VIO-Velocity - Operating Manual Rev 09/09. Elmo Motion Control
Safety Information
Read this page carefully before installation and use of the instrument, and follow all instructions in
this for safe installation of this product.
INTRODUCTION
The following clauses contain information, cautions and warnings that must be followed to ensure
safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe condition.
This product is intended for incorporation into a machine or end product. The end product must
comply with all safety aspects of the relevant requirements of the European Safety of Machinery
Directive 89/392/EEC as amended, and with those of the most recent versions of standards
EN60204-1 and EN292-2 at least.
Only qualified personnel shall carry out installation, adjustment, maintenance and repair of the
instrument.
WARNINGS
Any removal from the structure or removal of parts, except those to which access is permitted, is
likely to expose live parts and accessible terminals, which can be dangerous to life. Only a
qualified person who is aware of the hazard involved shall perform any adjustment, maintenance or
repair, of the opened instrument under voltage.
The instrument shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened (for service).
Any interruption of the protective earth conductors inside the instrument is likely to make
the instrument dangerous.
Components, which are important for the safety of the instrument, may only be renewed by
components obtained through the Elmo service organization.
Before switching on, ensure that the instrument has been installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
Maximum AC & DC supplies must be according to the types described in the operating manual.
The VIO-Velocity conforms to the following industry safety standards:
Power Conversion Equipment Recognized UL508c.
Insulation Coordination Including Clearance
and Creepage Distances Of Electrical
Equipment
Dielectric Voltage Withstand (Between the
base plate to any other part of the product).
Safety of Information Technology
Equipment, Including Electrical Business
Equipment
Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC. In compliance with EN60204-1.
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In compliance with UL840.
In compliance with UL1557
Conditions 12.3- 12.5, 3000VAC or
4300 VDC.
In compliance with UL1950.
VIO-Velocity - Operating Manual Rev 09/09. Elmo Motion Control
Introduction
This manual is intended for the use of the design engineer who is implementing the VIO-Velocity
servo amplifier into a machine. It covers the various aspects of the implementation process from
basic understanding of the product concept and features, through a detailed explanation of the user
accessible functions, down to mounting guidelines and requirements from peripheral devices.
Chapter 2, “Servo Amplifier Description”, includes a description of the various features of the VIO-
Velocity, a list of all the pins and their functions and a block diagram of the product.
Chapter 3, “Operation of the Servo Control”, describes all the user accessible functions and gives
the design engineer the guideline as for how to design the peripheral circuits.
Chapter 4, “Mounting and Wiring Instructions”, covers the requirements from peripheral equipment
like motors, cables, and the power supply in order to achieve successful operation of
the VIO-Velocity.
Chapter 5, “Status Indications” summarizes all the indication outputs that are available to the user
in order to determine the amplifier status.
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Servo Amplifier Description
The VIO-Velocity extends the VIO line by adding a velocity loop daughter board. This series of miniature
servo amplifiers for DC brush motors incorporate custom mixed analog/digital ICs and hybridized power
stage.
The product meets UL508c and the suitable CE regulations.
The power stage is implemented on a single ceramic substrate. This design enables very high thermal
conductivity, high current carrying capacity, better EMC and good mechanical strength. The control section
is implemented by dedicated custom ICs that contribute to higher and improved performance.
2.1 Standard Features
Operation in current mode or velocity mode
Armature feedback with I*R compensation,
Tachometer feedback
Internal DC to DC converter allows for operation from a single supply
Zero dead band
Excellent linearity
Motor current monitor
Current gain change for low inductance motors
Current feedback multiplier for low current motors
External continuous and peak current limits adjustments
Latch mode for the protective features
Forward and Reverse limit switches
Socketed components for adjusting:
• Continuous current limit
• Peak current limit
• Command scaling
• Tachometer scaling
• Velocity loop tuning
Full array of diagnostic LED’s
Additional capacitance on the DC bus
DIP switches for selecting functions such as CGC, CFM, Latch mode, Directional limits, and
Enable
An encoder feedback option card can be installed on the basic velocity board when required.
2.2 Fault Protection
• Short between the outputs or between each output and the Power Return.