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MDrive17Plus Microstepping Quick Reference Guide

The primary function of this guide is to acquaint the user with the spec i fi  ca tions, 
basic wiring and confi guration of the MDrive17Plus Mi crostep ping. The full prod uct 
man u al and IMS SPI Motor Interface GUI (for quick and easy parameter setup) are 
avail able on the IMS MDrive CD or may be down load ed from the IMS web site at 
www.imshome.com.

The Product Manual also contains a "Getting Started" document to guide you in 
rapidly setting up and turning your MDrive17Plus Microstepping.

Notes and Warnings

Please observe the following when handling, connecting and using your 
MDrive17Plus. Failure to observe these points may result in damage to the product. 
NOTE: The electronics are not removable from the motor in the fi eld. The entire unit 
must be sent back to the factory for repair. All warranty and disclaimer information 
are located in the full product manual and should be referenced for more information.

Additional Recommendations

Please reference the following in the product manual for detailed information on:

IMS SPI Motor Interface (GUI)......................................................... Section 2.4

Motor Performance Specifications.................................................... Appendix A

Recommended IMS Power Supplies ................................................. Appendix B

Recommended Wiring ..................................................................... Appendix B

IMS Cables and Cordsets................................................................ Appendix D

Optional Factory-Mounted Encoder .................................................. Appendix E

Layout and Interface Guide (Section 2.1)

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 earth 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 con-
nected, run separate leads to each driver.

MDrive17Plus Versions Covered

The following MDrive17Plus Microstepping Drives are covered by this reference:

Connector Options P1: 

Flying Lead, 7 Pin Terminal, 12 Pin Locking Wire Crimp*, 

 

 

19 Pin M23 (Male)†

Connector Option P2 (SPI):

 10-Pin IDC*

Connector Option P2 (SPI):

Connector Option P2 (SPI):

*The 12 Pin Locking Wire Crimp Eliminates P2      

† 

Sealed (-65)Versions Only

General Specifications (Part 1: Hardware Specifications)

Input Voltage (+V)*

Range .................................................................................... +12 to +48 VDC

*Max power supply current per MDrive17Plus: 2 Amps.  Actual power supply 
current will depend on voltage and load.

Isolated Input

Step Clock, Direction & Enable

Voltage Range (Sourcing or Sinking) .......................................... +5 to +24 VDC

Current

+5 Volt Max) ........................................................................................ 8.7 mA

+24 Volt (Max)  ...................................................................................14.6 mA

Motion

Digital Filter Range ................................................................ 50 nS to 12.9 µS

Clock Types ............................. Step/Direction, Quadtrature, Step Up/Step Down

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

Step Frequency Minimum Pulse Width ................................................... 250 nS

Number of Microstep Resolution Settings ...................................................... 20

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Securing MDrive17Plus Power and Encoder Leads 

(Section 2.1)

Some applications may require that 
the MDrive17Plus move with the axis 
motion. If this is a requirement of your 
ap pli ca tion, the motor leads and the 
optional encoder leads (if equipped) 
must be properly anchored. This will 
prevent fl exing and tugging which can 
cause damage at critical connection 
points in the MDrive17 elec tron ics and 
the Encoder. DO NOT bundle logic or 
optional encoder leads with the MDrive 
Power Leads.

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MDrive17Plus Mounting Holes/Screws (Section 2.1)

WARNING! The 

mounting holes in 

the MDrive17Plus 

mounting fl ange 

are not through holes. 

The maximum length of 

the screw threads into the 

motor fl ange is 0.140” (3.5 

mm).

NOTE! The maximum torque for the M3x0.5 screw is 7.8 lb-in (9 kg-cm) 

with a thread engagement of 5 threads (3.3 mm deep). A lesser thread 

engagement diminishes the maximum torque.

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Back EMF Warning

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 operat-
ing 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 
MDrive17Plus.

WARNING! The 

m48 VDC 

Input Voltage the 

MDrive17Plus includes 

Motor Back EMF, Power Supply 

Ripple and High Line.

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QUICK REFERENCE

Available Microsteps Per Revolution

200

400

800

1000

1600

2000

3200

5000

6400

10000

12800

20000

25000

25600

40000

50000

21500

36000

1

21600

2

25400

3

1=0.01 deg/µstep     2=1 arc minute/µstep     3=0.001 mm/µstep

Sealing Specification (-65 Only)

Specification ............................................................................................ IP65

Thermal Specifications

The MDrivePlus consist of two core components, a drive and a motor. Close atten-
tion must be paid to the thermal environment where the device is used. 

Operating Temperature ............................................................. -40° C to 85° C

Power and Logic Connections (Sections 2.1, 2.2)

+V

Power Ground

Opto Reference

Enable

Step Clock/CH A/Up

Direction/CH B/Dn

P1 - Function

Red

Black

White

Brown

Orange

Blue

Pin 7

Pin 6

Pin 1

Pin 5
Pin 3

Pin 4

Pin 2

Pin 1

Pin 3

Pin 5
Pin 4

Pin 6

Pin 6

Pin 19

Pin 1

Pin 2

Pin 18

Pin 13

12" Flying 

Leads

19 Pin M23

(Male)

7 Pin

Pluggable

Terminal

12 Pin

Locking Wire 

Crimp

MDrive17Plus

MDrive17Plus-65

SPI Communications Connections (Section 2.3)

+5 VDC Output

CGND

Pin 19

Pin 4
Pin 2

Pin 3

Pin 15

Chip Select

SPI Clock
Master In/Slave Out

Master Out/Slave In

Pin 6

Pin 5

Pin 4

Pin 8

Pin 10

Pin 7

Pin 7

Pin 9

Pin 11

Pin 8

Pin 10

Pin 12

Pin 10

Pin 11

Pin 9

Pin 16
Pin 17

Pin 8

P1: 23-Pin

M23 (Male)

P1: 12-Pin

Locking Wire 

Crimp

P2: 10-Pin

IDC

PC Parallel 

Port (DB-25)

MDrive17Plus

MDrive17Plus-65

Used with IMS Parameter Setup Cable Only - Not a User Output!

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Plus-65

MDrive17Plus Microstepping Quick Reference - Revision R051106

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