/mdriveplus_linear_actuator.html
ternal Encoder
In
An internal 512-line (2048 count) differential optical
encoder with index mark is available factory-mounted.
Remote Encoder
This MDrivePlus Motion Control is offered with differential en-
coder inputs for use with a remote encoder (not supplied).
Control Knob
For manual shaft positioning, a factory-mounted rear control
knob is available.
Planetary Gearbox
Effi cient, low maintenance planetary gearboxes are
offered factory-mounted. Refer to details and part numbers on the back cover.
Linear Slide
Integrated linear slides are available factory installed for
precision linear movement. Screw leads are 0.1", 0.2", 0.5"
or 1.0" of travel per rev. Slides are 12.0" (30.5cm) to 42.0"
(106.7cm) long. Contact factory for custom lengths. Refer
to separate datasheet or web site for complete details.
Example #1: Part Number MDI3MRQ34A2
MDrive34AC Plus
circular I/O interface, RS-422/485 communications
with 5-pin M12 circular connector, NEMA 34 single
length motor and 240 input voltage.
34 –
Motor
A = Single Length &
Linear Actuator**
B = Double Length
C = Triple Length
2
Motion
Control with 19-pin M23
OPTION
Input Voltage
1 = 120 Volt
2 = 240 Volt
is an
OPTIONS
Linear
Actuator**
For complete product specifications, see:
www.imshome.com/mdriveplus_linear_actuator.html
Internal
Encoder
Example: MDI3MRQ34A2–EQ adds a 512-line internal
optical encoder with index mark to example #1.
Remote
Encoder
Example: MDI3MRQ34A2–EE adds differential encoder inputs for
use with remote encoder (not supplied).
May not be combined with internal encoder option.
Control
Knob
Example: MDI3MRQ34A2–N adds a rear control knob to
example #1.
Planetary
Gearbox
Refer to gearbox page for complete
table of ratios and part numbers.
Example: MDI3MRQ34A2–G1A2 adds a 1-stage planetary gearbox
with 5.18:1 ratio to example #1. Add –F for optional NEMA flange.
Linear
Slide
Screw Lead
(inches/rev)
A = 0.10” (2.54mm)
B = 0.20” (5.08mm)
C = 0.50” (12.7mm)
D = 1.00” (25.4mm)
Example: MDI3MRQ34A2–RA12 adds a Linear Slide with
0.10" screw lead, 12" long to example #1.
–L
–EQ
–
EE
–N
Not available with sealed –65 versions.
–G
– F
Optional NEMA Flange
–R
Standard Screw Lengths
12", 18", 24", 36" or 42”
For Custom Lengths, Consult Factory
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MDRIVE34AC PLUS WITH PLANETARY GEARBOX
The MDrive34AC Plus is available with a Planetary Gearbox option developed to increase torque at lower speeds, enable better
inertia matching and produce fi ner positional resolutions. These effi cient, low maintenance Planetary Gearbox come fully assembled
with the MDrive and are offered in a large number of reduction ratios in 1-, 2- and 3-stage confi gurations. An optional NEMA Output
Flange allows mounting the Planetary Gearbox to the load using a standard NEMA bolt circle. Planetary Gearbox may be combined
with other MDrive34AC Plus options, however are unavailable with Linear Actuators.