ELAU C600/10/1/1/1/00 | PacDrive Motion Controller | 99-Axis SERCOS Control

Description

ELAU C600/10/1/1/1/00 | PacDrive M Motion Controller

Key Technical Specifications

The original ELAU documentation defines the C600 type code as C600 / 10 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 00, with the processor, RAM, and flash-memory positions encoded in the model. It identifies the processor as a 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium M and the RAM as 256 MB.

Some current secondary listings report different memory values and local-I/O counts for this model. Because PacDrive C600 units exist with different hardware/software configurations, those values should not be transferred to a specific installed controller without checking its nameplate and configuration. The original ELAU documentation specifically requires matching the hardware code and software version when ordering a replacement.

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Product Introduction

The ELAU /10/1/1/1/00 is a high-capacity PacDrive M motion controller designed for machines requiring coordinated PLC execution and multi-axis servo control. Its SERCOS interface provides the real-time motion network used to synchronize supported PacDrive servo drives, while the controller also handles machine logic, sequencing, communications, and motion functions. ELAU documentation identifies the as part of the PacDrive controller platform, while Schneider Electric now maintains the product reference.

The is particularly relevant to legacy packaging and high-speed machine applications where the existing PacDrive project, SERCOS configuration, servo parameters, and controller firmware are still tied to the original machine architecture. Schneider Electric currently states that /10/1/1/1/00 has not been replaced, with repair information available.

Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective

Engineering Pain Point

The difficult part of replacing a /10/1/1/1/00 is usually not physical installation. It is reproducing the exact controller configuration required by the machine. ELAU’s own service documentation states that replacement devices must have the same hardware configuration and software version, and the spare-part order should identify the item number, hardware code, and software version.

Typical Applications

• High-speed packaging machinery with synchronized servo axes.
• Multi-axis converting, filling, labeling, and material-handling machines.
• Legacy PacDrive M systems using SERCOS-connected servo drives.
• Machine-control architectures combining PLC sequencing with coordinated electronic motion.

Technical Pitfalls to Avoid

1. Do not order only by “.” The complete type code is /10/1/1/1/00, while the associated item number is 13130262. The type-code suffix identifies the hardware configuration.
2. Match the hardware code and firmware. ELAU’s replacement instructions explicitly call for the hardware code and software version. A controller with the same external model marking can still require configuration or firmware reconciliation before it will operate correctly in the machine.
3. Preserve the machine project. Before removing a functioning controller, back up the PacDrive application, motion parameters, axis configuration, and other machine-specific data available through the engineering environment.
4. Check the SERCOS topology. Record the connected servo drives, axis order, SERCOS configuration, cycle settings, and fiber connections. Changing the controller without preserving the motion-network configuration can turn a hardware replacement into a commissioning exercise.
5. Do not treat a newer PacDrive controller as a drop-in spare. A later-generation controller may require a migration of the machine application, motion parameters, communication setup, and engineering software. The original architecture should be documented before selecting an alternative.
6. Verify the actual controller’s memory configuration. Public secondary sources disagree on some memory specifications. The original hardware code and physical nameplate should therefore take precedence over generic catalog listings.

Related Products

• ELAU C200/10/1/1/1/00 — Lower-capacity PacDrive M controller; not an equivalent replacement for a installation with a large SERCOS axis count.
• ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 — Intermediate PacDrive M controller. Its lower axis capacity makes the hardware configuration important when considering migration from a .
• — Same controller family, but the exact hardware configuration and software version must be established before treating another reference as interchangeable.
• ELAU MC-4 servo drives — PacDrive servo-drive family supported through the SERCOS motion architecture; exact drive type and axis configuration must be matched.
• ELAU SCL servo drives — Another PacDrive servo-drive family associated with systems.
• ELAU iSH servo systems — Integrated servo technology supported in documented configurations; verify axis type and firmware compatibility.
• Schneider Electric PacDrive 3 controllers — Later-generation motion-control architecture; migration should be treated as an engineering project rather than a direct substitution.

Procurement and Replacement Note

For a /10/1/1/1/00 replacement, specify the complete ELAU type code, item number 13130262, hardware code, software version, and controller configuration. If the original unit is still accessible, photograph the complete type plate and record the firmware/software information before removal.

The strongest compatibility requirement comes directly from the ELAU service documentation: replacement controllers should have the same hardware configuration and software version.

Schneider Electric currently lists /10/1/1/1/00 as not replaced, so this should be treated as a legacy PacDrive M controller rather than assuming that a newer PacDrive product is a direct substitute.