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IR/T

RACC

FACC

MOP

RVCL

FWCL

MAX

OFS2

OFS1

10A
5A
2.5A
1.7A

Place the jumper on 10A if using a motor between 5 and 10 amps.
Place the jumper on 5 A if using a motor between 2.5 and 5 amps.
Place the jumper on 2.5A if using a motor between 1.7 and 2.5 amps.
Place the jumper on 1.7A if using a motor smaller than 1.7 amps.

MOTOR CURRENT

SELECT

FEEDBACK

SELECT

A180

A90

TACH

J504

Place the jumper on A180 if using a 180 VDC motor with no tach feedback.

Place the jumper on A90 if using a 90 VDC motor with no tach feedback.

Place the jumer on TACH if using tach feedback.

Feedback Select

If using tachogenerator feedback, set the feedback select jumper for TACH. If no tachogenerator 

feedback is used, set the feedback select jumper to A90 if using a 90 VDC motor or to A180 if using a 

180 VDC motor.

Motor Current Select

Set the jumper for the lowest current base value that is s�ll larger than the full load amperage ra�ng

of the motor. This adjusts the scaling of the current limit trim pots to allow for as small a range on the

trim pot as possible for finer tuning.

POWER JUMPERS

Setup

US

10A
5A
2.5A
1.7A

A2

A1

F-

F+

L2

L1

COM SIG1 10V SIG2 DIR EN COM INH COM AUX

OUT

IN

SIG2

SIG1

VDC

mA

T1

T2

A180

A90

TACH

J504

ST

AT

LIMIT

OFFSET1

FACC

FWDCL MAXSPD

OFFSET2 RACC

REVCL IRCOMP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

STATUS LED

BOTTOM BOARD

LIMIT LED

TOP BOARD

STAT LED

TOP BOARD

Status 1 LED (STAT): Green LED on Top Board

SOLID: Normal opera�on

1 FLASH: The drive is disabled. Refer to DIP Switches 6 and 7 and terminal EN.

2 FLASHES: The drive is set for Auto Restart Preven�on Mode and has experienced a fault.

2 FLASHES: 

Cycle the AC power, enable, or inhibit.

2 FLASHES: 

Refer to DIP Switch 4. 

3 FLASHES: The Opera�ng Mode was changed and the drive power must be cycled.

4 FLASHES: The drive tripped for Motor Overload Protec�on.

5 OR MORE FLASHES: Contact the factory.

Limit LED (LIMIT): Red LED on Top Board

SOLID: The drive is in current limit. The motor is asking for more current than what the drive

SOLID: 

is set for. Refer to FWDCL and REVCL trim pots.

FLASHING: The drive is in Motor Overload Protec�on Calibra�on Mode.

Status 2 LED (STATUS): Green LED on Bo�om Board

SOLID: Normal opera�on

1 FLASH: The power board is not receiving a run command from the top board.

2 OR MORE FLASHES: Contact the factory.

LEDs

SCCR (Short Circuit Current Ra�ng): 

MGC403 series drives are suitable for use on a circuit capable of

delivering not more than 5,000 RMS symmetrical amperes, 115/230 volts maximum.

 

Branch Circuit Protec�on: 

The MGC403 has integral solid state circuit protec�on, this does not

provide branch circuit protec�on. Branch circuit protec�on must be provided in accordance with the

Na�onal Electrical Code and any addi�onal local codes. Class J, Class CC, or Class T fuses are to be 

rated with a minimum of 230 VAC and a maximum current ra�ng of 40 amps. Circuit breakers are to 

be rated at a minimum of 230 VAC with a maximum current ra�ng of 30 amps.

Moun�ng

•  

Install the drive in a Pollu�on Degree 2 environment only.

•  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. Eight 0.19” (5 mm) wide slots

•  

in the chassis accept #8 pan head screws. Fasten either the large base or the narrow flange of the

•  

chassis to the subplate.

•  The chassis should be earth grounded. Connect the ground to the green screw on the chassis.

