Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-03-B-ET-EC-EC-SB-NN-FW is a compact drive controller produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series. Designed for cabinet installation, the unit controls servo and induction motors in automated machinery, managing speed, torque, and position loops while interfacing directly with higher-level PLCs. By combining the power stage and control electronics in one housing, it supports axis integration in packaging lines, material-handling gantries, and similar industrial motion systems. This layout keeps the controller compact while allowing one module to handle motion tasks that would otherwise require separate components.

Its network layer uses MultiEthernet, allowing the same hardware to operate on PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or EtherCAT without additional option cards. The power section accepts a mains supply of 3 x AC 200...500 V ±10%, which supports a wide range of plant voltages. Peak output current reaches 18 A, providing short bursts of higher torque during acceleration. Internal thermal management relies on internal air cooling through an integrated blower, so no external ducting is required. The IP20 housing limits contact with internal parts and requires installation in a protected enclosure. Dual encoder ports support motor feedback for accurate position acquisition during closed-loop operation.

The control electronics use the BASIC design level for this version of the platform. Within the HCS01 line, the dot-one revision indicates design version 1 of the hardware platform. The power stage is classified for infeeding and feeding operation, so regenerated energy can flow on the DC bus instead of moving through a one-way power path. Both feedback sockets use the IndraDyn Hiperface/EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoder interface, which provides the same encoder connection on each port. This arrangement supports consistent feedback handling when the controller is paired with compatible motor systems.