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QSG-0088 rev 0

Calibration

The trim pots in column A are for motor A. The trim pots in column B are for motor B.

Minimum Speed (MIN SPD): 

In independent mode, 

the MIN SPD setting determines the minimum

motor speed when the speed adjust potentiometer is set for minimum speed. It is factory set for zero

speed. To calibrate the MIN SPD:

          1. Set the MIN SPD trim pot full CCW.

          2. Set the speed adjust potentiometer for minimum speed.

          3. Adjust the MIN SPD trim pot until the desired minimum speed is reached or is just at the

          

3. 

threshold of rotation.

In ratio mode, MIN SPD for motor B sets the minimum ratio.

Maximum Speed (MAX SPD): 

In independent mode, 

the MAX SPD setting determines the maximum

motor speed when the speed adjust potentiometer is set for maximum speed. To calibrate the

MAX SPD:

          1. Set the MAX SPD trim pot full CCW.

          2. Set the speed adjust potentiometer for maximum speed.

          3. Adjust the MAX SPD trim pot until the desired maximum speed is reached.

In ratio mode, MAX SPD for motor B set the maximum ratio.

Check the MIN SPD and MAX SPD adjustments after recalibrating to verify that the motor runs at the

desired minimum and maximum speed.

Torque (TORQUE): 

The TORQUE setting determines the maximum torque for accelerating and driving

the motor. To calibrate the TORQUE:

          1. With the power disconnected from the drive, connect a DC ammeter in series with the

          

1. 

armature.

          2. Set the TORQUE trim pot to minimum (full CCW).

          3. Set the speed adjust potentiometer to maximum speed (full CW).

          4. Carefully lock the motor armature. Be sure that the motor is firmly mounted.

          5. Apply line power. The motor should be stopped.

          6. Slowly adjust the TORQUE trim pot CW until the armature current is 150% of motor rated

          

6. 

armature current. 

Continuous operation beyond this rating may damage the motor.

          7. Turn the speed adjust potentiometer CCW.

          8. Remove line power.

          9. Remove the stall from the motor.

        10. Remove the ammeter in series with the motor armature if it is no longer needed.

IR Compensation (IR COMP): 

The IR COMP setting determines the degree to which motor speed is

held constant as the motor load changes. To calibrate the IR COMP:

          1. Set the IR COMP trim pot full CCW.

          2. Increase the speed adjust potentiometer until the motor runs at midspeed without load. A

          

2. 

handheld tachometer may be used to measure motor speed.

          3. Load the motor armature to its full load armature current rating. The motor should slow down.

          4. While keeping the load on the motor, rotate the IR COMP trim pot until the motor runs at the

          

4. 

speed measured in step 2. If the motor oscillates (overcompensation), the IR COMP trim pot

          

4. 

may be set too high (CW). Turn the IR COMP trim pot CCW to stabilize the motor.

          5. Unload the motor.

Acceleration / Deceleration (ACC/DEC): 

The ACC/dec setting determines the time the motor takes to 

ramp to a lower or higher speed. ACC/dec is factory set for the shortest acceleration time (full CCW).

To calibrate the ACC/DEC:

          1. Set the speed adjust potentiometer for minimum speed.

          2. Set the speed adjust potentiometer for maximum speed. Measure the time is takes the motor

          

2. 

to go from minimum speed to maximum speed.

          3. If the time measured in step 2 is not the desired acceleration time, turn the ACCE/DEC trim pot

          

3. 

CW for a longer acceleration time, or CCW for a shorter acceleration time. Repeat steps 1

          

3. 

through 3 until the acceleration time is correct.

MOTOR

A1

A2

FWD

BRAKE

REV

DYNAMIC

BRAKE

RESISTOR

INHIBIT

Reversing with a Dynamic Brake 

A dynamic brake may be used when reversing the motor direction. Use a three pole, three position

switch rated for at least the armature voltage rating and 150% of the armature current rating. For the

dynamic brake resistor, use a 40 watt minimum, high power, wirewound resistor. Sizing the dynamic

brake resistor depends on load inertia, motor voltage, and braking time. Use a lower-value,

higher-wattage dynamic brake resistor to stop a motor more rapidly. Recommended values are 15

ohms for a 90 VDC motor and 30 ohms for 180 VDC motor. 

The motor must come to a complete stop before changing directions.

