Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-02-B-ET-EC-CN-NN-NN-FW drive controller is manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat as part of the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series in the HCS01 line. It functions as a compact power and motion processor that modulates current for servo and induction motors in automated production cells, conveyors, and handling stations. By interfacing with feedback devices and plant networks, the unit converts high-level commands into precisely timed motor phase currents, enabling coordinated positioning, speed regulation, and torque control throughout an industrial automation system. Its compact format suits cabinet installations where drive control, motor feedback handling, and network communication must be combined in one module. Because current control and motion processing are handled inside the controller, the connected motor can respond quickly to changing load and command conditions.

The controller operates from a three-phase supply of 3 × AC 110–230 V ±10%, allowing installation on both low-voltage and standard factory mains. During acceleration or dynamic braking, it can supply a peak current of 18 A, so the connected axis can overcome inertia without saturating the power stage. Heat generated by the IGBT bridge is removed by internal air cooling, using an integrated blower that eliminates the need for external ducting. The housing has an IP20 protection rating, which provides finger-safe access while reserving the unit for enclosed cabinets. For control traffic, the device offers MultiEthernet, which combines several Ethernet-based protocols in a single port and helps simplify wiring. This arrangement supports compact drive layouts that do not have room for separate cooling accessories.

The control section is identified as BASIC, and the paired electronics pack matches the power section supplied with the unit. Motion feedback is accepted through the Encoder IndraDyn Hiperface/EnDat 2.1/2.2 interface, while auxiliary machine data can be exchanged over CANopen. The drive uses Infeeding / Feeded operation, enabling shared DC-bus use and power regeneration between compatible axes. This combination supports coordinated communication between the motor feedback channel, the fieldbus connection, and the internal power section during normal machine operation. It can therefore support systems that exchange position data and machine-level commands at the same time.