C400/A8/1/1/1/00 | Schneider Electric Servo Drive/Servo Control

Description 

Part C400/A8/1/1/1/00 is a servo drive under the servo products category, designed for precise control of servo motor systems. It provides accurate and responsive motor control in automation and motion applications.

Technical Specifications 

Information About C400/A8/1/1/1/00

The C400/A8/1/1/1/00 is a servo drive within the servo products category, specifically designed for advanced servo control applications where precise, responsive, and reliable motor control is essential. As part of the PacDrive C400 A8 series, this unit is optimized for complex motion control systems, enabling high-performance automation in industrial environments. It operates on the VxWorks operating system, which is well-regarded in the field for its real-time processing capabilities, providing robust and deterministic control in demanding applications. The real-time performance of VxWorks ensures that critical motion tasks are executed without delay, supporting accuracy and reliability in servo operations.

The C400/A8/1/1/1/00 is equipped with a SERCOS (Serial Real-time Communication System) interface, a widely adopted standard in motion control and automation. The SERCOS interface enables high-speed, synchronized communication between the servo drive and other system components, facilitating rapid data exchange and real-time control adjustments. This interface is especially useful in setups requiring high-speed synchronization across multiple axes or devices, ensuring that servo motor responses are tightly coordinated and consistent. The SERCOS interface allows this drive to integrate seamlessly with compatible systems, promoting streamlined communication and reducing latency in automated processes.

For versatile signal management, the C400/A8/1/1/1/00 includes both digital and analog I/O options. This combination enhances the drive’s adaptability, allowing it to handle a range of input and output requirements based on specific operational needs. Digital I/O channels provide reliable, binary control signals that are essential for on/off operations, while the analog I/O channels enable more nuanced control for applications that require variable input levels. This flexibility makes the drive suitable for diverse application environments, from simple automation tasks to complex processes requiring detailed control inputs and outputs.

The inclusion of a touch probe function adds to the drive’s precision capabilities, supporting high-accuracy applications by allowing position capture based on sensor input. The touch probe function is beneficial in processes where exact positioning or rapid response to position changes is required, such as in packaging machinery, CNC operations, and quality inspection systems. By providing real-time position capture, the touch probe enhances the drive’s ability to maintain accurate motion control, which is crucial in industries where precision and repeatability are prioritized.