# AZ Series 42 mm Stepper with Battery-Free Absolute Encoder, AC-input (AZM46AC)

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42 mm closed-loop stepper with mechanical (battery-free) absolute encoder; motor only, needs an AZ Series driver such as AZD-AEP/AZD-CEP.

- Maglev ID: mo-oriental-azm46ac
- Brand: Oriental Motor
- MPN: AZM46AC
- Category: motors / Stepper & Integrated Stepper Motors
- Origin: JP (maker HQ, factory not confirmed)
- Maker: Oriental Motor (brand, JP)
- NDAA: unknown · Blue UAS: unknown · FCC: n/a
- HTS: 8501.10.40.40 (typical)
- MOQ: 1 · Lead time: unknown
- Confidence: VERIFIED

## Price
- 1+: $372 (list, 2026-10-29, https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/shop-az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/azm46ac)

## Specifications
- Frame size: 42 mm (1.65 in.)
- Holding torque: 0.30 N·m (42 oz-in); 0.15 N·m at standstill
- Rated current: unknown
- Resolution: 0.36°/pulse at 1000 P/R setting (basic step angle not listed)
- Motor length: 70 mm (2.76 in.)
- Integrated driver: No (requires AZ Series driver, e.g. AZD-AEP / AZD-CEP, $793 each)
- Encoder: Mechanical absolute (ABZO), battery-free
- Driver input: AC input version

## Links
- Product: https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/shop-az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/azm46ac
- Datasheet: https://www.orientalmotor.com/products/pdfs/2015-2016/A/AZ-Series-Family-Brochure.pdf
- CAD: https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/shop-az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/azm46ac

## Sources
- https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/shop-az-series-absolute-encoder-stepper-motors/azm46ac (web price $372.00, holding torque, length, encoder, compatible drivers and prices, 3D CAD viewer, brochure/manual links)