Why Choose MOONS' integrated motors?
Combining a motor with its controlling electronics eliminates more than just the bulk and cost of extra wiring. MOONS' integrated motors provide improved efficiency, reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility. Additionally, the torque curves for integrated motors eliminate guesswork. By combining the indexer/controller, driver, motor, and feedback, the rest of the system integration is simplified. The Questions You May Concern About
What is the advantage of having a built-in encoder for STM series?
The built-in encoder option that is available on our integrated stepper motors can be used for Stall Detection or Stall Prevention. These encoder functions allow for the integrated drive to either fault (in the case of Stall Detection mode) or to slow down the step motor in order to increase the torque output (in the case of Stall Prevention mode) when the encoder feedback indicates that the motor is stalling or near stalling. Stall Detection in combination with Q programming allows for the integrated stepper to perform a hard-stop homing routine, thereby eliminating the need for an external home sensor. The encoder counts may also be used within Q programs or by a 3rd party host controller/HMI over a network connection. Can I build a integrated stepper motor with the parts from MOONS'?
You need to find the following things:
1. SR3-Mini stepper motor drive
SR3-Mini is one kind of MOONS' new designed stepper motor drivers. Its special ultra-compact design would allow user to mount anywhere.
2. Incremental Encoder
You could find the encoder made by CUI in our website. This encoder has selectable resolutions up to 2048 PPR.
3. Dual shaft stepper motor
MOONS' Dual shaft stepper motor would be your great choice.
4. Mount Bracker
Here is a 3D model for your reference (Stepper motor plus SR3-Mini Stepper Drive): In my application, some water may splash on the motor. Is this a suitable application for an integrated motor?
Be sure to use an IP65 rated integrated motor such as SWM24 or TXM24/34 series. These motors are sealed so that water and dust cannot get inside and damage the motor or electronics. They use M12 style cables which are also water tight.