C-863 Mercury Servo Controller
1 Axis, for DC Motors and PWM Motor Drivers
- High-speed encoder input to 60 MHz
- Powerful macro programming language, e.g., for stand-alone operation
- Nonvolatile memory for macros and parameters
- Data recorder
- Daisy chain networking
- Connector for joystick
Digital motion controller for DC servo motors
1 axis. Motion control of PI positioning systems with DC motor: 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.
Interfaces and communication
USB and RS-232 interface for commanding. A/B quadrature encoder input. TTL inputs for limit and reference switches. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Connector for analog joystick. Daisy chain networking for up to 16 axes operated via a common computer interface.
Extensive functions, software support
Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.
Specifications
Datasheet C-863
Specifications
C-863.12 | |
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Function | DC motor control |
Drive types | DC motor, servo controlled Motors with PWM control, e.g., ActiveDrive amplifiers or brushless motors with integrated block commutation |
Axes | 1 |
Supported functions | Point-to-point motion. Startup macro. Data recorder for recording operating data such as motor voltage, velocity, position or position error. ID chip detection. Internal safety circuitry: Watchdog timer. |
Motion and control | C-863.12 |
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Controller type | PID controller, parameter changing during operation |
Servo cycle time | 50 µs |
Profile generator | Trapezoidal velocity profile |
Encoder input | A/B quadrature single-ended or differential TTL signal acc. to RS-422; 60 MHz |
Stall detection | Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded |
Limit switches | 2 × TTL (programmable polarity) |
Reference switch | 1 × TTL |
Motor brake | 1 × TTL, can be switched by software |
Interfaces and operation | C-863.12 |
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Communication interfaces | USB; RS-232, D-sub 9 (m) |
Motor connector | HD D-sub 26 (f) |
Controller network | Up to 16 units** on a single interface |
I/O lines | 4 analog / digital inputs (0 to 5 V / 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 NI LabVIEW |
Manual control | Joystick, Y cable for 2-D motion, pushbutton box |
Miscellaneous | C-863.12 |
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Operating voltage | 12 to 48 V DC *** from external power adapter (24 V DC power adapter included in the scope of delivery) |
Max. current consumption | 40 mA without load (when supplied with 48 V) 80 mA without load (when supplied with 24 V) |
Operating temperature range | 5 to 50 °C (temperature protection switches off at excessively high temperatures) |
Mass | 0.48 kg |
Dimensions | 130 mm × 76 mm × 40 mm (incl. mounting rails) |
Downloads
Product Note
Product Change Notification C-863.10, C-863.11, C-663.10, C-663.11
Datasheet
Datasheet C-863
Documentation
User Manual MS249
C-863.12 Mercury DC Motor Controller, HD D-Sub 26
Short Instructions MS242EK
Digital Motor Controllers and Drivers: C-663 / C-863 / C-867 / C-877 / C-884 / E-861 / E-871 / E-872.401 / E-873
3D Models
C-863 3-D model
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0075
Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1
Software Manual SM155
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
User Manual A000T0028
Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder
Software Manual SM146
GCS Array Data Format
Software Manual SM148
PIMikroMove
Software Manual SM151
PI GCS DLL
Software Manual SM156
PIStages3Editor for editing the PIStages3 database
User Manual A000T0067
Information on the PIStages3 database. What must be considered when changing from PIStages2 to PIStages3.
Software Manual SM158
PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW
Technical Note A000T0089
PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms
User Manual SM164E
Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager
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