--- title: MCS Integrated Motor-Drive description: High-performance integrated VFD motor drive in a single NEMA 56 package from Mechatronics Systems. canonical_url: https://mechatronicssystems.com/products/mcs language: en-GB date: 2026-03-17T18:09:42Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://mechatronicssystems.com/products/mcs. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 2390 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://mechatronicssystems.com/products/mcs. 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In fact, the MCS has the size of a standard NEMA 56 frame AC induction motor but is significantly shorter while delivering the same power output. The MCS family of **integrated VFD motor drives** is compact due to its superior efficiency compared to the AC induction motor and variable speed inverter combination. It also delivers exceptional energy efficiency, enhanced torque, and high performance even at low speeds. Mechatronics Systems motor control systems are the top choice for replacing DC brush motors in both new and existing applications. The MCS family of **integrated** **(VFD**) **motor drives** delivers the performance of a brush servo motor while eliminating common issues such as large size, brush maintenance, and limited high-speed operation. The MCS is ideal for **variable speed DC and AC induction motor** applications and processes. For new applications, you'll benefit from its small footprint, easy wiring, high torque, energy efficiency, and excellent low-speed velocity control. Our **integrated VFD servo motor drives** are designed for a wide range of applications, including smart conveyors, robotic vehicles, centrifuges, metering pumps, mixers, linear actuators, **small power CNC spindles**, and plastic moldings—and much more. ### Features & Benefits - RS485, MODBUS and Ethernet Communication - Command and I/O functions by PC or PLC - Programmable Inputs and Outputs - Start, Stop, Forward, Jog standard I/O functions - Analog command inputs: 0-5V, 4 -20mA - Torque, Velocity and Position Modes of Operation - Digital Drive Electronics - Heavy-duty sealed ball bearings - 5/8-inch NEMA cold rolled steel shaft - Standard 1800 RPM speed - 115V AC and 230V AC three Phase Input - Three Standard frame lengths with rated output up to 3HP continuous ### Options - Speed up to 5000 RPM - Dynamic Brake with a Power resistor - Custom Software and Hardware functions - Operation from 24 and 48 volts for Battery Applications - Metric Shaft - Metric Mounting Front Plate - Custom Mounting dimensions - Electrical Brake - Output Gearbox - IP67 protection level - Stainless Steel body FDA food-grade compliant | **Model** | **MCS05/MCS1** | **MCS2/MCS2.5** | **MCS3** | |---|---|---|---| | Output Rating | Output Power | HP | 0.5/1 | 2/2.5 | 3 | | KW | 0.38/0.745 | 1.5/1.8 | 2.2 | | Input Rating | Rated Voltage/ Frequency | Single/Three Phase 115/200/208/220/230V AC 50-60Hz | | Voltage/Frequency Tolerance | Voltage: ±10% Frequency: ±10% | | Length (inch \[mm\]) | 5.5 \[140\] | 6.5 \[165\] | 7.5 \[191\] | | Weight (lb \[kg\]) | 9.7 \[4.4\] | 13.5 \[6.2\] | 19.5 \[8.9\] | | **Control Characteristics** | |---| | **Control System** | Torque Control Mode | | Velocity Control Mode | | Position Control | | **Rated Speed** | 0 - 5000 RPM | | **DC Braking** | Built in braking circuit | | **Acceleration/ Deceleration** | 0.1 – 30 seconds (linear or nonlinear profile) | | **Operation Specification** | | **Inputs** | Digital | 5 inputs 5-24V DC internal pull up resistor 20K | | 3 inputs are used for forwarding, reverse, and jog | | 2 are programmable by the user | | Pull input low to common to Activate Motion | | Speed Command | 4-20mA current input | | DC Potentiometer or signal 0-5V DC | | Digital Pulse train 5-5000HZ | | Digital encoder in quadrature. Built-in Line Driver receiver | | **Outputs** | Programmable Output | 5-24V DC Open collector output. Built-in pull-up resistor 20K | | Analog Output | 0-5V DC 10 mA User’s defined | | **Operating Functions** | Torque, Speed, Position Mode, Linear and S-curve acceleration, High-performance PID loops, Start, Stop, Jog, Adjustable acceleration/deceleration, Adjustable current limit | | **Protective Functions** | Overvoltage, Thermal protection, Overcurrent protection, Torque limiter | | **Operator Interface** | Hardware (using I/Os) | Jog, Forward, Reverse, Stop | | Network Control | USB, RS485, Ethernet | | **Environmental** | Ambient Temperature | -10°C – 40°C (14°F to 104°F) | | Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) | | Ambient Humidity | 20-90% | | Vibration | 9.8m/s 2 (1G) less