MDS Series – Modular Drive System for Multi-axis Servo Drive Solutions

 

4.0 A – 34.0 A rms (8.0 A – 68.0 A peak)

230 V | 460 V

The Modular Drive System (MDS) is a powerful and cost effective solution for applications with multiple axes. The MDS utilizes a unique backplane architecture that provides a common bus platform for one of three sizes of power modules and up to eight drive modules. The MDS modules can operate on a 230V or 460Vac input. Plus, there are five different sizes of drive modules to meet the needs of almost any multiple axis application.

FM control modules provide EN drives with “snap-in” functionality for indexing (FM-2), programming (FM-3E) and advanced programming (FM-4E). This modular approach allows users to choose the level of advanced machine control they need based on the application's requirements. As part of our "buy what you need" philosophy, the MDS motion functionality is easily scalable by adding on FM modules.

 
Features Specifications Options Software Downloads

FM control modules provide EN drives with “snap-on” functionality for Indexing (FM-2), Programming (FM-3E), and Advanced Programming (FM-4E). This modular approach allows users to choose the level of advanced machine control they need, based on the applications parameters and not the drive “spec”. For applications requiring traditional multi-axis control, our MC controller is easily integrated with a single cable connection. These modules are programmed using the our PowerTools Pro software.
 
FM Modules

 

FM-2 ModuleFM-2 Indexing Module

The FM-2 module enhances EN drives by adding positioning capability including Jog, Home, Index functions including Position Tracker™ – Fieldbus Indexing. The FM-2 also includes additional I/O providing 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs.

 

 

FM-3E Ethernet ModuleFM-3E Programming Module

The FM-3E Ethernet module transforms the EN into a fully programmable single-axis motion controller, and adds 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs. Profibus (FM-3PB) and DeviceNet (FM-3DN) options are also available.

 

 

 

FM-4E Advanced Programming ModuleFM-4E Advanced Programming Module

The FM-4E Advanced Programming module has taken all of the features and flexibility of the FM-3E, and added the ability to create complex motion profiles for sophisticated applications.

 

 

 

 

Required Accessory

The MDS requires an external logic supply to power the internal logic of the Power Module and Drive Modules. Use the table provided to determine the current requirements of the application.  

MODULE

MODEL NUMBER

(A) RMS CURRENT

 Power Module

MP-1250 

0.30 

MP-2500 

MP-5000 

Drive Module 

 MD-404

0.60/Module 

 MD-407

MD-410 

MD-420 

MD-434 

0.80/Module 

FM Module 

All 

0.40/FM Module 

 Synchronization Feedback Encoder

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0.07/Encoder 

   

Control Techniques offers the following 24 VDC logic-I/O power supplies:

MLP-00 2-00
2.1 Amp, +24 VDC, universal input 90 to 264 VAC.

MLP-00 5-00
5 Amp, +24 VDC, universal input 90 to 264 VAC.

MLP-010-00
10 Amp, +24 VDC, universal input 90 to 264 VAC.

 

Additional MDS Options and Accessories

Control Techniques provides a complete array of options and accessories to complete your system.

 

Brake Relays
BRM-1

 

Breakout Board
ECI-44, DEMO-FMIO-000, DEMO-DRIO-000

 

Diagnostics
DGNE

 

Logic Supplies
MLP-002-00, MLP-005-00, MLP-010-00

 

External Shunts/Resistors
(see Power Accessories)

 

AC Line Filters
MF-1250-20 (MP-1250), MF-2500-35 (MP-2500),
MF-5000-65 (MP-5000)

 

AC Line Reactor
MLR-2580-00 (MP-5000)
Consult Factory for AC Line Reactors used on
MP-1250 and MP-2500

 

Motor Power Filter
MPF-002-00, MPF-003-00

 

Synchronization Encoders
SCSLD-4, SCSLD-4R

 

Operator Interface
CTVue, OIT, CTIU

 

Extended Warranty
Extends Two Year Warranty to Five Years

 

Drive interface units - Communications

Operator Interfaces and HMI

The powerful CTVue HMI (Human Machine Interface) line and integrated drivers for Control Techniques drives make it easy to integrate HMI with CT drives

 

Further Information

 

Click here to download MDS product information from our 2008 catalog pages. This documentation includes motor/drive combination data.

 
 

 

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