Summary of POWERFUL AND EXTREMELY MINIATURISED MOTION CONTROLLERS
FAULHABER’s MC3001 motion controllers (MC3001 B and MC3001 P) are ultra-miniaturized, unhoused slave controllers for DC-micromotors, linear DC servomotors, and brushless DC motors (6–30 mm). Measuring 16×27×2.6 mm, they deliver 1.4 A continuous and up to 5 A peak, support RS232 and CANopen, include optimized current measurement, thermal protection, high PWM frequency, and are configured via FAULHABER Motion Manager V6. Starter kits and multiple motherboard variants ease development; custom boards (e.g., with EtherCAT) are possible. Ideal for compact robotics, automation, machine building, medical, and lab applications.
Parts used in the MC3001 motion controllers project:
- MC3001 B motion controller (board-to-board connector variant)
- MC3001 P motion controller (28-pin plug connector variant)
- Integrated output stage with optimized current measurement
- Encoder interfaces compatible with MC V3.0 generation
- RS232 interface
- CANopen interface
- High PWM frequency driver circuitry
- Integrated thermal models for motor protection
- Starter kit including a motherboard
- Up to six motherboard variants (depending on controller and motor)
- Optionally customer-specific motherboards (for example with EtherCAT interface)
With the new MC3001 motion controllers, available as MC 3001 B (board-to-board connectors) or MC3001P (28-pin plug connector), FAULHABER rounds out the MC V3.0 generation of controllers at the lower end of the performance spectrum.
The controllers are extremely miniaturised and, with 1.4 amperes in continuous operation and up to 5 amperes peak current, are very powerful. They are designed as slaves for control and positioning tasks of DC-micromotors, linear DC servomotors or brushless DC-motors.
The new MC 3001 are unhoused versions of the FAULHABER motion controllers and, by means of the integrated output stage with optimized current measurement, can control DC-micromotors, linear DC-servomotors or brushless DC-motors from the FAULHABER product line from 6 to 30 millimeters. They are configured here via the FAULHABER Motion Manager software V6 (version 6.8 and higher). The very good EMC behaviour of the new motion controllers has been certified by external laboratories.
Miniaturisation and dynamics
With an overall height from 2.6 millimeters and a format from 16×27 millimeters, the new motion controllers are extremely miniaturised. They feature very high control dynamics and can be operated with 1.4 amperes in continuous operation and with up to 5 amperes peak current. With the new variants, FAULHABER has rounded off its motion controller portfolio at the lower end.
In spite of their extremely compact design, the just thumb-sized controllers feature the same functionality as well as the same interfaces (RS232 and CANopen) and encoder interfaces as the other more powerful products of the MC V3.0 generation. As an intelligent driver module, they are especially well suited for installation in customer-specific applications. The full thermal protection of the motors is ensured with the integrated thermal models and by means of the high PWM frequency.
The ideal fields of use of the new motion controllers of the MC 3001 series are applications from the areas of robotics, automation technology, machine construction as well as medical and laboratory technology. Applications in these areas often have limited space yet call for high control dynamics and high performance.
Two variants available
They are available in two variants: the MC3001 B can be plugged into a motherboard with three micro board-to-board connectors whereas the MC3001 P can be plugged in via a 28-pin plug connector. To help customers quickly and easily get to work on the development of their drive system, FAULHABER offers a starter kit that includes, among other things, a motherboard and makes it easier to get started. In addition, up to six different motherboard variants (depending on the variant of the motion controller and the used motor) are available. To meet specific customer needs, other boards can be created that may also include, e.g., an EtherCAT interface.
The motion controllers are designed for slave operation and can be easily and quickly combined with a number of higher-level master systems via standard interfaces. After basic commissioning via Motion Manager, the controllers can alternatively also be operated at any time in stand-alone mode by means of integrated sequence programs.
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- What motors can the MC3001 control?
The MC3001 can control DC-micromotors, linear DC servomotors, and brushless DC motors from the FAULHABER product line sized 6 to 30 millimeters. - What are the continuous and peak current ratings?
The controllers support 1.4 amperes continuous and up to 5 amperes peak current. - How are the MC3001 configured?
They are configured via FAULHABER Motion Manager software V6 (version 6.8 and higher). - Which communication interfaces do the MC3001 provide?
They provide RS232 and CANopen interfaces. - What physical variants are available?
Two variants: MC3001 B with three micro board-to-board connectors and MC3001 P with a 28-pin plug connector. - Can the MC3001 be used standalone?
Yes; after basic commissioning via Motion Manager, they can operate in stand-alone mode using integrated sequence programs. - Are starter kits or motherboards available?
Yes; FAULHABER offers a starter kit that includes a motherboard and up to six different motherboard variants are available. - What applications are ideal for the MC3001?
They are ideal for robotics, automation technology, machine construction, medical, and laboratory technology where space is limited but high dynamics are required. - Do the controllers include thermal protection?
Yes; full thermal protection is provided via integrated thermal models and high PWM frequency.
