C-663.12 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller, 1 Axis
For Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Operation, HD Sub-D 26, 48 V
- High microstep resolution
- Operating voltage up to 48 V
- Closed-loop operation of 2-phase stepper motors
- Support for external sensors
- Daisy chain networking
Mercury Step controller for 2-phase stepper motors
1 axis. Microstep resolution: 1/2048 full step. Closed-loop operation. Point-to-point motion, trapezoidal velocity profile. Networkable via daisy chain.
Encoder inputs
Differential signal transmission for digital (A/B) encoder signals. TTL inputs for limit and reference point switches. Input for RS-422 signals for index switch.
Interfaces
USB and RS-232 for commanding. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Interface for analog joystick.
Extensive functions, software support
Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. ID chip detection for fast startup. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.
Specifications
Specifications
C-663.12 | |
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Function | Mercury Step stepper motor controller |
Drive types | 2-phase stepper motor |
Axes | 1 |
Supported functions | Point-to-point motion. 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). |
Motion and control | C-663.12 |
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Controller type | PID, parameter changing during operation |
Servo cycle time | 50 µs |
Dynamics profile | Trapezoidal velocity profile |
Microstep resolution | 1/2048 full step |
Encoder input | A/B quadrature, TTL, RS-422; 60 MHz |
Limit switches | 2 × TTL, programmable |
Reference 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) |
Interfaces and operation | C-663.12 |
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Communication interfaces | USB, RS-232 |
Motor / sensor connection | HD Sub-D 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-663.12 |
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Operating voltage | 24 to 48 V DC from external power adapter (48 V DC power adapter 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
Documentation
User Manual C663T0005
Parameter Handling when Upgrading to C-663.12 Controllers
User Manual MS241
C-663.12 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller
3D Models
C-663.12 3-D model
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0075
Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1
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 SM155
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
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
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