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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Alpha Series Digital High Bandwidth High Speed Spindle Amplifiers Model SMB/SMC 9420 Model SMB/SMC 9430 SMB Designates BUS Powered Logic SMC Designates Separate Keep Alive Logic Power Congratulations, You Cared Manual Revision Date: 31 Jan 2012...
Analog Input, Command Signal ................29 Analog Outputs ....................29 Discrete Inputs ....................30 Amplifier Hardware Inhibit ..................30 Amplifier Go/Stop ....................30 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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IGNALS AND HASE HASE EMC D ..............67 UROPEAN NION IRECTIVES Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines For Machine Design ......67 European Union Declaration of Incorporation Motion Control Systems ....73 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Amplifier, BUS Logic, Mini-D ...........90 SMC9430-1B-1 Amplifier, External 24VDC Logic, Mini-D ......91 SMB9430 SPINDLE AMP UNDERGOING TESTING Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
The following sections are presented in an order that will make installation easy for most first time users of the Alpha Series digital amplifiers. The “Product Description” and “Features” sections provide the application engineers data for system integration of the Alpha Series digital amplifiers.
Glentek’s Alpha Series Digital PWM High Speed Spindle Amplifiers offer the latest in high performance DSP control of both high speed spindle motors. With extensive utilization of surface mount technology and special heat transfer techniques, the Alpha Series offers one of the world’s most powerful products for a given form factor.
Space Vector Modulation: Glentek’s advanced algorithms allow for maximum utilization of • the DC BUS voltage while generating minimum harmonic distor- tion of the currents in the winding of 3-phase AC motor. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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7-segment display indicates amplifier status and diagnostics. • SMT construction: Provides ultra compact size, cost competitive package and high • reliability. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Overheating Ensure that the amplifier’s air vents are not obstructed. Allow a clearance of 75mm (minimum) above the amplifier for proper ventilation. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Control Block Diagrams Control Block Diagrams Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Alpha Series Digital PWM Spindle Manual Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Velocity Control Loop Diagram Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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“MotionMaestro’s main window using Ethernet” with all green communications status indicators. MotionMaestro’s main window using Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
These settings, in addition to the Bus under-voltage and over-voltage settings, are useful informational tools and are required if the user performs his own scaling of am- plifier values. Model Info Box Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
For manual Dialog box for entering motor and tuning setup information, refer to Current (Torque) Mode current loop auto/manual tuning Tuning section of this manual. parameters Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
“Gear In” is the number of counts coming into the am- plifier for every increment in the input position counter. Gearing/Encoders Setup Dialog Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
One channel is default, and up to two (2) channels of different output sources can be monitor at the same time (need to specify when ordering). Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
When record is activated a red light will be displayed near the button. Oscilloscope Display Screen Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Display this dialog by selecting “Status\Inputs\Digital…” or by utilizing Motion- Maestro’s toolbar . Status Display Digital inputs Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Display this dialog by selecting “Status\System Status…” or by utilizing MotionMaestro’s toolbar. The System status display Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
The Oscilloscope can query the amplifier down to a period of 2 milliseconds, which is adequate for most tuning requirements. The Tuning section describes in detail how a motor is tuned. Dialog box for tuning the motor Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Restore backed up files to an amplifier with the “Restore Backup” selection. Backing up amplifier parameters to a file on disk Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
+ 5V 5 volt source positive (input or output is model dependent). For the actual pin out of above signals, see Appendix A - Controller I/O Connector section. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
The analog output signals setup and usage can be found in the Motion Maestro Guide at www.Glentek.com. The analog output can be used to monitor amplifier signals at the servo update fre- quency. By doing so, the application engineer can determine the amplifiers true response to com- manded signals.
The amplifier displays 8, all seven segments lit, while in reset. Relay Out The relay closes, connecting the two relay out terminals when the spindle is “at speed”. Custom con- figuration is available. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Hall sensors should be functioning properly. This can all be determined without connecting the motor power cable. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
NOTE: RS-232 requires connecting only the 3 pins marked with an asterisk above. If required, Glentek can customize a serial port digital interface to adapt to your controller as required to meet your protocols. We are currently doing this for high speed Ethernet ports.
Amplifier Connection Interface CANopen Interface The CANopen interface can be found at the HOST. Glentek Alpha Series drives employ CANopen protocol that is based on the CAN Physical Layer as standardizes in the CAN in Automation (CiA) stan- dard DS-301 V4.02.
