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AMS announces mSTEP-407 microstep positioning system

By: Applied Motion Systems, Inc.
18 March, 2008
AMS announces mSTEP-407 microstep positioning system
AMS announces mSTEP-407 microstep positioning system
mSTEP-407 combines a programmable indexer, bipolar chopper drive, and 1/10 step resolution.

March 18, 2008 - The mSTEP-407 is an intelligent microstep positioning system that packs all the desired features for accurate, high torque positional control into a small 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 in. (76.2 x 63.5 x 38.1 mm) footprint.

It integrates AMS' programmable indexer with a high performance (0-7 amp / 24- 80 volt) bipolar chopper drive, with 1/10 step resolution for optimal results in the most demanding applications.Designed to operate the full range of step motors, from NEMA 17 to 42 frame size, the low cost mSTEP-407 is the most versatile, value-packed motion controller available. Options include analog joystick control and encoder feedback for closed-loop operation.

Features:

  • Small size, low cost
  • NV RAM for stand-alone operation
  • Multiple control from one COM port
  • Speeds over 60,000 SPS
  • Step and direction output
  • Limit, home, go, soft stop inputs
  • User input ports
  • Supply input filter to increase stability and noise immunity
  • Analog "joystick" input (optional)
  • Encoder feedback (optional)

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