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Con e of Cont t en ents ts 1. 1. EQUBE Con EQUBE Contr tro o ll ller er ..............................................................4 4 1.1. About This Manual ............................6 1.2. Glossary of Terms............................. 8 2. 2. Mo...
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6.1.8. Over Current with PWM Limiting ....................69 6.1.9. Motor Stalled with Self Stop ....................... 70 6.1.10. Motor Overload with Self Stop......................71 6.1.11. Module Over Heat with Self Stop...................... 73 6.1.12. Motor Not Running when RUN is ON .................... 74 6.1.13.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 1. 1. EQUBE Con EQUBE Contr tro o ll ller er EQUBE EQUBE Con Contr tro o ll ller er The Pulseroller EQUBE EQUBE and EQUBE EQUBE-Ai -Ai models provide contyrol for a single Senergy motor and utilizes ECO Mode performance.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 1.1. 1.1. Ab About This Man out This Manual Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e About This Man out This Manual Symb Symbo o l Con l Conv v en entions tions This symbol indicates that special attention should be paid in order to ensure correct...
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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 liability) for actual use based...
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Programmable Logic Controller – A wide variety of industrial computing PLC C devices that control automatic equipment Pulse Width Modulation – a control scheme that utilizes high speed switching P P WM transistors to efficiently deliver power in a controlled fashion from the EQUBE Page 8 of 78...
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EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Module controller to MDR PulseRoller brand proprietary motor control platform that provides electronic intelligence inside the motor that can be read by the EQUBE Module control Sener ergy-Ai gy-Ai module. The connection from the motor to the controller is via 4-Pin M8 style...
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EQUBE EQUBE Mo Modul dule e s s are designed to be installed and integrated into the conveyor’s mechanical side frame assembly. The EQUBE EQUBE Mo Modul dule e is a controller for a single Senergy brand Motorized Drive Roller (MDR) or Senergy brand Pulse Gear Drive (PGD) unit.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Motor P or Por orts ts LED Status In Status Indic dicat ators Page 11 of 78...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.1. 2.1. Id Iden entifyin tifying Mo g Modul dule Comp e Compon onen ents ts Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e Id Iden entifyin tifying Mo g Modul dule Comp e Compon...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Module Status LEDs Speed & Configuration 10 Position DIP Switch DIP Switch and LED Hinged Clear Protective Cover E-Qub E-Qube-Ai-P e-Ai-P It Item Description scription Removable 24VDC Power Connector Terminal Block Senergy-Ai Motor Port – 4-pin M8 style header for...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Speed & Configuration 10 Position DIP Switch DIP Switch and LED Hinged Clear Protective Cover Page 14 of 78...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.2. 2.2. Moun Mountin ting Dim g Dimensions ensions Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e Moun Mountin ting Dim g Dimensions ensions Mounting dimensions are identical between all E-Qube models. Moun Mountin ting Consid...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en accessible by any personnel without removing the module from the frame • Module must be mounted on electrically grounded metal surface or provided with a conductor wire connecting the module’s metal heat sink plate to electrical ground.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.3. 2.3. P P o o w w er Conn er Conne e ct ctor or Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e P P o o w w er Conn er Conne e ct ctor or...
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Conne e ct ctor or EQUBE EQUBE-N an -N and d EQUBE EQUBE-P -P The EQUBE Module motor port is a 9 pin JST Style connector that accommodates Pulseroller Senergy motor rollers and PGD units. Description scription Vcc – Hall Effect Sensor Power...
