{"id":76110,"date":"2026-03-09T10:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=76110"},"modified":"2026-03-15T00:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T00:28:37","slug":"commander-c","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/?product=commander-c","title":{"rendered":"Commander C"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Flexibility for countless applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Commander C combines efficiency and reliability to offer optimum performance for a wide range of applications. With many essential features built in, including PLC capabilities for simple programming needs, dual STO safety function, braking transistor and PID control, it provides a compact solution for any installation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"indent-bottom field-details-content\">\n<h2>Flexibility for countless applications<\/h2>\n<p>Commander C combines efficiency and reliability to offer optimum performance for a wide range of applications. With many essential features built in, including PLC capabilities for simple programming needs, dual STO safety function, braking transistor and PID control, it provides a compact solution for any installation.<\/p>\n<h2>The ultimate all-in-one drive<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Adaptable to your application<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you have a single application or a variety of different ones, Commander C fits right in. With all essential features built-in, it&#8217;s ready to go right out of the box.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Integrated functional safety<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Dual Safe Torque Off (STO) feature, certified to the highest level of machine safety, SIL3\/PLe, and compliant to EN\/IEC 61800-5-2, prevents the motor from moving unexpectedly, protecting both equipment and operators.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>On-board PLC<\/strong><br \/>\nThe generous 30kB user space allows for add-on programmable functions, more elaborate I\/O features and special software that enables greater machine control. The on-board PLC also eliminates the need for an external controller, saving both on cost and space.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dashcontrol.com\/drives\/control-techniques\/-\/media\/Project\/Nidec\/ControlTechniques\/Images\/Product-Page\/Commander-C\/Compact-Size-RGB.png?h=102&amp;w=50&amp;hash=A3183347DA3439E6DF411E85436E0358\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Compact design<br \/>\n<\/strong>Commander C is one of the most compact drives within its category, taking little space in the cabinet and minimizing installation cost.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\">\u00a0<span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Super quick start-up<br \/>\n<\/strong>To get started you only need to set-up 4 parameters (motor rated current, RPM, voltage and power) and for your convenience we&#8217;ve listed them on the front cover of the drive.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Flexible connectivity<br \/>\n<\/strong>The plug in communication modules enable integration with the most common industrial fieldbuses.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dashcontrol.com\/drives\/control-techniques\/-\/media\/Project\/Nidec\/ControlTechniques\/Images\/Product-Page\/Commander-C\/Outstanding-Performance-RGB.png?h=93&amp;w=60&amp;hash=61774E663166882E17DCA76925CB789E\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0<span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Worldwide availability and outstanding service<br \/>\n<\/strong>Need expert advice and support? Wherever you are in the world we&#8217;ve got you covered via our sales offices or Control Techniques approved distributors.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Whatever your application, Commander C is the perfect solution across industries<\/h2>\n<p>The Commander C series are simple and compact AC motor speed controllers that meet advanced requirements in a wide range of applications. Their small footprint \u2013 among the smallest in their class \u2013 makes them ideal for machine builders and OEMs, where size really matters.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\">\u00a0<span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Pumping, ventilating &amp; compressing<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-wrap\">\n<li>Improved energy efficiency during periods of low demand<\/li>\n<li>On board PLC &amp; PID functionalities make advanced control easy and efficient without the need of an external controller<\/li>\n<li>Skip Frequencies allow users to easily avoid equipment resonant frequencies, reducing high vibration levels<\/li>\n<li>Supply Loss Ride Through will keep the drive up and running through most power outages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Conveying<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-wrap\">\n<li>Accurate remote speed control with fieldbus communications<\/li>\n<li>S-ramp acceleration \/ deceleration profiling provides smooth speed transitions minimizing machine jerk<\/li>\n<li>Overload capacity up to 180% to add stability<\/li>\n<li>Avoids early wear and tear of the equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Lifting, hoisting &amp; winching<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-wrap\">\n<li>Adjustable mechanical brake sequencing with torque proving function \u2013 no need for an external controller<\/li>\n<li>Embedded PLC functionality can manage local I\/O reducing the need for an external controller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\"><span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Access control<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-wrap\">\n<li>Smooth motion with enhanced open loop control<\/li>\n<li>Small physical size allows the drive to be mounted easily in smaller control cabinets<\/li>\n<li>Highly reliable in harsh environments, providing long lasting service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"d-flex align-center gap-5\">\u00a0<span class=\"text-wrap\"><strong>Processing (mixers, kneaders, crushers, agitators, centrifuges, extruders)<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"text-wrap\">\n<li>Ease of integration to external PLC or other management systems through powerful networking options<\/li>\n<li>Conformal coating for enhanced environmental protection<\/li>\n<li>Overload capacity up to 180%<\/li>\n<li>Highly stable motor control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content\">\n<p>General purpose drive up to 132KW<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":75540,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[91,15],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-76110","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-general-purpose-and-industrial-applications","7":"product_cat-uncategorized","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-simple","13":"litho-product-5col"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/76110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/75540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=76110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=76110"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=76110"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/control-techniques.dashcontrol.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=76110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}