Aerotech BAL LINEAR AMPLIFIER SERIES, User Manual

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BA Linear Series User’s Manual Table of Contents
Version 1.5
Aerotech, Inc.
iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1-1
1.1. Product Overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.2. Models, Options and Packages ........................................................... 1-2
1.3. BAL Drive Package............................................................................ 1-3
1.4. Hardware Overview and Function ...................................................... 1-5
1.4.1. Motor and AC Power Connections....................................... 1-5
1.4.2. DIP Switch ........................................................................... 1-6
1.4.3. Potentiometers (POTs) ......................................................... 1-7
1.4.4. Connector J6 and Enable Indicator ...................................... 1-7
1.4.5. I/O Circuitry ....................................................................... 1-10
1.5. Safety Procedures and Warnings ...................................................... 1-12
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ........................................... 2-1
2.1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2. Jumper Selections ............................................................................... 2-1
2.3. Wiring Configurations ........................................................................ 2-4
2.3.1. Velocity Command Configuration ....................................... 2-4
2.3.2. Torque Command Configuration (Current).......................... 2-5
2.3.3. Dual-Phase Command Configuration................................... 2-6
2.4. Three Phase Brushless Motors with Unconnected Phases .................. 2-7
2.5. Power and Control Connections ......................................................... 2-8
2.5.1. Setup – Torque Command Mode (Current).......................... 2-8
2.5.2. Setup – Velocity Command Mode ....................................... 2-9
2.5.3. Setup – Dual Phase Command Mode ................................. 2-11
2.6. DC Brush Motor Operation .............................................................. 2-12
2.6.1. Single Brush Motor ............................................................ 2-12
2.6.2. Multiple Brush Motor ........................................................ 2-13
2.7. Motor Phasing Process ..................................................................... 2-14
2.7.1. Determining Phase/Hall Sequence ..................................... 2-14
2.8. Current Regulator Adjustments ........................................................ 2-16
CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL DETAILS.................................................................. 3-1
3.1. Part Number and Ordering Information.............................................. 3-1
3.2. Electrical Specifications ..................................................................... 3-2
3.3. BAL Amplifier Dimensions................................................................ 3-5
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Amplifier Related Problems ............................................................... 4-1
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B: WARRANTY AND FIELD SERVICE...........................................B-1
APPENDIX C: CABLE DRAWINGS .......................................................................C-1
INDEX
REVISION HISTORY
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