Description
How do you keep packaging line servo axes perfectly synchronized when rapid start-stop cycles threaten to overheat your drive infrastructure? The Bosch Rexroth Indramat DKC10.3-018-3-MGP-01VRS drive controller regulates current, voltage, and carrier frequencies to transmit PLC speed or position commands directly to the motor windings without delay. This 18 A digital servo drive operates within the ECODRIVE Cs family, serving as a reliable power conversion link for automated material handling and assembly systems.
[Available Stock: 2 Units]
[Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed / New Surplus)]
[Lead Time: Ships within 3 business days via DHL Express]
[Warranty: 12-Month Supplier Warranty]
[Pricing Note: Listed price is a market reference. Final contract pricing varies based on global logistics costs, import duties, and regional availability. Contact our procurement team for a firm commercial quote.]
Technical Specification Matrix
| Parameter | Value / Specification |
| Model Number | DKC10.3-018-3-MGP-01VRS |
| Product Family | ECODRIVE Cs (DKC Series) |
| Part Number / Part Code | R911295612 |
| Rated Current | 18 A |
| Maximum Output Current | 4.3 A continuous |
| DC Bus Nominal Voltage | 300 V DC |
| Output Frequency Range | 0 to 300 Hz |
| Input Phase Support | 3-Phase 230 V AC |
| Firmware Type | MGP (Multi-interface, General Purpose) |
| Firmware Version | 01VRS (Standard Release) |
| Integrated Brake Resistor | 100 Ω (17 W continuous power / 400 Ws energy absorption) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP20 (Requires cabinet installation) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 182 mm x 70 mm x 170 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
Real-World Field Notes on the ECODRIVE Cs Hardware
During field deployments of legacy Indramat systems, the internal braking arrangement proves crucial for system longevity. The DKC10.3-018-3-MGP-01VRS features a built-in 100 Ω braking resistor that dampens regenerative energy during sudden motor deceleration. If your application demands continuous high-inertia cycling, monitor the drive thermal profile—surplus kinetic energy will trigger a fault if it exceeds the 17 W continuous dissipation threshold.
Well, technically the drive accommodates multiple communication platforms, but only because it runs the MGP (Multi-interface General Purpose) firmware type. On a recent retrofitting project on a multi-axis pick-and-place gantry, we observed that the integrated 4.7 Ω soft-start resistor works effectively to prevent nuisance tripping of upstream circuit breakers during the initial DC bus capacitor charge. The drive profile fits closely on a standard subpanel rack, though you must allow at least 100 mm of clearance above and below the chassis for unimpeded cooling airflow. Be frank: do not operate this controller above 55 °C without factoring in a linear output current derating.
Global Logistics, Customs, and Import Compliance
Shipping legacy servo hardware across international trade regions requires exact documentation to clear customs without holding fees. Because older Indramat assets are highly sought after for factory floor maintenance emergencies, customs agents regularly inspect serial matching on incoming shipments. The DKC10.3-018-3-MGP-01VRS contains electronic assemblies subject to localized industrial compliance codes.
Our logistics personnel execute precise structural packaging using static-shielding wrap and reinforced inner support structures to ensure the heavy internal capacitors withstand vibration during international air cargo transit. We provide immediate freight quotes under Incoterms 2020 definitions (FCA or DAP are standard).
Logistics Tip: For seamless clearance protocols into ports within North America or Western Europe, ensure the commercial invoice explicitly states the Harmonized System (HS) code 9032.89.00 for automatic regulating or controlling instruments.
Procurement FAQ
- Does this unit arrive with the external screw terminal blocks included? Factory sealed surplus modules typically arrive complete, but open-box or surplus inventory lots may lack the terminal headers. Check with our sales engineers to confirm exact kit contents prior to dispatch.
- Can the MGP-01VRS firmware be downgraded to match a specific 01VRS sub-version? Firmware variables are tied directly to the unit’s onboard EPROM or plugin module configuration. Verify your existing axis parameters inside the Indramat DriveTop software before executing a hot-swap replacement.
- What is the maximum operational altitude for this drive controller? The drive functions at full nominal capacity up to 1,000 m above sea level, and supports operation up to 2,000 m with appropriate voltage and current deratings applied per the master OEM instructions.




