ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 | PacDrive C400 Motion Controller

Description

Product Overview

The ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 is a PacDrive C400 motion controller designed for coordinated machine automation and multi-axis servo applications. Schneider Electric documentation identifies this configuration as the PacDrive C400 with support for up to 16 SERCOS slaves. The controller uses an Intel Pentium M 600 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 32 MB flash memory, and a VxWorks real-time operating system. It was designed to coordinate servo drives, execute machine-control programs, and manage deterministic motion sequences within packaging and other high-speed automated machinery. Schneider Electric also identifies VCA07AAAA0AA00 as the newer reference for the same product configuration.

Technical Specifications — C400/10/1/1/1/00

The type-key documentation specifies the 600 MHz Pentium M processor, 256 MB RAM, 32 MB flash memory, SERCOS support for up to 16 slaves, and VxWorks operating system.

ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00

Key Features and Benefits — C400/10/1/1/1/00

• Centralized motion control for PacDrive automation systems.
• Supports up to 16 SERCOS-connected servo slaves in the specified configuration.
• 600 MHz Intel Pentium M processor for deterministic control execution.
• 256 MB RAM and 32 MB flash storage.
• Integrated watchdog and real-time clock.
• Front-panel diagnostic display and status indicators.
• Suitable for legacy machine-control systems where the original hardware configuration must be retained.
• Direct replacement availability can be useful for maintaining older PacDrive equipment.

The controller’s real value is deterministic coordination of multiple servo axes rather than simple PLC logic. For an installed machine, software and hardware compatibility are just as important as the physical part number.

Related Models

VCA07AAAA0AA00 — Schneider Electric reference identified as the same PacDrive C400 configuration under a newer naming scheme.

C400/A8/1/1/1/00 — Related C400 configuration designed for systems supporting up to eight SERCOS slaves rather than sixteen.

MC-4 Series — PacDrive servo-drive family designed to operate as SERCOS slaves with compatible C400 controllers.

SH31003P02F2000 — ELAU AC servo-drive component commonly associated with the broader PacDrive motion-control ecosystem.

Installation and Maintenance — C400/10/1/1/1/00

Before replacement, record the hardware code, software version, SERCOS configuration, application program, and installed CompactFlash configuration. ELAU’s service documentation specifically states that replacement units should have the same hardware configuration and software version.

Use appropriate ESD precautions and isolate the controller before removal. After installation, verify startup diagnostics, SERCOS communication, axis configuration, encoder feedback, and application execution before allowing the machine to return to production.

For spare inventory, the type-plate information should be retained together with the software revision. This matters considerably for legacy PacDrive equipment.

Product Warranty — C400/10/1/1/1/00

Warranty depends on supplier, product condition, and purchase terms. Receiving records should include the complete part number, hardware revision, software version, serial number, inspection status, and functional-test results.

The ELAU C400/10/1/1/1/00 is a legacy PacDrive controller, so compatibility verification should be completed before purchase. Schneider Electric confirms the VCA07AAAA0AA00 cross-reference, while ELAU documentation emphasizes matching hardware and software configurations during replacement.