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Product Code: CNTR-150
MPN #: MRCU5AK
Tired of robot controllers that freeze or give unclear error messages? The Oriental Motor MRCU5AK, MRCU Series Robot Controller Unit (5 Axes) is a compact controller built for five axis industrial robots. It delivers smooth motion and reliable communication, so your line stays productive and you avoid costly stops. It also fits into tight panels, so you do not need extra space. The unit is priced for small to medium shops that want professional performance without a large investment.
Many factories struggle to synchronize five robot joints without a dedicated controller. When the controller cannot handle the load, motion becomes jerky, timing errors appear, and the whole system can shut down. This matters because every second of downtime reduces profit and can damage the robot. The MRCU5AK solves the issue by providing a single unit that manages power, inputs, outputs and Ethernet/IP communication for all five axes, giving you precise, repeatable motion. The controller also stores motion programs, so you can edit paths without re-writing code. Its modular design lets you add more devices later without replacing the whole system.
| Category | Industrial Robot Controllers |
| Sub-Category | Robot Controller |
| Power Specifications | |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC ±5% / 48 VDC ±5% |
| Power Supply Allowable Operating Voltage | 24 VDC input: 20 to 32 VDC |
| Power Supply Allowable Operating Voltage | 48 VDC input: 40 to 55 VDC |
| Input Current | 19 A |
| Control Power Supply | 24 VDC ±5% 1.05 A (2.3 A when the electromagnetic brake motor is connected) |
| Control Power Supply Allowable Operating Voltage | 20 to 27.6 VDC (22.8 to 27.6 VDC when the electromagnetic brake motor is connected) |
| Interface | |
| Interface - Control Input | 8 points, Photocoupler |
| Interface - Control Output | 8 points, Photocoupler |
| Interface - Field Network | EtherNet/IP |
| Robot Compatibility | |
| Robot Type |
SCARA, Vertical Articulated, Palletizer, Parallel Link, Polar and Cylindrical Coordinates, Cartesian, Cartesian-Plane Gantry (2-Axis, 3-Axis) |
| Number of Total Axes | 5* |
| Note | *Only one robot can be controlled by MRC01 |
| Drive & Monitoring | |
| Drive Command |
P to P, Linear Interpolation, Circular Interpolation, Arc Interpolation, Palette (P to P, Line, Arc) |
| Monitor | Robot Graphic, Alarm, Information, etc. |
| Safety & Compliance | |
| Safety Standards | CE |
| California Proposition 65 | ⚠ CA WARNING |
| California Proposition 65 | Cancer risk from exposure to Nickel |
| California Proposition 65 | Risk of reproductive harm from exposure to Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) |
| California Proposition 65 | Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) |
| Communication | |
| Communication Protocol | EtherNet/IP Communication (Conforms with CT17) |
| Vendor ID | 187: Oriental Motor Company |
| Device Type | 43: Generic Device |
| Transmission Rate | 10/100 Mbps (Autonegotiation) |
| Communication Method | Full duplex / Half duplex (Autonegotiation) |
| Cable Specifications |
Shielded twisted-pair (STP cable), Straight-through/Crossover cable, Category 5e or higher |
| Total Extension Length | 50 m (164 ft.) max. |
| Number of Occupied Bytes - Output (Scanner > Controller) | 2 to 228 bytes |
| Number of Occupied Bytes - Input (Controller > Scanner) | 2 to 228 bytes |
| Implicit Communication - Number of Connections | 2 |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type | Exclusive Owner, Input Only |
| Implicit Communication - Communication Cycle (RPI) | 10 to 3200 ms |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type (Scanner > Controller) | Point-to-Point |
| Implicit Communication - Connection Type (Driver > Scanner) | Point-to-Point, Multicast |
| Implicit Communication - Data Trigger | Cyclic |
| IP Address Setting Method | Parameter, DHCP |
| Network Topologies | Star, Linear bus, Ring (Device Level Ring) |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Degree of Protection | IP10 |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 0 to +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F) (non-freezing) |
| Ambient Humidity | 85% or less (non-condensing) |
| Altitude | Up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft.) above sea level |
| Operating Atmosphere | No corrosive gases or dust. The product should not be exposed to water or oil |
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