Motion State Instructions 
 
56  Rockwell Automation Publication MOTION-RM002H-EN-P-February 2018 
 
This information applies to the CompactLogix 5370, ControlLogix 5570, 
Compact GuardLogix 5370, GuardLogix 5570, and ControlLogix 5580 
controllers. 
Use the Motion Direct Drive On (MDO) instruction in conjunction with motion 
modules that support an external analog servo drive interface. This instruction 
activates the Drive Enable of the module, enabling the external servo drive, and 
also sets the output voltage of the drive of the servo module to the specified voltage 
level. The value for Drive Output may be specified in Volts or % of maximum axis’ 
Output Limit. 
Available Languages 
Ladder Diagram 
 
Function Block 
This instruction is not available in function block. 
Structured Text 
MDO(Axis,MotionControl, DriveOutput,DriveUnits); 
Motion Direct Drive On (MDO)