Physik Instrumente C 863 Datasheet
C-863-Datasheet C-863 Mercury Servo Controller
User Manual: Physik Instrumente C-863 Mercury Servo Controller
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1 Axis, for DC Motors and Brushless DC Motors
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 point switches.
I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Interface 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 LabVIEW, C, C++,
MATLAB, python. PIMikroMove user software.
C-863
Mercury Servo Controller
High-speed encoder input to 60 MHz
Powerful macro programming language,
e.g., for stand-alone operation
Nonvolatile EEPROM for macros and
parameters
Data recorder
Daisy chain networking
Connection for joystick
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Specifications
C-863.11
Function DC motor control, servo control
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. Internal safety circuitry: Watchdog timer.
Motion and control C-863.11
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 point switch 1 × TTL
Motor brake 1 × TTL, can be switched by software
Electrical properties C-863.11
Max. output voltage* 0 to ±15 V for direct control of DC motor
Max. output power 30 W
Current limitation 2 A
Interfaces and operation C-863.11
Interface / communication USB; RS-232, Sub-D 9 (m)
Motor connector Sub-D 15 (f)
Controller network Up to 16 units** on a single interface
I/O lines 4 analog / digital inputs, 4 digital outputs (TTL), 5 V TTL
Command set PI General Command Set (GCS)
User software PIMikroMove
Software drivers API for C / C++ / C# / VB.NET / MATLAB / python, drivers for LabVIEW
Manual control Optional: Pushbutton box, joystick (for 2 axes), Y cable for 2-D motion
Miscellaneous C-863.11
Operating voltage 15 to 30 V, in the scope of delivery: external power supply 15 V / 2 A
Max. current consumption 80 mA plus motor current (max. 3 A)
Operating temperature range 5 to 50 °C
Mass 0.3 kg
Dimensions 130 mm × 76 mm × 40 mm (incl. mounting rails)
* The output voltage depends on the connected power supply.
** 16 units with USB; 6 units with RS-232.
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Ordering Information
C-863.11
Mercury servo controller, for DC motors and brushless DC motors, USB, RS-232, I/O, connection for analog joystick
