MDrive 34ac Hybrid
- NEMA 34 1.8° brushless stepper motor
- microstepping driver
- 120 or 240 VAC integrated power supply
- fully programmable motion controller
- rugged magnetic encoder with index mark,
internal to the unit - Hybrid Motion Technology's (HMT) numerous benefits
- RS-422/485 communication
- IP54 rating
- 3 motor length choices
- Optional control knob
Programming for point-to-point positioning, torque mode, energy
saving variable current and
more, is accomplished with the
feature rich MCode software and easy-to-use terminal
emulator program provided.
- Specifications
- Options
- Connectivity by P/N
- Downloads/Support
- Applications
- General & I/O
- Motion
- Software
- Motor
- Mechanical
| Input voltage (+V) |
Range | 120 Volt version – 95 to 132 VAC @ 50/60 Hz 240 Volt version – 95 to 264 VAC @ 50/60 Hz |
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| Communication | Type | RS-422/485 | |
| Baud rate | 4.8 to 115.2 kbps | ||
| Thermal | Operating temperature | Heat sink | -40° to 75°C (non-condensing) |
| Motor | -40° to 90°C (non-condensing) | ||
| Protection | Type | Thermal, internal fuse | Designed for line-neutral systems |
| 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 outputs/inputs | |
| Logic range | +5 to +24VDC inputs and sinking outputs; inputs TTL level compatible +12 to +24VDC sourcing outputs |
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| Output sink/source current | Up to 600 mA per channel | ||
| Protection | Over Temp, Short Circuit, Transient Over Voltage, Over Voltage, Inductive Clamp | ||
| Closed loop configuration with encoder | Encoder type | Internal, magnetic | |
| Steps per revolution | 51200 | ||
| Encoder 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 | ||
| Program storage | Type / size | Flash / 6384 bytes |
| User registers | (4) 32 bit | |
| User program labels and variables | 192 | |
| Math functions | +, –, x, ÷, >, <, =, <=, >=, AND, OR, XOR, NOT | |
| Branch functions | Branch & call | |
| General purpose I/O functions | Inputs | Home, Limit Plus, Limit Minus, Go, Stop, Pause, Jog Plus, Jog Minus, General Purpose |
| Outputs | Moving, Fault, Stall, Velocity Change, General Purpose |
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| Trip functions | Trip on Input, Trip on Position, Trip on Time, Trip Capture, Trip on Relative Position |
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| Party mode addresses | 62 | |
| Encoder functions | Stall Detection, Position Maintenance, Find Index | |
| Stack length | Single length | Double length | Triple length | |
| Holding torque | oz-in | 330.0 | 500.0 | 750.0 |
| N-cm | 233.0 | 353.0 | 529.0 | |
| Detent torque | oz-in | 10.9 | 14.16 | 19.83 |
| N-cm | 7.7 | 10.0 | 14.0 | |
| Rotor inertia | oz-in-sec2 | 0.01416 | 0.02266 | 0.04815 |
| kg-cm2 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.4 | |
| Weight | oz | 6.4 | 7.7 | 11.0 |
| grams | 2.9 | 3.5 | 5.0 | |
| Torque/Speed Curve |
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| MDrive 34ac Hybrid Motion Control |
| Dimensions in inches (mm) |
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- QuickStart Kit
- Control Knob
- Connectivity Solutions
MDrive Hybrid is available with a factory-mounted rear control knob for manual shaft positioning.
Knob shown from rear
Dimensions in Inches (mm)

Communication Converter
Electrically Isolated, in-line converter pre-wired with mating connector to conveniently set/program parameters for a single MDrive Hybrid via a PC's USB port. Length 12.0' (3.6m).
| Converter Part Number | Mating Connector Type |
| MD-CC401-001 (USB to RS-422/485) | 5-pin M12 circular connector |
Prototype Development Cables
Prototype development cables are designed to speed test/development with pre-wired mating connectors that have flying leads other end. Single-ended cordsets are PVC jacketed with foil shield and unconnected drain wire. Length 13.0' (4.0m).
| Prototype Development Cable P/N | Mating Connector Type | Signal Type |
| MD-CS100-000 (straight termination) MD-CS101-000 (right angle termination) |
19-pin M23 circular connector | I/O |
| MD-CS200-000 (straight termination) MD-CS201-000 (right angle termination) |
3-pin Euro AC circular connector | Power |
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






