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EZ-Qube Reference
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Version 2.0 — May 19, 2021
Copyright © 2021 PULSEROLLER

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  • Page 1 EZ-Qube Reference Manual Version 2.0 — May 19, 2021 Copyright © 2021 PULSEROLLER...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents 1. About This Manual ..........................2 2. Glossary of Terms ..........................5 3. Module Hardware............................ 6 3.1. Identifying Module Components ...................... 7 3.2. Mounting Dimensions ........................8 3.3. Power Connector .......................... 11 3.4. Motor Connector ........................... 12 3.5.
  • Page 3 7.2.2. Motor Not Connected ......................55 7.2.3. Power Supply Voltage > 32V....................56 7.2.4. Voltage Drop Below 18V and Voltage Drop Below 13V ............57 7.2.5. Voltage Over 32V Due to Motor Overspeed ................58 7.2.6. Normal Operation with Motor Running then Reverse Signal ..........59 7.2.7.
  • Page 4 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 1. 1. About This Manual About This Manual P P r r oducts Cover oducts Covered in this Manual ed in this Manual EZ- - QUBE QUBE-N – Article Number 1510-5000 -N – Article Number 1510-5000 EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P –...
  • Page 5 The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Pulseroller does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property...
  • Page 6 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 engineers have properly sized their power distribution capacity per expected motor loading and expected operational duty cycle. Please refer to conveyor equipment and/or motor roller manufacturer’s documentation for power supply sizing recommendations How to Contact Us How to Contact Us Technical Support North &...
  • Page 7 Mode of performance that provides the highest speed for the selected gear Sener Senergy gy ECO reduction option of the PulseRoller Senergy brand motor roller and gear drive units Mode of performance that provides the highest torque for the selected gear Sener...
  • Page 8 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3. 3. Module Har Module Hardwar dware e EZ-Qubes -Qubes are designed to be installed and integrated into the conveyor’s mechanical side frame assembly. The EZ EZ-Qube -Qube is a controller for a single Senergy brand Motorized Drive Roller (MDR) or Senergy brand Pulse Gear Drive (PGD) unit.
  • Page 9 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.1. 3.1. Identif Identifying Module Components ying Module Components Item Item Description Description Removable 24VDC Power Connector Terminal Block Senergy Motor Port – 9-pin JST style header for MDR/PGD connection Removable I/O Terminal Block...
  • Page 10 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.2. 3.2. Mounting Dimensions Mounting Dimensions Mounting Considerations Mounting Considerations EZ-Qube module must be mounted with its long side parallel to the conveyor frame and with its heat sink plate in contact with the conveyor frame. Attach module to frame using fasteners through the 2 mounting holes on the module through matching holes drilled into conveyor frame.
  • Page 11 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Page 9 of 68...
  • Page 12 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Page 10 of 68...
  • Page 13 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.3. 3.3. P P ower Connector ower Connector P P ower Connector Plug ower Connector Plug Part Number Degson 8EDGK-3.5-02P-11 Wire Size 28 – 14 AWG (0.2 – 1.5 mm Strip Length 5 – 6 mm...
  • Page 14 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.4. 3.4. Motor Connector Motor Connector The EZ-Qube motor port is a 9 pin JST Style connector that accommodates Pulseroller Senergy motor rollers and PGD units. P P in in Description Description Vcc – Hall Effect Sensor Power...
  • Page 15 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.5. 3.5. I/O Connector I/O Connector Wire terminals on all removable connectors are “cage-clamp” style requiring a small blade screwdriver to open the clamp to insert the wire I/O Connector Plug I/O Connector Plug Part Number Degson 8EDGK-2.5-07P-11...
  • Page 16 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 DC Common connection to COMMON terminal. NPN version requires +24V connection to COMMON terminal. Page 14 of 68...
  • Page 17 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.6. 3.6. Inspection and Cleaning Inspection and Cleaning When inspecting the device, the operator or maintenance personnel should visually inspect all mechanical parts and connections. The inspection should be performed on a monthly basis unless the device is not functioning as expected.
