Mitsubishi Electric FX5-40SSC-S Motion Control Unit

When a factory needs to move several motors at the same time, it can be hard to keep each one exact and fast. Small timing errors cause waste, lower quality, and costly downtime. The Mitsubishi Electric FX5-40SSC-S Motion Control Unit solves this by giving you tight, synchronized control for up to four axes in a compact, easy-to-wire package. It also stores settings without a battery, so you never lose your program after a power loss.

Mitsubishi Electric FX5-40SSC-S Motion Control Unit with Mitsubishi

This unit is a powerful motion controller that lets you command position, speed, torque and many other modes from a single device. It is built for machines that need precise, repeatable movement on up to four axes. If you have struggled with lagging response or complex wiring, this controller removes those headaches. The Mitsubishi brand ensures reliable performance and easy integration with existing PLCs and servo amplifiers.

Usages

The FX5-40SSC-S fits in packaging lines where pick-and-place heads must move together, in CNC routers that cut along multiple axes, in robotic arms that need smooth joint coordination, and in conveyor systems that require exact start-stop timing. It also works well for printing machines, assembly stations and any equipment that demands fast, accurate multi-axis control.

Benefits

• Reduces machine downtime by keeping motion precise and reliable.
• Saves wiring space with a single compact module for up to four axes.
• Protects your program with battery-less flash backup.
• Offers flexible control modes so you can match any application.
• Easy to connect to PLCs and servo amplifiers using standard SSCNET III/H.

Key Features

• Controls up to 4 axes simultaneously.
• Operation cycles of 0.888 ms or 1.777 ms for fast response.
• Linear and 2-axis circular interpolation.
• Supports positioning, speed, torque, and mixed control methods.
• Trapezoidal and S-curve acceleration profiles.
• Backlash compensation and electronic gear functions.
• Flash ROM backup for parameters, positioning data and blocks.
• Fast home return with multiple detection methods.
• JOG, inching and manual pulse generation for testing.
• SSCNET III/H communication up to 100 m between stations.

Specifications