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5211
Controlling a Hysteresis Brake or Clutch:
1. With the power off, connect the brake or clutch to the BRAKE connector on the back
panel of the 5211 using the cable provided as shown below.
For remote operation,
connect to external
0-5 VDC source.
Fig. 2-1 Brake or Clutch connection
2. Set the current range switch to the LOW position.
3. Adjust the current adjustment knob to the full counter-clockwise position. The display
should read zero amps.
4. Apply power and slowly increase the current until the desired torque or tension is
obtained.
5. If more torque is required, adjust the current level to zero (fully counter-clockwise)
and change the range switch to the MED position.
6. Slowly increase the current until the desired torque or tension is obtained.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the HIGH current range if more torque is required.
2.1
EXTERNAL CONTROL INPUT
An EXTERNAL CONTROL input is provided on the back panel of the 5211 to remotely adjust
the current from an external 0 to +5.0 VDC supply. This input is scaled for 5.0 VDC and
equals the full scale output current of each current range (on the LOW range, 5 V = 200
mA, on the MED range, 5 V = 500 mA and on the HIGH range, 5 V = 1 000 mA). A 3.5 mm
connector is provided for the external supply to be connected.
NOTE:
When this connector is plugged in, the front panel ADJUST
control is disabled.