REVERSING

INHIBIT

MOTOR

A2

A1

RUN

BRAKE

DYNAMIC BRAKE

RESISTOR

S3

S2

S1

RUN

DECEL TO

MIN SPEED

10K OHM

SPEED ADJUST

POTENTIOMETER

CW

Decelerate to Minimum Speed

The switch shown below may be used to decelerate a motor to a minimum speed. Closing the switch

between S1 and S2 decelerates the motor from set speed to a minimum speed determined by the MIN

SPD trim pot setting. If the MIN SPD trim pot is set full CCW, the motor decelerates to zero speed when

the switch between S1 and S2 is closed. The DECEL trim pot setting determines the rate at which the

drive decelerates. By opening the switch, the motor accelerates to set speed at a rate determined by

the ACCEL trim pot setting.

Decelerate to Zero Speed (Coast)

See INHIBIT in the CONNECTIONS section on page 1 for a description of wiring and connection

locations.

Decelerate to Zero Speed (Dynamic Brake) 

Dynamic braking may be used to rapidly stop a motor. For the RUN/BRAKE switch, use a two pole, two

position switch rated for at least the armature voltage rating and 150% of the armature current rating.

For the dynamic brake resistor, use a 40 watt minimum, high power, wirewound resistor. Sizing the

dynamic brake resistor depends on load inertia, motor voltage, and braking time. Use a lower-value,

higher-wattage dynamic brake resistor to stop a motor more rapidly. Recommended values are 15 ohms

for a 90 VDC motor and 30 ohms for 180 VDC motor.

DECELERATING & STOPPING

Operation

Speed / Torque

Mode (J502)

Independent or Ratio Mode (J501)

     

Independent Mode:

 In independent mode, potentiometer A control sets the speed for motor A and

     potentiometer B sets the speed for motor B. For independent mode, jumper pins 1 and 2 on J501.

     

Ratio Mode:

 In ratio mode, potentiometer B sets the ratio between the motors. For example, if

     potentiometer B is set for a 2:1 ratio, motor B will always run at half the speed of motor A. Use

     potentiometer A to vary the speed of both motors.

Speed or Torque Mode (J502)

     Speed Mode: 

In speed mode, the drive will do whatever current (torque) is necessary to achieve

     the commanded voltage (speed) on the motor. This is the most common setup.

     Torque Mode: 

In torque mode, the drive will do whatever voltage (speed) is necessary to achieve

     the commanded current (torque) on the motor. This is used in tensioning applications.

Voltage Settings (J504 and J505)

     Set jumpers J504 and J505 for 90 if using a 90 VDC motor with a 115 VAC line input.

     Set jumpers J504 and J505 for 180 if using a 180 VDC motor with a 230 VAC line input.

- Verify that no foreign conductive material is present on the printed circuit board.

- Ensure that all switches are properly set.

Independent Mode

1. Turn both speed adjust potentiometers full counterclockwise (CCW).

2. Apply AC line voltage.

3. Slowly advance the speed adjust potentiometer A clockwise (CW). Motor A slowly accelerates as

    the potentiometer is turned CW. Continue until the desired speed is reached.

4. Repeat step 3 with potentiometer B for motor B.

5. Remove AC line voltage from the drive to coast the motors to a stop. 

Ratio Mode

1. Turn both speed adjust potentiometers full counterclockwise (CCW).

2. Apply AC line voltage.

3. Slowly advance the speed adjust potentiometer A clockwise (CW). Motor A slowly accelerates as

    the potentiometer is turned CW. Continue until the desired motor A speed is reached.

4. Slowly advance the speed adjust potentiometer B clockwise (CW). Motor B slowly accelerates as

    the potentiometer is turned CW. Continue until the desired motor B speed is reached.

5. Now use potentiometer A to vary the speed of both motors. The motors should stay at the same

     ratio.

6. Remove AC line voltage from the drive to coast the motors to a stop. 

STARTUP

SELECT SWITCHES

Startup

S1 

 1

S

 2

S

S2 

S3 

M

IN-SPEED

-MAX

 

IR COM

S3 

L2 

L1 

A-/A

A+/A

ACC/DEC

 

CUR LIM 

A -- INHIBIT --  B 

J504 

J505 

J507 

J506 

A-B 

IC503 

IC502 

J503 

J502 

C5

07

 

C5

08

 

180  90 

C510 

C506

C505 

C503 

D501 

D502 

U1 

R503 

R501 

C15 

Q504 

Q503 

Q502 

R38 

MOV502 

C501 

J501 

Y501 

C504

A- / B

A+ / B

TORQUE 

SPEED 

INDE

P. 

RA

TIO 

180  90 

Indep. / Ratio

Mode (J501)

90 / 180

(J504 & J505)

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