Power Brick Controller User Manual
CONNECTIONS AND SOFTWARE SETUP
Warning
AMP1 – AMP8: Output Control Signal Wiring
Connectors AMP1 – AMP8 are used to command output control signals to external amplifiers. Depending
on the option ordered, the Power Brick Controller may or may not have AMP5 – AMP8, which correspond
to Channels 5 – 8, but all models must be ordered with at least 4 axes, corresponding to Channels 1 – 4 on
AMP1 – AMP4.
True DAC/Filtered PWM Option
AMP1-AMP8: D-sub DA-15F
Mating: D-Sub DA-15M
Pin #
Schematic Symbol
1
DACA+
2
DACB+
3
AE_NC+
4
AE_NO+
5
AFAULT- (COM)
6
N.C.
7
N.C.
8
AGND
9
DACA -
10
DACB -
11
AE_COM
12
AFAULT+
13
N.C.
14
AGND
15
N.C.
Connections and Software Setup
Installation of electrical control equipment is subject to many
regulations including national, state, local, and industry guidelines
and rules. General recommendations can be stated but it is important
that the installation be carried out in accordance with all regulations
pertaining to the installation.
Function
Output
Output
Output
Output
Common
Common
Output
Output
Common
Input
Common
Notes
DAC A output +
DAC B output +
Amplifier Enable Relay Normally Close
Amplifier Enable Relay Normally Open
Amplifier Fault Common (Tied to AE_COM)
Not connected
Not connected
Analog Ground (Tied to pin 14 internally)
DAC A output -
DAC B output -
Amplifier Enable Relay Common
Amplifier Fault +
Not connected
Analog Ground (Tied to pin 8 internally)
Not connected
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