C-663.12C885 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller Module for C-885 PIMotionMaster

For Positioners with 2-Phase Stepper Motors, 1 Axis

  • High microstep resolution
  • Fast-running motor (output voltage 48 V, even at lower operating voltage)
  • Closed-loop operation of 2-phase stepper motors
  • Support for external sensors
  • ID chip detection for fast startup
C-663.12C885 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller Module for C-885 PIMotionMaster
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Mercury Step controller module for positioners with 2-phase stepper motors

1 axis. Microstep resolution: 1/2048 full step. Closed-loop operation. Point-to-point motion, trapezoidal velocity profile. Fast-running motor, even at lower operating voltage.

Technology

Interfaces

Differential signal transmission for digital (A/B) encoder signals. Inputs for TTL signals for limit and reference switches. Input for RS-422 signals for index switch. I/O lines (analog / digital) for automation.

Functionality and software

Powerful macro programming language. Nonvolatile macro memory, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. ID chip detection for fast startup. PID controller, parameters modifiable during operation.

Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.

Installation and operation

Plug-and-play installation in the C-885 PIMotionMaster: Can be inserted in any free slot. Automatic detection and external communication by the processor and interface module of the C-885. Expandable by optional digital inputs and outputs. Power supply via the power adapter of the C-885.

Specifications

Datasheet

Datasheet C-663.12C885

Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 209 KB
Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 212 KB
Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 263 KB

Downloads

Datasheet

Datasheet

Datasheet C-663.12C885

Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 209 KB
Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 212 KB
Version / Date
2026-11-10
pdf - 263 KB

Documentation

Documentation

User Manual C663T0004

C-663.12C885 Motion Controller Module for Stepper Motors, for C-885 PIMotionMaster

Version / Date
20201-01-13
pdf - 685 KB
Version / Date
20201-01-13
pdf - 690 KB
Documentation

User Manual MS241

C-663.12 Mercury Step Stepper Motor Controller

Version / Date
2.0.0 2024-10-24
pdf - 6 MB
Version / Date
2.0.0 2024-10-24
pdf - 6 MB
Documentation

User Manual C663T0005

Parameter Handling when Upgrading to C-663.12 Controllers

Version / Date
2020-01-14
pdf - 274 KB
English

General Software Documentation

General Software Documentation

User Manual SM164

Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager

Version / Date
12.12.2023 1.0.0
pdf - 819 KB
English

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