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+3.3V SN65HVD235 20.0K 20.0K CAN HIGH CANTX CANH CAN LOW CANRX CANL CAN GROUND 0.1uF SHIELD (CHASSIS GND) RJ45SHLD CANopen Input Schematic Communication cable connected to spindle amplifier Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Reset A reset clears all faults, resets the DSP and initializes the amplifier. All the Alpha Series amplifiers can be externally reset through the amplifier’s Controller I/O port (RESET IN pin). In addition, the SMX94XX amplifiers have an additional push button switch to performs a reset.
Stop bits: Flow control: None Connect Host Computer that has your terminal software installed to Amplifier by using a Glentek made cable (Glentek P/N GC2400-AL005AM-000). NOTE: GC2400-AL005AM-000 is a female DB-9 on one end and RJ45 on the other end. In case that the Host Computer only has USB ports, a USB to RS-232 adapter (Glentek P/N GC2410-001) is needed in addition to the Host cable.
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Technology” for details. Disable the amp, if it is not already, and send the parameters to the amplifier. Please consult with Glentek for Hall only mode set- ups. Dialog box for setting up motor commutation Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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12. You may now begin tuning your system to run in Current (Torque) mode or Velocity (RPM) mode. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Appendix D for information on how to find and identify motor phases. The Glentek 7156 Spindle amplifier is already installed with all the optimized parameters before shipping so that there should be minimum adjustments required. By default, all amplifiers shipped for the very first time are configured for running in Current mode (this is to prevent motor locking up or running away during initial setup).
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12. Be sure to save changes often. 13. The amplifier is now ready to run in Velocity mode. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
7. Repeat for both motor directions. 8. Be sure to save changes often. 9. The amplifier is now ready to accept com- mand from the Battery box. Control Panel Dialog (Velocity Mode) Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
6. Save the configuration to non-volatile memory by select Setup > Save to NVM… in Menu Tool Bar of Motion Maestro. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
RPM conversion. These include the control panel, the scope, the control loop signals status display and the function generator in the servo tuning window. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
This section contains procedures to run the motor by signal command from the Battery box and tune the Velocity response. NOTE: Glentek’s Spindle amplifiers are already installed with all the optimized parameters before shipping so that there should be minimum adjustments required. However, should there be any changes required, the following procedures can be used as a guide.
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.bk file type descriptor. At a later time this file can be used to quickly load default parameters for an application. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Appendices Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
24 to 48VDC, 600mA max. @ 24VDC Powers all amplifier logic and encoder SMC External Power Supply Mating Connectors Description/Type 2-Pin Female Mating Connector Right angle Phoenix P/N: GMVSTBW 2,5/2-ST-5,08 SMC9420/SMC9430 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Reserved Reserved Serial Communications Mating Connectors Description/Type 8-Pin Male Mating Connector Standard Commercial, RJ-45 Commercial, RJ45 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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* Optional Motor Feedback Mating Connector Connector 20-Pin Male Mating Female Crimp Terminal Description/Type Connector Housing C-GRID III DUAL ROW CRIMP MOLEX 90142-0020 MOLEX 90119-2110 CONNECTOR, 22-24 AWG Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Backshell, Squeeze Latch Mini D Ribbon, 24-30 AWG, Solder Cup, Plastic Backshell, 3M 10120-3000VE 3M 10320-52F0-008 Squeeze Latch Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Differential command signal – * Optional I/O Mating Connectors Connector 24-Pin Male Mating Female Crimp Terminal Description/Type Connector Housing C-GRID III DUAL ROW CRIMP MOLEX 90142-0024 MOLEX 90119-2110 CONNECTOR, 22-24 AWG Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Description/Type Connector Housing Backshell Mini-D Ribbon, 24-30 AWG, Solder cup. Plastic backshell, 3M10136-3000VE 3M10336-52F0-008 squeeze latch Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
No Halls: Phase finding routine failed Drive processor is in reset Reset Logic power indicator Single outer Amp enabled Amp Enabled, Hall segment Segment indicates one of six hall states Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Active low, open collector output can sink 500 mA max. Analog Out User selectable D/A. Output +/- 10V. Encoder Outputs: 26C31 differential line driver. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
1) All data in this section is based on the following ambient conditions: 25 ° C (77 ° F) 2) Forced air cooling is required to meet the maximum power ratings specified. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Future systems must be identical and wired exactly the same. Please note: At Glentek we take great care that all motors are phased identically, during final test, we insure the motor back EMF, encoder and hall sensors are aligned exactly the same way for each motor we ship.
