C-863.20C885 DC Motor Controller Module for C-885 PIMotionMaster

For Positioners with DC Motors, 2 Axes

High-speed encoder input up to 60 MHz
PID controller, parameters modifiable during operation
Powerful macro programming language, e.g., for stand-alone operation
Data recorder
Nonvolatile EEPROM for macros and parameters
Extensive software support

Digital motion controller for DC servo motors, 2 axes

Technology

Motion control of PI positioning systems with DC motors: direct motor control; PWM control for fast PI stages with integrated ActiveDrive amplifiers or with brushless motors and integrated block commutation. PID controller. Supports motor brake.

Functionality and software

Powerful macro programming language. Nonvolatile macro memory, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. PID controller, parameters modifiable during operation.

Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.

Installation and operation

Plug-and-play installation in the C-885 PIMotionMaster: Can be inserted in any free slot. Automatic detection and external communication by the processor and interface module of the C-885. Expandable by optional digital inputs and outputs. Power supply via the power adapter of the C-885.

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2026-09-01

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2018-03-16

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Basics	C-863.20C885
Housing type	Module without housing, 4 HP
Drive type	DC motor, servo controlled; motors with PWM control, e.g., ActiveDrive amplifiers or brushless motors with integrated block commutation
Axes	2
Application-related functions	Startup macro; data recorder
Protective functions	Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded; internal safety circuitry: Watchdog timer
Configuration management	Import of parameter files; manual parameter input; reading the ID chip

Motion and control	C-863.20C885
Motion types	Point-to-point motion
Supported sensor signal	AB quadrature, RS-422
Max. control frequency (servo cycle)	20000 Hz
Limit switch input	TTL
Reference switch input	TTL
Signal for motor brake	TTL

Electrical properties	C-863.20C885
Output voltage	0 V to ±24 V
Current limitation	3 A

Interfaces and operation	C-863.20C885
Communication interfaces	TCP/IP; USB
Command set	GCS 2.0
User software	PIMikroMove
Application programming interfaces	C, C++, C#; MATLAB; NI LabVIEW; Python
Analog inputs	4 (optionally via C-885)
Analog input signal	0 V to 5 V
Digital inputs	4 (optionally via C-885)
Digital input signal	TTL
Digital outputs	4 (optionally via C-885)
Digital output signal	TTL

Miscellaneous	C-863.20C885
Motor / sensor connector	2 × D-sub 15 (f)
Connector USB	USB Mini-B socket
Connector for supply voltage	DC power socket (Kycon), 4-pole (f)
Operating voltage	24 V DC
Maximum active power consumption, full load	144 W
Max. current consumption	6 A
Operating temperature range	10 °C to 40 °C
Mass	132 g