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MCS family of products is offered in several models to meet a variety of applications from simple motion to complex operation. A very brief overview is presented here. Please refer to the Technical Data Sheets for the specific model.

MCS-VS1 is ideal solution for the equipment requiring variable speed, soft starting or reversal operation. No regenerative circuitry is needed. The systems features good speed regulation that exceeds the perfor-mance of AC Induction drives with open loop operation ( so called Volts/Hertz drives)

MCS-VS2 offers full four-quadrant regenerative operation. Built-in dynamic braking is provided to stop the machine inertia as quick as possible.

MCS-HP1 has all the features of MCS-VS2 with the addition of high reso-lution velocity feedback to produce speed control regulation on par with servo systems. MCS-HP1 control speed perfectly all the way to zero RPM while maintaining the full torque

MCS-TE1 series is designed for applications requiring sealing options, such as IP65 and IP67. MCS-TE is manufactured in a fully enclosed package.

MCS-TE1 system is suitable for outdoor applications. Because MCS-TE series are completely enclosed the power handling capability of the unit is lower than fully ventilated MCS-VS and MCS-HP.

MCS-FG1 series is similar to the MCS-TE product line but is designed specifi-cally for Food Grade applications.

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KEY ElEctrical paramEtErsInput AC voltage: 115 V AC single phase 230 V AC single and three phase Output Power: 0.5 HP - 3 HP Maximum Speed: 1800 RPM and 3600 RPM StandardOverload: 150% rated current for one minute Speed Command: 4-20MA 0-5V analog command Input/Outputs: Stop/Start Forward/Reverse 2 programmable Inputs Acceleration/ Deceleration mode: Single or Four Quadrant Brake: Built in Dynamic Brake Communication: RS425/485 MODBUS 115kbps MODBUS TCP/IP USB Ethernet/IP

You want to build a better machine? We will give you the tools!

— No need to mount the drive in the control cabinet or on the machine frame. Space is criti-cal today and will be more so in the future.

— No more motor cables, short circuits and wiring errors. All you need to do is to unpack MCS, connect the AC power and command, and you are ready to go. It’s easier than set-ting up a DVD player.

— No more tuning the motors with the drives.

— High Performance permanent magnet motor technology.

— Remarkably small package.

major advantagEs of mcs:motor control sYstEm (mcs)Mechatronics Systems introduces a new generation of variable speed drives and motors organically combined in one compact module. We call it Motor Control System, or MCS for short. MCS opens the way for engineers to design smaller and higher performance machines.

Why? Because the 3 Hp mcs is under 8 inches long, yet has higher torque than any 3 Hp ac induction or Brush dc motor!

Engineers have been asking for such a product for years, but the technology was not there. Several manufacturers rec-ognized the need and simply attached a drive to an AC induction motor. This often interferes with the mechanical structure of the Machine and was not practical.

In contrast, MCS was developed from scratch to naturally fit the footprint of the AC induction or Brush DC motor in the pop-ular NEMA 56 size. MCS could be mounted through the front end plate or via a NEMA standard dimensions mounting base.

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connEction diagram

OUTPUTS

FAULT OUTPUT

POWER

115VAC – 1/3W

230VAC – 1/3W

230VAC – 3/4W

COMMANDS/INPUTSFWD RUN/STOP REV RUN/STOP JOGSPEED SET 1 SPEED SET 2 4–20mA/0–5VDC VELOCITY POT.

MCS05 MCS1 MCS1.5 MCS2

0.5 [.37] 1 [.75] 1.5 [1.12] 2 [1.49]HP [Kw] 3 [2.24]

MCS DIMENSIONS

MODEL MCS3

7.5 [191]6.5 [165]5.5 [140]"A" inch [mm]

“A“

.63 [15.9]

4.50 [114.3]

6.50 [165.1]

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The new world size standard for motor control 3 HP, under 8 inches long

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ACHiEVE HiGHER PERFoRMANCE wiTH MCS

The AC Induction Motor has been the workhorse of industry since Tesla invented it over 100 years ago. It is the device to use when speed regulation is not required. But many modern motor control applications need to vary speed and torque. For variable speed and torque, MCS utilizes permanent magnet technology, superior to that of AC induction motors in major ways, because it provides:

— Fast acceleration

— Higher Torque in a much smaller package

— Superior speed control

Now let’s turn to another trusted worker — the DC motor. It has served well over many years and has better Speed/Torque characteristics than the AC Induction motor. But machines are getting faster and faster as applications for variable speed drastically increase. DC motors can’t keep up with the requirements. Plus brush wear, carbon dust and other maintenance issues means fewer engineers are choos-ing DC motors for today’s applications.

Go GREEN wiTH MCS CoNTRoLLERS

It has been proven by the Government’s sponsored research that permanent magnet electric motors such as MCS are more efficient than AC Induction motors. You save signifi-cant money on electricity costs, especially for applications that work non-stop around the clock.

DESiGN wiTH FiELD-PRoVEN RELiAbiLiTy

MCS advanced motor and electronics design is based on time-tested innovations. The technology was first used for build-ing elite military hardware, was then integrated into high-cost servo systems, and has been refined over the last 20 years. Our engineers were the part of this evolution and today’s MCS benefits from the experience we gained delivering increased performance and reduced cost of the products.

MCS products line come with a 2 year factory warranty.

MCS series variable speed motors and controllers

Mixing Applications

Centrifuges

Spindles in small milling and lathe machines

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A GRowiNG NuMbER oF APPLiCATioNS

MCS is a great choice for every application that utilizes variable speed DC, AC induction and stepper systems. The unique small size and performance of MCS will allow the engineers to inte-grate motor control into mechanical structure of the machine. This in turn will open possibilities for new application. Here are some of the traditional applications for MCS:

Azimuth and elevation control in Communication Antennas

Guided Vehicles

Variable Speed Pumps and metering Pumps, Conveyors and more and more…

MCS series variable speed motors and controllers

• Appliances • Blowers • Centrifuges • Compressors • Conveyors • Feeders • HVAC

• Hybrid Vehicles • Indexers • Material Handling • Packaging Equipment • Pumps • Treadmills and Physical

Therapy Equipment

CuSToMizE youR MACHiNE wiTH MCS

MCS offers OEM builders a number of special mechanical and electrical features. You, our customers, will create new ideas and applications! And we will meet the challenge of imple-menting them! Some of the typical custom features we are often asked about are listed below:

• Shaft configurations, including gears and pinions • Electrical Brakes • Output Gearboxes • Custom higher power ratings, voltage and speed range • Metric version of the product • Custom Input/Output functions • Military Coating and colors • Network communications such as MODBUS, TCP/IP, CANBUS

All you need are the basic engineering specifications and we can start a design feasibility. You can conveniently send them to us through our website, or contact an application engineer at the factory.

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