December 5, 2013 – Lexium MDrive integrated motors are now available in a smaller NEMA 17 size in 4 communication versions for ease of interface with a wide range of motion applications. Lexium MDrive LMD42 products integrate a high torque NEMA 17 stepper motor with 12 to 48 VDC drive, controller and I/O, and an internal encoder with closed loop performance feature. Four product versions are available:
- Pulse/Direction: simple motor/drive with 4 control modes: torque, speed, velocity, and step clock direction
- Motion Control: fully programmable intelligence over RS-422/485, includes 11,120 bytes of flash memory
- Ethernet: ODVA compliant EtherNet/IP, and ModbusTCP, adapter class device with explicit or implicit messaging
- CANopen: operates as a DSP402 system node
LMD products with internal encoder operate in closed loop mode using hMTechnology, eliminating many negatives traditionally associated with stepper systems while delivering enhanced performance. The closed loop performance of Lexium MDrive stepper motor products provides numerous benefits, from eliminating loss of synchronization to lowering energy consumption and system heat. Availability of the motor’s full torque range may also deliver cost and space savings by allowing applications to function with a smaller motor. And for some servo motor applications, LMD products provide a lower cost option.
The compact all-in-one design of Lexium MDrive products saves space, reduces wiring and improves machine reliability — meeting the needs of expanding markets and communication networks with innovative technology that benefits a wide range of motion applications. Schneider Electric Motion USA is a division of Schneider Electric, a global company with operations in more than 100 countries offering integrated solutions across multiple market segments. Our commitment is to provide innovative motion control solutions, exceptional quality and best-in-class customer service.
