Schneider Electric NEMA 17 Lexium MDrive Pulse/Direction Input
The Lexium MDrive Pulse/direction input is an integrated motor + driver with numerous enhanced features for a complete motion control solution.
Communications interface
The LMDxP uses an isolated RS-422/485 communication interface with selectable BAUD rate ranging from 4.8 to 115 kilobits per second via a standard 9-pin D-subminiature connector. An optional USB to RS-422/485 Comm converter with cable is available and is compatible with all 32 and 64 bit operating systems.
Power and I/O
DC power and the I/O are interfaced via robust locking connectors: a 2-pin screw lock connector for power, and a pair of 7-pin spring-clamp terminal blocks with side-locking tabs for I/O. The isolated I/O bank consists of +5 to +24 VDC inputs for step, direction and bridge enable/disable, one (1) 5.5 mA Attention output, a 12-bit analog input and six TTL level differential encoder outputs, which are not isolated. The clock and direction inputs may be programmable to multiple clock types in software, either pulse/direction, quadrature or CW/CCW
Selectable modes of operation
Unlike traditional pulse/direction devices, the Lexium MDrive Pulse/direction input may be configured to operate in the following modes of operation:
- Pulse/direction mode: The LMDxP will perform motion in response to step clock and direction signals on the inputs.
- Speed control mode: The LMDxP will intelligently control the axis velocity based upon parameter configuration in software and a signal applied to the analog input.
- Torque control mode (Closed Loop Only!): The LMDCP will intelligently control the shaft torque based upon parameter configuration in software and a signal applied to the analog input.
- Constant velocity mode: The LMDxP will intelligently control the axis velocity based upon parameter configuration in software and the value of a slew at velocity command sent over the RS-422/485 interface.
Software
The Lexium MDrive Pulse/direction uses the powerful, yet easy to use Pulse/direction Configuration Utility which is part of the Lexium MDrive Software Suite. The Pulse/direction Configuration Utility is used to set all the available parameters of the LMDxP and can be used in either basic or advanced modes. Basic, for standard pulse/direction functionality with basic parameters, or Advanced, for configuring hMTecnology and advanced operating modes.
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Compatible Products
These products are compatible with Schneider Electric NEMA 17 Pulse/Direction Input. Contact us today to order pre-assembled parts from Servo Systems. For more information visit our Value-Added Service page
PowerVolt
STP Series (Motor & Logic)
PowerVolt's StepperPower™ Series STP up to 300 watts is fully compatible with NEMA 17 Lexium MDrive Pulse/Direction Input and other stepping motor drivers.
Servo Systems
Linear Stages
All of Servo Systems MLPS linear stages are compatible with this Lexium MDrive.
Carson Mfg.
17 EP
The Eliminator Planetary (EP) line of gearheads is Carson's economical high end line designed for strenuous applications.