--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "64493-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/PLC/64493-1/Danaher-Motion-Superior-Electric-Slo-Syn-3180-EPI-Indexer-Motor-Drive" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/PLC/64493-1/Danaher-Motion-Superior-Electric-Slo-Syn-3180-EPI-Indexer-Motor-Drive.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T15:39:12.325Z" last_updated: "2026-10-14T13:00:51.160-05:00" --- # Danaher Motion / Superior Electric Slo-Syn 3180-EPI Indexer Motor Drive _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Superior Electric - Model: Slo-Syn 3180-EPI - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $2,150.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 2 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 8 lb - Shipping dimensions: 14X10X10 in ## Categories - Industrial Systems Equipment > Drives, Motors and Pumps > Drives (primary) - Industrial Systems Equipment > Drives, Motors and Pumps > Positioning ## Details Input Voltage: 120 VAC ## Overview The 3180-EPI is a stepper motor drive designed to control Slo-Syn stepper motors, performing indexing and positioning operations. It operates on a 120/240VAC input voltage and provides pulse and direction control signals. The unit interfaces with external controllers via opto-isolated inputs and outputs, utilizing a 25-pin D-sub connector for I/O and motor connections, commonly used in automated machinery. Typical applications include precise motion control in manufacturing, robotics, and packaging equipment. ## Function Closed-loop, servo-controlled drive for precise positioning of stepping motors. Accepts step and direction commands, or indexer commands, and provides current to the motor windings. Includes overcurrent, overvoltage, and short-circuit protection. Operates on AC input power, and features an encoder feedback interface for position verification and control. ## Platform High-performance motor drive designed for precise control of stepper and servo motors in automation systems; operates on industrial control platforms with digital and analog I/O interfaces, supporting synchronization with PLCs and motion controllers via standard communication protocols such as-232/485; RS-232/485; integrates with encoder feedback and provides microstepping and closed-loop control capabilities; commonly used in packaging, assembly, and robotics applications requiring accurate positioning and speed control. ## Application Performs synchronized multi-axis motion control for precision positioning applications through programmable indexing sequences. Interfaces with stepper motors via pulse and direction signals, accepting encoder feedback for closed-loop operation. Communicates through RS-232/RS-485 serial protocols and discrete I/O for PLC integration. Accepts 24-48VDC power input with configurable motor phase currents. Commonly deployed in automated assembly lines, pick-and-place machines, packaging equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, medical device assembly, and laboratory automation systems requiring repeatable positioning accuracy. ## Accessories Requires slo-syn stepper motors (typically NEMA 34/42), 24-90VDC power supply, DB-15 interface for encoder, DB-25 for I/O connections, DIP switches for configuration. Features dedicated pulse/direction interface, optically isolated I/O, motor current limiter. Compatible with Slo-Syn SS2000 series motors. Mounts on DIN rail or panel. Needs thermal management for continuous operation. Accepts quadrature encoder feedback. Requires programming via RS-232/485 serial interface with 9-pin connector. ## Interface DB25 female RS-232 serial communication port for programming and control, two 8-pin DIN connectors for step motor connections supporting 4-wire, 6-wire, or 8-wire bipolar series/parallel configurations, 12-position terminal block for digital I/O including 8 programmable inputs (5-24VDC) and 4 outputs (30VDC/500mA max), separate 4-position power terminal block for DC power input (24-48VDC) and motor power, BCD thumbwheel switch interface for program selection, front panel LED status indicators for power, fault, and program status ## Images - - - -