Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-02-B-ET-EC-EM-L4-NN-FW is a compact drive controller produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series. It combines a power stage with an integral control section to modulate motor torque and speed in small-to-medium automation axes, including packaging stations, pick-and-place gantries, and material handling cells. By closing the current and velocity loops inside the controller, the unit provides the real-time actuation required for precise industrial motion tasks. Its compact layout also helps reduce external wiring and save panel space in cabinet-based machine designs.

Communication to the higher-level PLC is handled through MultiEthernet, so EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or EtherCAT networks can be selected by parameter setting alone. The power stage accepts a three-phase supply of 3 x AC 110–230 V ±10%, allowing installation on global low-voltage mains. Thermal management relies on internal air cooling via an integrated blower that directs airflow across the heat sinks without external ducting. During acceleration or braking events, the inverter can deliver up to 18 A of peak current to the motor, which supports short-term demand changes during dynamic axis movement. The open-style housing carries a protection class of IP20, giving finger-safe access while still requiring installation inside a closed cabinet.

The control section is the BASIC variant and uses design version 1. Primary feedback is accepted over the IndraDyn Hiperface/EnDat 2.1/2.2 interface, allowing high-resolution absolute position capture, while a secondary port provides encoder emulation signals when incremental pulses are needed by connected equipment. Integrated functional safety is realized through STO and SBC, allowing torque-off and brake control without external relays. The unit also supports either infeeding or fed power supply operation, which gives the drive flexibility in different cabinet power architectures.