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Motion Control MForce MicroDrive Hardware Manual Revision R112706
Figure 2.2.1A shows a stepper motor in a series configuration. In this configuration, the per phase inductance will be 4
times that specified. For example: a stepping motor has a specified per phase inductance of 1.47mH. In this configura-
tion the driver will see 5.88 mH per phase.
Figure 2.2.1B shows an 8 lead motor wired in parallel. Using this configuration the per phase inductance seen by the
driver will be as specified.
Using the following equation we will show an example of sizing a motor for an MForce MicroDrive used with an un-
regulated power supply with a minimum voltage (+V) of 18 VDC:
.2 X 18 = 3.6 mH
The recommended per phase winding inductance we can use is 3.6 mH.
Recommended IMS Motors
IMS also carries a series of 14, 17 and 23 frame enhanced stepping motors that are recommended for use with the MForce
MicroDrive. These motors use a unique relationship between the rotor and stator to generate more torque per frame size while
ensuring more precise positioning and increased accuracy.
The special design allows the motors to provide higher torque than standard stepping motors while maintaining a steadier
torque and reducing torque drop-off.
These CE rated motors are ideal for applications where higher torque is required.
For more detailed information on these motors, please see the IMS Full Line catalog or the IMS web site at http://www.
imshome.com.
PHASE A
PHASE A
PHASE B
PHASE B
8 Lead Stepping Motor
Series Configuration
8 Lead Stepping Motor
Parallel Configuration
PHASE A
PHASE A
PHASE B
PHASE B
(Note: This exampl e a lso
applies to the 6 lead motor
full copper configuration and
to 4 lead stepping motors)
(Note: This exampl e a lso
applies to the 6 lead motor
half copper configuration)
Specified Per Phase
Inductance
Specified Per Phase
Inductance
Actual Inductance
Seen By the Driver
Actual Inductance
Seen By the Driver
A
B
Figure 2.2.1 A & B: Per Phase Winding Inductance
Maximum Motor Inductance (mH per Phase) =
.2 X Minimum Supply Voltage
NOTE: In
calculating
the maximum
phase
inductance, the minimum
supply output voltage
should be used when
using an unregulated
supply.