
Lexium MDrive Features & Benefits
- 1.8° 2-phase, NEMA size NEMA17, 23, 34 (all available in 3 stack lengths)
- Built-in protection circuitry
- Optional IP65 rating with M12 circular connectors against water and dust ingress
- Auxiliary logic power supply input
- 20 microstep resolutions to 51,200 steps/rev
- Programmable motor run and hold currents
- Delivering smooth operation at low speed
- Performance at high speed
- High starting torque
- Torque mode
- Optional multi-turn absolute encoder
- Isolated communication and I/O
- LED status indicators
- Communication protocols
- RS-422/485
- CANOpen
- Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP
Communications Interface
The LMD Lexium MDrive integrated motor uses an isolated RS-422/485 communication interface with selectable BAUD rate ranging from 4.8 to 115 kb per second via a standard 9-pin D-subminiature connector. An optional USB to RS-422/485 Comm converter with cable is available and is compatible with all 32 and 64 bit operating systems. For ease of use, an intuitive user software suite is provided for all product versions.
From Q1 2019, Schneider Electric release a new Automation Library for improved control of industrial devices and motion control components over Profinet networks. The library add-on instructions (AOI) enhance the capabilities of Lexium MDrive® (LMD) products by providing executable code blocks to speed interface with popular Profinet PLCs including Siemens S7 PLCs. The Motion control with AOI automation library is available for free download HERE.
Typical applications: Packaging machines (e.g. bottles wrapped, bottles capping, strapping and bundling); Labeling machines, Handling machines, scanning (Medical or industrial X-Y positioning gantries), peristaltic pumps and laboratory automation and more...
All Lexium MDrive products are backed by an extended warranty that doubles the previous 2-year coverage period to 4-years.
There are three motor frame sizes available: NEMA 17 (42mm), NEMA 23 (57mm) and NEMA 34 (86mm) with four different models/functionalities:

Lexium MDrive: Pulse/Direction Input
- High torque motors available
- +12 to +70 VDC input range, up to 650Ncm holding torque
- RS-422/485 communication
- Pulse/direction, Torque or Speed control and Constant velocity mode

Lexium MDrive: Motion Control
- High torque motors available
- +12 to +70 VDC input range
- Up to 650Ncm holding torque
- RS-422/485 motion control

Lexium MDrive: CANOpen
- High torque motors available
- +12 to +70 VDC input range
- Up to 650Ncm holding torque
- CANopen (DSP402) protocols

Lexium MDrive: Ethernet
- High torque motors available
- +12 to +70 VDC input range
- Up to 650Ncm holding torque
- Ethernet: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP
Lexium MDrive Linear Actuator
- Available motor sizes: NEMA 17, 23 (single-length)
- Communication protocols: Ethernet (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP); CANopen; RS-422/485
- External screw with general or anti-backlash nut
- Two connector versions: Pluggable Style & M12 Circular Connector Style
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