Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-03-B-ET-EC-EP-S4-NN-AW drive controller is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series. It functions as a compact servo inverter that converts supply power into controlled three-phase output for coordinated motor motion in packaging lines, handling gantries, and general factory automation. It is intended for applications where precise speed and position control must be maintained during repeated machine cycles. When paired with a suitable control section, the drive supplies the command, monitoring, and protective logic needed to synchronize axes. This arrangement helps reduce cabinet space and wiring demands in compact multi-axis installations.

The power section accepts a nominal supply of 3 x AC 200...500 V ±10%, so the same drive platform can operate on North American or international power systems without tap changes. Within this window, the drive can supply a device peak current of 18 A, covering fast acceleration or regenerative braking events before thermal foldback becomes active. Heat generated by the IGBTs is removed by internal air cooling through an integrated blower, eliminating external ducting and keeping cabinet airflow predictable. The enclosure is rated IP20, meaning the controller must be mounted inside an enclosed panel. Command and diagnostic data are exchanged through MultiEthernet, which supports standardized industrial Ethernet protocols from a single port.

The electrical portion uses the BASIC control section, which provides parameter storage, local I/O, and real-time control algorithms at the drive level. Its functions support local processing of status and motion-related data without requiring an expanded technology package. Position feedback is routed through the front-panel connector that accepts IndraDyn Hiperface and EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoder signals, so absolute and incremental encoders can be used with the drive. This feedback flexibility supports use with several compatible motor and encoder combinations. The power interface supports infeeding or fed operation, allowing the axis to receive DC bus energy from a supply module or return regenerated power to the line. The unit is Design Version 1 within the HCS01 architecture.