  • Page 18 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 3.7. 3.7. T T echnical Specifications echnical Specifications 24.0VDC +15% / – 25% Input Power Supply Requirements NEC Class II Certified Standby Current Consumption < 30 mA without Motor Max. Peak Current 16 A Max.
  • Page 19 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4. 4. Module W Module Wiring iring P P ower Supply ower Supply Motor Gr Motor Grounding P ounding Practice ractice EZ-Qube -Qube PNP PNP V V ersions ersions EZ-Qube -Qube NPN NPN V V ersion...
  • Page 20 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.1. 4.1. P P ower Supply ower Supply P P ower Supply R ower Supply Requir equirements ements The power supply for any and all EZ-Qube modules should meet the following requirements: • Certified as a NEC Class II device •...
  • Page 21 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 P P ower Supply Sizing ower Supply Sizing The current loading on the power supply for a group of EZ-Qubes depends upon the Motor Type selected. Each of the motor types available has an associated rated current that the motor will draw at rated torque and maximum speed.
  • Page 22 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.2. 4.2. P P r r oper Motor Gr oper Motor Grounding P ounding Practice ractice Motor roller drive end shaft and/or fixing bracket must be electrically bonded to the conveyor frame and conveyor frame connected to electrical ground.
  • Page 23 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.3. 4.3. R R un/R un/Reverse Inputs everse Inputs The R R un/R un/Reverse everse inputs on all EZ-Qube modules (EXCEPT EZ-QUBE-P-J Article Number 1510-6040) can be wired to accept either either PNP or NPN source signals.
  • Page 24 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 W W iring Multiple Modules in P iring Multiple Modules in Parallel (all models arallel (all models EX EXCEPT CEPT EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P -P-J Article Number 1510-6040) -J Article Number 1510-6040) Page 22 of 68...
  • Page 25 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Single Module W Single Module Wiring for EZ iring for EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P -P-J (Article Number -J (Article Number 1510-6040) 1510-6040) Page 23 of 68...
  • Page 26 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 W W iring Multiple Modules in P iring Multiple Modules in Parallel for EZ arallel for EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P -P-J (Article -J (Article Number 1510-6040) Number 1510-6040) To use the REVERSE input, either RUN A or RUN B must also be energized. Please note that you DO NOT have to de-energize both RUN A and RUN B signals in order to change MDR direction with the REVERSE input.
  • Page 27 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.4. 4.4. 0-10V Analog Input 0-10V Analog Input The Speed Speed DIP Switches 1 thru 5 must be properly set for Analog Speed Contr Analog Speed Control ol Analog Sour Analog Source Input ce Input...
  • Page 28 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Analog Speed P Analog Speed Potentiometer otentiometer Page 26 of 68...
  • Page 29 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.5. 4.5. PNP V PNP Version ersion The PNP versions only relate to the source/sink polarity of the SPEED SPEED and ERROR ERROR OUTPUT OUTPUT signals The PNP versions of the EZ-Qube module are: EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P –...
  • Page 30 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.5.1. 4.5.1. Er Err r or Output or Output Single Single PNP PNP Module W Module Wiring iring W W iring Multiple iring Multiple PNP PNP Modules in P Modules in Parallel arallel Page 28 of 68...
  • Page 31 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.5.2. 4.5.2. Speed Signal Output Speed Signal Output Single Single PNP PNP Module W Module Wiring iring Please note for part number EZ EZ- - QUBE QUBE-P -P-MR (Article Number 1510-6020) -MR (Article Number 1510-6020) the...
  • Page 32 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 W W iring Multiple iring Multiple PNP PNP Modules in P Modules in Parallel arallel Page 30 of 68...
  • Page 33 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.6. 4.6. NPN V NPN Version ersion The NPN versions only relate to the source/sink polarity of the SPEED SPEED and ERROR ERROR OUTPUT OUTPUT signals The NPN version of the EZ-Qube module is: EZ- - QUBE QUBE-N –...
  • Page 34 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.6.1. 4.6.1. Er Err r or Output or Output Single Single NPN NPN Module W Module Wiring iring W W iring Multiple iring Multiple NPN NPN Modules in P Modules in Parallel arallel Page 32 of 68...
