American Control Electronics PWL400 Series Manual

Specifications

Line Armature
Voltage Voltage Range
Model (VAC) (VDC)
Current (Amps)
115 0 - 130
PWL400-3
230 0 - 240
115 0 - 130
PWL400-5
230 0 - 240
115 0 - 130
PWL400-10
230 0 - 240
* Heat sink kit HSK- 0003 must be used when the continuous output current is over 5 amps.
AC Line Voltage ......................................................115/230 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, single phase
Form Factor ..........................................................................................................................1.05
Field Voltage with 115 VAC line voltage ..............................................................50 or 100 VDC
with 230 VAC line voltage ............................................................100 or 200 VDC
Maximum Field Current ...................................................................................................1 Amp
Acceleration Time Range .....................................................................................1 - 12 seconds
Deceleration Time Range ..................................................................coast to stop - 12 seconds
Analog Input Voltage Range (Signal must be isolated; S1 to S2)
with 115 VAC line voltage ..................................................................0 - 2.5 VDC
with 230 VAC line voltage .....................................................................0 - 5 VDC
Input Impedance (S1 to S2)
.......................................................................................100K ohms
Load Regulation ...................................................................................1% base speed or better
Speed Range ......................................................................................................................100:1
Vibration (0 - 50 Hz) ............................................................................................0.5G maximum
(>50 Hz) ...............................................................................................0.1G maximum
Ambient Temperature Range ...................................................................................10°C - 40°C
Weight ..............................................................................................................................1.5 lbs
Safety Certifications.......................................... UL/cUL Recognized Equipment, file # E132235
Safety Certifications.................................................. CSA Certified Component, file # LR41380

Installation

Mounting

• Drive components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Avoid direct contact with the circuit
• board. Hold the drive by the chassis or heat sink only.
• Protect the drive from dirt, moisture, and accidental contact.
• Provide sufficient room for access to the terminal block and calibration trim pots.
• Mount the drive away from heat sources. Operate the drive within the specified ambient operating
• temperature range.
• Prevent loose connections by avoiding excessive vibration of the drive.
• Mount the drive with its board in either a horizontal or vertical plane. Six 0.19" (5 mm) wide slots
• in the chassis accept #8 pan head screws. Fasten either the large base or the narrow flange of the
• chassis to the subplate.
• The chassis should be earth grounded. Use a star washer beneath the head of at least one of the
• mounting screws to penetrate the anodized chassis surface and to reach bare metal.

Heat Sinking

The PWL400-10 requires an additional heat sink when the continuous armature current is above 5
amps. Use ACE heat sink kit part number HSK-0003. Use a thermally conductive heat sink compound
(such as Dow Corning 340® Heat Sink Compound) between the chassis and the heat sink surface for
optimal heat transfer.

Wiring

Use 18 - 24 AWG wire for logic wiring. Use 14 - 16 AWG wire for AC line and motor wiring.

Shielding Guidelines

As a general rule, ACE recommends shielding of all conductors. If it is not practical to shield power
conductors, ACE recommends shielding all logic-level leads. If shielding of logic-level leads is not
practical, the user should twist all logic leads with themselves to minimize induced noise. It may be
necessary to earth ground the shielded cable. If noise is produced by devices other than the drive,
ground the shield at the drive end. If noise is generated by the drive, ground the shield at the end
away from the drive. Do not ground both ends of the shield.

Fusing

PWL400 series drives provide an on board fuse for the AC line (L1) HOT. Fuse is a fast acting fuse.
PWL400-3 models contain a fuse rated for 8A at 250 VAC. PWL400-5 models contain a fuse rated for
10A at 250 VAC, and PWL400-10 models contain a fuse rated for 20A at 250 VAC. If using 230 VAC line
power, fuse the L2 connection. Use fast acting fuses rated for 250 VAC or higher and 150% of the
maximum armature current.
PWL400
1Q PWM Chassis Adjustable Speed Drive
for PMDC or Field Wound Brushed Motors
Continuous
• DO NOT INSTALL, REMOVE, OR REWIRE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH POWER APPLIED. Have a
• qualified electrical technician install, adjust and service this equipment. Follow the National
Armature Horsepower
• Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical and safety codes, including the provisions of the
Range
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), when installing equipment.
1/20 - 1/4
3.0 • Circuit potentials are at 115 or 230 VAC above earth ground. Avoid direct contact with the printed
1/10 - 1/2
• circuit board or with circuit elements to prevent the risk of serious injury or fatality. Use a non-
1/8 - 1/2
• metallic screwdriver for adjusting the calibration trim pots. Use approved personal protection
5.0
1/4 - 1 • equipment and insulated tools if working on this drive with power applied.
1/4 - 1 • Reduce the chance of an electrical fire, shock, or explosion by using proper grounding techniques,
10.0*
• over-current protection, thermal protection, and enclosure. Follow sound maintenance procedures.
1/2 - 2
• ACE strongly recommends the installation of a master power switch in the line voltage input. The
• switch contacts should be rated for 250 VAC and 200% of motor nameplate current.
• Do not disconnect any of the motor leads from the drive unless power is removed or the drive is
• disabled. Opening any one lead while the drive is running may destroy the drive.
• Under no circumstances should power and logic level wires be bundled together.
• Be sure potentiometer tabs do no make contact with the potentiometer's body. Grounding the
• input will cause damage to the drive.