Heat Sinking: 

The MGC403-11 requires an addi�onal heat sink when the con�nuous armature current 

is above 8 amps. Use heat sink kit part number 223-0159. Use a thermally conduc�ve heat sink 

compound (such as Dow Corning 340® Heat Sink Compound) between the chassis and the heat sink 

surface for op�mal heat transfer.

Wiring: 

60°

C wire was used in UL evalua�on of the power wiring terminals (L1, L2, A1, A2, F1, F2). Use 

18 - 24 AWG wire for logic wiring. Use 14 AWG wire for AC line (L1, L2) and motor (A1, A2, F1, F2) 

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. 

Refer to the user’s manual for details on earth grounding shielded wires and filtering.

Installation

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]

US

10A
5A
2.5A
1.7A

A2

A1

F-

F+

L2

L1

COM SIG1 10V SIG2 DIR EN COM INH COM AUX

OUT

IN

SIG2

SIG1

VDC

mA

T1

T2

A180

A90

TACH

J504

ST

AT

LIMIT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

3.64 [93]

3.00 [76]

1.25 [32]

0.50 [13]

3.80 [97]

4.30 [110]

1.34 [34]

0.95 [24]

1.94 [50]

Dimensions

•  

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.

•  

Circuit poten�als are at 115 or 230 VAC above earth ground

. 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.

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

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

• 

 ACE strongly recommends the installa�on of a master power switch in the line voltage input.

 The

  switch contacts should be rated for 250 VAC and 200% of motor nameplate current.

•  

Removing AC line 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 AC line power is the only acceptable

  method for emergency stopping.

•  Line star�ng and stopping (applying and removing AC line 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.

•  The field output is for shunt wound motors only. Do not make any connec�ons to F1 and F2 when

  using a permanent magnet motor.

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

•  Be sure poten�ometer tabs do no make contact with the poten�ometer’s body. Grounding the

  input will cause damage to the drive.

•  This product does not contain speed sensi�ve overload protec�on, thermal memory reten�on, or 

  provisions to receive and act upon signals from remote devices for over temperature protec�on. If 

  motor protec�on is needed in the end-use product, it needs to be provided by addi�onal equipment 

  in accordance with NEC standards.

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT

Safety Warnings

......................................................115/230 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, single phase

........................................................................................................0 - 15 Amps

..............................................................50 or 100 VDC

............................................................100 or 200 VDC

...................................................................................................0.74 Amps

...................................................................................................1.37 at base speed

...........0 to 7 through 50 VDC per 1000 RPM (Max 180 VDC)

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

.............................................0.1% base speed

................................................................................50:1

......................................................................60:1

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

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

.........................................................................................................................3 kV

...........0 to ± 10 VDC; 4 - 20 mA

..................................................................>100K ohms

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

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

.......................................................................10°C - 50°C

.............................................................................................................0.70 lbs (0.32 kg)

...............................................cULus Listed, UL 61800-5-1, File # E132235

AC Line Volta

g

e

AC Line Current

Field Voltage 

with 115 VAC line voltage

                         with 230 VAC line voltage

Maximum Field Current

Form Factor

Tachogenerator Feedback Range

Load Regula�on 

with Armature Feedback

Load Regula�on 

with Tachogenerator Feedback 

Speed Range 

with Armature Feedback

Speed Range 

with Tachogenerator Feedback 

Accelera�on Time Range

Decelera�on Time Range

I/O Isola�on

Analog Input Voltage Range (Isolated or non-isolated signal)

Input Impedance (COM to SIG1 / SIG2)

Vibra�on

 (0 - 50 Hz)

                  (>50 Hz)

Surrounding Air Temperature Range

Weight

Safety Cer�fica�ons

* Heat sink kit 223-0159 must be used when the output is over 8 amps.

1/50 - 1/8

1/25 - 1/4

 1/8  - 1

 1/4  - 2

1.5

11.0*

0 - 90

0 - 180

0 - 90

0 - 180

115

230

115

230

MGC403-1.5

MGC403-11

Armature

Horsepower

Range

Continuous

Armature

Current (Amps) 

Armature

Voltage Range

(VDC) 

Line

Voltage

(VAC) 

Model

Specifications 

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