Description
ELAU MAX-4/11/03/016/08/0/1/00 | PacDrive Motion Controller
Product Overview
Legacy PacDrive systems can be difficult to keep running when a controller failure stops an established production line. The ELAU MAX-4/11/03/016/08/0/1/00 is part of ELAU’s MAX-4 motion-control family, designed for programmable machine control and coordinated servo applications. It combines controller functionality with interfaces used to integrate the machine’s motion and automation architecture.
This configuration is intended for applications requiring the MAX-4 platform’s 8-axis class of control. Its code identifies a 16 MB flash configuration, two analog inputs, and no master-encoder evaluation. Those details matter when sourcing a replacement: a controller with a similar MAX-4 designation may have different options or hardware provisions. Confirm the installed unit’s full label, firmware, and project requirements before approving a swap.
MAX-4/11/03/016/08/0/1/00
Key Technical Specifications
- Product Family: ELAU PacDrive MAX-4
- Full Product Code: /11/03/016/08/0/1/00
- Hardware Variant: 11; Ethernet connector configuration
- Processor Variant: 03; Profive T5, Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
- RAM: 32 MB
- Internal Flash: 16 MB
- Maximum Axis Configuration: Up to 8 axes
- Master-Encoder Evaluation: 0; not included in this code configuration
- Analog Inputs: 1; two analog inputs
- Optional Functions: 00; no optional function identified by this code
- Motion Bus: SERCOS interface, subject to system configuration
- Operating System: VxWorks
Specifications are based on product documentation and the product-code key. Confirm the exact hardware revision and installed options against the unit’s label and OEM documentation before purchase or commissioning.
Global Sourcing & Live-Test SOP
For the ELAU /11/03/016/08/0/1/00, inspection should establish both physical condition and compatibility with the existing PacDrive installation. The following is a recommended procurement SOP—not a claim that the specific listed unit has been tested.
Inbound Verification
- Photograph the controller from multiple angles, including all labels and connectors.
- Verify the complete model code: /11/03/016/08/0/1/00.
- Inspect the housing, connector interfaces, mounting points, and visible PCB areas for damage or unauthorized repair.
- Check for corrosion, contamination, bent pins, and missing components.
Serial and Traceability Review
- Record serial number, hardware revision, date code, and supplier information where available.
- Request the unit’s service history and any prior test report.
- Confirm whether the item is new old stock, used, repaired, or refurbished.
- Keep the full option code on the purchase order and receiving record.
Compatibility and Powered Testing
- Confirm the controller’s hardware configuration against the installed unit and machine documentation.
- Use a compatible test setup and the specified control supply.
- Verify startup behavior, diagnostic indicators, and communication interfaces using the applicable OEM procedure.
- Do not connect the controller to production machinery until firmware, project compatibility, and I/O configuration have been reviewed.
Diagnostics and Test Reporting
- Record test conditions, diagnostic results, and any observed faults.
- Document which interfaces and functions were actually tested.
- Identify any untested functions or limitations in the report.
- Do not describe a unit as fully functional based only on visual inspection or power-up.
ESD-Safe Shipment
- Package the controller using appropriate ESD protection.
- Protect connectors against impact and contamination.
- Include the inspection report and exact part number with the shipment.
- Use suitable cushioning to prevent movement or connector damage during transit.
Field Engineer’s Pitfall Guide
1. Do not overlook the final option-code positions.
The /0/1/00 suffix is not interchangeable by assumption with /1/1/00 or other variants. This code identifies no master-encoder evaluation and two analog inputs. Verify the installed configuration and machine requirements before treating another suffix as equivalent.
2. Confirm project and firmware compatibility before replacing the controller.
A physically compatible may not be a functional drop-in replacement if its firmware or project configuration differs. Back up the existing application and relevant parameters wherever possible. Confirm the programming environment and firmware requirements before transferring the project.
3. Validate the actual interface and I/O requirements before commissioning.
The model code identifies an Ethernet hardware variant, but the complete communication and I/O arrangement must still be checked against the original system. Verify connector assignments, SERCOS topology, analog signal requirements, grounding, and supply conditions. Never infer hot-swap capability from the controller’s modular form factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the ELAU /11/03/016/08/0/1/00?
It is a PacDrive programmable motion controller configuration used in industrial machine automation and servo-motion applications.
Q2: How many axes does this configuration support?
The 08 code identifies the configuration for up to 8 axes. Confirm the machine’s actual axis arrangement and application requirements before replacement.
Q3: Does this model include master-encoder evaluation?
The 0 code position indicates that master-encoder evaluation is not included in this configuration. If the machine depends on an external master encoder, verify the required hardware and control architecture before installation.
Q4: Does the controller have analog inputs?
Yes. The 1 code position identifies the configuration with two analog inputs. Confirm that the installed machine uses a matching I/O arrangement.
Q5: Can this controller be hot-swapped?
Do not assume so. Follow the OEM’s shutdown and replacement procedure, and verify whether the machine architecture permits removal under power.
Q6: Is the /11/03/016/08/0/1/00 obsolete?
The is a legacy platform, and sourcing may depend on remaining inventory, used stock, or repaired units. Confirm availability, condition, warranty, and return terms with the supplier before committing to a maintenance window.
Q7: What should buyers confirm before ordering?
Request clear photographs of the nameplate, full model code, serial number, hardware revision, condition statement, warranty terms, and available test documentation. Confirm firmware and project compatibility with the installed before accepting the part as a replacement.