Line Input

Connect the AC line power leads to terminals L1 and L2. ACE recommends the use of a double-pole,
single-throw master power switch. The switch should be rated at a minimum of 250 VAC and 200% of motor
current.
Motor
Connect the DC armature leads to terminals A1 and A2. If the motor does not spin in the desired direction,
power down the drive and reverse these connections.
Field
At 115 VAC, connect the field leads to terminals F1 and L1 for a 50 VDC field or to F1 and F2 for a 100 VDC field.
At 230 VAC, connect the field leads to terminals F1 and L1 for a 100 VDC field or to F1 and F2 for a 200 VDC field.
Do not make any connections to F1 and F2 if using a permanent magnet motor.

Speed Potentiometer

Use a 10K ohm, 1/4 W potentiometer for speed control. Connect the counter-clockwise end of the potentiometer
to S1, the wiper to S2, and the clockwise end to S3. If the potentiometer works inversely of desired functionality,
(i.e. to increase motor speed, you must turn the potentiometer counterclockwise), power off the drive and swap
the S1 and S3 connections.
Inhibit
Short the INHIBIT terminals to coast the motor to zero speed. Open the INHIBIT terminals to
accelerate the motor to set speed. Twist inhibit wires and seperate them from power-carrying wires or
sources of electrical noise. Use shielded cable if the inhibit wires are longer than 18 inches (46 cm). If
shielded cable is used, ground only one end of the shield to earth ground. Do not ground both ends of
the shield. Do not use the inhibit for emergency stopping.
ACE offers two accessory plug harnesses for connecting to the inhibit terminals; part number KTW-0001
[18 in (46 cm) leads] and part number KTW-0002 [36 in (91 cm) leads].

Safety Warnings

Connections

POWER
LOGIC
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South Beloit, IL 61080
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Dimensions

B R 0 5 1 Q 0 5 2 Q 0 5 1
T H 5 0 1
R 5 3 0
A 1 C A 2 C B R + B R -
B 1
T 5 0 1
C 5 0 3
4 9 . 7 1 [ 2 6 ]
4 1 . 3 [ 1 0 5 ]
I C 5 0 3
C 5 0 1
I C 5 0 2 I C 5 0 1
C 5 0 2
C 5 4 0
N I I H I B T L I 5 0 1
T B 5 0 1
L 1 L 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 F 1 F 2 A 1
0 5 2 . [ 6 ]
5 3 . 8 [ 1 3 7 ]
A
1 7 . 5 [ 5 4 ]
MODEL DIMENSION "A" HEIGHT
PWL400-3 2.25 [57]
PWL400-5 3.00 [76]
PWL400-10 3.75 [95]
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
Inhibit
Terminals
T B 5 0 1
L 1 L 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 F 1 F 2
CW
*FUS E
10K OH M
FIELD
SPEE D A DJUS T OUTPUT
POTENTIOMETER
ST OP
SWITCH
NOTE: DO NOT make
any connections to
F1 and F2 if using a
AC LINE
permanent magnet moto r.
VO LT AGE
120/240 VA C
* NOTE: Do not add fuse to L2
unless input voltage is 230 VA C.
D 5 0 1
B2
R 5 0 1
R 5 0 2
0 . 5 " 0
C R R U
I L M T I
L I 5 0 2
C R R U
I L M T I
T 5 0 1
N I I H I B L I
L I 5 0 2
A 1
+
MO TO R
ARMATURE