2-Axis Motor Controllers

For 24V Military Vehicles

2 axis

This series of 2-axis, digital motor controllers is designed to provide torque, velocity and position loop closure to drive brushless motors for use in military vehicle applications. The controller accepts 24VDC vehicle input power and command signals from any fire control system, in either digital or analog format, and interfaces with a control handle. There are three controller models available (MC100D, MC500D, MC1000D) that provide a range of output current from 80Apk/axis up to 800Apk/axis. A variety of communication interfaces are available, see common specifications on page 2. These controllers offer end user loop tuning to provide maximum torque and velocity loop closure and they interface with both resolvers and encoders for motor commutation. The advanced space vector algorithms optimize performance for new or existing motors to provide superior power densities. Typical applications are for use with gun turrets but all of these controllers can be customized as required. There are a wide range of end user programmable software features, as listed below.

 

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Software Programmable Features:

  • Extensive built in test
  • No-fire zones
  • Obstacle avoidance zones 
  • End-damping limits 
  • Acceleration limits
  • HUMS (Health Usage Monitoring System)
  • Comprehensive loop tuning 
  • Tracking/Stabilization Modes 
  • Field weakening 
  • Joystick shaping function 
  • Analog and digital I/O
  • Status and fault history 
  • Data logging

Common 2-Axis Brushless-Motor Controller Specs

Performance Characteristics

Features Specifications

Power supply – control**

18VDC – 32VDC (per Mil-Std-1275)
Power supply – motors (MC500D and MC1000D only) 18VDC to 60VDC
Environmental specification Complies with Mil-Std-810
EMC specifications Complies with Mil-Std-461
Communication interfaces available (*) CAN-Bus, RS-422, Ethernet, MILCAN or EtherCAT
Position sensor interface SSI or EnDat serial interface
Motor commutation sensor Resolver or encoder
Self protection  Over-temperature and over-current
Option: stabilization kit 2-Axis gyro interface

(*) – not all communication interfaces are available with every model, consult Moog Engineering

(**) – power supply noted is applicable for both controls and motors for the MC100D

Note: All of our products are flexible and customizable to meet your specific needs. Please contact us for more information

MC100D Digital 2-Axis 28V Brushless Motor Controller

Performance Characteristics

Features Specifications

Temperature – baseplate

-40˚F to 160˚F (-40˚C to 71˚C)
Weight 15.4 lbs (7 kg)
Envelope 11.8” x 8.3” x 4.0” (300 mm x 210 mm x 102 mm)
Output current (for each axis) 80 A peak

 

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MC500D Digital 2-Axis 28V Brushless Motor Controller

Performance Characteristics

Features Specifications

Temperature – ambient

-40˚F to 149˚F (-40˚C to 65˚C)
Weight 48.4 lbs (22 kg)
Envelope 16.5” x 17.2” x 5.4” (418 mm x 437 mm x 138 mm)
Output current (Axis 1/Axis 2) Finned: 300 A/200 A peak Cold plate: 400 A/400 A peak

 

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MC1000D Digital 2-Axis 28V Brushless Motor Controller

Performance Characteristics

Features Specifications

Temperature – ambient

-40˚F to 149˚F (-40˚C to 65˚C)
Weight 99 lbs (45 kg)
Envelope 17.8” x 15.7” x 7.8” (451 mm x 400 mm x 197 mm)
Output current (for each axis) 800 A peak
Options 1) Lifting handles 2) Isolation mounts

 

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