
SECTION 1.4
MDrive42AC Plus Microstepping Detailed Specifications
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 | Input Voltage (+VAC) Range (120 VAC MDrive) | 
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 | 95 to 132 VAC @ 50/60 Hz | ||||||||||||||||
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 | 95 to 264 VAC @ 50/60 Hz | ||||||||||||||||
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 | Input Current (240 VAC MDrive) | 
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 | Isolated Inputs — Step Clock, Direction and Enable | 
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 | Resolution | 
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 | Microstep Resolution | 
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 | Available Microsteps Per Revolution | 
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 | 1 = 0 . 0 1 d e g / µ s t e p | 2 = 1 a r c m i n u t e / µ s t e p | 3 = 0 . 0 0 1 m m / µ s t e p | 
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WARNING!
Because the MDrive consists of two core
components, a drive and a motor, close attention must be paid to the thermal environment where the device is used. See Thermal Specifications.
Motor Specifications
Single Length
Holding Torque
Detent Torque
Rotor Inertia
Weight (Motor + Driver)
Double Length
Holding Torque
Detent Torque
Rotor Inertia
Weight (Motor + Driver)
1147 
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0.0917 
14.07 lb/6.38 kg
2294 
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0.1833 
21.25 lb/9.64 kg
| Part 1: Hardware Specifications |