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±30° commutation angle. In order to fine tune the motor/amplifier system so that the motor would run cool and efficiently the next steps should be followed for every new motor/ amplifier system. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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You may perform a reset by typing RST at the ter- minal window or by opening the Control Panel and depressing the “Fault Reset” button. NOTE: Commutation alignment can not begin until all faults are cleared. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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NOTE: If using a 4 channels oscilloscope, connect channel 3 and 4 to the remaining two motor leads with respect to the center of the Y-connected resistor load. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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BEMF, then the commutation offset an- gle must be set to ±30 degrees (you have to try both) before compar- ing the commands to the BEMF waveforms. The Terminal window Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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“Save to NVM” from the setup menu. The motor should now be properly commutated and phased. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Then, repeat the steps 7, 8, 9 and 10. 11. Refer to Appendix D2 step “S” for phasing the velocity loop (Tach). 12. If you need further assistance, contact your Glentek sales agent, and he/she will gladly assist you to optimize your system.
Take the number of full LED cycles and multiply by two. This is the Num- ber of Poles that you will enter in your Commutation dialog. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
LED display will transition in a CW direction. Encoder Outputs The following illustrates the encoder signals for a standard Glentek motor that is correctly com- mutated where the encoder is not reversed (FER=0) and the tachometer feedback is reversed (TR=1).
The EMI standards for industrial equipment include the EN61000-4-X series (IEC 1000-4-X and IEC8O1-X), EN55011 (CISPR11), ANSI C62 and C63 and Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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The filter must be mounted close to the drive-input terminals, particularly with higher fre- quency emissions (5-30 MHz). If the distance exceeds 600mm (2 feet), a strap should Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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AC power cable. More information on cable shielding and segregation is contained in the section on shielding. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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For example: Shield termination at both ends is extremely important. The common misconception that • shields should be terminated at only one end originates from audio applications with frequen- Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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RS-232 communication problems. However, a ferrite toroid will not help differential mode noise. Differential mode noise requires twisted wire pairs. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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120-250VAC use: Schaffner FN258-42 or equivalent. 36A-50A input current, 120-250VAC use: Schaffner FN258-55 or equivalent. 50A-75A input current, 120-250VAC use: Schaffner FN258-75 or equivalent. 75A-100A input current, 120-250VAC use: Schaffner FN258-100 or equivalent. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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The SMX94XX amplifiers have two power-on commutation initialization methods available for finding the Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Phase Lead Glentek’s advanced algorithms provide automatic phase lead and eliminate the need to manually spec- ify phase lead. These advanced algorithms ensure that the system is operating at the highest possible speed and with maximum efficiency.
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Current Loop Control Diagram Alpha Series. If you are planning to use smart-comm, be sure to contact your Glentek sales agent first, and he/she can have these following variables preset at the factory before shipment. However, the default value in the amplifier will work for most cases.
3-phase AC motor. SVPWM also provides a more efficient use of the supply voltage in comparison with sinusoidal modulation methods. Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
APPENDIX I I - Amplifier Model Numbering This appendix explains the model numbering system for the Glentek Alpha Series Digital Spindle Am- plifiers. The model numbering system is designed so that you, our customer, will be able to quickly and accurately create the model number for the amplifier that best suits your needs. This manual con-...
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SMC9430 - 100 - 125 - 1B - 1 One amplifier installed Single axis Stand Alone, AC Input CANopen Spindle, Molex Standard Power, 208 - 240 VAC Logic Power External 24VDC Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
Appendix J Factory Repair, Maintenance and Warranty Factory Repair Should it become necessary to return an servo drive to Glentek for repair, please follow the procedure described below: Reassemble the unit, if necessary, making certain that all the hardware is in place.
Under no circumstances shall Glentek, Inc. or any of our affiliates have any liability whatsoever for claims or damages arising out of the loss of use of any product or part sold to you.
Amplifier, With Built-In DC Power Supply, Mini-D, 24VDC Keep Alive, Standard Power (Stand Alone, With Regen) Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026 Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Alpha Series Digital PWM Spindle Manual NOTES Glentek Inc. 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, U.S.A. (310) 322-3026...
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Manual#: 9420-1040-000-B Manual Revision Date: 31 Jan 2012 208 Standard Street, El Segundo, California 90245, USA. Telephone: (310) 322-3026; Fax: (310) 322-7709 www.glentek.com e-mail sales@glentek.com...