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Motor control unit DCM31 DCM31 1 or 2-leaf gate control for 24V drive units each 11A Installation & operating instructions for electricians & (electrically) skilled persons Please keep these instructions in a safe place to ensure they are available should you have any questions at a later date.
Motor control unit DCM31 Contents: 1) Intended Purpose ....................3 a) Requirements....................3 b) Legal requirements ..................3 Technical qualification requirements ..............4 d) Important safety instructions ................4 2) Installation......................5 a) Suitable installation site..................5 b) Installation......................5 3) Brief Explanation of Terms Used ................5 a) Abbreviations used in the instructions............6 4) Connections......................7...
Motor control unit DCM31 Running time limit..................26 w) Type of limit switch..................26 Service mode ....................27 Trip counter....................27 9) Error Messages ....................28 10) Technical Specifications ..................31 11) Notes ........................33 12) Images/Diagrams....................34 1) Intended Purpose This motor control unit is intended for the following 24V/DC drive units: On one or two-leaf garage or courtyard gate systems (e.g.
Motor control unit DCM31 c) Technical qualification requirements These instructions require technical knowledge, which corresponds to completed vocational training in at least one of the following job profiles: Electrical fitter, Electrical installation fitter, Electrical machine fitter, Electro-mechanic, Industrial electronics technician ...
Motor control unit DCM31 2) Installation This requires 4 screws with a shank diameter of 4mm. a) Suitable installation site The motor control unit is supplied as a module in a simple plastic housing. You should therefore choose an installation site with the following conditions: The ambient temperature may not be lower than -20°C and not higher than...
Motor control unit DCM31 The motor output / motor speed can be reduced over the last part of the travel path so that the gate does not hit the end stop at full speed. Electricity stop The control unit monitors the motor current for obstacle detection. You can choose how the control unit reacts if the set value is exceeded.
Motor control unit DCM31 4) Connections a) Terminals [X2], [X6] Only work on the controls after it has been disconnected from the power supply and has been ESD-compatibly earthed! 230 volt mains voltage can be applied to [Kl.1]..[Kl.4] and [Kl.30], [Kl.31]. Potentially fatal danger! Never connect mains voltage to [Kl.5]..
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Motor control unit DCM31 If the drive unit, despite the bar moving upwards in the 7 segment display, start up in the “CLOSE” direction, the connection wires [Kl.7]+[Kl.8] must be switched over. The control unit learns the maximum motor current for each direction of travel.
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Motor control unit DCM31 this as an external limit switch. The limit switch behind the terminals is not displayed. [Kl.22]+[Kl.23] photoelectric barrier (LS) Terminal 22 = LS signal input Terminal 23 = connected earth A photoelectric barrier or an electrical safety contact strip with a floating break- contact element can be connected.
Motor control unit DCM31 Simultaneous actuation of input A and input B has an emergency stop function. [Kl.28]+[Kl.29] antenna An antenna litz wire must be connected to [Kl.29] and must be stretched parallel to the main reception direction along its whole length.
Motor control unit DCM31 5) Controls / Displays [X7] [Ta.+] +: value + / menu + / open function [Ta.-] -: value - / menu - / close function [Ta.F] Radio: key to teach / delete the radio in radio module mode [Ta.M]...
Motor control unit DCM31 d) 2 x 7-Segment: Display menus and states Gate status (horizontal bar) [X7] Segment Segment status Motor Gate status Standing in CLOSE end position Standing between end positions Standing in OPEN end position Standing in CLOSE end position...
Motor control unit DCM31 Menu settings: The menu item (A0...d9, prefixed letter) or the set menu value (00...99) is displayed. e) Function of the keys [X7] “Menu” key [Ta.M] [Ta.M] < 1sec actuated in function mode = switch the display between gate status (horizontal bar) and / input status (vertical bar).
Motor control unit DCM31 6) Putting into Service / Programming a) Using menu function The buttons [Ta.+], [Ta.-] and [Ta.M] next to the display [X7] can be used to set/change the individual functions of the control unit as follows: [Ta.M] > pressed for 1 sec = Switch between display function (display: horizontal or vertical bar) and setting (display: letters/digits).
Motor control unit DCM31 During the teaching runs no STOP along the path is allowed! The gate must be able to travel unobstructed from limit switch to limit switch. The flashing digits in the display indicate how many teaching runs still have to be completed for which motor.
