--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "49791-1" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/49791-1/Serad-MCS-32-EX" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/49791-1/Serad-MCS-32-EX.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T18:44:22.074Z" last_updated: "2026-10-14T14:31:03.880-05:00" --- # Serad MCS 32 EX Motion Controller Master Unit _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Serad - Model: MCS 32 EX - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $995.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 4 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 9 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 14X10X10 in, estimated ## Categories - Industrial Systems Equipment > Drives, Motors and Pumps > Motion Controllers > Motion Interfaces (primary) - Industrial Systems Equipment > Panel Building Components > Enclosures ## Details ### Configuration - Processor: 32 bits at 33 MHz - Memory: 4 Mb Non-Volatile RAM - Memory: 8 Mb Flash ## Overview Motion controller master unit featuring 32-bit processing capabilities for precise control of multi-axis servo mechanisms. Designed for industrial automation platforms with specialized focus on explosion-proof environments (EX rating). Interfaces via standard industrial protocols including EtherCAT, Profinet and Modbus TCP/IP. Provides real-time synchronization across multiple motion axes with integrated safety functions. Applications include hazardous environment manufacturing, oil and gas production facilities, chemical processing plants, and other explosion-risk industrial settings requiring coordinated motion control. ## Function The MCS 32 EX is a motion controller master unit providing coordinated multi-axis control. It utilizes a real-time operating system for deterministic motion. Interfaces include EtherCAT for servo drives, digital I/O for sensors and actuators, and Ethernet for communication and programming. It supports PLCopen function blocks for motion programming and integrates with a PC for configuration. ## Platform Compatible with standard industrial automation architectures supporting RS-485 and CAN bus communication protocols, designed for 24VDC power supply systems, operates within industrial temperature ranges, interfaces with servo drives through high-speed digital communications, supports distributed control system integration, requires mounting in standard 19-inch rack configurations or DIN rail systems, connects to HMI panels and SCADA systems via Ethernet protocols, accommodates expansion modules through proprietary backplane connections, operates with Windows-based configuration software environments. ## Application The motion controller is designed for advanced motion control tasks, including gearbox, CAM profiles, and triggered movements. It supports various operating modes such as speed, position, and torque modes, making it suitable for applications requiring precise control of motors and mechanical systems. It is commonly used in machinery that requires high precision and reliability, such as in manufacturing and automation systems. ## Accessories Requires an external 24V DC power supply connected via a 3-pin terminal block. Interfaces include a 9-pin male D-sub (DE-9) for RS-232 communication, a 9-pin male D-sub (DE-9) for the CAN bus, two ST-type fiber optic connectors for the SERCOS ring (IN/OUT), a 15-pin female D-sub (DB-15) for an incremental encoder, and a 37-pin female D-sub (DA-37) for digital I/O. Associated equipment includes SERCOS-compatible servo drives, fiber optic cables, and a PC with configuration software. ## Interface RS-232 serial port (SUBD 9-pin) for PC communication; two extension ports (EXT1 and EXT2) for optional communications; earth clamp for motor power cable screen grounding; control loops with 8-bit analog output; supports pulse input/direction for stepper mode; 7-segment diagnostic display; modular rack integration with axis control and PLC functions integrated; processor with FLASH, RAM, and FRAM memory for program and variable storage. The main connector X1 is a 9-pin SUBD interface used for the serial link. EXT1 and EXT2 are additional configurable communication ports. ## Images - - - -