US Digital Releases New MD3 Microstepping Motor Driver

Vancouver, Washington, USA, August 6, 2018 - US Digital, a U.S. manufacturer of motion control products since 1980, announces the release of the MD3 Programmable Microstepping Motor Driver. It is capable of driving motors from NEMA size 14 to 42. The MD3 accepts 9-50VDC power inputs and rated for currents up to 7A continuous duty.

In addition to digital input controls, the MD3 can be configured and controlled using the open MODBUS RTU protocol over an RS485 bus. A supplied GUI application allows change to many settings including the number of microsteps per full step, acceleration/deceleration rates, speed, and current cutback.

The design supports multiple MD3 units on the same RS485 bus and allows for programmable motion profiles. In addition, the MD3 has a brushed DC motor speed control mode.

For more information visit usdigital.com/md3.