E-518 Digital Interface and Function Unit

For the Modular E-500 Piezo Controller

Low-noise 20-bit D/A and A/D converter
25 kHz control frequency
TCP/IP, USB as well as RS-232 interface
Wave generator with programmable trigger inputs and outputs
3 axes
Plug-in module for E-500 system

Interface and function module for piezo-based positioning systems

Interface module for digital control of E-500 motion control systems and E-470, E-481, and E-482 piezo amplifiers/controllers. Availability of digital functions such as wave generator or data recorder.

Interfaces

Commanding via TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 interfaces. Digital inputs and outputs for automation.

Extensive functions, software support

Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with startup macro. Data recorder. Wave generator. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.

Download datasheet specifications quote / order

Datasheet

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 165 KB

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 168 KB

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 333 KB

Download

Basics	E-518.I3
Housing type	Module without housing, 14 HP, 3 U
Axes	3
Processor	DSP 376 MHz
Application-related functions	Makro ǀ Startup macro ǀ Data recorder
Configuration management	Import of parameter files ǀ Manual parameter input
Motion and control	E-518.I3
Control variables	Position
Maximum control frequency (servo cycle)	25000 Hz
Motion types	Point-to-point motion ǀ Wave generator
Interfaces and operation	E-518.I3
Communication interfaces	RS-232 ǀ TCP/IP ǀ USB
Motion-dependent inputs and outputs	Digital trigger input ǀ Digital trigger output
Display and indicators	Status LED ǀ Error LED
Command set	GCS 2.0
User software	PIMikroMove
Application programming interfaces	C, C++, C# ǀ MATLAB ǀ NI LabView ǀ Python
Digital inputs	3
Digital input signal	TTL, 3.3 V, 5 V compatible
Digital outputs	3
Digital output signal	TTL, 3.3 V
Amplifier	E-518.I3
Resolution DAC/voltage resolution	20 bit
Number of amplifier channels	3
Sensor	E-518.I3
Sensor channels	3
Digital resolution for the sensor input	20 bit
Sensor scanning frequency	200000 Hz
Electrical properties	E-518.I3
Miscellaneous	E-518.I3
Connector digital input	MDR 14-pole (f)
Connector digital output	MDR 14-pole (f)
Connector TCP/IP	RJ45 socket, 8P8C
Connector USB	USB socket type A ǀ USB socket Mini-B
Connector RS-232	D-sub 9 (m)
Maximum current consumption	1 A
Operating temperature range	5 to 50 °C
Overall mass	260 g

Sensor evaluation, position control, and piezo voltage output are handled by the analog section of the piezo controller.

Resolution DAC/voltage resolution: 16 bit @ 1 MHz

Download datasheet downloads quote / order

Datasheet

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 165 KB

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 168 KB

Version / Date

2026-07-03

pdf - 333 KB

Download

Documentation

E-518 Digital Interface Module for Analog Piezo Control Systems (E-500, E-470, E-481, E-482)

Version / Date

2024-07-15

pdf - 8 MB

English

Software Files

Version / Date

3.1.0, 2025-09

zip - 801 MB

Software Files

Version / Date

3.1.0, 2025-09

pdf - 298 KB

English

General Software Documentation

Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1

Version / Date

2024-06-05

pdf - 1 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW

Version / Date

7.0.1 2021-03-03

pdf - 3 MB

English

General Software Documentation

Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder

Version / Date

2024-06-04

pdf - 416 KB

Version / Date

2024-06-04

pdf - 422 KB

General Software Documentation

GCS Array Data Format

Version / Date

1.2.1

pdf - 153 KB

English

General Software Documentation

PIMikroMove

Version / Date

2024-10-23

pdf - 6 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PI GCS DLL

Version / Date

2024-06-07

pdf - 3 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0

Version / Date

1.2.0 2019-03-22

pdf - 1 MB

Version / Date

1.2.0 2019-03-22

pdf - 1 MB

General Software Documentation

PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms

Version / Date

2023-05-08

pdf - 276 KB

English

General Software Documentation

Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager

Version / Date

12.12.2023 1.0.0

pdf - 819 KB

English

quote / order

Ask for a free quote on quantities required, prices, and lead times or describe your desired modification.

E-518.I3

Interface module, 3 channels, TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 interfaces

Add to quote list Remove from quote list

Ask for custom design

Click on QUOTE / ORDER

Add variant to quote list

Fill out quote form

Send price request to PI

We will contact you shortly

Quickly receive an answer to your question by email or phone from a local PI sales engineer.

0123 475 6360 uk@pi.ws

Contact us!

Compatible Products Related Controllers

E-518 Digital Interface and Function Unit

For the Modular E-500 Piezo Controller

Specifications

Datasheet E-518

Specifications

Downloads

Datasheet

Datasheet E-518

Documentation

User Manual E518T0001

Software Files

PI Software Suite C-990.CD1

C-990.CD1 Releasenews

General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0075

Software Manual SM158

User Manual A000T0028

Software Manual SM146

Software Manual SM148

Software Manual SM151

Software Manual SM155

Technical Note A000T0089

User Manual SM164

How to Get a Quote

Ask an engineer!

Contact

Quick Links