Product Description:

The HCS01.1E-W0018-A-03-E-S3-EC-EP-L4-NN-FW is a drive controller produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the HCS IndraDrive Controllers series. Installed between plant power distribution and a servo or induction motor, it converts three-phase supply energy into regulated output while exchanging motion commands with higher-level automation systems. In packaging lines, pick-and-place gantries, and material-handling stations, this controller governs acceleration, speed, and braking torque so the mechanical axis follows programmed trajectories with repeatable precision.

Its fieldbus port supports SERCOS III, enabling deterministic communication with PLCs for synchronized motion profiles. The integrated control section is ECONOMY, indicating the Economy control variant for closed-loop speed and position regulation. During rapid load changes, the power stage can deliver a peak current of 18 A, giving short-term torque reserve to the attached axis. The supply range of 3 × AC 200–500 V ±10% lets the same hardware operate on low or medium factory mains without a transformer tap change. Heat produced by the power stage is removed by internal air cooling through an integrated blower, so no external heat sink is required. For cabinet installation, it carries an IP20 rating that provides finger protection but no water sealing.

Feedback and safety features complement the electrical profile. A universal encoder port accepts IndraDyn Hiperface and EnDat 2.1/2.2 encoders, simplifying wiring when mixed-sensor motors are used. This arrangement supports connection to motors that use different feedback formats without changing the controller type. The integrated safety interface provides STO (Safe Torque Off) and SBC (Safe Brake Control), so motion can be disabled immediately and a holding brake can be commanded through certified channels without additional relay modules. Power is drawn from a common DC bus with infeed and feed operation, allowing the unit to exchange regenerated energy within the drive system.