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Parker DC512C is an analog DC variable speed drive designed for controlling DC motors. It’s suitable for a range of applications requiring speed or torque control of DC motors.
Features
Isolated control circuitry, a host of user facilities and extremely linear control loop makes the 512C series 2-quadrant DC drives ideal for single motor or multi-drive low power applications. Designed for use on single phase supplies, the 512C is suitable for controlling permanent magnet or field wound DC motors in speed or torque control. It can be used “open loop” with armature voltage feedback or with DC tacho feedback for enhanced regulation and speed range. Chassis mount IP00 rated, with output ratings up to 32A/10HP, typical applications include centrifugal fans and pumps, extruders and mixers, plus small paper converting machines.
Key Features:
- Fully isolated control circuits
- 110 V … 415 V supply selection by jumpers
- CE marked and EMC compliant
- Multiple input speed and current setpoints
- Zero speed and drive healthy outputs
- Extremely linear control loops
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
- 110-120VAC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz ± 5%
- 220-240VAC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz ± 5%
- 380-415VAC ± 10 %, 50-60 Hz ± 5%
Output Current Ratings:
- 4A / 8A / 16A / 32A
Overload:
- 150% for 60 seconds
Available Field Current:
- up to 3A DC.
Environment:
- 0-40°C / 32-104°F
- Up to 1000m ASL
Protection:
- IP00
Speed Feedback:
- Tachogenerator / – Armature Voltage Feedback
Analogue Inputs:
- Speed Reference / – Auxiliary Speed Reference / – Tachometer Feedback Option
- Current Limit / – Minimum Speed
Analogue Outputs:
- Speed / – Load / – Ramp Output / – Total Reference / – Reference Voltage ±10V
Digital Inputs:
- Run (Active) / – Stall Enable
Digital Outputs:
- Zero Speed / – Health
Potentiometers:
- Maximum Speed
- Minimum Speed
- Acceleration Rate (1-40s)
- Deceleration Rate(1-40s)
- Stability
- I.R. Compensation
Technical Specifications
Brand: | Parker |
Product Type: | DC Drive |
Drive Axis Type: | Single Axis Technology |
Product Series: | DC51n |
Input Voltage: | 1*110 VAC, 1*230 VAC, 1*380 to 415 VAC |
Continuous Output Current Rating: | 4 to 32 A |
Output Power: | 0.3 to 7.5 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 40 °C, 32 to 104 °F |
Operating Altitude: | up to 1000 m ASL |
Overload Rating: | 150 % for 60s |
Specifications Met: | CE (EMC & LVD), UL Listed, cUL Listed |