Intelligent Motion Systems MForce PowerDrive Plus MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive - Manual (Page 31)

13 Part 2: Interfacing and Configuring
23 Frame Enhanced (2.4A - Not Available with Double Shaft)
Single Shaft Double Shaft
M-2218-2.4S ............................................................................................................................N/A
M-2222-2.4S ............................................................................................................................N/A
M-2231-2.4S ............................................................................................................................N/A
23 Frame Enhanced (3.0A)
Single Shaft Double Shaft
M-2218-3.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2218-3.0D
M-2222-3.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2222-3.0D
M-2231-3.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2231-3.0D
23 Frame Enhanced (6.0A)
Single Shaft Double Shaft
M-2218-6.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2218-6.0D
M-2222-6.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2222-6.0D
M-2231-6.0S ............................................................................................................ M-2231-6.0D
34 Frame Enhanced (6.3A)
Single Shaft Double Shaft
M-3424-6.3S ...........................................................................................................M-3424-6.3-D
M-3431-6.3S ............................................................................................................ M-3431-6.3D
M-3447-6.3S ............................................................................................................ M-3447-6.3D
IMS also offers 23 and 34 Frame hybrid linear actuators for use with the MForce PowerDrive.
Please see the IMS Full Line catalog or the IMS web site at http://www.imshome.com.
IMS Inside Out Stepper Motors
The new inside out stepper (IOS) motor was designed by IMS to bring versatility to stepper motors using a
unique multi-functional, hollow core design.
This versatile new motor can be converted to a ball screw linear actuator by mounting a miniature ball screw to
the front shaft face. Ball screw linear actuators offer long life, high efficiency, and can be field retrofitted. There is
no need to throw the motor away due to wear of the nut or screw.
The IOS motors offer the following features:
 The shaft face diameter offers a wide choice of threaded hole patterns for coupling.
 The IOS motor can be direct coupled in applications within the torque range of the motor,
eliminating couplings and increasing system efficiency.
 The IOS motor can replace gearboxes in applications where gearboxes are used for inertia
damping between the motor and the load. The induced backlash from the gearbox is
eliminated providing improved bidirectional position accuracy.
 Electrical or pneumatic lines can be directed through the center of the motor enabling
the motors to be stacked end-to-end or applied in robotic end effector applications. The
through hole is stationary, preventing cables from being chaffed by a moving hollow
shaft.
 Light beams can be directed through the motor for refraction by a mirror or filter wheel
mounted on the shaft mounting face.
 The IOS motor is adaptable to valves enabling the valve stem to protrude above the motor
frame. The stem can be retrofitted with a dial indicator showing valve position.
 The motor is compatible with IMS bipolar drivers, keeping the system cost low.
 The IOS motor can operate up to 3000 rpm’s.