The MC-1000 controller is a credit-card sized drive card for the
larger SQL Series and all SQ-100 Series SQUIGGLE motors. It is designed for easy integration into OEM systems such as medical, laser, optical, and laboratory instruments.
Each MC-1000 motor controller drives one motor, in
open-loop or closed-loop configuration. The controller is configured to optimize performance for each motor model.
Multiple drive cards can be controlled from a single computer screen
using the software provided.
For closed-loop operation using an analog position sensor, choose
a controller with sufficient A/D converter resolution for your
position sensor and motor. When using a digital (incremental)
encoder as a position sensor, position resolution is determined by
the encoder. See the application note,
"Creating Closed-Loop
Positioning Systems Using SQUIGGLE Motors."
| MC-1000 |
with SQL-3.4 motor |
with SQ-100 motor |
| Input Power |
5 to 12 V DC
300 mA max* |
24 V DC
300 mA max* |
| Input Signals |
- PC user interface via USB connection
- analog input (0 to 3.3 V)
- optional handset |
| Output Signals |
Motor Phase 1, Motor Phase 2, Ground |
| Position Sensor Input |
Digital (quadrature RS-422) or Analog (0-3.3V) port |
A/D Converter Resolution
- MC-1000
- MC-1000HR |
10 bits
16 bits |
| Closed Loop Commands |
13 commands including Speed, Move to Target, Step, Zero, Enable Reference Mark |
| Open Loop Commands |
17 commands including Speed, Run,
Stop, Timed Step(s) |
| Dimensions (l x w x h) |
2 x 3 x 0.8
(50.8 x 76.2 x 20.3 mm) |
*actual current depends on the required drive
signal amplitude for the motor.
