Universal
The stepper motor module is perfect for incorporating into the existing MOVI-PLC® I/O system. It can therefore be added to other I/Os and/or the bus coupler by means of a profile rail.
Scalable
Different modules can be used on one bus coupler, e.g. up to 27 stepper motor modules on the backplane bus.
Simple
The MOVIKIT® Custom stepper software module (included in the scope of supply) based on standard IEC 61131-3 makes integration and startup both simple and fast.
Everything from a single source
Our fully comprehensive automation portfolio means customers need only one contact person for the complete drive and automation technology.
Resource-friendly
The straightforward format adjustment and other implemented control modes can execute even servo-similar applications cost-efficiently.
Compact
The properties of a stepper motor enable integration without a gear unit, saving installation space.
The continuous rise in product diversity and the increasing demand for individuality in the market environment, combined with the general trend toward batch size 1, mean that ever more frequent changes of formats and products are needed in machinery. Our format-changing drive system has been designed with precisely this in mind. It consists of a stepper motor terminal (stepper motor module), actuator and encoder cables, and a stepper motor. In terms of software, the system is supported and incorporated by the MOVIKIT® Custom stepper software module based on standard IEC61131-3. Besides facilitating extremely straightforward format adjustments, different control modes make it possible to implement control tasks with load fluctuations and torque-controlled applications in a cost-effective way.
In more and more areas of application, the preferred option is to use electromagnetic drives rather than conventional pneumatic cylinders. There are various reasons for this. The poor efficiency of pneumatic solutions, the high costs associated with startup, changeovers, service, and maintenance, and the limited controllability of these systems all play a key role.
A recent total cost comparison has shown that, in terms of component and electricity prices, electromagnetic drives can pay for themselves within just a few months, even in the case of simple point-to-point movements with two end positions. They also make a valuable contribution to reducing the carbon footprint. What's more, electromagnetic drives offer greater flexibility when it comes to designing production processes and production monitoring systems. Their controllability allows for optimized process management and gives rise to new opportunities for more efficient production processes.
All in all, these advantages clearly demonstrate that electromagnetic drives constitute an attractive alternative to conventional pneumatic systems. Electromagnetic drives help industry act more sustainably, from both an economic and an ecological perspective:
Features and benefits
Control modes:
Our format-changing drive system includes M12 connection cables for both actuators and encoders in four different variable lengths.
| Cable type | Connection cable features | Conformity | Available lengths (variable) m |
| Sensor cable | M12, 8‑pin, A‑coded, female | CC, UKCA, UL | 1, 3, 5, 10 |
| Actuator cable | M12, 4‑pin, T‑coded, female | CC, UKCA, UL | 1.5, 3, 5, 10 |
The stepper motors are available in flange sizes NEMA 23 and NEMA 34 and are thus adapted to international standards. All motors have an incremental encoder and M12 plug connector for the power and encoder. Thanks to the IP65 degree of protection, the stepper motors can even be used in harsh ambient conditions.
| Size | NEMA 23 | NEMA 34 | |||
| Max. torque Nm | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Current/phase A | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Resolution | 1000 (TTL), 4000 (ppr) | ||||
| Weight kg | 0.64 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.0 |
A prefabricated stepper software module based on standard IEC 61131-3 makes it easier to integrate the format-changing drive system into your application.
Together with you, we examine your entire machine to find the best solution for your specific application. The focus is particularly on applications in the following industries:
Our format-changing drive system is perfectly suited to e.g.: