maxon motor 380200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
The DEC Module 50/5 (Digital EC Controller) is a small
1-quadrant digital controller for the control of brushless DC motors
(Electronic Commutated motors) up to 250 W.
The used EC motor must be equipped with digital Hall sensors.
Features:
• Digital speed control
operates as «closed loop» or as «open loop» speed controller
• Maximum speed 80 000 rpm (motor with 1 pole pair)
• Set value input through external analogue voltage (0 ... +5 V)
• 3 different speed ranges selectable
• Direction of rotation preset by a digital signal
• The output stage can be enabled or disabled
• Maximum output current limit adjustable up to 10 A
• Motor speed can be monitored with the «Monitor n» output
• Status indication via «Ready»output
• Blockage protection (current limit for blocked motor)
• Protective functions: undervoltage, overvoltage and thermal overload
• Standardized connector strip, pitch 2.54 mm
Thanks to the wide input power supply range of 6...50 VDC (optional 5 VDC operation possible), the DEC Module
50/5 is very versatile and can be used with various power supplies.
A sturdy PI speed controller design is an ideal premise for immediate operation.
The well-priced and miniaturized OEM module seamlessly integrates into applications. Now the customer can
fully focus on developing his/hers own device - while being able to make use of maxon motor's vast drive know-
how. For start-up maxon motor offers a comprehensive Evaluation Board.

Table of Contents

1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Pin assignment DEC Module 50/5 ..................................................................................................................... 5
4 Commissioning Instructions............................................................................................................................... 6
5 Functional Description of Inputs and Outputs.................................................................................................... 7
6 Protective functions ......................................................................................................................................... 14
7 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 15
8 Dimensional Drawing ....................................................................................................................................... 16
9 Accessories (not included in delivery) ............................................................................................................. 16
10 Appendix «Motherboard Design Guide» ....................................................................................................... 16
The latest edition of these operating instructions may be downloaded from the internet as a PDF-file under
www.maxonmotor.com, category «Service & Downloads», order number 380200 or
in the e-shop http://shop.maxonmotor.com.
maxon motor
1-Q-EC Amplifier DEC Module 50/5
Order number 380200
Edition April 2015