Motor control unit DCM31 7) Menu Table Grey background: basic values (factory setting) Basic values Value Menu Function / values range DEFAULT SETTING for gate type 2-leaf hinged gate 1-leaf hinged gate Sliding gate Folding gate Roller shutter gate Type 5...
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Motor control unit DCM31 Basic values Value Menu Function / values range ELECTRICITY STOP / obstruction detection opening: no effect closing: no effect opening: no effect closing: stop opening: no effect closing: release opening: no effect closing: reversing opening: stop...
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Motor control unit DCM31 Basic values Value Menu Function / values range CLOSING EDGE SAFETY DEVICE function opening: no effect closing: no effect opening: no effect closing: stop opening: no effect closing: release opening: no effect closing: reversing opening: stop...
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Motor control unit DCM31 Basic values Value Menu Function / values range 1- / 2- LEAF MODE 2- leaf mode 1- leaf mode Closing delay in 2-leaf mode No closing delay 01..19 Closing delay in 0.5sec steps Closing delay is automatically learnt...
Motor control unit DCM31 8) Functional Description a) Radio module The radio frequency and modulation type is determined by the plug-in radio module in [Bl.1]. The transmitter coding is teaching. Up to 40 codes (transmit keys) can be teaching with different functions.
Motor control unit DCM31 If the panic function is set in [M.b9] for input A or B, actuating the corresponding input during gate travel always causes the gate travel to stop. Only a further actuation restarts the gate in the required direction of travel.
Motor control unit DCM31 If the gate is outside the CLOSE end position, if a partial opening command is issued the gate moves to the CLOSE end position. Even if automatic closing is activated, the gate can be moved by a partial opening command in the part open position.
Motor control unit DCM31 The settings for the length of the travel-out are entered via [M.A5]. The larger the value the longer the smooth travel before the end position. During the teaching rungs the starting point of smooth travel is determined separately for each direction of travel and motor.
Motor control unit DCM31 n) Electricity stop / obstruction detection The control unit learns the maximum motor current for each direction of travel and each motor. If this value plus the adjustable allowance value [M.A7]..[M.b0] is exceeded after the teaching run, a stop, release or reversing is executed depending on the [M.b3] setting and the direction of travel.
Motor control unit DCM31 If automatic closing is active, actuating the SE input causes the closing time to be reset until the input is re-released. The SE input is self-monitoring. The input is tested during each self-test. If an error is detected, it is not possible to start {Er.12}.
Motor control unit DCM31 • The right display in the gate status display (horizontal bar) remains empty. • Opening [M.C3] and closing delay [M.C2] do not have any function. • Active leaf mode is not possible. u) Relay output OUT The relay output OUT is a floating relay output for max.
Motor control unit DCM31 For operation without limit switch, obstruction detection and compliance of the closing forces must be secured via external safety equipment (photoelectric barrier, contact strip). For operation without limit switch, instead of the usual 4 teaching runs, there are only 2 teaching runs, as only the running times (for closing delay and onset point for smooth travel have to be learnt) and the forces do not have to be learnt.
Motor control unit DCM31 9) Error Messages Errors are indicated by alternating flashing of "Er" (error) and the error number. {Er.00} to {Er.13} are self-test error measures. Error No. Error description Action ROM test Switch off power, wait 10 sec, switch power back on.
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Motor control unit DCM31 b) Check connection of the closing edge safety device, especially the earth connection at terminal [Kl.23]. c) If a) and b) correct, there is possibly a hardware error in the control unit. The control unit must be replaced.
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Motor control unit DCM31 and permitted values. a) Check whether obstruction in the way. b) Check gate leaf for smooth running and c) Delete forces and travel path and carry out new teaching runs. d) Check force values in [M.A9] and [M.b0] and increase if necessary.
Motor control unit DCM31 10) Technical Specifications The control unit may only be used if the technical specifications are observed! Limit values Parameter Symbol Units Test condition Min. Typical Max. Power supply Mains voltage At terminals 1 / 2 mains...
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Motor control unit DCM31 Height hous Weight incl. electronics, without toroidal transformer hous Material ABS, self-extinguishing Degree of protection IP54 32 / 35...
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