MDrive Ethernet systems featureintegrated motor, drive and fully programmable controller, with standardized IPaddressing system which allows up to 255 devices on a network while eliminatingthe wiring and software configuring of traditional multi-drop systems usingRS-422/485 communications. MDrive Ethernet systems use standard RJ45 connectorsand CAT5/6 cabling, which are widely available.

MDrive Ethernetsystems support the industrial standard MODBUS/TCP as well as MCode/TCP.MCode/TCP is a modification to proprietary programming language used by allfully programmable MDrive products, making existing MDrive programs portable tothe new Ethernet-based products.

Anadditional enhancement for MDrive Ethernet products is Hybrid Motion Technology which delivers the benefits of servo andstepper motors, with unique capabilities and enhancements over both. HybridMotion Technology is a hardware-based system for real-time response thatdelivers smooth movement while eliminating unintentional stalling, saves energyand lowers heat with Variable Current Setting, enables operation at 100 percentof motor torque, and operates in Torque Mode which is a unique feature forstepper motors.

Integrated Motion Systems with Ethernet