  • Page 35 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 4.6.2. 4.6.2. Speed Output Speed Output Single Single NPN NPN Module W Module Wiring iring W W iring Multiple iring Multiple NPN NPN Modules in P Modules in Parallel arallel Page 33 of 68...
  • Page 36 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5. 5. DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch Settings Each EZ-Qube module has three DIP Switches designated as SPEED SPEED , CONFIG CONFIG and A A CC CC/DEC /DEC Please note that all switch actions take effect immediately except Switch CONFIG- 2 “Direction of Rotation”.
  • Page 37 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Motor R Motor Rotation Definition otation Definition The EZ-Qube uses a Clock-W Clock-Wise (CW) ise (CW) and Counter Clock-W Counter Clock-Wise ( ise (CCW CCW) ) motor rotation definition. The reference for this distinction is based upon viewing the MDR from the cable exit end of the roller.
  • Page 38 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.1. 5.1. CONFIG DIP Switch CONFIG DIP Switch Switch Switch F F unction unction Speed Range Selection Low Range High Range Direction of Rotation Open / Closed Loop Speed Open Loop Closed Loop Control...
  • Page 39 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.1.1. 5.1.1. Holding Brak Holding Brake Settings e Settings The EZ-Qube module uses its motor power circuits to decelerate the motor per the Accel/Decel DIP Switch settings. Once the motor has finished its controlled deceleration, then it applies one of these 3 Holding Brake options in which to provide various levels of holding brake force or resistance.
  • Page 40 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.2. 5.2. SPEED DIP Switch SPEED DIP Switch The SPEED DIP Switch works in conjunction with the CONFIG DIP Switch #1. CONFIG DIP Switch #1 switches between the high speed range and the low speed range.
  • Page 41 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5100 3500 82.50% 212.5 145.8 5200 3600 85.00% 216.7 150.0 5300 3700 87.50% 220.8 154.2 5400 3800 90.00% 225.0 158.3 5500 3900 92.50% 229.2 162.5 5600 4000 95.00% 233.3 166.7 5700 4100 97.50% 237.5 170.8...
  • Page 42 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.2.1. 5.2.1. 0-10V Analog Speed 0-10V Analog Speed The relationship between the external voltage at input 0-10V and the motor speed is linear in the range of the minimum and maximum speeds of the MDR (580 – 5800) RPM for ECO and (580 –...
  • Page 43 Table able The Speed Code Speed Code for any Pulseroller is a 2 digit number found on the label at the cable end of the unit. Once you know your Speed Code Speed Code , you can then reference these charts to get the corresponding...
  • Page 44 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 27 : 1 27 : 1 18.3 : 1 18.3 : 1 15 : 1 15 : 1 10.98 : 1 10.98 : 1 9 : 1 9 : 1 6.818 : 1 6.818 : 1...
  • Page 45 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.3. 5.3. A A CC/DEC DIP Switch CC/DEC DIP Switch These switches are used to select the acceleration and deceleration G for G force ce the control uses when starting and stopping the motor respectively. The EZ-Qube acceleration/deceleration...
  • Page 46 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.3.1. 5.3.1. A A ccel/Decel Equal ccel/Decel Equal When CONFIG DIP Switch 8 is OFF OFF, then the acceleration and deceleration ramps are equal equal. The following chart shows the 16 possible ACC/DEC DIP switch settings for G for...
  • Page 47 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 speed is at 50% of maximum, then our acceleration and deceleration times would be 1/2 of maximum, thus 1.000 seconds for each. In our example, we start both motors at the same time and let them run for 6 seconds and then stop both at the same time. This is shown in the...
  • Page 48 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.3.2. 5.3.2. Decel Equal 2 x A Decel Equal 2 x Accel ccel When CONFIG DIP Switch 8 is ON ON, then the deceleration ramp is equal to twice (2X) the acceleration ramps. The following chart shows the 16 possible ACC/DEC DIP switch settings for G for...
  • Page 49 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 when our speed is set to 100% maximum. Because the Accel/Decel ramps are the same, if our speed is at 50% of maximum, then our acceleration and deceleration times would be 1/2 of maximum, thus 1.000 seconds for acceleration and 2.000 seconds for deceleration. In our example, we start both motors at the same time and let them run for 6 seconds and then stop both at the same time.
