Description
INDEL INFO-4KP 9416100 | Four-Axis Position Control Card
Product Introduction
Position-control hardware is difficult to replace casually. Encoder scaling, analog drive commands, and the original machine’s control architecture all have to line up. The INDEL INFO-4KP, part number 9416100, is a four-axis position-control interface card designed for encoder-based motion applications where maintaining the existing control platform may be more practical than a complete system redesign.
The INFO-4KP processes incremental encoder signals and provides ±10 V analog outputs for interfacing with motor-control equipment. Its four-axis architecture, 4-fold encoder resolution, and 16-bit DAC outputs make it relevant to legacy machine tools and automated positioning systems. For maintenance teams sourcing a spare, the critical task is matching the original card, connector arrangement, addressing, and configuration—not simply finding another board labeled “position control.”
INFO-4KP
Key Technical Specifications
- Model: INFO-4KP
- Manufacturer: INDEL AG
- Part Number: 9416100
- Function: Four-axis position control
- Encoder Input Type: Incremental A/B tracks with zero-pulse input
- Encoder Resolution: 4-fold evaluation
- Maximum Encoder Input Frequency: 2.5 MHz
- Counter Width: 14 bit
- Position Measurement Extension: Software-implemented 64-bit floating-point path measurement
- DAC Outputs: ±10 V
- DAC Resolution: 16 bit
- DAC Resolution per Bit: Approximately 300 µV/bit
- DAC Accuracy: Better than 10 mV, per archived documentation
- DAC Calibration: EEPROM-based offset and gain correction
- Enable Outputs: Voff = 48 V; Ion = 10 mA, per manufacturer documentation
- Supply Voltage: +18 to +32 V DC
- Current Consumption: 450 mA at 24 V DC
- Onboard Auxiliary Supply: +5 V, 400 mA maximum
- Additional Auxiliary Supply: +15 V, 20–80 mA
- Operating Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +45°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
- Maximum Board Operating Temperature: +70°C
- Relative Humidity: Up to 95%, non-condensing
- Connector: DIN 41612, Type F-48
- Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail
- Dimensions: 165 × 105 × 45 mm (L × W × H)
- Addressing: Rotary/address switch S1; address switch S2 is not mounted as standard
- Configuration: INDEL INFO software environment; confirm compatibility with the installed system
Specifications are based on INDEL’s archived INFO-4KP documentation. Confirm the exact hardware revision and connector arrangement before commissioning.
Global Sourcing & Live-Test SOP
Legacy motion-control cards require more than a visual inspection. Encoder channels, DAC outputs, and calibration data can all affect machine positioning, so a meaningful test should be tied to the actual board revision and a compatible test setup.
Incoming Verification
- Confirm the INDEL nameplate and part number 9416100.
- Inspect the PCB, connectors, mounting hardware, and terminal interfaces.
- Record serial number, revision markings, and visible configuration details.
- Check for corrosion, damaged traces, cracked components, or evidence of unauthorized repair.
Authenticity & Configuration Checks
- Compare the board layout and markings with available INDEL INFO-4KP documentation.
- Record the address-switch setting and any installed resistor arrays or jumpers.
- Inspect EEPROM-related configuration/calibration status where the required tools are available.
- Confirm compatibility with the installed INFO system and its software/configuration files.
- Do not assume another revision or related board is interchangeable without verifying pinout and system requirements.
Functional Test Recommendations
- Apply +18 to +32 V DC using a current-limited test supply.
- Verify power-up behavior and inspect for abnormal current draw or heating.
- Where compatible test equipment is available, inject incremental A/B encoder signals and verify counting and direction response.
- Test zero-pulse recognition where applicable.
- Verify each ±10 V DAC output using calibrated measurement equipment.
- Check output calibration and channel response against the available test procedure.
- Record test conditions, equipment used, results, and any untested channels.
Extended Test & Packaging
- Document the actual duration and conditions of any extended operating test.
- Do not claim a 24-hour heat run unless completed and recorded.
- Preserve inspection results and any configuration information associated with the board.
- Use ESD-aware handling and protective packaging suitable for international shipment.
Condition Transparency: Clearly state whether the board is tested, untested, used, or factory sealed based on the actual item. Warranty coverage and included accessories must match the seller’s terms.
Field Engineer’s Pitfall Guide
❗ Do not assume the is a standalone motion controller. It is an interface card intended for integration into the INDEL INFO control architecture. Verify the host system, software, and associated control hardware before ordering it as a replacement.
❗ Encoder signal compatibility is application-critical. The uses incremental A/B tracks and supports 4-fold evaluation, with encoder input configurations dependent on the installed resistor arrays. Verify encoder output type, signal levels, and wiring before connecting field devices.
❗ Do not connect the DAC outputs by assumption. The ±10 V analog outputs interface with motor-control equipment, and the enable outputs have their own electrical limits. Confirm the original wiring diagram, signal common, shielding, and drive input requirements before energizing the system.
Intent-Driven FAQ
Q1: What is the INDEL 9416100 used for?
A: It is a four-axis position-control interface card used for encoder-based motion measurement and analog motor-drive command interfacing.
Q2: How many axes does the support?
A: The is designed for four-axis position control.
Q3: What type of encoder signals does it support?
A: The manufacturer documents incremental A/B tracks with 4-fold evaluation and zero-pulse input. Verify the exact encoder electrical interface and board configuration before use.
Q4: What are the analog output specifications?
A: The card provides ±10 V, 16-bit DAC outputs. Confirm the connected drive’s input requirements and the original system’s scaling before installation.
Q5: Is the 9416100 interchangeable with other INDEL 4KP boards?
A: Do not assume universal interchangeability. INDEL documents pin compatibility for the 4KP-94161A and 4KP-94161, but the exact relationship to the 9416100 designation should be verified against the board label and applicable documentation.
Q6: Does the include the host controller or motor drive?
A: Not unless explicitly stated in the sale. The 9416100 should be treated as the interface card only; verify the actual shipment contents.
Q7: Is the still supported, and is this unit tested?
A: The model is documented in INDEL’s archive, but current service and lifecycle status should be confirmed with INDEL. Test status and warranty depend on the specific seller and must be supported by the actual unit’s inspection record and listing terms.
Reference Documentation
- INDEL archived datasheet and connection documentation: available from the INDEL official website.
- INDEL INFO software documentation: consult the manufacturer’s archive for configuration and system-integration references.
