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BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2897 Product Brushless Servo Amplifier (BA50/75/100) Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the...
Declaration of Conformity BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Hardware Manual Agency Approvals Aerotech, Inc. BA50/75/100 Series Amplifiers have been tested and found to be in accordance to the following listed Agency Approvals: Approval / Certification: CUS NRTL Approving Agency: TUV SUD America Inc.
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
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7. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. 8. This product is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use. Use of this product for unintended applications can result in injury and damage to the equipment. www.aerotech.com...
Differential inputs are used for better noise immunity. Velocity feedback is from either an encoder or tachometer and logic inputs include directional current limits and shutdown. Fault, current, and velocity outputs simplify monitoring drive status. Figure 1-1: BA50/75/100 Series Amplifiers www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
Table 1-2: BA Models and Voltage Configurations Base “Power Input” Voltage Nominal Motor DC Output Cur- Output Current (Peak Model Range (VAC) Bus (VDC) rent (Peak) Continuous) BA50 200…240VAC 282…340VDC BA75 200…240VAC 282…340VDC BA100 200…240VAC 282…340VDC 100A Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
200-240 VAC. The power supply is included with the standard package for offline operation without the need for an isolation transformer. Figure 1-2 shows the standard package configuration. Figure 1-2: Functional Diagram **AUX PWR INPUT "Control Power" applications, contact factory for this configuration. www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
- or - “External Shunt Resistor” Motor and AC connector. Power Connections Contact factory for these configurations Fault/Overload LED Power/Enable LED DIP Switch Input Pot Tach Pot Gain Pot Balance Pot Connector P1 Figure 1-3: Amplifier Hardware Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
Closing this position allows the Balance potentiometer to manually Test closed control motor velocity or torque without the need of an input signal depending upon the setting of switch 10. Velocity/Current mode - closing this position enables the current Mode mode. www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
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Open switches 5, 6, and 7; close switch 8. Example for BA50 - Setting Current Limits To set the peak current to 37A: Peak Current (35A peak/50A max peak) x 100 = 75% Close switches 3 and 4; open switches 1 and 2. Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
The unit must be powered down to clear the fault. In addition, the OVERLOAD LED energizes whenever the RMS current limit threshold is exceeded. If the RMS threshold is exceeded for more than two seconds, the drive becomes faulted and shuts down. www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
Recommended reference input for tachometer. This point is identical to input -tach signal common. Hall effect B. One of three commutation signals used with brushless input Hall B motors. Used in conjunction with Hall effect A and Hall effect C. Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
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2. Denotes a factory option for analog Hall commutation is available. When using analog Hall feedback, only Hall A and Hall B connections are used. 3. Denotes that pins 21, 9, 22, and 8 also function as differential inputs for phase A and phase B current commands, respectively (this is a factory option). www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
Power stage drive signals are derived from B phase differential input (factory option). JP14 Current command configuration or tachometer feedback through pin 3 of P1 in the velocity loop configuration (default). Electronic tachometer signal derived from encoder signals in velocity loop configuration. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Signal common of control section connected to earth ground (default). Signal common, not referenced to earth ground. JP25 0° commutation offset (default). 30° commutation offset. JP26 0° commutation offset (default). 30° commutation offset. Figure 2-1: BA50/75/100 Board Assembly (Jumpers Shown in Default) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
4. Providing a strong Protective Ground (PE) connection to the amplifier and motor creates a low impedance path to electrical noise that reduces radiated emissions and improves system performance. 5. If possible, do not route motor cables near cables carrying logic signals and use shielded cable to carry logic signals. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Installation and Configuration BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Install Aerotech FBF-3 filter or 10 ferrite beads per wire at drive (Elna Fair-Rite #2643002402 or #2643250402) Motor Frame Figure 2-2: Wiring to Minimize EMI and Capacitive Coupling Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
The path of current caused by this coupling between the motor frame and the amplifier stage passes through the current feedback sensing devices of the amplifier. Depending on the magnitude of this current, a 50/60 Hz torque disturbance may be present in the position loop. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
To eliminate this problem, an isolation transformer can be used to block the 50/60 Hz from being seen by the motor frame. Refer to Figure 2-4 for connection of this transformer. 200 ... 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Figure 2-4: Isolation Transformer Connection (eliminates torque disturbance) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
In this configuration the amplifier closes and controls the velocity loop. Refer to Figure 2-5 for the velocity command configuration. This configuration can drive both brush and brushless DC motors. Figure 2-5: Velocity Command Configuration www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
2-6. The advantage to this configuration is the sine and cosine signals to the amplifier and a tachometer are not required. This configuration will also drive both brush and brushless DC motors. Figure 2-6: Current Command Configuration Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
The dual-phase inputs are sinusoidal and are 120° out of phase from each other. The third phase is generated by the amplifier. The dual-phase command configuration is shown Figure 2-7. The advantage to this configuration is that it provides the smoothest possible motion. Figure 2-7: Dual-Phase Command Configuration www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
For most applications under the velocity command mode, the preferred starting point for setting the three gain pots is as follows: INPUT pot - 1/3 CW from full CCW TACH pot - full CW GAIN pot - full CW Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
JP3, JP5, JP15, and JP6 set to 1-2 (default) for brushless motor operation or 2-3 for brush motor operation For single ended command input, connect signal to P1-8 (+input) NOTE: and the P1-21 (-input) to signal common. Figure 2-8: Command Signal Adjustment Portion of the Pre-Amplifier Circuit www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
To setup the pre-amplifier circuit for use in the dual-phase mode, configure the BA amplifier as follows: JP11 and JP13 are set to 3-4 JP3, JP5, JP15, and JP6 are set to 1-2 (default) This mode is used with brushless motors only. Refer to Figure 2-7 for dual-phase command configuration. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
“1” indicates five volts or logic high. N O T E : If an Aerotech brushless motor is used with the BA amplifier, motor phase and HALL connections can be easily determined by referring to the system interconnection drawings in...
