User`s manual
1-12 Motion Mate™ DSM314 for Series 90™-30 PLCs User's Manual
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January 2001 GFK-1742A
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Section 3:
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Series Servos (Digital Mode)
The GE Fanuc Digital
α
(pronounced “Alpha”) Series Servo features include:
World-leading reliability
Low maintenance, no component
drift
, no commutator brushes
All parameters digitally set, no re-tuning required
Absolute encoder eliminates re-homing (requires optional battery kit)
An optional motor brake is available
Optional IP67 environmental rating is also available for most motors
High resolution 64K count per revolution encoder feedback (incremental or absolute)
The GE Fanuc Servo motors, proven on over three million axes installed worldwide, offer the
highest reliability and performance. The latest technologies such as high speed serial encoders and
high efficiency Integrated Power Modules (IPM’s), further enhance customer benefits.
The GE Fanuc servo system is unique in that all the control loops - current, velocity and position -
are closed in the motion controller. This approach reduces setup time and delivers significant
throughput advantages even in the most challenging applications.
The servo drives are less costly to integrate and maintain. Control circuits are unaffected by
temperature changes. There are no
personality
modules. The servos have a broad application
range, that is, a wide load inertia range, flexible acc/dec and position feedback configurations, etc.
Extensive customization features are available to optimize performance and overcome machine
limitations. IPM based servo amplifiers require 60% less panel space than conventionally
switched amplifiers and produce 30% less heat.
α
Series Integrated Digital Amplifier (SVU)
The
α
Series Integrated Servo Amplifiers (SVU) packages the amplifier with an integral power
supply in a stand-alone unit. This unit is the same physical size and footprint as the previous “C”
Series of GE Fanuc Servo Amplifiers.
The Integrated
α
Series SVU Amplifiers use the same connections as the “C” Series Amps except
that the Emergency Stop circuit uses the internal 24v supply, thus there is no longer a requirement
for a 100v power supply.
The heat sinks on the SVU design will mount through the panel to keep heat outside the
enclosure.
Since the
α
SVU Amplifiers do not provide regeneration to line capability, discharge resistors
may be required. These are available in several sizes.
SVU style
α
Series Servo Amplifiers are available in 5 sizes, with peak current limit ratings from
12 to 130 amps. (Note: Only the 80A and 130A models are currently offered by the GE Fanuc
NA motion group.)