Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-02-B-ET-EC-EP-S4-NN-AW drive controller is manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and belongs to the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series. It converts incoming AC power into a controlled DC bus and delivers regulated current to IndraDyn servo motors while exchanging motion commands with a machine PLC. This unit is intended for single-axis automation tasks such as pick-and-place modules, packaging stations, and compact handling systems where precise speed and position control must be maintained during repeated motion cycles. Its control structure is suited to axes that must react quickly to changing commands while keeping motion smooth during short travel moves.

The controller belongs to the HCS01 line and accepts a three-phase supply of 3 x AC 110–230 V with a tolerance of ±10%, so it can be connected directly to low-voltage factory power. Communication with higher-level PLCs is handled through the MultiEthernet interface, allowing real-time exchange over PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT through the same port. Thermal management relies on internal air cooling from an integrated blower, which helps the drive maintain a compact cabinet layout. The housing has an IP20 rating, so it is finger-safe but still requires installation inside a control panel. During rapid acceleration, the inverter can supply a device peak current of 18 A, which supports short bursts of torque from the connected motor.

The control section on this model is the BASIC variant, so it supports standard positioning and velocity functions without added motion technology options. Feedback from IndraDyn rotary or linear motors is processed through an IndraDyn Hiperface/EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoder interface, allowing high-resolution position data to reach the servo loop for accurate control. Power handling uses an infeeding and regenerative feed supply unit, which can absorb energy from braking motions and return it to the DC bus or mains. This operating method helps reduce wasted braking energy during cyclic machine movement and supports stable drive behavior when the axis repeatedly accelerates and decelerates.