Product Description

Overview

The Schneider Electric MC-4/11/22/400 PacDrive is a high-performance digital servo drive designed for precise motor control in demanding industrial automation systems. It integrates power electronics, control logic, and communication interfaces into a single compact module. Moreover, the drive enables dynamic motion sequences with exceptional precision, making it ideal for robotics, packaging machinery, printing, and CNC equipment. Its advanced features ensure reliable operation while simplifying system architecture and reducing downtime.

Technical Specifications

Electrical Parameters

• Input Voltage: 3-phase AC 380–480 V (±10%)

• Rated Current: 22 A RMS continuous

• Peak Current: Up to 60–65 A (short-term overload)

• Rated Power: 11 kW (supports motors 1 kW–22 kW)

• Control Voltage: 24 V DC (−15% / +25%), 1 A

• Electronics Supply Power: 12 W

• Switching Frequency: 16 kHz

Control & Communication

• Control Modes: Position, velocity, torque closed-loop

• Multi-Axis Synchronization: Up to 8 axes

• Communication Protocols: EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFIBUS DP, Modbus TCP/IP, SERCOS II

• Feedback Interfaces: EnDat 2.2, HIPERFACE DSL, Resolver

Mechanical & Environmental

• Cooling: Internal fan forced ventilation

• Protection Rating: IP20 standard, optional IP65

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C, up to 60 °C with derating

• Dimensions: 400 × 250 × 200 mm

• Weight: 1.5 kg

Advanced Features

• Energy Recovery: Regenerative braking reduces idle energy consumption

• Adaptive Load Algorithm: Automatically adjusts parameters for varying load inertia

• Diagnostics: Built-in fault logging and predictive maintenance alerts

• Certifications: UL, CE, cULus, IEC 61800‑3 compliant

FAQ

Q1: Which motors are compatible with this drive?
It supports servo motors from 1 kW up to 22 kW depending on system configuration.

Q2: How many axes can be synchronized?
Up to 8 axes can be coordinated for multi-axis motion applications.

Q3: What communication protocols does it support?
EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFIBUS DP, Modbus TCP/IP, and SERCOS II fiber optic.

Q4: What is the cooling method?
The drive uses internal fan-forced ventilation for efficient heat dissipation.

Q5: Can it recover energy during braking?
Yes, it features regenerative braking to return energy to the grid and reduce power consumption.