June 18, 2012 – Nanotec releases PD4-N5918M Plug & Drive stepper motor with a length of 80.6 mm, torque of up to 1.13 N, speeds up to 2400 rpm, and an operating voltage of 12 to 48 volts.
Integrated Plug & Drive stepper motors are used wherever speed, high precision and compact design are required. They are distinguished by high-torque stepper motors combined with exceptionally smooth-running dspDrive technology developed by Nanotec, sinus commutation and an integrated position control system with an encoder. Thus makes the Nanotec Plug & Drive motors the most compact integrated stepper motors with a functionality Beyond MicroStepping. The IP models of the PD-N series are equipped with M12 connections and are ideal for use in rough application environments. They are protected from spraying water, resist the effects of dust and are EMC-compatible; they can withstand temperatures from -10 to +40° C.
The PD4-N IP models are compatible with Plug & Drive motors in other sizes and thus offer a developer the ability to implement uniform communication and control technology in mixed environments. The mid-sized PD4-N5918M motor can be operated in closed-loop mode and operates in this mode with high precision and low resonance, without step errors. The Plug & Drive motor is available with a RS485 or CANopen interface. Nanotec makes user-friendly software available for programming free of charge in the form of NanoPro or, for CANopen environments, NanoCAN.

