Hirata HNC Series Modules HNC-C580-1-3-1-1

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

Hirata HNC Series Technical Notes

The Hirata HNC series represents a dedicated line of CNC and motion controller modules engineered for high-precision industrial automation. Deployed extensively across heavy-industry sectors — including automotive assembly lines, semiconductor handling systems, chemical processing facilities, and precision machining plants — the HNC platform has established a significant installed base across Asia-Pacific and global manufacturing operations. Its modular architecture allows system integrators to configure axis control, I/O expansion, and communication functions independently, making it a long-term backbone for factory automation infrastructure. The series is particularly prevalent in Hirata-built gantry robots, transfer machines, and multi-axis positioning systems, where controller continuity and spare parts availability are critical to production uptime.

The Evolution of HNC Architecture

The Hirata HNC controller series evolved from early single-axis positioning controllers into a fully networked, multi-axis CNC platform. Early-generation HNC units operated on proprietary serial communication buses with limited I/O capacity, targeting standalone pick-and-place and transfer automation. Mid-generation revisions introduced backplane-based modular expansion, enabling mixed-function configurations combining motion control, digital I/O, and analog feedback in a single rack. Later HNC variants incorporated enhanced pulse train output (PTO) interfaces and expanded compatibility with third-party servo amplifiers via standardized encoder feedback protocols. The HNC-C580 sub-series, to which HNC-C580-1-3-1-1 belongs, represents a mature controller configuration optimized for multi-axis coordinated motion with integrated I/O management. As the HNC platform has entered its maintenance and end-of-life phase, backward compatibility between sub-generations requires careful verification — particularly regarding backplane connector pinouts, firmware revision levels, and axis parameter file formats. Replacement with current Hirata controller platforms requires full re-commissioning and is not a drop-in substitution.

HNC Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

Controller / CPU Modules

• HNC-C580-1-3-1-1: Multi-axis CNC controller, 3-axis coordinated motion, integrated I/O management unit
• HNC-C580-1-2-1-1: 2-axis variant of C580 controller, reduced axis configuration for compact transfer systems
• HNC-C580-2-3-1-1: Enhanced C580 controller with extended memory and expanded program storage capacity
• HNC-C500-1-2-1-0: Earlier-generation 2-axis CNC controller, predecessor to C580 sub-series
• HNC-C500-1-3-1-0: 3-axis CNC controller, C500 generation, compatible with legacy HNC backplane racks

Digital I/O Modules

• HNC-DI32-1: 32-channel digital input module, 24VDC sink/source, backplane bus interface
• HNC-DO32-1: 32-channel digital output module, transistor output, 24VDC, 0.5A per channel
• HNC-DI16DO16-1: Mixed 16DI/16DO module, compact I/O expansion for space-constrained racks
• HNC-DI64-1: High-density 64-channel digital input module for large-scale transfer machine I/O
• HNC-DO64-1: High-density 64-channel digital output module, relay-compatible output configuration

Analog I/O Modules

• HNC-AI8-1: 8-channel analog input module, ±10V / 4–20mA selectable, 12-bit resolution
• HNC-AO4-1: 4-channel analog output module, ±10V output, used for servo reference signal generation

Communication & Network Modules

• HNC-COM-RS232-1: RS-232 serial communication adapter, program upload/download and HMI interface
• HNC-COM-RS422-1: RS-422/485 multi-drop communication module for distributed I/O and encoder interfaces
• HNC-COM-ETH-1: Ethernet communication module, 100BASE-TX, remote monitoring and data logging interface

Power Supply Modules

• HNC-PSU-24V-10A: 24VDC / 10A rack power supply module, internal bus power for HNC backplane systems
• HNC-PSU-5V-5A: 5VDC logic power supply, dedicated controller board power for CPU-intensive configurations