than 10Hz, 5.9m/s 2 (0.6G) 10 to 60Hz | | | Installation Location | Altitude 1000M or lower above sea level, keep from corrosive gas, liquid, and dust | | **Options** | Ethernet Interface, MODBUS RS485, Custom speed-torque characteristics, Mechanical gearbox, Mechanical brake, Metric mounting, Custom packaging. | | **Conformity** | CE | Low−Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) EMC Directive (93/68/EEC) | | **Approvals (Pending)** | UL 508C | Power Conversion Equipment | ### Wiring Diagram ![Control Wiring Diagram](https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/stories/wiring-diagramm.jpg "Wiring Diagram") Please contact our [**Application Engineering**](https://mechatronicssystems.com/contact-us "Contact Us") for the specific model. MCS is designed to tailor its performance to various models and options. ### Motor Control System (MCS) Model Numbering | MCS POWER | AC INPUT VOLTAGE | MECHANICAL CONFIGURATION OPTIONS | COMMUNICATION | ELECTRICAL OPTIONS | |---|---|---|---|---| | ## MCS05 | ## 1GB | ## 01 | ## 01 | ## XX | | 0.5HP 1HP 1.5HP 2HP 2.5HP 3HP | 1 — single-phase 115V 2 — single-phase 230V 3 — three-phase 230V G — GEARBOX B — BRAKE | 01 — NEMA 56 02 — NEMA56C feet mount Consult factory for various options | 0 — Manual Control 1 — RS485 MODBUS 3 — Ethernet IP | Consult factory for various options | --- ### EXAMPLE: MCS1 - 3 - 02 - 0 - XX MCS UNIT: 1HP, - Three Phase 230V AC, No gearbox/brake, - NEMA 56C, - Manual control, - No Electrical options ### MCS Mechanical Dimensions ![MCS Mechanical Dimensions diagramm](https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/stories/mechanical-dimensions.jpg "MCS Mechanical Dimensions") | MCS DIMENSIONS | |---| | MODEL | MCS05 | MCS1 | MCS1.5 | MCS2 | MCS3 | | HP \[Kw\] | 0.5 \[.37\] | 1 \[.75\] | 1.5 \[1.12\] | 2 \[1.49\] | 3 \[2.24\] | | "A" inch \[mm\] | 5.5 \[140\] | 6.5 \[165\] | 7.5 \[191\] | | \# | Name | Type | Size (MB) | |---|---|---|---| | 1. | MCS Integrated Motor-Drive Specification Booklet [**MCS\_Family.pdf**](https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/stories/pdfFiles/MCS.pdf) | PDF | 2.5 | | 2. | MCS Integrated Motor-Drive Flyer [**FL\_MCS\_Family.pdf**](https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/stories/pdfFiles/MCS_flyer.pdf) | PDF | 0.8 | ```json { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "author": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#super_user_ec3260b553" }, "dateModified": "2026-03-17T18:09:42Z", "datePublished": "2015-05-01T12:09:29Z", "description": "High-performance integrated VFD motor drive in a single NEMA 56 package from Mechatronics Systems.", "headline": "MCS Integrated Motor-Drive", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/stories/wiring-diagramm.jpg", "caption": null, "description": "Control Wiring Diagram", "width": 800, "height": 531 } ], "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "url": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/products/mcs" }, "publisher": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultPublisher" }, "url": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/products/mcs" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Super User", "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#super_user_ec3260b553" }, { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultPublisher", "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/", "logo": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultLogo" }, "name": "Mechatronics Systems", "location": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultPlace" } }, { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultLogo", "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/images/design/og-logo.png", "width": 1200, "height": 630 }, { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultPlace", "@type": "Place", "address": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultAddress" }, "geo": { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultGeo" }, "openingHoursSpecification": [ { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": [ "monday", "tuesday", "wednesday", "thursday", "friday" ], "opens": "09:00", "closes": "17:00" } ] }, { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultAddress", "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressLocality": "Boston", "addressRegion": "Massachusetts", "postalCode": "MA 02136", "streetAddress": "One Westinghouse Plaza", "addressCountry": "US" }, { "@id": "https://mechatronicssystems.com/#defaultGeo", "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.2442665", "longitude": "-71.131958" } ] } ```