Product Description:

The MTC-P01.2-E1-A2-A2-NN-FW EP is a processor-based CNC module produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the MTC200 CNC Modules series. It supplies motion-control logic and drive coordination inside machine-tool cabinets, allowing the numerical control kernel to exchange data with servo drives, operator panels, and a supervising PLC. By hosting real-time axis calculations on the same board that interfaces directly to the backplane, it reduces cabling and latency in multi-axis automation systems.

The module carries 1 MB RAM to store the active part program, tool offsets, and diagnostic buffers. Two integrated axis processor channels permit direct connection of 2 internal axis modules, while the hardware scheduler can still supervise up to 24 external drives through the SERCOS fiber ring. Optical communication remains stable as total link attenuation is limited to 12.5 dB, balancing transmitter power with receiver sensitivity. Data and power are drawn from the ISA Bus, so the board plugs into standard industrial PCs without a standalone supply. At the receive end, the photodiode tolerates inputs up to 320 µW and recognizes high-level signals down to 10 µW. On the transmit side, the laser diode outputs between 180 µW and 450 µW during a logical 1 while keeping idle emission below 1.5 µW.

During boot, the control releases an NC-ready line that sources 150 mA once internal checks finish and the servo loop can engage. That readiness signal is referenced to a field voltage of 24 V, matching common safety relays in machine tools. A brownout detector sustains logic for 8 ms after power loss, allowing the control to capture position latches before shutdown. For discrete I/O, the SPS link uses a 50-Way Ribbon Cable, enabling direct mapping of ladder-logic bits without additional terminal boards. The export classification is listed as none, so no special licensing is required for international shipment.