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Stepper Motor Controllers

Select from the options below to find the model that’s right for you.

Please see the Series Specs tab for common specs for the X-MCA series, and refer to the Options tab for further details of each model.

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  • Controls any bipolar stepper motor or actuator with high resolution using an integrated 1.0 Arms (1.4 A peak) per phase driver with customizable micro-stepping
  • Intuitive ASCII protocol simplifies complex automation tasks
  • Designed for easy mounting to panels, breadboards, lab benches, DIN rails and enclosures
  • Support linear and motor encoders for closed-loop control

Features:

1. Intelligent stepper motor drivers with chopper drive circuitry and advanced motion algorithms.
2. Connect to and control any bipolar stepper motors or actuators with up to 1.0 Arms (1.4 A peak) per phase.
3. Easy to mount controller to breadboard, lab bench, DIN rail or electronics cabinet.
4. Provides closed-loop control for devices with linear motor-mounted quadrature encoders.
5. LEDs indicate the operational status of the controller and motor.
6. Multiple units can be daisy-chained and controlled via serial port. Power can also be shared in the chain.

The X-MCA is a high resolution, small form factor stepper motor controller for bipolar stepper motors and actuators up to 1.0 Arms (1.4 A peak) per phase.

This is our most compact stand-alone controller available. It has been designed to fit in tight spaces and provide a range of mounting options including 90 degree stacking and 35 mm DIN rail mounting via optional accessories AB158 and AB159.

 

Zaber Technologies ASCII Protocol Manual (Wiki)
Zaber Technologies Binary Protocol Manual (Wiki)
X-MCA Manual (Wiki)

Weight 0.07 kg
Axes of Motion

1

CE Compliant

Yes

Communication Interface

RS-232

Communication Protocol

Zaber Technologies ASCII (Default), Zaber Technologies Binary

Data Cable Connection

Locking 4-pin M8

Default Resolution

1/64 of a step

LED Indicators

Yes

Manual Control

None

Operating Temperature

0 – 50 °C

Power Plug

2-pin Screw Terminal

Power Supply

24-48 VDC

RoHS Compliant

Yes

Vacuum Compatible

No

Controller Maximum Current Per Phase

1000

Limit Sensors per Axis

2

Maximum Current Draw

Motor and supply voltage dependent

Motor Connection

D-sub 15 female

X-MCA-S-KX11AG

  • Kit: Power supply, 24 V 1.5 A

X-MCA-S-KX11AG is a kit, comprised of:

Product CodeQtyDescriptionWeight
X-MCA-S1Stepper motor controller, 2 phase0.070 kg
PS11-24V15-G1Power Supply, 24 V 1.5 A, compatible with X-Series Products0.35 kg
X-DC021Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), for use with all X-Series products0.04 kg
X-SDC1Serial adaptor cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.09 kg
X-USBDC1USB to serial converter cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.06 kg

X-MCA-S-KX12AG

  • Kit: Power supply, 24 V 3.0 A

X-MCA-S-KX12AG is a kit, comprised of:

Product CodeQtyDescriptionWeight
X-MCA-S1Stepper motor controller, 2 phase0.070 kg
PS12-24V30-G1Power Supply, 24 V 3.0 A, compatible with X-Series Products0.44 kg
X-DC021Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), for use with all X-Series products0.04 kg
X-SDC1Serial adaptor cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.09 kg
X-USBDC1USB to serial converter cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.06 kg

X-MCA-S-KX13AG

  • Kit: Power supply, 48 V 1.25 A

X-MCA-S-KX13AG is a kit, comprised of:

Product CodeQtyDescriptionWeight
X-MCA-S1Stepper motor controller, 2 phase0.070 kg
PS13-48V12-G1Power Supply, 48 V 1.25 A, compatible with X-Series Products0.44 kg
X-DC021Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), for use with all X-Series products0.04 kg
X-SDC1Serial adaptor cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.09 kg
X-USBDC1USB to serial converter cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.06 kg

X-MCA-S-KX14AG

  • Kit: Power supply, 48 V 3.75 A

X-MCA-S-KX14AG is a kit, comprised of:

Product CodeQtyDescriptionWeight
X-MCA-S1Stepper motor controller, 2 phase0.070 kg
PS14-48V37-G1Power Supply, 48 V 3.75 A, compatible with X-Series Products0.75 kg
X-DC021Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), for use with all X-Series products0.04 kg
X-SDC1Serial adaptor cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.09 kg
X-USBDC1USB to serial converter cable with M8 female plug for X-Series products0.06 kg

X-MCA-S-PTB2

  • Kit: Stage Only

X-MCA-S-PTB2 is a kit, comprised of:

Product CodeQtyDescriptionWeight
X-MCA-S1Stepper motor controller, 2 phase0.070 kg
PTB21Power terminal block, 2 pin, 5 mm pitch, for use with X-Series devices with custom power supply0.004 kg
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