Introduction - Quin Q-drive Installation & User Manual

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Introduction

This document is the Installation Manual for the Q-Drive servo amplifier, a member of
the Quin Systems Ltd. digital Programmable Transmission System (PTS) range.
The Q-Drive series of servo-amplifiers are intended to control 3 phase AC servo-
motors with electronic commutation and resolver feedback, up to a maximum rating of
18 Amps, 6.8kW continuous.
Such servo-motors are generally called AC Brushless, but to avoid any confusion,
motors which can be used with the Q-Drive series servo-amplifiers should have the
following characteristics:
• Rotor constructed with permanent magnets arranged in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 pole
pairs, without commutator or slip rings.
• Stator constructed with 3 windings connected in star or delta.
• Electronic commutation is effected by means of a resolver (motors with Hall
effect sensors or tachogenerators are not suitable).
Note:
Servo-amplifiers which deliver a 3 phase sinusoidal supply are usually called
AC Brushless. The name DC Brushless is reserved for servo-amplifiers whose
output supply is trapezoidal.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION.
It is very important that the guidelines for installation are observed, otherwise damage
to the system or to the machine may occur. Quin Systems Limited accept no liability
for damage or costs arising from incorrect or inadequate installation of the systems, or
from incorrect programming of the system for the required application. Digital control
systems are not simple, but can be used successfully to control industrial machinery and
provide great improvements in reliability, performance and flexibility.
Copyright © 1996 Quin Systems Ltd.
Q-Drive Installation Manual
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