C-877.1U11 PILine

For ultrasonic piezo motors, 1 axis, inexpensive and compact

Integrated power amplifier
PID servo control with dynamic parameter switching
Macro programmable for stand-alone functionality
Data recorder
Extensive software support

C-877.1U11, dimensions in mm

Single-axis benchtop device with special PID controller for ultrasonic piezo motors. Integrated power amplifier for PILine^® drives and positioners of performance class 1.

Application and use cases

Micromanipulation
Automation
Biotechnology
Sample manipulation
Sample positioning
Optical measuring technology

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.

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Datasheet

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 238 KB

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 240 KB

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 293 KB

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Basics	C-877.1U11
Housing type	Benchtop device
Drive type	PILine^® piezo motor, performance class 1
Axes	1
Application-related functions	Startup macro; data recorder
Protective functions	Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded
Configuration management	Import of parameter files; manual parameter input; reading the ID chip

Motion and control	C-877.1U11
Motion types	Point-to-point motion
Supported sensor signal	A/B quadrature, RS-422
Max. control frequency (servo cycle)	10000 Hz
Limit switch input	TTL
Reference switch input	TTL

Electrical properties	C-877.1U11
Max. output power	15 W
Max. output voltage	200 V_pp, 71 V_eff

Interfaces and operation	C-877.1U11
Communication interfaces	USB
Command set	GCS 2.0
User software	PIMikroMove
Application programming interfaces	C, C++, C#; MATLAB; NI LabVIEW; Python

Miscellaneous	C-877.1U11
Motor / sensor connector	D-sub 15 (f)
Operating voltage	24 V DC
Max. current consumption	300 mA plus motor current (max. 0.8 A)
Operating temperature range	5 °C to 40 °C
Mass	130 g

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Datasheet

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 238 KB

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 240 KB

Version / Date

2026-11-10

pdf - 293 KB

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Documentation

Digital Motor Controllers and Drivers

Version / Date

5.0.0 | 09/2026

pdf - 570 KB

Version / Date

5.0.0 | 09/2026

pdf - 230 KB

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Documentation

C-877.1U11 Compact, Cost-Efficient Piezomotor Controller / Driver, 1 Channel, for PILine® Systems with Low Power Consumption

Version / Date

2.0.0 2024-10-24

pdf - 5 MB

Version / Date

2.0.0 2024-10-24

pdf - 5 MB

3D Models

C-877.1U11 3-D model

zip - 404 KB

Software Files

Version / Date

3.3.0.4, 2026-07

zip - 2 GB

Software Files

Version / Date

3.3.0.4, 2026-07

pdf - 2 MB

English

General Software Documentation

Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1

Version / Date

2024-06-05

pdf - 1 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PI GCS DLL

Version / Date

2024-06-07

pdf - 3 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PIMikroMove

Version / Date

2024-10-23

pdf - 6 MB

English

General Software Documentation

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

Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder

Version / Date

2024-06-04

pdf - 416 KB

Version / Date

2024-06-04

pdf - 422 KB

General Software Documentation

GCS Array Data Format

Version / Date

1.2.1

pdf - 153 KB

English

General Software Documentation

PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW

Version / Date

7.0.1 2021-03-03

pdf - 3 MB

English

General Software Documentation

PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms

Version / Date

2023-05-08

pdf - 276 KB

English

General Software Documentation

Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager

Version / Date

12.12.2023 1.0.0

pdf - 819 KB

English

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C-877.1U11

Compact, inexpensive PILine^® controller; 1 axis; USB interface, for PILine^® positioners with low power consumption

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Specifications

Datasheet C-877.1U11

Specifications

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Datasheet

Datasheet C-877.1U11

Documentation

Short Instructions MS242EK

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3D Models

C-877.1U11 3-D model

Software Files

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User Manual A000T0075

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Software Manual SM148

Software Manual SM155

User Manual A000T0028

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Technical Note A000T0089

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