C-891.11C885 PIMag® Controller Module
For the C-885 PIMotionMaster Modular Controller System
- For 3-phase linear motors
- Output current 5 A
- 20-kHz control bandwidth
- BiSS interface for absolute encoders
- Protection against overload, overcurrent, overtemperature
Motor control, servo control, and protective functions
1 motor channel, 1 sensor channel. For three-phase linear motors with currents of 5 A per phase. Sine-commutated operation, field-oriented current control. Automatic adjustment of the commutation angle. PID controller for position and velocity. Protection for motor and motor driver due to protective shutdown and current limitation.
Plug-and-play installation in the C-885 PIMotionMaster
Can be inserted in any free slot. Automatic detection and external communication (USB, Ethernet) by the processor and interface module of the C-885. Can be expanded with optional digital inputs and outputs. Power via the power supply of the C-885.
Encoder inputs
Differential signal transmission for digital (A/B) or analog (sin/cos) encoder signals. Supports BiSS interface for absolute encoders. TTL inputs for limit and reference switches.
Accessories required for digital inputs and outputs
C-885.AA01 adapter board and C-885.iD digital interface module.
Specifications
Specifications
Motion and servo controller | C-891.11C885 |
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Controller type | PID controller for position and velocity, parameter changing during operation |
Servo frequency | 20 kHz |
Dynamics profile | Trapezoidal velocity profile, setting of maximum velocity and acceleration |
Encoder input | Sin/cos, A/B (TTL, differential), BiSS interface for absolute encoder |
Limit switches | 2 × TTL |
Reference switch | 1 × TTL |
Interfaces and operation | C-891.11C885 |
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Communication interfaces | USB or Ethernet, via C-885.M1 / C-885.M2 Digital processor and interface module |
Motor connector | HD D-sub 26 (f) |
Sensor connector | D-sub 15 (m) |
I/O connector | Optional; requires a C-885.iD digital interface module and a C-885.AA01 adapter board: 4 digital inputs (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 |
Supported functions | Point-to-point motion. Data recorder. Wave generator. Macros. Automatic adjustment of the commutation angle for 3-phase linear motors. |
Safety features | Overload protection of the motor driver. Overheat protection of the motor. Overcurrent protection of the system. |
Downloads
Datasheet
Documentation
User Manual C891T0005
C-891 PIMag® Motor Controller
User Manual MS251
C-891 PIMag® Motion Controller
General Software Documentation
User Manual SM164
Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager
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