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MCSE16-3208-001 Kollmorgen

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The MCSE16-3208-001 is a Kollmorgen MC ServoStar MC servo drive controller for 16-axis motion systems in an extended standalone configuration. SERCOS communication and a 233 MHz clock speed give the platform fast, coordinated control, a strong combination for complex servo applications.

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Product Description:

The MCSE16-3208-001 controller is produced by Kollmorgen as part of the MC Servostar Servo Drives series. It is a motion control module intended to coordinate multiple digital servo drives within an automated cell. By calculating position, velocity, and interpolation commands in real time, the device reduces the processing load on the PLC and delivers tightly synchronized axis movement. This capability supports automated machines that require high throughput, accurate positioning, and repeatable motion across several connected axes.

Its hardware platform supports control of up to 16 axes, allowing gantries, rotary tables, and auxiliary feeders to operate from one unit. Motion calculations are handled by a 233 MHz processor, so interpolation cycles remain consistent at fine path resolutions. Drive communication occurs over the SERCOS fiber-optic bus, which provides deterministic telegram timing and electrical isolation between the control rack and power electronics. Program code and real-time variables are stored in 32 MB of SDRAM, while user programs and parameter sets reside in an onboard flash array with a capacity of 8 MB. This memory arrangement supports rapid task switching and fast startup while retaining machine recipes when power is removed.

The controller is delivered in an extended standalone configuration, allowing it to operate without a supervisory PC and execute motion programs internally. Processing capability is enhanced by a 1 GXM CPU upgrade that increases arithmetic throughput for contouring and electronic camming functions. The baseboard includes option card sockets, allowing the addition of fieldbus gateways, extra I/O, or feedback interfaces without replacing the controller. The module belongs to the MC ServoStar MC product family and uses compatible software tools and parameter structures. Its standalone processing, expandable interface arrangement, and multi-axis coordination capabilities make it suitable for centralized motion control in packaging equipment, material-handling systems, and other automated machinery.

Axes Count
16 Axes
Clock Speed
233 MHz
Communication Protocol
SERCOS
Configuration
Extended standalone
CPU Type
CPU upgrade 1 GXM
Detail
With option cards sockets
Flash Capacity
8 MByte
Product Family
MC ServoStar MC
RAM Capacity
32 MByte

Frequently Asked Questions about MCSE16-3208-001:

Q: How many axes can the MCSE16-3208-001 drive control?

A: The MCSE16-3208-001 servo drive features support for 16 axes, allowing control of multiple motors simultaneously.

Q: What is the clock speed of the MCSE16-3208-001 servo drive?

A: This model operates with a 233 MHz clock speed, which enables fast processing for motion control tasks.

Q: Which communication protocol is supported by the MCSE16-3208-001?

A: The MCSE16-3208-001 supports the SERCOS communication protocol for real-time digital interface with other automation devices.

Q: What configuration does the MCSE16-3208-001 provide?

A: This unit comes with an extended standalone configuration and option card sockets for additional flexibility.

Q: What are the RAM and flash capacities of the MCSE16-3208-001?

A: The MCSE16-3208-001 includes 32 MByte of RAM and 8 MByte flash capacity for memory-intensive applications.

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