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Please note the JST connector is keyed so you cannot plug it in upside down EQUBE EQUBE-Ai-P an -Ai-P and d EQUBE EQUBE-Ai-N -Ai-N The EQUBE Module-Ai motor port is a 4 pin M8 Style connector that accommodates Pulseroller Sen Sener ergy-Ai gy-Ai motor rollers and PGD units. Description scription...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.5. 2.5. I/O Conn I/O Conne e ct ctor or Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e I/O Conn I/O Conne e ct ctor or The I/O Connector is the same part number for all E-Qube models...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Run A and Run B Inputs) Accepts +24V or 0V input for run at speed control (see section Run B Input Run A and Run B Inputs) Accepts +24V or 0V input to run motor in opposite direction...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.6. 2.6. Insp Inspe e ction an ction and Cl d Cle e anin aning g Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e Insp Inspe e ction an ction and Cl d Cle e anin...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.7. 2.7. T T e e chnic chnical Sp al Spe e cific cifications ations Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e T T e e chnic chnical Sp al Spe e cific cifications...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 2.8. 2.8. Or Ord d erin ering Inf g Information ormation Modul dule Har e Hardwar dware e Ord d erin ering Inf g Information ormation Ord d er Co er Cod d e e...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 3. 3. Mo Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g P P o o w w er Supp er Suppl l y y Motor Gr or Groun oundin ding Practic...
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Suppl l y Re y Requir quirem emen ents ts The power supply for any and all EQUBE Module modules should meet the following requirements: • Capable of detecting and properly handling short circuit and overload of its DC power output •...
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Suppl l y Sizin y Sizing g The current loading on the power supply for a group of EQUBE Modules 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. Each motor type also has an associated allowed current draw that is available for a period of time upon the initial starting of the motor.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en following chart: It Item V V alue alue Power supply load at rated torque 2.5 A at maximum speed Power supply load during motor 3.0 A starting period Duration of motor starting period 1.5 sec The current values are at rated speed and at rated torque.
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Improper grounding of MDR and/or Power Supply Common may result in premature MDR and/or EQUBE Module module failure. Proper grounding techniques MUST be observed for all applications Page 31 of 78...
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PNP Version ersion Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g PNP V V ersion ersion The PNP versions of the EQUBE Module module are: E- E-QUBE QUBE-P – Ar -P – Articl ticle Numb e Number 1310-6000 er 1310-6000 E- E-QUBE QUBE-Ai-P –...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 3.3.1. 3.3.1. Run/Re Run/Rev v erse Inputs erse Inputs Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g PNP V V ersion ersion Run/Re Run/Rev v erse Inputs erse Inputs Singl gle e PNP PNP Mo Modul...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Wirin Wiring Multip g Multipl l e e PNP PNP Mo Modul dule e s in P s in Parall arallel el Page 34 of 78...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 3.3.2. 3.3.2. Err Error Output or Output Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g PNP V V ersion ersion Error Output or Output Singl gle e PNP PNP Mo Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Wirin Wiring Multip g Multipl l e e PNP PNP Mo Modul dule e s in P s in Parall arallel el Page 36 of 78...
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3.4. NPN V NPN Version ersion Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g NPN V V ersion ersion The NPN version of the EQUBE Module module is: E- E-QUBE QUBE-N – Ar -N – Articl ticle Numb e Number 1310-5000 er 1310-5000 E-Qub E-Qube-Ai-N –...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 3.4.1. 3.4.1. Run/Re Run/Rev v erse Inputs erse Inputs Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g NPN V V ersion ersion Run/Re Run/Rev v erse Inputs erse Inputs Singl gle e NPN NPN Mo Modul...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Wirin Wiring Multip g Multipl l e e NPN NPN Mo Modul dule e s in P s in Parall arallel el Page 39 of 78...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 3.4.2. 3.4.2. Err Error Output or Output Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g NPN V V ersion ersion Error Output or Output Singl gle e NPN NPN Mo Modul dule Wirin e Wiring g...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Wirin Wiring Multip g Multipl l e e NPN NPN Mo Modul dule e s in P s in Parall arallel el Page 41 of 78...
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DIP Switch Settings gs DIP Switch Settin Switch Settings gs Each EQUBE Module module has a 10 position DIP Switch that provides settings for Spe e e e d d , Dir Dire e ction ction , and A A c c c c el/De el/Dec c el el .
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 4.1. 4.1. Sp Spe e e e d DIP Switch d DIP Switche e s 1 thru 5 s 1 thru 5 DIP Switch Settin Switch Settings gs Spe e e e d d DIP...
