ETEL EA-P2M-400-5/10A-0000-01 Position Controller
ETEL EA-P2M-400-5/10A-0000-01 Position Controller
The ETEL EA-P2M-400-5/10A-0000-01 represents the high-voltage tier of multi-axis positioning technology. Manufactured by ETEL S.A. in Switzerland, this dual-axis motion controller belongs to the premium AccurET Modular 400 series.
Engineered specifically to manage higher-voltage direct drives while maintaining sub-micron tracking, this hardware iteration (signified by code -0000-01) delivers a steady continuous output of 5 Arms and an overload capacity of 10 Arms per axis. It is highly optimized for large-travel industrial gantries, semiconductor handling platforms, and heavy precision laser processing equipment.
1. Technical Parameter List
| Parameter Category | Core Specification Attributes | Reference Value / Functional Standard |
| System Identity | Brand | Origin | ETEL S.A. | Switzerland |
| Exact Model Designation | EA-P2M-400-5/10A-0000-01 | |
| Power Output Data | High Voltage DC Input Bus | Up to 400 VDC nominal |
| Continuous Phase Current ($I_{cont}$) | 5 Arms (at 10 kHz PWM switching) | |
| Peak Overload Current ($I_{peak}$) | 10 Arms | |
| Auxiliary Logic Input Power | 24 VDC (±10%) | |
| Control Performance | Position / Current Loop Frequency | 50 µs cycle time (20 kHz sampling rate) |
| Command/Trajectory Management | 500 µs profile cycle | |
| Communication Layer | Real-time Protocol Handling | EtherCAT (CoE / CiA-402), Transverse Bus, RS485, USB 2.0 |
| Hardware Interfaces | Supported Encoder Feedback | EnDat 2.1/2.2, Analog 1 Vpp sin/cos, Digital TTL |
| High-Speed Discrete I/O | 6 Fast Digital Inputs, 4 Digital Outputs |
2. Product Features & Core Advantages
High Voltage Headroom: Capable of operating on a DC bus up to 400 VDC. This provides the increased voltage overhead needed to achieve high top speeds on large-travel, high-inertia linear or rotary direct-drive motors.
Shared-Bus Energy Efficiency: Multiple Modular 400 controllers plug into a centralized backplane framework. When one high-inertia axis decelerates, its regenerative energy is immediately reclaimed by adjacent axes over the shared DC bus, lowering thermal output inside the electrical cabinet.
Algorithmic Error Rejection: Natively executes ETEL’s advanced compensation loops to mitigate friction, cogging, and mechanical structural resonances.
Sub-Microsecond Touch Probe Capture: Features direct hardware-latching digital inputs that capture positions with sub-microsecond precision, ideal for on-the-fly vision inspection and automated laser triggers.
3. Series Model Classification
The ETEL AccurET platform organizes its modular units into distinct voltage classes to match varying machine sizes:
AccurET Modular 48 Series: Operating on 15–48 VDC for compact, low-inertia, pick-and-place component heads.
AccurET Modular 300 Series: Operating on up to 340 VDC for mid-range automated gantries and precision indexers.
AccurET Modular 400 Series (This Model Group): Operating on up to 400 VDC. Designed specifically for high-mass machinery and applications demanding maximum velocity profiles under heavy payloads.
4. Environmental Tolerance Conditions
To prevent calibration drifting and protect high-voltage electronic components, maintain these operating limits:
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C (Forced convection or dedicated cabinet air flow is required if run continuously at high peak accelerations).
Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C.
Humidity Limits: 10% to 90% RH, strictly non-condensing.
Working Atmosphere: Suitable for cleanrooms. The environment must be kept free of conductive particulate matter, vaporized machine coolants, or corrosive gases.
5. Installation Method & Operating Instructions
Correct Mounting Methodology
The unit is a plug-in module designed to install directly into a matching ETEL multi-axis high-voltage backplane enclosure.
Safety Discharge Verification: Ensure all AC mains and auxiliary 24 VDC control power sources are switched off. Wait at least 5 to 10 minutes for internal high-voltage bulk capacitors to discharge completely before handling.
Backplane Alignment: Slide the module smoothly into its designated slot along the guide rails. Ensure the rear heavy-current pins fully seat into the backplane socket. Torque down all faceplate retention screws to secure the chassis ground bond.
Feedback Shielding: Attach high-resolution feedback cables using fully shielded metal-hooded connectors screwed into the X10/X11 encoder ports to isolate the signals from electromagnetic noise.
Operating Guidelines
Logic-First Sequence: Always power up the auxiliary 24 VDC logic lines first to initialize safety monitoring, before introducing the primary 400 VDC high-voltage bus lines.
Software Toolkit: Use ETEL ComET via USB 2.0 or an EtherCAT interface to handle automatic current loop tuning, define software travel limits, and analyze diagnostic variables.
Firmware Safety: Always save a complete copy of your controller parameters (.prs file) before performing firmware updates via ComET.