Schneider Electric ELAU PacDrive System Overview
System Architecture
Type: Integrated servo drive & motion control system

Platform: Combines PLC, motion control and drive technology in single architecture

Components:

PacDrive M - Multi-axis motion controllers

PacDrive S - Single-axis servo drives

PacDrive C - Compact controllers

PacDrive L - Linear motor solutions

Key Specifications
1. Motion Controllers (PacDrive M Series)

Processor: High-performance DSP + FPGA

Control Axes: Up to 128 axes (depending on model)

Cycle Time: As low as 250μs for 8 axes

Interpolation: 3D coordinated motion

Memory: Up to 64MB application memory

2. Servo Drives (PacDrive S Series)

Power Range: 0.5kW to 55kW

Voltage: 200-480V AC, 3-phase

Feedback: Supports absolute/inc. encoders, resolvers

Communication: SERCOS III, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP

Protection: IP20 to IP65 options

3. Performance Features

Positioning Accuracy: ±1 encoder count

Velocity Control: 0.01% of set value

Torque Control: ±1% of rated torque

Synchronization: <1μs axis-to-axis

Programming Environment
Software: PacDrive Suite (IEC 61131-3 compliant)

Languages:

Ladder Diagram (LD)

Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Structured Text (ST)

Motion Control Function Blocks

Tools: Integrated oscilloscope, trace function

Communication Protocols
Fieldbuses: SERCOS III, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP

I/O Integration: Digital, analog, specialty I/O modules

Safety: Integrated SafeMotion (STO, SS1, SLS)

Mechanical Specifications
Operating Temp: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Storage Temp: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Vibration: 5g (10-2000Hz)

Certifications
Safety: UL 61800-5-1, EN 61800-5-1

EMC: EN 61800-3

Industry: CE, cULus, RoHS

Typical Applications
Packaging machinery

Robotics

Printing equipment

Material handling

Food processing systems