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4Q PWM Microprocessor-based Chassis

Adjustable Speed Drive

for Low Voltage PMDC Brush Motors

DC60-4Q

An American Control Electronics Brand

Connections

Input Power

Connect the DC input power leads to terBAT (posi�ve) and -BAT (nega�ve). 

Connec�ng the

DC input power backwards will cause damage to the drive.

Pre-Charge

Connect the pre-charge switch between the posi�ve ba�ery terminal and the PRE-CHARGE tab.

Closing this switch allows the power circuitry to charge without the en�re drive turning on

(ie logic is off). This prevents large in-rushes of current and sparking on the main power contacts.

Motor

Connect the DC armat

ure leads to terminals A1 and A2. If the motor does not spin in the desired

direc�on, power down the drive and reverse these connec�ons.

A1

+BAT

-BAT

A2

EN

COM

DIR

COM

BRK

STP

COM

S3

S2

COM

ACC

DEC

MIN

 SPD

  MAX SPD

REV MAX SPD

TQ LIM

REG

EN

TQ LIM

IR COMP

LOGIC

POWER

10K

SPEED

POT

DIRECTION

CW 

ENABLE

REGEN STOP

To BAT+

FUSE

Speed Poten�ometer

Use a 10K ohm, 1/4 W poten�ometer for speed control. Connect the counter-clockwise end of the 

poten�ometer to COM, the wiper to S2, and the clockwise end to S3. If the poten�ometer works

inveresly of desired func�onality, (i.e. to increase motor speed, you must turn the poten�ometer

counterclockwise), power off the drive and swap the COM and S3 connec�ons.

 

    

Stop

Short the COM and STP terminals to regenera�vely brake the motor to zero speed. The stop circuit

bypasses the DEC trim pot. Open the COM and STP terminals to accelerate the motor to set speed.

Do not use the Stop func�on for emergency stopping.

 

Enable

Connect an enable switch to the COM and EN terminals. Close the switch to run and open the switch

to coast the motor to a stop. The enable comes into effect regardless of direc�on. If no switch is

desired, jumper the COM and EN terminals.

 

Do not use the Enable func�on for emergency stopping.

Direc�on

Connect a direc�on switch to the COM and DIR terminals. Close the switch to change direc�on.

Electro-mechanical Brake

The BRK terminal supplies a voltage out to an electro-mechanical DC brake. The voltage is removed

a�er a short delay once the enable is opened, the stop switch is closed, or the speed of the motor is

set to zero. The voltage is reapplied to the BRK terminal once a run command has been received. The

voltage is equal to the input power voltage.

PRE-CHARGE

MOTOR

BATTERY

PRE-CHARGE

Installation

Moun�ng

•  Drive components are sensi�ve to electrosta�c discharge. Avoid direct contact with the circuit

•  

board. Hold the drive by the chassis only.

•  Protect the drive from dirt, moisture, and accidental contact.

•  Provide sufficient room for access to the terminal block and calibra�on trim pots.

•  Mount the drive away from heat sources.  Operate the drive within the specified ambient opera�ng

•  

temperature range.  

•  Prevent loose connec�ons by avoiding excessive vibra�on of the drive.

•  Mount the drive with its board in either a horizontal or ver�cal plane. Four 0.19” (5 mm) wide slots

•  

in the chassis accept #8 pan head screws. 

•  The chassis should be earth grounded.

Wiring

Use 18 - 24 AWG wire for logic wiring.

Use 6 - 10 AWG wire for DC source (+BAT, -BAT) and motor (A1, A2) wiring.

Shielding Guidelines

As a general rule, it is recommended to shield all conductors. If it is not prac�cal to shield power

conductors, it is recommended to shield all logic-level leads. If shielding of logic-level leads is not

prac�cal, the user should twist all logic leads with themselves to minimize induced noise. It may be

necessary to earth ground the shielded cable. If noise is produced by devices other than the drive,

ground the shield at the drive end. If noise is generated by the drive, ground the shield at the end

away from the drive. Do not ground both ends of the shield.

Fusing

The drives require an external line fuse for protec�on. Use fast ac�ng fuses rated for at least 150%

of the maximum armature voltage and current. Fuse the posi�ve terminal.

