MDrive 23 Hybrid
- NEMA 23 1.8° brushless stepper motor
- microstepping driver
- +12 to +60 VDC input range
- fully programmable motion controller
- rugged magnetic encoder with index mark,
internal to the unit - Hybrid Motion Technology's (HMT) numerous benefits
- CANopen communication
- Complies with CiA DS301 and DSP402
- 4 motor length choices
- Optional control knob
MDrive CANopen products function as nodes on a system with
central control such as a PLC. Note: they do not include the full
programmability of the RS-422/485 MDrive Motion
Control products.
- Specifications
- Options
- Connectivity by P/N
- Downloads/Support
- Applications
- General & I/O
- Communication
- Motion
- Software
- Motor
- Mechanical
| Input voltage (+V) |
Range | +12 to +60 VDC Power supply current requirements = 3.5 A (maximum) |
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| Thermal | Operating temperature | Heat sink | -40° to 85°C (non-condensing) |
| Motor | -40° to 100°C (non-condensing) | ||
| Aux. logic input voltage | Range | +12 to +24 VDC Maintains power to control and feedback circuits (only) when input voltage is removed. |
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| Analog input | Resolution | 10 Bit | |
| Range (selectable) |
0 to +5 VDC, 0 to +10 VDC, 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA | ||
| General purpose I/O | Number/type | 8 sourcing or sinking point programmable as inputs or outputs | |
| Logic range | Sourcing outputs +12 to +24 VDC, inputs and sinking outputs tolerant to +24 VDC, inputs TTL level compatible | ||
| Output sink/source current | Up to 600 mA per channel | ||
| Protection | Over Temp, Short Circuit, Transient Over Voltage, Over Voltage, Inductive Clamp | ||
| CANopen | BAUD Rate | 5 kbps to 1 Mbps |
| Application Layer | DS301 V3.0 | |
| Bus | 2.0B Active | |
| Device Profile | DSP-402 | |
| Isolation | Galvanic | |
| Features | Node Guarding, Heartbeat Producer, SDO, PDO (Variable mapping) |
| Closed loop configuration with encoder | Encoder type | Internal, magnetic | |
| Steps per revolution | 51200 | ||
| Resolution | 1000 lines / 4000 edges per rev | ||
| Counters | Type | Position, encoder | |
| Resolution | 32 bit | ||
| Edge rate (maximum) | 5 MHz | ||
| Velocity | Range | +/- 5,000,000 steps per second | |
| Resolution | 0.5961 steps per second | ||
| Accel/Decel | Range | 1.5 x 109 steps per second2 | |
| Resolution | 90.9 steps per second2 | ||
| High speed I/O | Position capture | Input filter range | 50 nS to 12.9 µS (10 MHz to 38.8 kHz) |
| Resolution | 32 bit | ||
| Trip – output speed / resolution / threshold | 150 nS / 32 bit / TTL | ||
| Setup Parameters | Storable to NVM |
| Transmit PDOs | 3 Dynamically Mappable |
| Receive PDOs | 3 Dynamically Mappable |
| Manufacturer Specific Objects | I/O Configuration, Run/Hold Current |
| Modes of Operation | Profile Position, Homing Mode, Profile Velocity |
| Input functions | General purpose, homing mode profiles |
| Output funtions | General purpose |
| Stack length | Single length | Double length | Triple length | Quad length | |
| Holding torque | oz-in | 90.0 | 144.0 | 239.0 | 283.0 |
| N-cm | 64.0 | 102.0 | 169.0 | 200.0 | |
| Detent torque | oz-in | 2.7 | 5.6 | 9.7 | 14.2 |
| N-cm | 1.17 | 3.92 | 6.86 | 10.0 | |
| Rotor inertia | oz-in-sec2 | 0.0025 | 0.0037 | 0.0065 | 0.0108 |
| kg-cm2 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.76 | |
| Weight | oz | 21.6 | 26.4 | 39.2 | 61.6 |
| grams | 612.3 | 748.4 | 1111.3 | 1746.3 | |
| Torque/Speed Curve |
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MDrive 23 Hybrid CANopen |
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- Linear Actuators
- Control Knob
- Connectivity
- Protection
Combining leading all-in-one integrated stepper motor+driver technology with linear motion to deliver long life, high accuracy and unsurpassed repeatability, all in a package that is extremely compact and affordable.
MDrive Hybrid is available with a factory-mounted rear control knob for manual shaft positioning.
Knob shown from rear
Dimensions in Inches (mm)

NOTE: To view specific connectivity options for a particular MDrive model, see Connector options by P/N tab above.
Communications Converters
Electrically Isolated, in-line converters pre-wired with mating connectors to conveniently set parameters and program a single MDrivePlus via a PC USB port.
| Converter Part Number | Mating Connector Type |
| MD-CC500-000 (CANopen) | Interface cable required - view details |
If building your own cabling, you will need:
- Cabling with appropriate mating connectors for the MDrive model selected
- For information on Party Mode (Multidrop) communications view the product manual
Prototype Development Cables
Prototype development cables are designed to speed test/development with pre-wired mating connectors that have flying leads other end. No prototype development cables are available for the MDrivePlus using the 12' Flying Leads or Pluggable Clamp Terminal Strip.
| Prototype Development Cable P/N | Mating Connector Type | Signal Type |
| PD14-2334-FL3 | 14-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | I/O |
| PD02-2300-FL3 | 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | DC Power |
| MD-CS100-000 | 19-Pin M23 Circular (Straight) | I/O and Power |
| MD-CS101-000 | 19-Pin M23 Circular (Right Angle) | I/O and Power |
If building your own cabling, you will need:
- Appropriate mating connector and crimp pins if required (Mating connector kits are available for Locking Wire Crimp style connectors)
- Crimp tooling (Locking Wire Crimp) or solder station (19-Pin M23)
- Shielded twisted pair cabling
Mating Connector Kits
Mating Connector Kits are used to build your own cables. Kits contain 5 mating connector shells with pins. Cable not supplied. Manufacturer crimp tooling recommended.
| Mating Connector Kit P/N | Mating Connector Type | Shell Mfg. P/N | Crimp Pins Mfg. P/N |
| CK-09 | 14-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | JST: PADP-14V-1S | JST: SPH-001T-PO.5L |
| CK-04 | 2-Pin Locking Wire Crimp | Tyco: 794617-2 | Tyco: 794610-1 |
View mating connector interface options by MDrive part number (P/N). Launch options by clicking link below. |
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P/N: MAI3CCB23*6 |
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Literature
Software
Additional Resources
Benefits
- No tuning required
- Higher inertia mismatch allowed
- High starting torque
- Smooth motion, even at extremely slow speeds
- Eliminates loss of synchronization
- Allows full use of motor’s torque
- Reduced motor heating
- Minimizes impact of system resonance
- Able to regulate torque, even at a standstill
- Variable operating current, only uses the power that is required
Applications
- Point-to-point positioning
– Reduce motor frame size requirement - Conveyor control
– No loss of synchronization
– Adapts to sudden load changes - Hydraulic and pneumatics replacement
– Low cost
– Accurate and variable positioning - Web handling
– Tension control - Drilling
– Variable torque - Rotary and linear positioning to torque specification
– Container capping
– Clamping / holding
– Screw tightening - On-the-fly product marking (labeling)
– High acceleration and deceleration rates




