- IMS Motion Detector Specification Sheet
MDrive17Plus Microstepping REV060208 5
Line Count
100
200 250 256 400 500 512 800 1000
Differential part#
EAM EBM ECM EWM EDM EHM EXM EFM EJM
CONNECTING 
QuickStart Kit
For rapid design verifi cation, all-inclusive QuickStart Kits have com-
munication converter, prototype development cable(s), instructions 
and CD for MDrivePlus initial functional setup and system testing.
Communication Converter
s
Electrically isolated, in-line con vert ers pre-wired with mating connec-
tors to conveniently set/program communication parameters for a 
single MDrivePlus via a PC's USB port. Length 12.0' (3.6m).
 Mates to connector:
 10-Pin IDC ............................................MD-CC300-001
  12-Pin Wire Crimp .................................MD-CC303-001
19-Pin M23
 (sealed version) .........................
MD-CC301-001
Prototype Development Cables
Speed test/development with pre-wired mating connectors that have 
fl ying leads other end. Length 10.0' (3.0m).
 Mates to connector:
  12-Pin Wire Crimp .................................PD12-1434-FL3
For IP65 sealed versions, single-ended cordsets are PVC jacketed 
with foil shield and unconnected drain wire. Length 13.0' (4.0m). 
 19-Pin M23
  Straight Termination ..........................MD-CS100-000
    Right Angle Termination......................MD-CS101-000
Mating Connector Kits
Use to build your own cables. Kit contains 5 mating shells with pins. 
Cable not supplied. Manufacturer's crimp tool recommended.
  Mates to connector:
  12-Pin Wire Crimp .................................CK-03
Kit contains 5 mating connectors that press fi t onto ribbon cable. 
Cable not supplied.
 10-Pin IDC ............................................CK-01
ORDER INFORMATION — MDrive17Plus Microstepping
OPTIONS
Linear Actuator**
  The MDrive17Plus is offered with numerous linear actuator 
styles and options to satisfy a broad range of linear motion 
applications. Contact the factory for details or see:
www.imshome.com/mdriveplus_linear_actuator.html
E
xternal Encoder‡
  External optical encoders, single-end
 or differential
, are of-
fered factory-mounted with the MDrive17Plus. All encoders 
come with an index mark. Refer to the table below.
Optional encoder cables are available. Order separately.
 Single-end Cable (12.0"/30.5cm) ......... ES-CABLE-2
    Differential Locking Cable (6.0'/1.8mm) ... ED-CABLE-6
In
ternal Encoder
Internal differential magnetic encoders with index mark are 
available with regular and IP65 sealed versions.
An optional encoder cable, mating to the regular version's 10-
pin wire crimp connector, is available. Order separately.
 Internal Encoder Cable (6.0'/1.8mm) ...
ED-CABLE-JST10
Control Knob‡
  The MDrive17Plus is available with a factory-mounted rear 
control knob for manual shaft positioning.
Planetary Gearbox
 Effi cient, low maintenance planetary gearboxes are 
offered assembled with the MDrive17Plus. Refer to 
details and part numbers on the back cover.
Linear Slide
  Integrated linear slides are available factory installed for 
precision linear movement. Screw leads are 0.1", 0.2", 0.5" 
or 1.0" of travel per rev. Slides are 12.0" (30.5cm) to 36.0" 
(91.44cm) long. Contact factory for custom lengths. Refer 
to separate datasheet or web site for complete details.
PART NUMBERING
CONNECTIVITY
OPTIONS
(inches/rev)
A = 0.10” (2.54mm)
B = 0.20” (5.08mm)
C = 0.50” (12.7mm)
D = 1.00” (25.4mm)
–R
Screw Lead 
Standard Screw Lengths
10", 12", 15", 18", 24" or 36"
For Custom Lengths, Consult Factory
Linear
Slide
Example: MDM1PSD17A4–RA10 adds a Linear Slide with 
0.10" screw lead, 10" long to example #1.
NOTE:  10" lengths only with A or B leads.
  15" lengths only with A, B or C leads.
  36" lengths only with D leads.
–N
–
E
Internal
Encoder
Control
Knob
Example: MDM1PSD17A4–ECM adds an internal 250-line count 
differential magnetic encoder with index mark to example #1.
Example: MDM1PSD17A4–N adds a rear control knob for manual 
positioning to example #1. 
Not available with sealed –65 versions.
–G
Planetary
Gearbox
Example: MDM1PSD17A4–G1A2 adds a 1-stage planetary gearbox 
with 5.18:1 ratio to example #1. Add –F for optional NEMA flange.
Refer to gearbox page for complete
table of ratios and part numbers.
– F
Optional NEMA Flange
Refer to internal encoder table above for line counts and part numbers.
MDM
 S
17 4 –
Example #1: Part Number MDM1PSD17A4
is an MDrive17Plus 
Microstepping
with pluggable I/O & power interface, SPI communications with 10-pin IDC 
connector, and NEMA 17 single length motor.
OPTION
Plus
base version
P2: Communications
D = SPI with 10-Pin IDC Connector
Z = None. Used with 12-Pin Locking Wire 
  Crimp in Position P1, which includes 
 Communications.
–E
External
Encoder
OPTIONS
Example: MDM1PSD17A4–EHL adds an external 500-line count 
differential optical encoder with index mark to example #1.
Not available with sealed –65 versions.
Refer to external encoder table above for line counts and part numbers.
MDM2MS
Z17
 4
 –
Example #2: Part Number MDM2MSZ17B4
is an MDrive17Plus-65 
Microstepping
sealed with IP65 rating, 19-pin M23 I/O, power and communications circular 
connector, and NEMA 17 double length motor.
OPTION
P1: I/O, Power & Communications
19-Pin M23 Circular Connector
For complete product specifications, see: 
www.imshome.com/mdriveplus_linear_actuator.html
–L
Linear
Actuator**
Motor
A = Single Length
& Linear Actuator**
B = Double Length
C = Triple Length
Input Version
1 = Universal
5 = Differential
P1: I/O & Power
F = 12" Flying Leads
P = Pluggable Clamp 
 Type Terminal Strip
C = 12-Pin Locking Wire Crimp 
(Includes I/O, Power & Comm) 
  Not available with Differential 
 Input Version
Motor
A = Single Length
B = Double Length
C = Triple Length
**Consult Factory for Availability.
QuickStart Kit
details above
Plus
2
-65
IP65 sealed
K
QuickStart Kit
details above
K
 ** Consult Factory for Availability.
  ‡ Not Available with Sealed –65 Versions.
Connectivity details: www.imshome.com/cables_cordsets.html
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Line Count
100
200 250 256 400 500 512 1000 1024
Single-End part#
E1
E2 E3 EP E4 E5 EQ E6 ER
Differential part#
EAL EBL ECL EWL EDL EHL EXL EJL EYL






