Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric ELAU |
| Model | C400/10/1/1/1/00 |
| Alternative Part Number | C4001011100 |
| Hardware Reference | VCA07AAAA0AA00 |
| Product Type | PacDrive C400 Servo Controller |
| Controller Family | PacDrive C400 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium M 600 MHz |
| RAM Memory | 256 MB |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB |
| Supply Voltage | 20–33 VDC |
| Servo Communication | SERCOS interface |
| Controlled Axes | Up to 16 servo drives |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet TCP/IP, serial communication interfaces (configuration dependent) |
| Motion Control Function | Position, speed, and synchronization control |
| Programming Environment | ELAU PacDrive automation software |
| Mounting | Industrial control cabinet installation |
| Cooling Method | Natural convection |
| Application | Packaging machines, robotics, synchronized motion systems |
| Product Status | Legacy / obsolete automation hardware |
Product Introduction
Schneider Electric ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 Overview
The Schneider Electric ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 is a PacDrive C400 motion controller designed for coordinated servo applications in industrial machinery. It manages motion sequences, axis synchronization, and communication with connected servo drives through the PacDrive architecture.
The ELAU /10/1/1/1/00 remains widely encountered in installed packaging and production machines where the original motion platform is still in service. Its main value is maintaining existing machine performance without redesigning the complete motion system. Verify firmware version, PacDrive project backup, servo drive compatibility, and SERCOS configuration before replacement.
C4001011100
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls (The Engineer’s Perspective)
Engineering Pain Point
A motion controller failure can bring an entire machine line to a stop. The mechanical components may be fine. Servo motors may test correctly. The problem is often the controller that coordinates timing, synchronization, and position commands across multiple axes.
The ELAU /10/1/1/1/00 is not just a PLC replacement. It is the motion coordination layer. Recovering the machine usually depends on having the original PacDrive application project and correct axis configuration.
Typical Applications
- Packaging Machinery – Multi-axis synchronization for filling, sealing, labeling, and indexing systems.
- Food Processing Equipment – Servo-controlled conveyors, dosing systems, and coordinated machine cycles.
- Printing Machinery – Registration control, web handling, and synchronized roller movement.
- Robotics and Assembly Systems – Coordinated servo positioning and high-speed machine sequences.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- PacDrive Project Backup
A replacement controller does not contain the machine-specific motion program. Confirm the original PacDrive application, axis parameters, and commissioning files before shutdown.
- SERCOS Configuration Matching
Servo drives, axis addresses, and communication settings must match the original system. Incorrect SERCOS configuration can prevent drives from enabling.
- Firmware Compatibility
PacDrive controllers exist with different firmware versions. Confirm compatibility between controller firmware, engineering software, and connected servo amplifiers.
Field note: Before removing a controller, save the project, record firmware information, document SERCOS connections, and capture drive status information. Motion systems usually fail during recovery because configuration data was not preserved.
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