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The Sp Spe e e e d Co d Cod d e e for any Pulseroller is a 2 digit number found on the label at the cable end of the unit. Once you know your Sp...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Spe e e e d d G G e e ar Re ar Reduction duction Cod d e e Ratio Ratio 10 10 605/9 605/9 15 15 35 35 55/3 55/3 75/11 75/11 11/3...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 4.2. 4.2. Dir Dire e ction DIP Switch 6 ction DIP Switch 6 DIP Switch Settin Switch Settings gs Dire e ction ction DIP DIP Switch 6 Switch 6 Page 47 of 78...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Motor Rotation Definition or Rotation Definition The EQUBE Module uses a Cl Clo o ck-Wise (CW ck-Wise (CW) ) and Coun Count t er Cl er Clo o ck-Wise ( ck-Wise (CCW CCW) ) motor rotation definition.
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These switches are used to select the acceleration and deceleration G f G for orc c e e the control uses when starting and stopping the motor respectively. The EQUBE Module acceleration/deceleration control is designed to provide a c c onstan...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en A A c c c c el/De el/Dec c el T el Tim ime e s w s wh h en en SPEED SPEED settin setting is 100% maxim g is 100% maximum A A c c c c el/...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 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 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.
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 4.3.1. 4.3.1. A A c c c c el/De el/Dec c el T el Tim ime F e Form ormula DIP Switch Settin Switch Settings gs A A c c c c el eleration/De...
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The combination of signals on the Run A Run A and Run B Run B terminals allows you to dynamically set the speed with your digital run signals to the EQUBE Module. The following chart lists the signal states and their respective speed control: Run A...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6. 6. Output Signals & LED In Output Signals & LED Indic dicat ators Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators ERROR ERROR Signal Signal The ERROR ERROR signal is a digital output that is used in conjunction with the LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1. 6.1. Err Error Output an or Output and LED Status d LED Status Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en Other flash rates See Timing Diagrams in the following sections LED Status T Status Timin iming Diagrams f g Diagrams for V or Various arious Conditions ditions Power Supply ON with Motor Connected Motor Not Connected Power Supply Voltage >32V...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.1. 6.1.1. P P o o w w er Supp er Suppl l y ON with Mot y ON with Motor Conn or Conne e ct cte e d d Output Signals & Output Signals & LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.2. 6.1.2. Mot Motor Not Conn or Not Conne e ct cte e d d Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.3. 6.1.3. P P o o w w er Supp er Suppl l y V y Vo o ltag ltage > 32V e > 32V Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.4. 6.1.4. V V o o ltag ltage Dr e Drop Bel op Belo o w 18V an w 18V and V d Vo o ltag ltage Dr e Drop Belo o w 13V w 13V Output Signals &...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.5. 6.1.5. V V o o ltag ltage Ov e Over 32V Due t er 32V Due to Mot o Motor Ov or Oversp erspe e e e d d Output Signals & Output Signals & LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.6. 6.1.6. Normal Op Normal Operation with Mot eration with Motor Runnin or Running g th then Re en Rev v erse Signal erse Signal Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.7. 6.1.7. Mot Motor Curr or Curren ent Ex t Exc c e e e e din ding P g Pe e ak Limit ak Limit Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.8. 6.1.8. Ov Over Curr er Curren ent with P t with PWM Limitin WM Limiting g Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.9. 6.1.9. Mot Motor Stall or Stalle e d with Self St d with Self Stop Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.10. 6.1.10. Mot Motor Ov or Over erl l o o ad with Self St ad with Self Stop Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.11. 6.1.11. Mo Modul dule Ov e Over He er Heat with Self St at with Self Stop Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.12. 6.1.12. Mot Motor Not Runnin or Not Running w g wh h en RUN is ON en RUN is ON Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.13. 6.1.13. Mot Motor Phase or Phases Err s Error Det or Dete e ct cte e d d Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.14. 6.1.14. Mot Motor/Mo or/Modul dule Data Mismatch e Data Mismatch Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED LED Status Status...
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PULSEROLLER EQUBE Reference Manual - 3.0_en 6.1.15. 6.1.15. Mot Motor Data Missin or Data Missing g Output Signals & Output Signals & LED LED In Indic dicat ators Error Output an or Output and d LED LED Status Status Motor Data Missin...
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