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Parker DC506, DC507, and DC508 are a series of compact, cost-effective DC drives designed for basic speed control of DC motors. They are suitable for applications where simplicity and ease of use are prioritized.
Features
The 506, 507 and 508 series 1-quadrant DC drives break new ground in cost-effective DC motor control. Available in 3, 6 or 12 A armature ratings, with power ratings up to 2HP, the feature packed minimum footprint design is ideal for speed or torque control of permanent magnet or shunt wound DC motors fed from single phase supplies. Typical applications include conveyors, basic speed control and packaging machinery
Features:
- Low-cost / high-featured design
- IP20 protected covers
- Compact footprint and DIN rail mounting
- Selectable 110 VAC or 230 VAC supply
- Selectable tacho or armature voltage feedback
Standards:
- CE Marked to EN50178 (Safety, Low Voltage Directive)
- CE Marked to EN61800-3 (EMC Directive) with external filter
- NRTL Listed to US Standard UL508C
- NRTL listed to Canadian standard C22.2#14
Technical Specifications/Power Supply:
- Single Phase
- 110-120 VAC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz ± 5%
- 220-240 VAC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz ± 5%
Output Current Ratings:
- 3A (506) / 6A (507) / 12A (508)
Available Field Current:
- up to 2A DC
Environment:
- 0-45°C / 32-113°F
- Up to 1000m ASL (derate 1% per 100m to 2000m maximum)
Protection:
- IP20
Speed Feedback:
- Tachogenerator / – Armature Voltage Feedback
Control Signals:
- Zero Speed / – Drive Healthy / – Speed Feedback
Motor Protection:
- Stall condition 15 seconds internal
- Electronic Overload Protection
Potentiometers:
- Maximum Speed
- Minimum Speed
- Acceleration Rate (1-15s)
- Deceleration Rate(1-15s)
- Stability
- I.R. Compensation
- Current Limit (0-100%)
Options:
- EMC filters
- Line reactors for European and North American markets (UL-CSA)
Specifications
Brand: | Parker |
Product Type: | DC Drive |
Drive Axis Type: | Single Axis Technology |
Product Series: | DC50n |
Input Voltage: | 1*110 VAC, 1*230 VAC |
Continuous Output Current Rating: | 3 to 12 A |
Output Power: | 0.25 to 2 HP |
Compatible Motor Type: | DC Brushed Servo |
Compatible Feedback Device: | Armature Voltage, Tachometer |
Modes of Control: | Non-Regenerative |
Communication Interface: | n/a |
Operating Temperature: | 0 to 45 °C, 32 to 113 °F |
Operating Altitude: | up to 1000 m ASL (derate > 1000m) |
Overload Rating: | – |
Specifications Met: | CE (EMC & LVD), UL Listed, cUL Listed |
Applications
The Parker DC506/DC507/DC508 DC drives are used in a variety of basic speed control applications, including:
- Conveyors
- Packaging machines
- Simple material handling systems
- Small pumps and fans