D136-002-002 high-performance Moog Servo Controller
MOOG D136-002-002 is a high-performance Moog Servo Controller II (MSC II), representing the advanced tier of the M3000® automation system.
Unlike the standard MSC I models, the D136-002-002 features significantly enhanced processing power and memory,
specifically designed to coordinate and synchronize multiple electric or hydraulic axes in complex, high-speed industrial applications.
As a multi-axis motion controller with integrated PLC functionality,
this module is the primary choice for systems requiring intensive computational tasks and seamless integration into a Profibus-DP network.
Technical Parameter Table
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model Number | D136-002-002 (MSC II) |
| Processor | 32-bit PowerPC RISC with Floating Point Unit (FPU) |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 32 MB Flash EEPROM |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (18 to 36 V DC), SELV compliant |
| Current Consumption | 0.5 A (Idling) to 2 A (Full Load) |
| Digital I/O | 4 Channels (Individually configurable as Input or Output) |
| Sensor Interfaces | 4 Channels (Incremental Encoder, SSI, or EnDat) |
| Communication | Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), 2x CAN, 1x TIA/EIA 232 |
| Fieldbus Interface | Profibus-DP Slave (Integrated) |
| Peripheral Ports | 2x USB 1.1 Host Interfaces |
| Cycle Time | Task cycle times as low as 100 µs – 400 µs |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
Related Models
The MSC II family offers different fieldbus configurations to suit specific plant architectures:
D136-002-001: MSC II with an integrated EtherCAT Master interface.
D136-002-003: MSC II with dual EtherCAT Master interfaces.
D136-002-005: MSC II featuring both Profibus-DP Slave and EtherCAT Master.
D136-003 Series: The “MSC-R” Ruggedized version with IP67 protection for cabinet-free mounting.
Application Cases
Metal Forming & Presses: Synchronizing multiple large-bore hydraulic cylinders to ensure perfectly parallel movement under uneven loads.
Flight Simulation: Controlling the high-dynamic motion bases (6-DOF) for pilot training and entertainment simulators.
Injection Molding: managing high-speed, multi-axis movements for parison control and mold clamping.
Robotics & Heavy Industry: Coordinating complex motion profiles in steel and aluminum mills where Profibus connectivity is standard.
Product Advantages and Features
Extreme Memory Capacity: With 128 MB of RAM, it can handle massive data logging and complex motion profiles that would overwhelm standard controllers.
Integrated PLC & Motion: Fully programmable using MACS (Moog Axis Control Software) via IEC 61131-3. eliminating the need for a separate PLC for logic tasks.
Four-Axis Ready: Unlike the MSC I (which handles 2 sensor interfaces), the D136-002-002 supports 4 position transducer interfaces natively.
Maintenance-Free: Designed without fans or batteries, significantly increasing the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) in hot or vibrating environments.
Deterministic Control: Provides sub-millisecond loop closure for velocity, position, and pressure, essential for high-frequency hydraulic dynamics.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation
Mounting: Clip the module onto a standard 35mm DIN rail. It is typically mounted vertically within a control cabinet.
Connections: Use the 2x USB ports for quick data backup/transfer and the RJ45 Ethernet port for programming via a PC.
Expansion: If more I/O is required, the module supports the M3000 E-Bus, allowing you to snap on additional I/O modules to the right side of the unit.
Maintenance
| RELIANCE | VZ7000 UVZ701E |
| RELIANCE | VZ3000 UAZ3455/3475 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4006 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4008 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4041 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4043 |
| RELIANCE | DSA-MTR60D |
| RELIANCE | 0-60063-2 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4009-D |
| RELIANCE | S-D4011-E |
| RELIANCE | WR-D4005 |
| RELIANCE | S-D4006-F |
| RELIANCE | DM-20 |
Diagnostic LEDs: The front panel includes dedicated status LEDs for Profibus activity, CAN communication, and system health.
Software Updates: Firmware and application updates are performed over the Ethernet interface using the MACS development environment.
Environmental Limits: Ensure the cabinet temperature remains between +5°C and +55°C and humidity is non-condensing.
Unique Product Description
The MOOG D136-002-002 is the powerhouse of the M3000 line. While other controllers act as simple I/O processors,
this module acts as a localized “intelligence hub.”
Its massive memory and specialized PowerPC architecture allow it to simulate transfer functions and non-linear hydraulic models in real-time.
For engineers operating in a Profibus environment who require high-density sensor feedback (4 axes per module), the D136-002-002 is the definitive industrial solution.