Intelligent Motion Systems Debuts Mdrive34 Motor

Intelligent Motion Systems Inc. (Marlborough, CT) introduced its NEMA size 34 Mdrive motor. The MDrive34 provides designers with a motor that has on-board electronics without the expense of an indexer on each axis. The MDrive is well-suited for applications in robotics, medical instruments, assembly, semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, engraving, inspection and pick-and-place.

The MDrive34 uses a NEMA 34 frame size, 1.8-degree motor combined with a micro-stepping drive, and accepts up to 14 resolution settings from one-half to 256 microsteps per step. Setup parameters include microstep resolution and run-and-hold currents, and can be changed on-the-fly or downloaded and stored in non-volatile memory with the use of a GUI, which is provided. Parameters are changed via an SPI port.

The MDrive's integrated electronics eliminates the need to run the motor cabling through the machine, reducing the potential for problems due to electrical noise. Operating voltage is +24Vdc to +75Vdc. To fit various system needs, the MDrive34 is available in multiple configurations, including single stack, optical encoder, linear actuator and rear knob. The rotary MDrive34 is also available in half-, full- and double-stack lengths.