Intelligent Motion Systems Inc. (IMS, Marlborough, CT) announced its new MDrive23 Motion Control integrated, intelligent, motion controller, a NEMA size 23, high-torque, stepping motor with on-board +12V to +48V micro-stepping drive that will reduce system cost, design and assembly time for a large range of stepping-motor applications.
The MDrive23 offers an array of functions by combining a complete programmable motion controller with a compact and cost-effective standard MDrive23, adding little cost and no increase in size. Standard offerings include four 5V to 24V general-purpose I/O lines; one 10-bit analog input; a 0MHz to 5MHz step-clock rate; a microstep resolution up to 51,200 steps per revolution; and a full-featured, easy-to-program instruction set.
The MDrive23 Motion Control is available with an optional closed-loop control, a configuration adding a 512 line (2048 edge) encoder-with-index-mark internal to the MDrive. Available motor configurations include a single shaft; double shaft with knob; and a long-life, ACME screw linear actuator. Rotary versions are available in three motor lengths of 18, 22 and 31. Interface connections with either a seven-position terminal block or optional 12in (30.5cm) flying lead are available.
Pricing for the MDrive23 Motion Control is $214.79 each for 100-piece quantities.
