Description
🏢 Product Introduction
The Schneider Electric PacDrive MC-4/11/10/400 is an advanced digital servo drive engineered for high-performance multi-axis industrial automation and precision motion control architectures. Operating specifically on firmware version SW:00.22.XX, this robust controller unlocks expanded operational parameters—notably supporting rated motor rotational speeds up to 12000 min-1 (a key upgrade over legacy versions like SW:00.16.32)—while integrating the mains supply unit, axis controller, and software regulator into a single, compact housing.
📊 Product Parameters
- 🏷️ Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Elau AG)
- 📦 Product Series: PacDrive MC-4 Series
- 🔖 Catalog Number: MC-4/11/10/400
- 💻 Software Version: SW: 00.22.XX (Enables expanded motor velocity profiles up to 12000 min-1)
- ⚡ Rated Current Output: 10 A
- 🔌 Input Voltage: 380V to 480V AC (3-phase, 48–62 Hz)
- 🔋 Control Voltage: 24V DC (-15% / +25%)
- 📏 Dimensions: 100 mm × 400 mm × 320 mm (Housing profile)
- ⚖️ Weight: 3.1 kg (6.83 lbs)
- 🌍 Country of Origin: Germany / Global Manufacturing
⚙️ Product Usage Instructions
- 🔌 Mounting & Positioning: Securely mount the unit vertically onto a flat conductive panel inside a protected industrial control cabinet, allowing adequate clearance above and below for optimal thermal dissipation.
- ⚡ Electrical Wiring: Connect the 3-phase 380–480V AC mains supply to the main power terminals and apply a stable 24V DC auxiliary source to the control voltage inputs, ensuring low-impedance grounding.
- 🌐 Network Integration: Link the integrated SERCOS communication interface ring to your central motion controller or neighboring PacDrive drives for deterministic real-time data exchange.
- 🚀 Firmware Configuration: Verify that the system environment matches firmware version SW:00.22.XX to properly calibrate high-speed motor configurations and utilize advanced motion loop features.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- ❓ Q: Why is firmware version SW:00.22.XX specified instead of older versions like SW:00.16.32?
- 💡 A: Firmware version SW:00.22.XX introduces critical performance enhancements, allowing the drive to support maximum rated motor speeds up to 12000 min-1, whereas older revisions like SW:00.16.32 are restricted to lower maximum velocity limits.
- ❓ Q: Does this drive require a separate external power module?
- 💡 A: No, the MC-4 features a fully integrated mains supply unit, power end stage, and digital software regulator within its standalone enclosure.
- ❓ Q: What physical safety mechanism is provided on the hardware interface?
- 💡 A: It incorporates a dedicated Inverter Enable safety input terminal designed to safely cut off torque generation in compliance with industrial functional safety guidelines.
