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The Microstepping MForce PowerDrive 
is a high performance, low cost micro-
stepping driver that delivers unsurpassed 
smoothness and performance achieved 
through IMS’s advanced 2nd generation 
current control. By applying innova-
tive techniques to control current fl ow 
through the motor, resonance is signifi -
cantly dampened over the entire speed 
range and audible noise is reduced.

Microstepping MForce PowerDrives ac-
cept a broad input voltage range from 
+12 to +75 VDC, delivering enhanced 
performance and speed. Oversized input 
capacitors are used to minimize power 
line surges, reducing problems that 
can occur with long runs and multiple 
drive systems. An extended operating 
range of –40° to +85°C provides long 
life, trouble free service in demanding 
environments.

The high, per phase output current of up 
to 5 Amps RMS, 7 Amps Peak, allows 
the extremely compact MForce Power-
Drive to control a broad array of motors 
from size 23 to size 42.

The microstepping drive accepts up to 20 
resolution settings from full to 256 mic-
rosteps per full step, including: degrees, 
metric and arc minutes. These settings 
may be changed on-the-fl y or downloaded 
and stored in nonvolatile memory with the 
use of a simple GUI which is provided. 
This eliminates the need for external 

• High Performance 

Microstepping Driver

• Advanced 2nd Generation Current 

Control for Exceptional Performance 
and Smoothness

• Single Supply: +12 to +75 VDC

• Low Cost

• Compact Package

• High Output Current up to 5 Amps RMS, 

7 Amps Peak (Per Phase)

• 20 Microstep Resolutions up to 

51,200 Steps Per Rev Including: 
Degrees, Metric, Arc Minutes

• Optically Isolated Logic Inputs will 

Accept +5 to +24 VDC Signals, 
Sourcing or Sinking

• Automatic Current Reduction

• Confi gurable:
 - 

 

Motor Run/Hold Current

  - Motor Direction vs. Direction Input
 - Microstep 

Resolution

 - 

 

Clock Type: Step and Direction,  

  Quadrature, Step Up and Step Down

  - Programmable Digital Filtering for  

  Clock and Direction Inputs

• Setup Parameters May Be Switched 

On-The-Fly

• Dual Mounting Confi gurations

• Interface via Pluggable Locking Wire 

Crimp Connectors

• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for 

Quick and Easy Parameter Setup

switches or resistors. Parameters are 
changed via an SPI port.

The versatile Microstepping MForce 
PowerDrive comes with dual mounting 
confi gurations to fi t various system needs. 
All interface connections are accomplished 
using pluggable locking wire crimp connec-
tors. Optional cables are available for ease 
of connecting and confi guring the MForce, 
and are recommended with fi rst order.

The Microstepping  MForce PowerDrive 
is a compact, powerful and inexpensive 
solution that will reduce system cost, 
design and assembly time for a large 
range of applications.

The IMS SPI Motor Interface software is 
an easy to in stall and use GUI for con-
 fi g 

ur ing Microstepping MForce  from a 

computer's USB port. GUI access is via 
the IMS SPI Motor Interface included on 
the CD shipped with the product, or from 
www.imshome.com. 

The IMS SPI Motor Interface features:
• Easy installation.
•  Automatic detection of MForce version 

and communication confi guration.

•  Will not set out-of-range values.
•  Tool-tips display valid range 

setting for each option.

•  Simple screen interfaces.

MICROSTEPPING