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Robust Liberty MDrive products integrate 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors with onboard drive electronics, a controller with up to 8 I/O.

Feedback options include open loop, or closed loop with a 1000 line (4000 counts/rev) incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder. Both encoder options feature  hMT closed loop performance.

This high degree of integration can reduce machine complexity, size and cost in many stepper and servo motor applications. Liberty MDrive delivers exceptional performance and smoothness with advanced current control. Ideal for machine builders who want an optimized motor with on-board electronics, Liberty MDrive products are well suited for industrial applications.
Supported communication protocols include:

• Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP
• CANopen
• RS-422/485

Features include:

• Open loop, or closed loop with either an incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder
• Built-in protection circuitry
• IP65 rating with M12 connectors
• Input power range from +12 up to +70 VDC
• Auxiliary logic power supply input
• 20 microstep resolutions to 51,200 steps/rev
• Programmable motor run and hold currents
• Extended product warranty

Motor sizes include NEMA 17, 23 & 34, all available in 3 stack lengths. Premium high torque motors are also an option. Products are offered in two connector versions:

• Pluggable Style – includes mating connectors for direct wiring
• M12 Circular Connector Style – IP65-rated against water and dust ingress

Robust Liberty MDrive (LMD) linear motion products integrate either a NEMA 17 or NEMA 23 stepper motor with external shaft linear actuator or captive shaft electric cylinder. Linear motion is produced by ACME screw/nut systems mounted to a motor’s driving shaft. Products include onboard drive electronics and controller with up to 8 I/O. Feedback options include open loop or closed loop with a 1000 line (4000 count/rev) internal incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder with hMT closed loop  performance.

This high degree of integration can reduce machine complexity, size and cost in many stepper and servo motor applications. Liberty MDrive delivers exceptional performance and smoothness with advanced current control. Ideal for machine builders who want an optimized motor with onboard electronics.

Captive Shaft Electric Cylinder (eCylinder)

Quiet, clean and compact, LMD eCylinder products deliver distinct benefits, including replacing pneumatics in some applications. These products offer many distinct benefits including competitive price, high accuracy and repeatability.

External Shaft Linear Actuator

OEMs who want to reduce machine size, cost and complexity will find robust LMD Linear Actuator products deliver exceptional performance and value for many linear motion applications.

Communications and networking

Supported communication protocols include:

• Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP
• CANopen
• RS-422/485

For both new and existing applications, if space is extremely limited, MDrive Plus products may be your best fit. These ultra-compact, integrated motor products are offered with a wide range of features and options. Matching these to your system requirements, you get products built-to-order at competitive prices with quick turn shipping available, delivering your best solution. MDrive Plus products integrate electronics onto 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors, NEMA sizes 14 to 34. Control types range from CANopen to serial RS-422/485 with up to 8 I/O, +5 to +24 VDC, and programmable memory. Supported communication protocols include:

• RS-422/485 Programmable Motion Control
• CANopen
• SPI Step/direction & Speed Control versions

Features include:

• Input power ranges from +12 up to +75 VDC and 120 to 240 VAC
• Auxiliary logic power supply input
• 20 microstep resolutions to 51,200 steps/rev
• IP54 & IP65 products available
• Up to 8 I/O, with choice of standard (Plus) or expanded (Plus2) performance

These all-in-one linear motion systems combine leading integrated motor technology with linear mechanicals to deliver long life, high accuracy and repeatability.

Two linear shaft styles are available: non-captive shaft and external shaft. Precision rolled lead screws are manufactured from premium grade stainless steel with optional Teflon® coating. Designed specifically for motion control applications, our high quality screws deliver long life and quiet operation.