General Information

• Part Number: 278229 (also 278229‑P)

• Manufacturer: XYCOM Automation (later Schneider Electric)

• Type: Servo Module / Servo Drive (industrial motion control)

• Status: EOL (Discontinued); available as refurbished/used

• Weight: Approx. 2 lb (0.9 kg)

Product Description

• 278229 is a compact, industrial‑grade servo amplifier/controller designed for XYCOM’s industrial PC/HMI systems and machine automation platforms.

• It provides closed‑loop position/velocity control for brush/brushless DC servo motors in factory automation, CNC, and motion‑critical applications.

Electrical

• Input Voltage: 24 VDC (industrial logic power)

• Motor Output: ±10 V command (standard servo interface)

• Control Signals: Enable, fault, home, limit switches

• Protection: Overcurrent, overvoltage, overtemperature, short‑circuit

Mechanical

• Form Factor: PCB module / DIN‑rail mount

• Dimensions: Standard industrial module size (XYCOM system compatible)

• Enclosure: Rugged metal casing for industrial environments

Communication & I/O

• Feedback: Encoder input (quadrature, A/B/Z)

• Control Bus: XYCOM proprietary bus or ISA bus (for IPC integration)

• I/O: Digital inputs (limits, home), digital outputs (fault, status)

Environmental

• Operating Temp: 0 °C to +50 °C

• Storage Temp: −40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 10%–90% non‑condensing

• Shock/Vibration: Industrial‑grade (compliant with IEC 60068)

Applications

• Industrial automation & machinery motion control

• CNC machines, robotics, and positioning systems

• XYCOM IPC/HMI integrated motion solutions

• Factory floor, process control, and harsh industrial environments