BALDOR PCI001-513 Servo Drive / Servo Controller Module

​Product Name:​​ Servo Drive / Servo Controller Module

​Model Number:​PCI001-513

​Manufacturer:​​ Baldor Electric Company (now part of ABB Group)

​Product Line:​​ Baldor NextGen PCI Series (Programmable Control Interface)

The BALDOR PCI001-513 is a high-performance, single-axis servo drive module designed for integration into multi-axis motion control systems. It is part of Baldor’s NextGen PCI series, which is characterized by its modular, rack-based architecture. This specific module slots into a central rack (e.g., a BASR-5 or similar) that houses a shared power supply and a central motion controller.

The primary function of the PCI001-513 is to take high-level motion commands (e.g., torque, velocity, or position) from the central controller via a high-speed backplane network and translate them into the precise high-power AC waveforms required to drive a brushless servo motor. It also handles real-time feedback from the motor’s encoder or resolver to close the control loop.

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Product Overview​

​Product Name:​​ Servo Drive / Servo Controller Module

​Model Number:​PCI001-513

​Manufacturer:​​ Baldor Electric Company (now part of ABB Group)

​Product Line:​​ Baldor NextGen PCI Series (Programmable Control Interface)

The BALDOR PCI001-513 is a high-performance, single-axis servo drive module designed for integration into multi-axis motion control systems. It is part of Baldor’s NextGen PCI series, which is characterized by its modular, rack-based architecture. This specific module slots into a central rack (e.g., a BASR-5 or similar) that houses a shared power supply and a central motion controller.

The primary function of the PCI001-513 is to take high-level motion commands (e.g., torque, velocity, or position) from the central controller via a high-speed backplane network and translate them into the precise high-power AC waveforms required to drive a brushless servo motor. It also handles real-time feedback from the motor’s encoder or resolver to close the control loop.

​Key Features​

  • ​Modular Design:​​ Allows for the creation of compact, centralized multi-axis control systems by housing multiple drive axes in a single rack.
  • ​High-Performance Control:​​ Supports full servo control modes, including Torque, Velocity, and Position, with advanced tuning capabilities for high dynamic response.
  • ​Integrated Safety:​​ Typically includes built-in safety features such as Safe Torque Off (STO) or other safety functions to meet relevant standards.
  • ​High-Speed Backplane Communication:​​ Utilizes a proprietary deterministic network (Baldor’s PCI bus) for ultra-fast, synchronized communication with the central controller and other drive modules in the rack.
  • ​Comprehensive Feedback Support:​​ Compatible with a wide range of feedback devices, including high-resolution encoders, resolvers, and absolute encoders.
  • ​Advanced Tuning & Diagnostics:​​ Features sophisticated auto-tuning algorithms and extensive diagnostic tools accessible through Baldor’s software (Mint WorkBench).

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​Technical Specifications​

The following table details the key technical parameters for the PCI001-513 module.

Parameter Specification
​Model Number​ PCI001-513
​Type​ Single-Axis, Modular Servo Drive
​Input Power​ ​200-240 VAC​​, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz (Powered from the central rack’s DC bus)
​Continuous Output Current​ ​5.0 A RMS​
​Peak Output Current​ ​15.0 A RMS​​ (for 3 seconds)
​Output Power​ Typically drives motors in the ​​1-2 kW​​ range (exact power depends on motor voltage and design).
​Communication Interface​ Baldor PCI Backplane for connection to a central motion controller (e.g., BCI-5xx series).
​Feedback Support​ Encoder (differential, single-ended), Resolver, Hiperface, BiSS, Absolute SSI.
​Control Modes​ Torque, Velocity, Position (Cyclic Synchronous modes supported).
​Programmable I/O​ Digital and Analog I/O are typically provided by the central controller module, not the individual drive axis.
​Protection Features​ Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Short Circuit, Overtemperature, Motor Overtemperature (via sensor feedback).
​Safety Function​ Often includes ​​Safe Torque Off (STO)​​ as a standard safety feature.
​Cooling​ Forced air cooling provided by the central rack assembly.

​System Architecture & Compatibility​

The PCI001-513 is not a standalone drive. It operates within a Baldor NextGen PCI multi-axis system, which consists of:

  1. ​A Central Rack:​​ (e.g., BASR-5) that provides mounting slots, a shared 3-phase power input, and a common DC bus.
  2. ​A Central Controller:​​ (e.g., a BCI-5xx series card) that performs all motion programming, trajectory planning, and I/O handling, communicating with the drive modules over the PCI backplane.
  3. ​One or More Drive Modules:​​ Like the PCI001-513, which act as intelligent power amplifiers.
  4. ​Baldor Servo Motors:​​ The drive is optimized to work with Baldor’s family of brushless AC servo motors.

​Typical Applications​

This drive is used in high-performance, multi-axis automation machinery requiring precise coordination, such as:

  • ​Packaging Machinery:​​ Form-fill-seal machines, cartoning machines.
  • ​Printing & Converting:​​ Web presses, cut-to-length systems, rotary die cutters.
  • ​Material Handling:​​ Robotic pick-and-place systems, indexing conveyors.
  • ​Machine Tool:​​ CNC milling machines, lathes (for auxiliary axes).
  • ​Assembly Automation:​​ Precision assembly stations, testing equipment.

​Important Notes​

  • ​System Component:​​ This module ​​cannot operate alone​​. It is completely dependent on the central PCI rack and controller for power, command, and configuration.
  • ​Configuration Software:​​ Configuration, tuning, and programming are performed using Baldor’s ​​Mint WorkBench​​ software suite.
  • ​Obsolescence:​​ The Baldor NextGen PCI product line is a legacy system. While highly capable and still in widespread use, support and replacement parts may increasingly come from the third-party market.
  • ​Safety:​​ Installation, commissioning, and maintenance should only be performed by qualified personnel familiar with Baldor/ABB drives and high-voltage electrical systems. Always follow local lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

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