MCS Controls

MCS Controls

For those who need more than pushbutton control, Thomson offers a full line of MCS actuator control units.  From simple to complex control, these units offer a variety of features with both DC and AC voltage outputs.


Specifications (all units):

  • Input Voltage: 115 or 230 (1Φ only @ 50/60 Hz)
  • Protection Class: NEMA 1

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Specifications MCS-2015 MCS-2005
MCS-2006
MCS-2007
MCS-2008
MCS-2025 MCS-2041
MCS-2042
MCS-2051
MCS-2052
Output Voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC 115VAC, 1Φ
230VAC, 1Φ
24 VDC
Output Current 8.0 2.8 2.8 8.0 15 8.0
Analog signal out - - 4 - 20 mA - - 4 - 20 mA
Aux current out - 0.2 - - - -
Compatible Actuators 1, 1SP, 10
TC16, DMD
1, 1SP 1SP 1, 1SP, 10
TC16, DMD
5, DMA 205

MCS-2015 Control Features

  • Basic On/Off power supply
  • Remote control and end-of-stroke inputs
  • Emergency STOP/OFF pushbutton
  • Extend/Retract switch inputs
  • Robust metal enclosure

MCS-2005/2006 Control Features

  • One actuator output, one auxiliary output
  • Extend/Retract front panel rocker switch
  • Actuator overload fuse protection
  • Easy terminal strip connection
  • Filtered, unregulated output (20-30 VDC)

MCS-2007/2008 Control Features

  • Extend/Retract front panel rocker switch
  • Extend/Retract external switch inputs
  • Analog output signal provided
  • LCD display for extension tube position
  • Actuator overload fuse protection
  • Filtered, unregulated output (20-30 VDC)

MCS-2025 Control Features

  • Extend/Retract, JOG, RUN, and remote control
  • Membrane switches w/LED indicators
  • Emergency STOP/OFF pushbutton
  • Extend/Retract switch inputs
  • Two limit switch external inputs
  • Robust metal enclosure

MCS-2041/2042 Control Features

  • Extend/Retract front panel rocker switch
  • Prewired internal capacitor
  • Actuator overload fuse protection
  • Easy terminal strip connection
  • Anti-coast brake and actuator switch control

MCS-2051/2052

  • Internal RUN mode jumper for automatic reversal upon end of stroke limit switch contact
  • Extend/Retract switch inputs
  • Easy terminal strip connection
  • Dynamic braking
  • Extend/Retract, JOG, RUN, and remote control
  • Membrane switches w/LED indicator lights
  • Emergency STOP/OFF pushbutton
  • LCD display for extension tube position