Phase C LM348 20.0K Voltage Command LM348 The sum of the current signals to phase IMPORTANT: A and B together should never exceed the maximum current rating of a single phase. Figure 2-10: Three-Phase Current Regulator Circuit www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
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“A” current. For DC brush motor operation, this signal would represent the current flowing in the motor armature. The scale factor for current feedback on P1- 12 is 16.6 Amp/Volt for the BA100, 12.5 Amp/Volt for the BA75, and 8.3 Amp/Volt for the BA50. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
8.5 lb (3.9 kg) Installation Overvoltage category Pollution Degree 1. Output Voltage is dependent on the AC supply input voltage. Examples: 200 VAC input power = approximately 282 VDC output. 240 VAC input power = approximately 340 VDC output www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
This allows the amplifier to close the servo loop and control the stability of the loop. Tachometer- Pin 15: Reference input for tachometer. This point is identical to signal common. Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
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Power: 8 terminal screw terminal for AC input and motor output. Gain: adjusts preamp AC gain. BALance: nulls command input DC offsets. Potentiometers Tach: adjusts gain of tach or encoder derived velocity feedback input. Input: adjusts gain of command input. www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
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LED indicator drive fault (red). Refer to Protective Features above. (fault) Indicator LED indicator RMS overload (red). Energized when RMS limit is exceeded. Will generate a 'fault' if limit is exceeded for more than two seconds. (overload) Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
The outline dimensions for the BA amplifiers are shown in Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2. BA50 Preferred Mounting (Side View). To ensure proper heat dissipation, Aerotech recommends the following procedures. 1. Use the mounting procedure shown in Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, and Figure 3-3.
PC board and at the input and output power connections. A qualified ser- vice technician or electrician should perform these tests. W A R N I N G : Hazardous voltages may be present up to eight minutes after power is disconnected www.aerotech.com Chapter 4...
2. Over temperature condition - Turn off and let amplifier cool down. Provide energizes). better ventilation. 3. Defective on board power supply - Return for repair. 4. Over loaded logic power supply - Remove external device(s) being powered from the BA 5 V supply. Chapter 4 www.aerotech.com...
BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting 4.2. Fuse Replacement Table 4-2 lists the replacement fuse part numbers (both Aerotech and manufacturer). Additional fuse information may be described in other documentation. Table 4-2: Fuse Replacement Part Numbers Fuse Manufacture P/N Aerotech P/N 3A, MDA (F1 shunt) Buss; MDA-3...
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Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, whether or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, or whether or not Aerotech’s...
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...
BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision Description Agency Approvals and Declaration of Conformity have been added. Revision changes have been archived. If you need a copy of this revision, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. 1.0a www.aerotech.com Appendix B...
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BA50/75/100 Hardware Manual Cable Drawings Appendix C: Cable Drawings The following section provides the user with reference drawings for connecting Aerotech cables to the BA amplifiers. Figure C-1: BA Feedback Cable (PFC) Figure C-2: BA Series Light Duty Brushless Motor Cable (PMC) (BA 50 only) www.aerotech.com...
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Hall and Encoder Inputs Circuitry Current Regulator Adjustment Hall Connections Hall Effect Device Declaration of Conformity Hardware Differential input Function DIP Switch 14-15 Overview Functions Drive Package I/O Circuitry Dual Phase Command 29,31 IFDBK Dual Phase Command Mode INPUT Pot www.aerotech.com Index...
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Velocity 15,29 Motor Phasing Velocity Command Velocity Command Mode Noise Voltage Configurations Back-Propagation Wiring Techniques Operating modes Options OVERLOAD LED Phase Hall Sequence Potentiometer Functions Potentiometers 14,17 Power Power Connections 14-15,32 POWER LED Pre-amplifier circuit Product Overview RCN1 Index www.aerotech.com...
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