
Data Sheet
PLUS+1® Controllers
MC038-020
Mobile machine management
Danfoss PLUS+1® controllers are elements of the
flexible, powerful, expandable, and affordable family
of mobile machine management products. These
devices are general-purpose controllers that are
equally suited for use as a member of a distributed
machine control system, with intelligence in every
node, or as a stand-alone controller.
Product highlights
Product functionality includes features that enhance
machine control safety including redundant E-stop
inputs and one 20A digital output with redundant
hardware shutdown paths. Also included are two 19A
PWM outputs and a dedicated sleep mode input.
Application development
Users develop MC038-020 applications with PLUS+1
GUIDE. This Microsoft Windows based development
environment features a user-friendly, field proven,
icon-based graphical programming tool, application
downloader, and service/diagnostic tool.
Features
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User-programmable with PLUS+1
GUIDE (Graphical User Integrated
Development Environment)
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38 pins: (1) DEUTSCH DRC26-38SA
connector
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32 bit fixed-point DSP running at 150
MHz
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12 bit analog-to-digital converter
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16 inputs
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5 outputs
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Independent power supplies for the
HDOUT and HPWM outputs
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1 CAN 2.0B port. The fixed range analog
(AIN/CAN Shield) pin may be configured
as a shield pin
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5 VDC power supply for external sensors
rated at 150 mA, monitored and
regulated internally
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2 LEDs under application software
control
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CE compliant
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Data Sheet
MC038-020 Controller
16 Inputs
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1 DIN-NO (digital) E-Stop
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1 DIN-NC (digital) E-Stop
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1 DIN (digital) Sleep Mode enable/disable
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(4) digital (DIN) configurable as pull up (5 VDC), pull down (0 VDC)
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(8) digital/analog (DIN/AIN) that are user-defined as either:
Digital: pull up (5 VDC), pull down (0 VDC) or pull to center (2.5 VDC)
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Analog: 0 to 5.25 VDC or 0 to 36 V
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(1) fixed range analog (AIN/CAN shield) 0 to 5.25 VDC or CAN shield pin
5 Outputs
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(1) DOUT (3 A digital) configurable as source only
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(1) DOUT (8 A digital) configurable as source only
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(1) HDOUT (20 A digital) configurable as source only
Redundant 2-stage output path with diagnostic current feedback
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(2) HPWM (19 A proportional) configurable as source or sink
Both PWM outputs operate as open loop
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The output is a constant voltage
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Diagnostic current feedback is available
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Characteristics
DC
Specifications
Supply voltage, device 9 to 36 Vdc
Operating temperature, ambient -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Storage temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Programming temperature 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
IP rating
(with mating connector attached)
EMI/RFI rating 100 V/m
Weight 0.53 kg (1.16 lb)
Vibration IEC 60068-2-64
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 test Ea
Device maximum current, sourcing 70 A
Device maximum current, sinking 31 A
Maximum current, power pins:
C1-P2, C1-P34 10 A per pin
C1-P36, C1-P37, C1-P38 25 A per pin
IP 67
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