Product Description:

The MTC-P01.2-M2-NN-NN-NN-FW EP is a computer numerical control module manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the MTC200 CNC Modules series. Installed as a board inside an industrial PC chassis, the module supervises motion and auxiliary machine functions, converting programmed tool paths into synchronized axis commands. By acting as the primary control card, it links the host computer to drive amplifiers and field I/O, allowing production equipment to execute precise multi-axis sequences in automated machining environments. It also coordinates path generation with machine logic so that commanded movement and supporting tasks remain aligned during operation.

With a base capacity of 8 Drives, the card can directly command eight servo or spindle power stages over the SERCOS fiber-optic interface, maintaining deterministic timing. It occupies the backplane as an ISA plug-in card, drawing control power and sharing the system bus with other automation boards. A built-in coprocessor offloads interpolation and path planning from the host CPU, and the on-board 2 MB RAM stores real-time variables and buffer data streams. Physical integration is simplified by a chassis depth of 280 mm, allowing the card to fit behind the operator panel without exceeding standard enclosure clearances. This arrangement supports stable communication between motion control, drive commands, and the surrounding automation hardware.

The front profile measures 17.5 mm in width and 124 mm in height, so four cards can mount side by side while still respecting airflow requirements. When expanded, the control architecture scales to 32 Drives, and task scheduling can grow to 7 Processes to handle concurrent machining, tool management, and diagnostics. The backplane offers four module slots, but this unit ships with no expansion modules installed, leaving every position free for field options. Up to three dedicated axis modules may be added for specialized interpolation, and the enclosure provides mechanical shielding and EMC continuity for the complete assembly. Unused positions can support later functional additions without changing the role of the main control card.