C-663.12C885 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller Module

Function

Mercury Step stepper motor controller module, for C-885 PIMotionMaster modular multi-axis controller system

Drive types

2-phase stepper motor

Axes

1

Supported functions

Startup macro; data recorder for recording operating data such as velocity, position or position error; internal safety circuitry: Watchdog timer; ID chip detection (for future use)

Controller type

PID, parameter changing during operation

Dynamics profile

Trapezoidal velocity profile, point-to-point motion

Microstep resolution

1/2048 full step

Encoder input

A/B quadrature, TTL, RS-422; 60 MHz

Limit switches

2 × TTL, programmable

Reference point switch

1 × TTL, programmable

Index switch

1 x RS-422 for index pulse

Stall detection

Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded (only in conjunction with sensor)

Max. output voltage

0 to 48 V (via voltage transformer at lower operating voltage)

for direct control of stepper motors

Max. output power

60 W

Average output power

48 W

Power consumption, full load

48 W (max.)

Power consumption without load

3 W

Current limitation per motor phase

2.5 A

Communication interfaces

USB or Ethernet, via C-885.M1 / C-885.M2 Digital Processor and Interface Module

Motor / sensor connection

HD Sub-D 26 (f)

I/O lines

Optional with C-885.iD Digital Interface Module for PIMotionMaster: 4 analog/digital inputs (0 to 5V/TTL), 4 digital outputs (TTL)

Command set

PI General Command Set (GCS)

User software

PIMikroMove

Application programming interfaces

API for C / C++ / C# / VB.NET / MATLAB / python, drivers for LabVIEW

Operating voltage

24 V DC or 48 V DC, supply via C-885

Operating temperature range

5 to 50 °C (temperature protection switches off at excessively high temperatures)

Mass

132 g

Dimensions

186.42 mm × 128.4 mm (3 RU) × 19.98 mm (4 HP)