
Technical Specifications
11-17
590+ Series DC Digital Converter
Terminal Information – Option Boards
Terminal
Description
Terminal Function
Signal Level
Terminal
Number
TERMINAL BLOCK G (SWITCHABLE TACHO CALIBRATION OPTION)
AC Tacho input
AC
G1
AC Tacho input
AC
G2
+ DC Tacho input
+DC
G3
- DC Tacho input
-DC
G4
Tacho Out
Calibrated Tacho Output
P3
(5701 MICROTACH RECEIVE OPTION - PLASTIC)
Signal Input
Microtach fibre optic input
There are no other connections to this option module.
(The 5701 Microtach should be powered by an
external 24V DC at 60mA, 1.4W.)
F1
(5901 MICROTACH OPTION MODULE - GLASS)
Signal Input
Microtach fibre optic input
There are no other connections to this option module.
(The 5901 Microtach should be powered by an
external 24V DC at 125mA, 3W.)
F1
TERMINAL BLOCK G (ENCODER OPTION)
Terminal Block G pinouts will change function depending upon which option board is fitted to the control board. The
configuration supplied as standard is with the Switchable Tacho Calibration Option fitted. Further information on the other
options may be obtained from the relevant Technical Manual.
TECHNOLOGY BOX OPTION (SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS)
Refer to the Technical Manual supplied with the option for details..
Wiring Requirements for EMC Compliance
Power Supply
Wire
Motor Wire
External Filter to Converter Wire
Signal/Control Wire
Wire Type
(for EMC Compliance)
Unshielded
Shielded/
armored
Replace flying leads with
shielded/armored when >0.6m
Shielded
Segregation
From all other
wiring (clean)
From all other wiring (noisy)
From all other wiring
(sensitive)
Length Limitations
With External Filter
Unlimited
50 metres
As short as possible
25 metres
Shield to Ground
Connection
Both ends
Both ends
Converter end only