Overview
The FEC AFC1500 SAN-12 is a spindle control axis unit engineered for standalone or modular multi-spindle configurations. Built with digital and surface-mount technology, the AFC1500 SAN-12 delivers compact, reliable motor control with embedded fastening command capabilities—ideal for press operations, tapping, and synchronized multi-axis applications. This used unit represents proven technology deployed across manufacturing facilities globally.
Key Features
- Compact design: fits up to 25 spindles in a standard single-door enclosure
- Precise motor control with embedded fastening control
- CC-Link V2 communication (-12 suffix indicates CC-Link protocol)
- RS-485 serial communication for Multi Unit connectivity
- Bypass switch allows manual spindle bypass in multi-spindle arrays
- Status LED indicators for diagnostics and operational monitoring
- Modular architecture for quick field exchange
Technical Specifications
- Input Power: 200–220 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 3-phase
- Control Voltage: 120 VAC single-phase available
- Output Power: 9 W/hour typical
- Communication: RS-485 (CC-Link V2 via -12 designation)
- Operating Temperature Range: 32–122°F (0–50°C)
- Operating Humidity: ≤90% non-condensing
- Mounting: NEMA 12 enclosure recommended
- Series: AFC1500
- Model: SAN-12
Typical Applications
- Multi-spindle press fastening and assembly
- Synchronized spindle control in manufacturing cells
- Electric servo nutrunner systems
- Industrial motion control with fieldbus integration
- Legacy system upgrades and replacements
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- AFC1500 Multi Unit (auxiliary controller for sequencing)
- AFC1500 SAN series axis units (SAN2 and SAN3 variants)
- FEC electric servo motors (RM1–RM5, RH1–RH3 classes)
- CC-Link V2 networks and fieldbus systems
- AFC User Console software (Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10, 32 and 64-bit)
- RS-485 serial communication systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- SAN-12 earlier firmware revisions
- Legacy SAN2-12M and SAN2-24M units with CC-Link upgrade
- Earlier discrete I/O configured SAN units when CC-Link integration is required
Works With
- CC-Link V2 protocol
- RS-485 communication
- AFC User Console software package
- FEC Multi Unit controller for centralized sequencing
- Windows-based PC monitoring and preset data management




