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The E-AC Drive is a microstepping drive that runs two-phase step motors.
It operates directly from 120VAC power; no separate DC power supply or
transformer is required.
A typical system is shown below.
L1
N
A +
A -
MOTOR
B +
B -
Compumotor
DRIVE I/O
Motor
Controller
To AC
Power Source
SERIES
PWR/FLT
120V
E-AC Drive
System Components
The controller sends step and direction signals to the drive. For each step
pulse it receives, the drive will commutate the motor to increment rotor
position. This is shown in the next drawing.
Host Compute
r
Programmabl
ontrolle
High Leve
ommand
ontrolle
Pul
Ste
E-AC Driv
Mot
urrent
Mot
Block Diagram of E-AC Drive System
The host computer or programmable controller may or may not be necessary, depending upon the controller’s capabilities.
The motor can be wired in series or parallel; the amount of current the
drive sends to the motor is set by DIP switches.
DIP SWITCHES
DIP switches are located on top of the E-AC Drive, accessible through an
opening in the top of the cover. During the installation procedure, the
user sets these DIP switches to configure the drive for motor current,
resolution, waveform, and other functions.
All communications with the controller take place through the
E-AC Drive’s 25-pin D-connector. Available inputs and outputs are:
•Step Input
•Direction Input
•Shutdown Input
•Fault Output
•Reset Input
ANTI-RESONANCE
All step motors are subject to resonance, and to ringing after quick transient moves. The E-AC Drive has an anti-resonance circuit. This is a
general purpose damping circuit that provides aggressive and effective
damping. Anti-resonance can be disabled with a DIP switch.
E-AC DRIVE – COMPATIBLE MOTORS
Compumotor offers a wide range of motors that are compatible with the
E-AC Drive. See Chapter 2 – Installation for recommended motors.
COMPUMOTOR FAMILYOF PRODUCTS
The E-AC Drive is compatible with Compumotor’s broad range of
microstepper controllers (single-axis and multi-axis) and motion control
products.
You may have ordered a motor from one of the following families of
Compumotor motors:
OS Motors
VS Motors
PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injuries to personnel and damage to equipment, observe the
following guidelines:
•Never probe the drive. Hazardous voltages are present within the drive.
•Never open the drive. Opening the drive will void the warranty.
•Never increase the current setting to a value greater than that specified for
the motor you are using. Excessive current may cause motor overheating
and failure.
•Always remove AC power before changing or reconfiguring DIP switches.
(
SHIP KIT
)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Topics in this chapter are arranged to lead you through the installation
process in a step–by–step manner. Complete each step before proceeding
to the next.
The order of topics in the installation procedure is:
•Quick Test
•Motor selection: specifications, speed/torque curves and dimensions
•Motor wiring—series vs. parallel
•DIP switch configuration
•Controller connections and 25 pin D-connector input/output schematic
In the following installation procedure, we assume you are using a
Compumotor motor with your E-AC Drive. If you are using a nonCompumotor motor, consult Appendix A – Using Non-Compumotor Motors
for information you may need during the following installation steps.
The next drawing shows locations and names of the various connectors,
switches and LEDs that you will encounter during the installation procedure.
Heatsink
DIP Switches
RESET+RESETFLT CFLT ESD
–
SD +DIR
–
DIR +STEP STEP +
11
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23
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SERIES
DRIVE I/ O
I/O Connections
SERIES
Status LEDs
AC Power
PWR/FLT
V
N
120
A +
A -
MOTOR
B +
B -
otor
m
pu
om
C
Motor Power
PWR/FLT
120V
A +
MOTOR
B +
L1
N
A -
B -
Compumotor
Component Locations
E-AC Drive Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 2 – Installation
11
AUTOMATIC TEST
Follow this procedure to have your E-AC Drive perform its automatic test
function. Once you set DIP switches, connect the motor, and connect AC
power, the automatic test will begin—the motor shaft will turn at one
revolution per second in an alternating mode until you remove power.
This will verify that the drive, motor, and motor cable work properly as a
system.
Alternating
Shaft Rotation
Motor
Automatic Test Setup
This is a bench top procedure—as the drawing shows, you can perform it
before you connect a controller, mount the drive, or mount the motor. Full
installation instructions follow this Automatic Test section.
1. SET DIP SWITCHESFOR Motor Current
Two 8-position DIP switches are located on top of the E-AC Drive.
NOTE: if you are testing a drive that has already been configured for an
application, make note of the original DIP switch settings.
Set DIP switches SW2-#4 — SW2-#8 for the current for your motor,
according to the table. (For non-Compumotor motors, see Appendix A.)
To AC
Power Source
SERIES
PWR/FLT
L1
120V
N
A +
A -
MOTOR
B +
B -
Compumotor
E-AC Drive
DRIVE I/O
12
2. SET DIP SWITCHESFORTHE A utomatic Test Function
Set DIP switch SW1-#1 to the on position. This selects the automatic test
function.
3. CONNECTTHE MOTOR
Connect your motor cable to the drive’s MOTOR terminals. Motor wiring
instructions are presented later in this chapter. (For non-Compumotor
motors, see Appendix A.) Always observe the following two warnings:
WARNING
POWER MUST BE OFF when you connect or disconnect the motor connector. Lethal
voltages are present on the screw terminals!
WARNING
You must ground the motor case. Large potentials can develop at the motor case that can
create a lethal shock hazard if the motor case is not grounded.
400
200
200 & 400 not affected by
waveform settings
Waveform
Auto Standby
Remove power before
changing DIP switches
SW1
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on
Edge of
Circuit Board
876
(amps)
Current
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Select a setting based on
motor inductance (in mH).
Series = S
0.46
Parallel = P
0.58
0.69
0.80
0.91
1.03
VS12BS, VS13BS
1.14
1.25
1.36
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1.59
1.70
OS2HBS
1.82
OS21BS
1.93
VS12BP, VS13BP
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VS22BS, VS23BS
2.15
2.27
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2.38
OS22BS
2.49
2.60
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VS32BS
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3.50
OS21BP, OS22BP
Gain
Anti-Resonance
NOTE: This drawing is duplicated in
4. CONNECT AC POWER
The E-AC Drive does not have an ON/OFF switch. When you connect
power, the automatic test will begin—the drive will turn on and the motor
will start turning. Therefore, before you apply power to the E-AC Drive:
• Properly secure the motor.
• Do not attach a load to the motor shaft.
To apply power, connect one end of your power cable to the drive’s 120V
and terminals. Connect the other end to a grounded 120VAC power
source. (Further instructions are presented later in this chapter.)
5. OBSERVETHE AUTOMATIC TEST
Your E-AC Drive should now be running in the automatic test mode.
•The motor shaft should rotate at approximately one revolution per second
(1 rps) in an alternating mode, until you remove power.
•LED Operation – observe the LEDs on the front panel:
6. STOPTHE AUTOMATIC TEST
Disconnect power to stop the motor. Set DIP SW1-#1 to off. (Return DIP
switches of previously configured drives to original settings, if desired.)
E-AC Drive Hardware Installation Guide
Installation – Step 3: DIP Switches
PWR LED (power; green) should illuminate
FLT LED (fault; red) should be off
Chapter 2 – Installation
, later in this chapter.
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The procedures in the rest of this chapter will lead you through the steps
required to permanently install your E-AC Drive and motor.
1 – SELECTA MOTOR
Speed/Torque curves, specifications, and motor dimensions for
Compumotor motors are shown below.