
CN0182 PULSE INCREMENTAL SERVO DRIVE
PROTECTION CIRCUITS:
The CN0182’s response to any fault condition is to turn-off the power transistors that drive
the motor and turn on the Fault Led and the Fault Output Pin on the Option Header (Pin 6).
A major part of the protection loop is the Fault Latch. Its function is to “remember” even
momentary fault conditions, such as a short-circuit, and keep the drive in the protected “off”
state until it is reset by the Reset Input (Pin 7) or the power supply is recycled. All fault
conditions except under-voltage, which is handled by the Under-Voltage Detect Circuit, pass
through the Fault Latch. The fault conditions are:
•
Over
Current
The Over-Current Detect Circuit monitors the current passing through the drive. When
excessive current occurs, the Fault Latch is set. This will occur if the motor leads short
together or to ground. Normal operation of very high current motors will not set the
Fault Latch because the Current Trimpot limits operating current to 20 amps, which is
below the Over Current Detect trip point.
•
Over
Temperature
The Over-Temperature Detect Circuit monitors the drive’s temperature. If the
temperature of the drive exceeds 70
°
C, the circuit sets the Fault Latch. This might
occur if the motor operates continuously at high currents, the drive is poorly heat-sunk
or the ambient temperature is very high. If the cause is high motor current, consider the
possibility the motor may also be overheating.
The protection provided by Over Temperature Detect Circuit is not designed as a
substitute for adequate heat sinking. Repeatedly allowing the drive to overheat and trip
the Fault Latch will cause thermal stress that may eventually lead to failure of the drive.
Under no circumstances allow the temperature of the CN0182 to reach 70
°
C. For very
high current applications, a fan may also be necessary to provide forced air circulation
to the heat sink.
The HSK heat sink kit is available to lower the operating temperature of the drive. The
kit consists of heat sink, side rails and screws to secure the drive and the side rails. The
side rails are reversible, allowing the two mounting configurations shown in Figure 6.
Contact Centent Company to order the HSK heat sink kit.
side rails
may be
reversed
Figure 6
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