C-884.4DC • C-884.6DC Motion Controller for DC Motors, 4 or 6 Axes

For Positioners with Closed-Loop DC Motor, USB, RS-232, TCP/IP, SPI, I/O, Joystick

  • PID servo control with dynamic parameter switching
  • Powerful macro programming language, e.g., for stand-alone operation
  • Data recorder
  • Integrated interfaces: USB, RS-232, Ethernet, SPI, I/O, joystick
  • Trajectory support for 1- or 2–D motion patterns
C-884.4DC • C-884.6DC Motion Controller for DC Motors, 4 or 6 Axes
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Digital motion controller for DC servo motors

4 or 6 axes. Dual-core architecture for increased performance and flexibility by separating command processing and position control. Simple adaptation / extension possible for OEM products. Motion control of PI positioning systems with DC motors: Direct motor control, PWM control for PI positioning stages with integrated ActiveDrive amplifiers or integrated block commutation (brushless motors). Supports motor brake.

Motion profiles

Point-to-point, trapezoidal velocity profile. User-definable trajectories (e.g., circles, sine curves) from externally fed points.

Interfaces and communication

Interfaces: TCP/IP, USB and RS-232 for commands. A/B quadrature encoder input. TTL inputs for limit and reference point switches. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. USB interface for human interface devices.

Extensive functions, software support

Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. ID chip detection for fast startup. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.

Specifications

Datasheet

Datasheet C-884.xDC

Version / Date
2018-10-24
pdf - 118 KB
Version / Date
2018-10-24
pdf - 120 KB
Version / Date
2018-03-29
pdf - 516 KB

Downloads

Product Note

Product Note

Product Change Notification C-857.10

Version / Date
2020-05-28
pdf - 230 KB
English

Datasheet

Datasheet

Datasheet C-884.xDC

Version / Date
2018-10-24
pdf - 118 KB
Version / Date
2018-10-24
pdf - 120 KB
Version / Date
2018-03-29
pdf - 516 KB

Documentation

Documentation

User Manual MS243

C-884.4DC and C-884.6DC Motion Controller for DC Motors and Brushless DC Motors, 4 or 6 Axes

Version / Date
2023-06-16
pdf - 11 MB
Version / Date
2023-06-16
pdf - 11 MB
Documentation

User Manual C884T0003

Parameter Handling of C-884 Controllers when Importing PIStages2 into PIStages3

Version / Date
2020-01-16
pdf - 226 KB
English
Documentation

Short Instructions MS242EK

Digital Motor Controllers and Drivers: C-663 / C-863 / C-867 / C-877 / C-884 / E-861 / E-871 / E-872.401 / E-873

Version / Date
3.1.0 02/2021
pdf - 2 MB
Version / Date
3.1.0 02/2021
pdf - 2 MB

Software Files

Software Files

C-990.CD1 Releasenews

Version / Date
2.7.0, 2024-01
pdf - 311 KB
English
Software Files

PI Software Suite C-990.CD1

Version / Date
2.7.0, 2024-01
zip - 801 MB

General Software Documentation

General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0028

Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder

Version / Date
2020-05-20
pdf - 482 KB
Version / Date
2020-05-20
pdf - 488 KB
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM146

GCS Array Data Format

Version / Date
1.2.1
pdf - 153 KB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM148

PIMikroMove

Version / Date
2.14.1 2022-02-28
pdf - 4 MB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM151E

PI GCS2 DLL

Version / Date
2.10.0 2019-08-26
pdf - 1 MB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM155

PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0

Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM156

PIStages3Editor for editing the PIStages3 database

Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0067

Information on the PIStages3 database. What must be considered when changing from PIStages2 to PIStages3.

Version / Date
2020-01-13
pdf - 543 KB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM157

PIPython - Programming PI Controllers with Python

Version / Date
2021-08-17
pdf - 866 KB
Version / Date
2021-08-17
pdf - 874 KB
General Software Documentation

Technical Note A000T0089

PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms

Version / Date
2023-05-08
pdf - 276 KB
General Software Documentation

User Manual SM164E

Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager

Version / Date
12.12.2023 1.0.0
pdf - 819 KB
English

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