C-867.1U
Piezo motor controller for PILine® systems; 1 axis; USB, RS-232, SPI, I/O, analog joystick; networkable via daisy chain
C-867.1U PILine
For Single-Axis Positioning Stages with PILine
- Integrated power amplifier with dynamic frequency control
- Multifunctional encoder input: A/B, Sin/Cos, BiSS
- Macro programmable for stand-alone functionality
- Integrated interfaces: USB, RS-232, SPI, I/O, joystick
- Daisy chain networkability
C-867.1U, dimensions in mm
C-867.1U PILine
Product Description
Specifications
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Single-axis benchtop device for PILine® ultrasonic piezo motors, network capable with up to 16 units on a single interface
Servo controller with dedicated PID controller for PILine® ultrasonic piezo motors.
Power amplifier for PILine® ultrasonic piezo motors and positioners with performance class 1 and 2 piezo motors. Dynamic frequency control for optimal control.
Application and use cases
Micromanipulation
Automation
Biotechnology
Sample manipulation
Sample positioning
Optical measuring technology
Technology
Motion profiles: Point-to-point, trapezoidal velocity profile. User-definable trajectories (e.g., circles, sine curves) from externally fed points.
Interfaces and communication: USB-, RS-232-, SPI interface for commanding. I/O lines for automation. Connector for analog joystick.
Encoder input: Differentially transmitted A/B signals (TTL) or sin/cos signals (1 Vss). BiSS interface for absolute encoders. Inputs for TTL signals from limit and reference switches.
Functionality and software
Powerful macro programming language. Nonvolatile macro memory, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. ID chip detection for fast startup. PID controller, parameters modifiable during operation.
Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.
Scope of delivery and accessories
Scope of delivery
Wide input range power supply
Power cord
USB cable
PI Software Suite
Accessories (optional)
Network cable for daisy-chain network
I/O cable
Analog joysticks for 2 or 3 axes
Pushbutton box
Specifications
Specifications
Basics | C-867.1U |
|---|---|
Housing type | Benchtop device |
Drive type | PILine® piezo motor, performance classes 1 and 2 |
Axes | 1 |
Application-related functions | Macro; startup macro; data recorder; ID chip detection |
Protective functions | Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error or power level is exceeded; control is disabled when a programmable position error or power level is exceeded |
Configuration management | Import of parameter files; manual parameter input; reading the ID chip |
Interfaces and operation | C-867.1U |
|---|---|
Communication interfaces | USB, RS-232, SPI |
Networkability | Daisy chain |
Manual control(s) | Analog joystick |
Command set | GCS 2.0 |
User software | PIMikroMove |
Application programming interfaces | C, C++, C#; MATLAB; NI LabVIEW; Python |
Analog inputs | 4 |
Analog input signal | 0 V to 5 V |
Digital inputs | 4 |
Digital input signal | TTL |
Digital outputs | 4 |
Digital output signal | TTL |
Miscellaneous | C-867.1U |
|---|---|
Motor / sensor connector | D-sub 15 (f) |
I/O connector | Mini-DIN, 9-pole (f) |
Connector USB | USB Mini-B socket |
Connector RS-232 | D-sub 9 (m) |
Connector SPI | DisplayPort |
Connector for supply voltage | M8 4-pole (m) |
Operating voltage | 24 V DC |
Max. current consumption | 300 mA plus motor current (max. 2 A) |
Operating temperature range | 5 °C to 40 °C |
Ground | 1 kg |
Downloads
Product Note
Product Note
Product Change Notification C-819.JA, C-819.JAY
Version / Date
2021-04-29
pdf - 76 KB
English
Datasheet
Documentation
Documentation
User Manual C867T0026
SPI Interface of C-867 PILine® Controllers
Version / Date
2020-12-16
pdf - 799 KB
English
Documentation
User Manual MS223
C-867.1U Piezo Motor Controller / Driver, Networkable, 1 Channel, for PILine® Systems with Sub-D Connector(s)
Version / Date
3.0.0 | 06.11.2026
pdf - 10 MB
Version / Date
3.0.0 | 06.11.2026
pdf - 11 MB
3D Models
3D Models
C-867.1U 3-D model
Version / Date
2018-03-23
zip - 992 KB
Software Files
Software Files
PI Software Suite C-990.CD1
Version / Date
3.3.0.4, 2026-07
zip - 2 GB
Software Files
C-990.CD1 Releasenews
Version / Date
3.3.0.4, 2026-07
pdf - 2 MB
English
General Software Documentation
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0075
Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1
Version / Date
2024-06-05
pdf - 1 MB
English
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM157
PIPython - Programming PI Controllers with Python
Version / Date
2024-07-09
pdf - 2 MB
Version / Date
2024-07-09
pdf - 2 MB
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0067
Information on the PIStages3 database. What must be considered when changing from PIStages2 to PIStages3.
Version / Date
2020-01-13
pdf - 543 KB
English
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM156
PIStages3Editor for editing the PIStages3 database
Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM151
PI GCS DLL
Version / Date
2024-06-07
pdf - 3 MB
English
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM148
PIMikroMove
Version / Date
2024-10-23
pdf - 6 MB
English
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM155
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0028
Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder
Version / Date
2024-06-04
pdf - 416 KB
Version / Date
2024-06-04
pdf - 422 KB
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM146
GCS Array Data Format
Version / Date
1.2.1
pdf - 153 KB
English
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM158
PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW
Version / Date
7.0.1 2021-03-03
pdf - 3 MB
English
General Software Documentation
Technical Note A000T0089
PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms
Version / Date
2023-05-08
pdf - 276 KB
English
General Software Documentation
User Manual SM164
Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager
Version / Date
12.12.2023 1.0.0
pdf - 819 KB
English
General Software Documentation
User Manual SM165
PI General Command Set (GCS), version 2.0
Version / Date
2026-08-05
zip - 5 MB
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Accessories
C-862.CN
Network cable for daisy chain network; 0.3 m
C-862.CN1
Network cable for daisy chain network; 1 m
C-862.CN2
Network cable for daisy chain network; 3 m
C-815.34
RS-232 null modem cable; 9/9-pole; 3 m
C-170.PB
Pushbutton box with 4 buttons and 4 LEDs
C-170.IO
I/O cable; open end; 2 m
C-819.20
Analog joystick for 2 axes
C-819.20Y
Y cable for connecting 2 controllers to a C-819.20 joystick
C-819.30
Analog joystick for 3 axes