  • Page 50 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 5.3.3. 5.3.3. A A ccel/Decel T ccel/Decel Time F ime For ormula mula To find the Acceleration/Deceleration times for speed settings other than 100%, the following simple formula can be used to calculate the value: Where: •...
  • Page 51 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 6. 6. Operation Operation The combination of signals on the R R un A un A and R R un B un B terminals allows you to dynamically set the speed with your digital run signals to the EZ-Qube module. The following chart lists the signal...
  • Page 52 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7. 7. Output Signals & LED Indicators Output Signals & LED Indicators The EZ-Qube module utilizes 2 output signals: SPEED SPEED and ERROR ERROR . SPEED SPEED Signal Signal cept EZ-QUBE-P-MR (Article Number 1510-6020), the SPEED...
  • Page 53 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.1. 7.1. P P ulse Speed Output ulse Speed Output The SPEED output on the Removable I/O Terminal Block provides a pulsed signal whose frequency is proportional to the motor’s running speed. This relationship is shown below.
  • Page 54 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2. 7.2. Er Err r or Output and LED Status or Output and LED Status LED Status Indicators Status Indicators LED State State Description Description ON at normal brightness Input power is between 18V and 31V...
  • Page 55 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 Motor Not Connected Power Supply Voltage >32V Voltage Drop Below 18V and 13V Voltage Over 32V Due to Motor Overspeed Normal Operation with Motor Running and then Reverse Signal Motor Current Exceeding Peak Limit...
  • Page 56 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.1. 7.2.1. P P ower Supply ON with Motor ower Supply ON with Motor Connected Connected Page 54 of 68...
  • Page 57 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.2. 7.2.2. Motor Not Connected Motor Not Connected Page 55 of 68...
  • Page 58 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.3. 7.2.3. P P ower Supply V ower Supply Voltage > 32V oltage > 32V Page 56 of 68...
  • Page 59 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.4. 7.2.4. V V oltage Dr oltage Drop Below 18V and V op Below 18V and Voltage oltage Drop Below 13V op Below 13V Page 57 of 68...
  • Page 60 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.5. 7.2.5. V V oltage Over 32V Due to Motor oltage Over 32V Due to Motor Overspeed Overspeed Page 58 of 68...
  • Page 61 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.6. 7.2.6. Nor Normal Operation with Motor mal Operation with Motor R R unning then R unning then Reverse Signal everse Signal Page 59 of 68...
  • Page 62 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.7. 7.2.7. Motor Cur Motor Curr r ent Ex ent Exceeding P ceeding Peak Limit eak Limit Diagram depicts operation when CONFIG CONFIG DIP DIP SW 4 SW 4 is set to ON ON (Automatic Reset) which causes the motor to automatically restart after forced stop.
  • Page 63 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.8. 7.2.8. Over Cur Over Curr r ent with PWM Limiting ent with PWM Limiting Page 61 of 68...
  • Page 64 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.9. 7.2.9. Motor Stalled with Self Stop Motor Stalled with Self Stop Page 62 of 68...
  • Page 65 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.10. 7.2.10. Motor Overload with Self Stop Motor Overload with Self Stop Page 63 of 68...
  • Page 66 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.11. 7.2.11. Module Over Heat with Self Stop Module Over Heat with Self Stop Page 64 of 68...
  • Page 67 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.12. 7.2.12. Motor Not R Motor Not Running when RUN is ON unning when RUN is ON Page 65 of 68...
  • Page 68 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 7.2.13. 7.2.13. Motor Phases Er Motor Phases Err r or Detected or Detected Page 66 of 68...
  • Page 69 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 8. 8. Inter Internal Jumper Settings nal Jumper Settings In some cases you can change the PNP/NPN operation of the SPEED and/or ERROR output signals by changing internal jumper settings on the EZ-Qube module’s circuit board...
  • Page 70 PULSEROLLER EZ-Qube Reference Manual - 2.0 ERROR ERROR Output States Output States Jumper P Jumper Position osition When No Er When No Err r or is or is When Er When Err r or is or is Module V Module Version...

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