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intelligent motion systems, inc.

Excellence in Motion

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370 N. MAIN ST., PO BOX 457, MARLBOROUGH, CT 06447

PH: (860) 295-6102, FAX: (860) 295-6107

Internet: www.imshome.com, E-Mail: [email protected]

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MICROSTEPPING

© Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.

For More Information:

See the complete MDrive Product Manual 

on the IMS Product CD or at www.imshome.com

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The primary function of this guide is to acquaint the user with the spec i fi  c-

a tions, basic wiring and confi guration of the MDrive17 Mi crostep ping. The full 

prod uct man u al and IMS Motor Interface GUI (for quick and easy parameter 

setup) are avail able on the IMS Product CD or may be down load ed from the 

IMS web site at www.imshome.com.

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Please observe the following when handling, connecting and using your 

MDrive17. Failure to observe these points may result in damage to the 

product. All warranty and disclaimer information are located in the full 

product manual and should be referenced for more information.

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Logic level cables must not run parallel to power cables. This will introduce 

noise and make the system un re li able.
Logic level cables must be shielded to reduce the risk of EMI induced 

noise. The shield must be grounded at the signal source to AC ground. 

The opposite end of the shield must not be connected which allows it to 

fl oat and act as a drain.
The supply to the driver must be a twisted pair. If more than one driver is 

being connected, run separate leads to each driver.

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Input Voltage (+V Range)* ..................................... +12 to +48 VDC

Isolated Inputs ...................................Step Clock, Direction & Enable

Isolated Input Voltage Range .................................... +5 to +24 VDC

Step Frequency (Max) ......................................................... 2 MHz

Steps per Revolution....................... 400, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000,

                                                        3200, 5000, 6400, 10000,

                                       12800, 25000, 25600, 50000, 51200

* Power supply current requirements are 

2A (MAX)

 per MDrive17.   

2A (MAX)

2A (MAX)

   Actual power supply current will depend on voltage and load.

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The MDrive17 Microstepping consists of two core com po nents, a 

motor and a drive. Attention must be paid to the thermal spec i fi  c-

a tions. The following maximum temperatures apply:

Heat Sink Temperature (Max) ......................... 85° C
Motor Temperature (Max) ............................ 100° C

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nput Range

     120 VAC Versions ........................................... 102-132 VAC

     240 VAC Versions ........................................... 204-264 VAC

Output

     No Load Output Voltage* ...........................39 VDC @ 0 Amps

     Continuous Output Rating*.........................30 VDC @ 1 Amps
     Peak Output Rating* .................................25 VDC @ 2 Amps

* All measurements were taken at 25°C, 120 VAC, 60 Hz.

Rev. 083105

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+5 to +24V OPTOCOUPLER

SUPPLY

BLUE

ORANGE

WHITE

RED

BLACK

GND

+VDC

CONTROLLER

CLK OUT*

DIRECTION OUT*

*Sinking Outputs

GND

GND +VDC

POWER SUPPLY

FLYING LEADS

PLUGGABLE CONNECTOR

BROWN

P1

P1

OPTO

SPPLY

N/C

SCLK

DIR

EN
GND

+V

A char ac ter is tic of all motors is back EMF. Back EMF is a source 

of current that can push the output of a power supply beyond the 

maximum operating voltage of the driver. As a result, damage to 

the stepper driver could occur over a period of time. Care should 

be taken so that the back EMF does not exceed the maximum input 

voltage rating of the MDrive17.

Patent Pending

NOTE: Pins not shown 

are NO CONNECT

C o n n e c t o r   P 2 :   1 0   P i n   P i n - H e a d e r   ( S P I )

PIN

WIRE SIZE

FUNCTION

4

AWG 22

CHIP SELECT

5

AWG 22

GROUND

6

AWG 22

+5 VDC OUTPUT

7

AWG 22

MASTER OUT – SLAVE IN

8

AWG 22

CLOCK

10

AWG 22

MASTER IN – SLAVE OUT

WARNING!

 The m48 VDC Input Voltage of the MDrive17 

includes Motor Back EMF, Power Supply Ripple and High Line.

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PIN

FLYING LEAD WIRE SIZE

FUNCTION

1

White

AWG 22

+5VDC OPTOCOUPLER*

2

NOT CONNECTED

3

Orange

AWG 22

STEP CLOCK INPUT

4

Blue

AWG 22

CW/CCW DIRECTION INPUT

5

Brown

AWG 22

ENABLE INPUT

6

Black

AWG 20

POWER GROUND

7

Red

AWG 20

+V (+12 TO +48 VDC)

*WARNING!

 If the Optocoupler Supply is greater than +5 VDC a current 

limiting  resistor  must  be  installed.  (See  MDrive  Manual  for  details.)

All parameters are set using the included Confi guration Utility and may be 

changed on-the-fl y.

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SETUP PARAMETERS

NAME

FUNCTION

RANGE

UNITS

DEFAULT

MHC

Motor Holding Current

0 to 100

Percent

5

MRC

Motor Run Current

1 to 100

Percent

25

MSEL

Microstep Resolution 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 25, 32, 50,

64, 125, 128, 250, 256

µSteps Per

Step

256

To Customer PC
Parallel/SPI Port

To 10 Pin Pin-Header

on MDrive17

Cable Length
6 Feet (1.8 M)

Red Wire

# 1 Pin

Standard DB-25 

Parallel/SPI Connector

Built in Logic Level

Shifting Circuitry

Pin 15 - MISO

Pins 18-25

Ground

Pin 1

Pin 2 - SPI Clock
Pin 3 - MOSI
Pin 4 - SPI Chip Sel.

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The Parameter Setup Cable eliminates the need 
for the user to wire com mu ni ca tions. Included in 
this cable is built-in logic level shifting circuitry to 
ac com mo date the 3.3v ports on some PC's

This cable plugs in easily to con nect a stan-
 dard DB-25 PC Parallel/SPI (Serial Peripheral 
Interface) port to the 10 pin pin-header (P2) 
on the MDrive17. Order Cable Part No. 

MD-CC100-000. 

MD-CC100-000 

Parameter Setup Cable

WARNING!

 DO NOT connect or disconnect the MD-CC100-000 Parameter 

Setup Cable while power is applied.

The  Parallel/SPI  Port  on  your  PC  must  be  set  to  one  of  the  following:

   

n

 output only   

n

 bi-directional   

n

 EPP (Extended Parallel Port)

The Parallel Port is confi gured in the bios of your PC. 

Contact your PC supplier if you need assistance making this change.

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