ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00
Product Name: ELAU PacDrive C400/10/1/1/1/00 integrated motion controller and servo amplifier
Introduction: This Schneider Electric ELAU PacDrive unit combines logic control, motion control and servo amplification for single-axis or small multi-axis machines. It executes IEC 61131-3 programs, processes encoder feedback and drives compatible ELAU servo motors with deterministic motion commands.
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Technical Specifications:
Control Supply: 24 VDC, 20.4 VDC to 26.4 VDC
Continuous Output Current: 10 A
Peak Output Current: 30 A
Processor: 32-bit RISC minimum; SERCOS rack configurations can use higher-performance processors with expanded memory
Program Memory: 10 MB minimum, expandable in SERCOS configurations
Feedback Support: Resolver, sin/cos encoder, EnDat encoder, incremental encoder
Communication Interfaces: RS-232, CANopen, Ethernet expansion, optional SERCOS I/II
Programming Standard: IEC 61131-3
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
Protection Rating: IP20
Mounting: DIN rail or cabinet mounting according to configuration
Functional Features:
Motion Control: Position, speed and torque regulation with electronic gearing, point-to-point positioning and synchronous following
Diagnostics: Status indicators, fault reporting and program monitoring
Protection: Overcurrent, overvoltage, overheating and short-circuit protection
Expansion: Local I/O and communication modules can be added for larger systems
Application Scenarios: Packaging machinery, textile machines, food processing equipment, small assembly lines, material conveying systems and general automation cells.
Performance Parameters:
Positioning Accuracy: Closed-loop accuracy depends on encoder resolution and mechanical transmission
Response: Real-time motion task execution with servo current loop, speed loop and position loop
Axis Support: Single-axis operation standard, multi-axis expansion through SERCOS or fieldbus configuration
Material Composition:
Housing: Flame-retardant engineering plastic or metal chassis according to configuration
PCB: Industrial-grade FR-4 with surface-mount components
Terminals: Pluggable insulated terminals with copper conductors
Mounting Hardware: Galvanized steel or equivalent industrial fixings
Structural Features: Compact DIN-rail body, front status LEDs, debugging interface, separated power and signal terminals, modular I/O expansion slots.
Working Principle: The controller runs the user application under a real-time automation system, calculates motion setpoints and sends PWM or SERCOS commands to the amplifier section. Encoder or resolver feedback is sampled continuously to close the position, speed and torque loops. Fieldbus interfaces exchange I/O and supervisory data with PLCs, HMIs and higher-level MES systems.
Installation Requirements: Mount on a standard DIN rail or panel bracket inside a ventilated cabinet. Keep vertical orientation with top and bottom airflow space. Separate power cables from signal cables. Ground shield layers at one point. Install circuit protection sized to 24 VDC control and servo output ratings.
Usage Notes: Complete motor parameter setting and autotuning before load operation. Do not block ventilation openings. Wait until DC-bus capacitors are discharged before terminal work. Inspect terminal torque periodically. Verify SERCOS or CANopen node settings against the machine network configuration.














