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I M P O R T A N T ! R E A D T H I S F I R S T !
N o t e s a n d W a r n i n g s
WARNING! The maximum Input Voltage of the MDrive17 and MDrive23
includes Motor Back EMF, Power Supply Ripple and High Line.
A characteristic of all motors is back EMF. Back EMF is a source of current that
can push the output of a power supply beyond the maximum operating voltage of
the driver. As a result, damage to the stepper driver could occur over a period of
time. Care should be taken so that the back EMF does not exceed the maximum
input voltage rating of the MDrive17 and MDrive23.
T h e P r o d u c t M a n u a l
U s i n g T h i s M a n u a l
This manual is divided into three parts:
Part 1 is General Information, which covers details common to the entire
MDrive product line such as operational theory, connection and interface
instructions, and troubleshooting.
Part 2 is MDrive17 Hardware Reference. This part contains sections with
information specific to each individual MDrive17 version. Here you will find
details such as mechanical, electrical and thermal specifications and other
product specific details.
Part 3 is MDrive23 Hardware Reference. This part contains sections with
information specific to each individual MDrive23 version. Here you will find
details such as mechanical, electrical and thermal specifications and other
product specific details.
Do not attempt to connect or use your MDrive without first consulting
the section specific to the type of MDrive you purchased!
As this document covers all of the variations of the MDrive, please use the
chart on the following page to help guide you through the sections of this
manual relevant to the version of the MDrive you purchased.
WARNING! The MDrive has components which are
sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). All handling
should be done at an ESD protected workstation.
WARNING! Hazardous voltage levels may be present if
using an open frame power supply to power your MDrive
product.
WARNING! Ensure that the power supply output voltage
does not exceed the maximum input voltage of the MDrive
product that you are using!
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