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Installation & Operating Instructions

TCS-200 Tension Control

P-2106-WE
819-0550

An 

Altra Industrial Motion

 Company

Summary of Contents for TCS-200

Page 1: ...Installation Operating Instructions TCS 200 Tension Control P 2106 WE 819 0550 An Altra Industrial Motion Company ...

Page 2: ...z input Primary voltage is determined by the customer s input voltage source Specifications for the transformer are located in the technical data section of this manual It is the responsibility of the user to supply the transformer Control The TCS 200 is a current controlled power supply designed to handle up to a 12 magnet Electro Disc tension brake This control can be operated as either a manual...

Page 3: ...rovides a pulse width modulated signal The pulse width from this circuit is dependent on the current required for the brake The pulse width output from this stage is then fed to the output driver circuits that provide current to the brake magnets A short circuit detector is employed to shut down the driver should a short circuit condition occur in any of the magnets Logic circuits are used to prov...

Page 4: ...st Provides current adjust to the brake from 0 to 100 In the remote mode provides for maximum output level set to the brake Brake Mode Switch Provides for brake off brake run normal operation and brake on modes of operation to the brake General The control chassis must be considered NEMA 1 and should be kept clear of areas where foreign materials dust grease or oil might affect control operation C...

Page 5: ...he mounting surface and secure with mounting hardware not provided customer supplied Note The control chassis has been designed to accomodate two half inch conduits for wiring when the control is mounted to the machine frame If conduit is used proceed to step 5 otherwise proceed to the control wiring section of this manual q 5 Attach conduit or seal tight connectors to the TCS 200 with the retaini...

Page 6: ...is possible In this case a timing belt drive between the roll follower pivot point and the sensor potentiometer may be necessary to obtain adequate angular rotation q 2 Secure roll follower potentiometer This completes the mounting for a roll follower poten tiometer Refer to the wiring section of this manual for proper wiring of the control System Wiring System Wiring Precautions The following wir...

Page 7: ... red wire from one 1 brake magnet to terminal 4 of terminal strip TB1 of the TCS 200 This becomes the sense magnet q 9 If a system with more than one magnet is used connect the remaining red wires from magnet 2 through 12 if used to terminal 5 of terminal strip TB1 of the TCS 200 q 10 Connect all black wires to terminal 6 of terminal strip TB1 of the TCS 200 Note The tension brake must be properly...

Page 8: ... Tighten the screw securely q 5 Connect the red wire from the high end of the roll follower potentiometer to terminal 1 of terminal strip TB2 of the TCS 200 Tighten the screw securely q 6 Connect the shield lead from the cable to terminal 4 of terminal strip TB2 of the TCS 200 Tighten the screw securely Remote Mode Selector Switch Optional q 1 Install selector switch at a convenient location q 2 W...

Page 9: ... 16 Attach the cover to the control chassis using the two cover screws supplied with the control Remote Tension Adjust q 1 Apply power to the control system q 2 Check that the green LED marked power is on q 3 Using an AC voltmeter measure the AC voltage at terminals 2 and 3 of terminal strip TB1 This voltage should be between 24 VAC and 28 VAC q 4 Remove power from the control system and wait appr...

Page 10: ...to terminal 2 and negative to terminal 4 q 11 With the roll follower potentiometer disconnected from the roll follower arm position the follower arm to the true zero position This should be the center line of the unwind spindle q 12 Adjust the roll follower potentiometer to obtain a zero voltage reading on the voltmeter connected between terminals 2 and 4 of terminal strip TB2 q 13 Connect the rol...

Page 11: ...s been running for some time the chart will also prove helpful when checking for worn broken or frayed wires bent or broken control system parts blown fuses loose terminal connections and wire connections Sympton A Green LED indicator does not come on with power on Probable Cause Solution No power is applied to the control Check that AC power is turned on Transformer wiring incorrect Re check wiri...

Page 12: ... run position Tension adjust set at maximum Reduce level and see if brake rotates Remote mode switch in brake on or stop position Set remote mode selector to run position Remote sensor incorrectly wired Check wiring and rewire if necessary Mechanical binding Check brake for freewheeling when control power is off Correct if mechanical problems still exist Symptom E Brake does not have adequate torq...

Page 13: ...Warner Electric 800 825 9050 P 2106 WE 819 0550 13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ... apply to you Warner Electric LLC s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and in no event shall Warner Electric LLC be liable for consequential indirect or incidental damages of any kind incurred by reason of the manufacture sale or use of any defective product Warner Electric LLC neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to give any ...

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