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Home > All Products > MDrive Intelligent Motors > Liberty MDrive Linear Motion Products > LMD17 NEMA 17 Motion Control External Linear Actuator with M12 Connectors

Liberty MDrive®

LMD17 NEMA 17 Motion Control External Linear Actuator with M12 Connectors

Compact programmable integrated motor  with RS-422/485 communications interface. Feedback options include open loop, or closed loop with an incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder with hMTechnology.

  • Motor size: NEMA 17 (42 mm)
  • Holding Torque range:
  • Input voltage: +12 to +48 VDC
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Specifications

General Specifications

General
Control type—Programmable Motion
Communications interface—RS-422/485
Communications features—MCode OS
NEMA size—17 (42 mm)
Torque rangeoz-in (N-cm)
Operating temperature[°C] heatsink85
[°C] motor100
IP rating—IP65

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Electrical Specifications

 

Electrical
Input Voltage[+VDC]+12 to +48
Power Supply Current Requirement[A]2.0
Aux-Logic Supply Voltage[+VDC]12 … 24
Aux-Logic Supply Current[mA] max194

I/O Specifications

Programmable I/O
Signal Inputs: +5 to +24 VDC
Voltage Range[+VDC]5 … 24
Input Current[mA @ +5 VDC]8.7
Input Current[mA @ +24 VDC]14.6
Input Frequency[kHz]5
Isoation—Galvanic
Protection class—III
Analog Input (Not available on LMD models with absolute encoder)
Voltage Mode[0 … 5 VDC}0 … 5
Voltage Mode [0 … 10 VDC}0 … 10
Current Loop Mode[mA]0 … 20
Resolution[Bits]12
Isolation—None
Signal Outputs: 1 – 5.5 mA
Voltage open-collector[+VDC]60
Voltage open-emitter[+VDC]7
Current open-collector[mA]5.5
Current open-emitter[mA]5.5
Isolation—Galvanic

Motion Specifications



Motion
Open Loop (No encoder or hMT/Encoder functions off)
Microstep resolution# of settings20
Range [steps/rev]200 … 51200
Counter type[32-bit]Position
Counter edge rate[MHz] (max.)5
Velocity range[steps/sec | RPM]± 2560000 | ± 3000
Velocity resolution[steps/sec]0.5961
Accel/Decel range[steps/sec2]1.5 X 109
Accel/Decel resolution[steps/sec2]90.9
Closed Loop (hMT/Encoder functions on)
Incremental encoder
Encoder typeInternal, magnetic
Encoder resolution[Lines / Edges]1000 / 4000
Multi-turn Absolute encoder
Encoder type Internal, magnetic
Data retentionon internal power30 days
with battery pack5 years
Common
Scaling[Encoder counts : Full step]20:1
Counter type[32-bit]Encoder
Encoder functions[hMTecnology OFF]Position maintenance
Find index
Stall detect
[hMTechnolgy ON]Anti-stall
Variable current control
Torque mode


Software Specifications


Software
MCode OS
Program storageTypeFlash
[Bytes]11,120
Multidrop addresses162
User registersInteger4
Floating Point8
Length [Bits]32
Math+, -, x, ÷, >, <, =, <=, >=
LogicAND, OR, XOR, NOT
TrigonometricABS, COS, ACOS, LOG, LOG10, PI, SIN, ASIN, SQRRT, TAN, ATAN
Branch functionsBranch & call
Input functions Home, limit plus, limit minus, go, stop, pause, jog plus, jog minus, general purpose, capture
Output functionsMoving, error, velocity change, stall, locked rotor, moving position, hMT active, make-up active, encoder A, encoder B, trip, attention. general purpose,
Trip functionsTrip on input, trip on position, trip on time, trip capture, trip on relative position, trip on main power loss
Encoder functions2hMTechnology, stall detection, position maintenance, find index
1) Programmable Motion Control models.
2) Closed loop models with encoder only.


Motor & Mechanical

Motor Performance

Screw A

Screw B

Screw C

Screw key
Screw A0.250′ (6.350 mm) per revolution
Screw B0.125′ (3.175 mm) per revolution
Screw C0.063′ (1.588 mm) per revolution

NOTE: Do not exceed the rated thrust limit of the nut being used:

  • General purpose nut: 25 lbs (11 kg)
  • Anti-backlash nut: 5 lbs (2 kg)

Motor Characteristics
SpecNotesValue
Maximum screw misalignment°±1
General purpose nut
Maximum thrustlbs25
kg11
Maximum repeatabilityin0.005
mm 0.127
Anti-backlash nut
Maximum thrustlbs5
kg2
Maximum repeatabilityin0.0005
mm 0.0127
Motor
Rotor inertiaoz-in-sec20.0005
kg-cm20.034
Weight (motor+driver)oz13.6
g386
Leadscrew Characteristics

Screw travel specifications

Dimensional information

Dimensional information
in / mm
A3.0 to 18.0 / 77.5 to 455.0
in 0.1 / 0.25 increments
B0.25 / 6.35
C0.25 / 6.35

Nut specifications

General purpose nut

For applications not requiring backlash and wear compensation. Round flange shape.

Max Thrust: 25 lbs (11 kg)

General Purpose Nut

Anti-backlash nut

For applications requiring backlash-free operation for high accuracy and low drag torque. Triangle flange shape.

Factory-preloaded: The anti-backlash nut ships pre-loaded from the factory. Should you need to remove it please read the assembly instructions.

Max Thrust: 5 lbs (2 kg)

 

End treatment options

End treatments
None—
SmoothØ 0.1967″ ±0.001
Ø 5mm ±0.003
Threaded Metric: M4 x 0.7mm
thread to within 0.03″/
0.76 mm of shoulder
UNC: #8-32 UNC-2A
thread to within 0.03″/
1.76 mm of shoulder

Need a custom leadscrew solution?

Custom screw ends

SEM offers numerous customization options for your lead screw. Contact us to learn more!

Leadscrew maintenance statement

While under optimal conditions lubrication interval is expected to occur approximately once every 1000 hours of service. Actual life will depend on application and environment. Based upon this, frequent inspections must be performed and a maintenance interval determined based on actual conditions.

Recommended lubricant: Dupont Krytox GPL 206

Mechanical/Dimensional Information

Liberty MDrive Linear Actuator NEMA 17 dimensions

Documents & Downloads

3D Models

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User Interface Software
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LMD Software Suite 1.1.0.0
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Part Number Builder

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Accessories

Absolute Encoder Backup Battery pack
Mounting Hardware or Miscellaneous Accessory
MD-CS620-000 Cordset
Power Interface Cable
MD-CS610-000 Cordset
I/O Interface Cable
MD-CS600-000 Cordset
Communications Interface Cable
MD-CC405-000 Communication Converter Kit
USB to RS-422/485
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