Dimensions

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]

A1

+BAT

-BAT

A2

A

0.28 [7]

1.06 [27]

5.38 [137]

4.82 [122]

1.75 [44]

3.50 [89]

0.87 [22]

0.19 [5]

ACC

DEC

MIN SPD

  MAX SPD

REV MAX SPD

TQ LIM

REGEN TQ LIM

IR COMP

CUR LIM/ FAULT

PWR

MODEL

DIMENSION “A” HEIGHT

DC60-12/24-4Q

1.56 [40]

DC60-36/48-4Q

2.17 [56]

PRE-CHARGE

Safety Warnings

•  

DO NOT INSTALL, REMOVE, OR REWIRE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH POWER APPLIED.

 Have a

  qualified electrical technician install, adjust and service this equipment. Follow the Na�onal

  Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical and safety codes, including the provisions of the

  Occupa�onal Safety and Health Act (OSHA), when installing equipment.

•  Avoid direct contact with the printed circuit board or with circuit elements to prevent the risk of

  serious injury or fatality. Use a non-metallic screwdriver for adjus�ng the calibra�on trim pots. Use

  approved personal protec�on equipment and insulated tools if working on this drive with power

  applied.

•  The drive is not diode-protected from reverse ba�ery voltage. You must ensure that the posi�ve

  terminal is wired to +BAT and the nega�ve terminal is wired to -BAT.

•  Reduce the chance of an electrical fire, shock, or explosion by using proper grounding techniques,

  over-current protec�on, thermal protec�on, and enclosure. Follow sound maintenance procedures.

•  

Removing DC power is the only acceptable method for emergency stopping.

 Do not use

  regenera�ve braking, decelera�ng to minimum speed, or coas�ng to a stop for emergency stopping.

  They may not stop a drive that is malfunc�oning. Removing DC power is the only acceptable method

  for emergency stopping.

•  Applying and removing DC source voltage is recommended for infrequent star�ng and stopping of a

  drive only. Regenera�ve braking, decelera�ng to minimum speed, or coas�ng to a stop is

  recommended for frequent starts and stops. Frequent star�ng and stopping can produce high

  torque. This may cause damage to motors.

•  

Do not disconnect any of the motor leads from the drive

 unless power is removed or the drive is 

  disabled. Opening any one lead while the drive is running may destroy the drive.

•  Under no circumstances should power and logic level wires be bundled together.

•  Be sure poten�ometer tabs do not make contact with the poten�ometer’s body. Grounding the

  input may cause damage to the drive.

•  Do not exceed 30 in-lbs �ghtening torque on terminals.

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT

.................................................................................7 - 32 VDC

...............................................................................20 - 63 VDC

...................................................................................................1.01 at base speed

..................................................................................0.5 - 15 seconds

..................................................................................0.5 - 15 seconds

........................................................................................0 - 5 VDC

.....................................................................................

>100K ohms

..................................................................................................1% base speed

........................................................................................................................80:1

............................................................................................0.5G maximum

...............................................................................................0.1G maximum

.....................................................................................0°C - 40°C

............................................................................................................................0.74 lbs

Source Volta

g

e

 DC60-12/24-4Q

Source Volta

g

e

 

DC60-36/48-4Q

Form Factor

Accelera�on Time Range

Decelera�on Time Range

Analog Input Voltage Range

Input Impedance (S1 to S2)

Load Regula�on

Speed Range

Vibra�on

 (0 - 50 Hz)

                  (>50 Hz)

Ambient Temperature Range

Weight

Specifications 

* Peak current ra�ng for 1 minute. Con�nuous current ra�ng is 30 amps.

1/25 - 3/8

1/12 - 3/4

1/12 - 2/3

1/6   - 1 1/3

Motor

Continuous HP

Range

60*

60*

Peak

Armature

Current (Amps)

 

Up to 100%

of Source Voltage

Up to 95%

of Source Voltage

Armature

Voltage Range

(VDC)

 

12

24

36

48

Source

Voltage

(VDC)

 

DC

60-12/24-4Q

DC

60-36/48-4Q

Model

Motor

Peak

HP

3/4

1 1/2

1 1/3

2 2/3

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