BLuDC4 Series Drives


Drive Models

Programming/Setup Software

Technical Specifications

Description:

The BLuDC series servo drives are suitable for a wide range of motion applications. They are built around a powerful digital signal processor coupled to an efficient MOSFET PWM amplifier. The BLuDC drives include up to 22 optically isolated I/O points plus analog inputs. A sophisticated, yet easy to tune position loop has independent digital settings for proportional, integral and derivative gains plus velocity feedback and velocity and acceleration feedforward.

Tuning the BLuDC servos is easy with our Quick Tuner™ software, featuring a built-in digital oscilloscope. A timing wizard automatically configures the encoder and commutation timing for virtually any brush or brushless DC motor.


Related Links:

Quick Tuner™ Software

Si Programmer™ Software

Q Programmer™ Software

Servo Motors

Regeneration clamp

Features:

• BLuDC4-S can be commanded via +/-10VDC analog signal in torque or velocity mode, as well as various digital signals in position mode.

• BLuDC4-Si can be programmed for stand-alone operation with the easy to use Si Programmer™ Windows software (software and programming cable included).

• BLuDC4-Q can be programmed for stand-alone operation with the Q Programmer™ Windows software (software and programming cable included).

• 24-48 VDC power supply

• Continuous current of 4.5A, peak currents to 13.5A

• Speeds to 6000 rpm. Motor and load dependent

• 20 kHz precision PWM amplifier

• Compatible motors and extension cables available from stock

• Compact size

• Screw terminal connectors for power, motor phases, and I/O

• Pluggable, industry standard D connector for encoder, commutation signals, command signals, and I/O

Options

• Three series of servo motors specifically designed for optimized performance with the BLu series amplifiers. These motors feature low profile right angle strain relief, shielded motor and encoder cables, and cylindrical plastic connectors.

• Standard or custom length extension cables for the motor and encoder that allow for quick, plug and play system set up.


Drive Models
BLuDC4-S BLuDC4-Q BLuDC4-Si
Basic drive with analog and digital control modes.

• Analog +/-10V torque and velocity modes

• Digital pulse & direction with electronic gearing

• Digital A/B quadrature following with electronic gearing

• Digital CW/CCW pulse control with electronic gearing

• “Host” command execution (SCL) for real time control from a host PC or PLC using RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial commands

• Compatible with multi-axis SiNet Hubs

All the features of the "S" plus comprehensive built-in motion controller.

• Q Programmer software for creating stored programs

• Register manipulation

• Conditional processing

• Math functions

• Multi-tasking

All the features of the "Q" plus the ability to create stored programs with the easy-to-use Si Programmer™ software.

• Si Programmer™'s graphical point-and-click interface combines motion, I/O, and operator interface functionality into one user-friendly application.

• Easily integrates with other devices on the machine (sensors, limit switches, PLCs, etc).

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Programming Software
BLuDC4-S BLuDC4-Q BLuDC4-Si
Quick Tuner™ Quick Tuner™
and
Q Programmer
Si Programmer™
with integrated Quick Tuner

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Technical Specifications

POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION:
AMPLIFIER TYPE 3-phase sinusoidally commutated with MOSFET power devices
CURRENT CONTROL 4 quadrant "DQ" method with PWM at 16 kHz
OUTPUT CURRENT 4.5 amps continuous / 13.5 amps peak (2 seconds max.)
DC BUS VOLTAGE 24 - 48 VDC
PROTECTION CIRCUITS Over-current / short circuit
Over temperature
Over voltage
Under voltage
POSITION FEEDBACK A/B quadrature incremental encoder, 200 - 128,000 counts/rev (50 - 32,000 lines); 2 MHz maximum frequency
POSITION RESOLUTION Set via software to match incremental encoder resolution

CONTROLLER SECTION:
MOTION UPDATE 16 kHz
SERVO UPDATE 4 kHz
SERIAL COMMUNICATION RS-232 programming and control port; Green and Red LED's for indicating receive and transmit activity. S and Q drives also can be controlled via RS-422/485 port and are addressable for multi-axis control via this port. Both ports (RS-232 and RS-422/485) selectable baud: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
STATUS INDICATORS Green and Red LED's indicate communication activity over serial ports, drive status, and drive alarm codes (faults).
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Model Total I/O Dedicated Inputs* General Purpose Inputs Dedicated Outputs* General Purpose Outputs
Qty Function Qty Function
BLuDC-S 7/3 6 Limit Switches (2)
Alarm Reset
Servo Enable
Jog CW, CCW (2)
1 3 Alarm
Brake
Motion
0
BLuDC-Q 7/3 6 Limit Switches (2)
Alarm Reset
Servo Enable
Jog CW, CCW (2)
1 3 Alarm
Brake
Motion
0
BLuDC-Si 15/7 4 Limit Switches (2)
Jog CW
Jog CCW
11 3 Alarm
Brake
Motion
4

* Dedicated I/O can be re-defined as General Purpose through software.

S and Q PARAMETER RANGES Distance: 1 - 2,147,483,647 CW or CCW, relative or absolute positioning in encoder counts.
Speed: 0.0042 - 133 rev/sec
Acceleration: 0.167 - 5,000 rev/sec/sec
Deceleration: 0.167 - 5,000 rev/sec/sec
Time Delays: 0.01 - 320 seconds
Si PARAMETER RANGES Distance: 1 - 16,000,000 CW or CCW, absolute position ± 2 billion.
Speed: 0.25 - 100 rev/sec
Acceleration: 1 - 3000 rev/sec/sec
Deceleration: 1 - 3000 rev/sec/sec
Time Delays: 0.01 - 300 seconds
Output Pulse Widths: 2 - 500 milliseconds
Iterations per loop: 1 - 65,535
Nested loops: 50 maximum
Subroutine calls: 5 deep maximum

PHYSICAL:
WEIGHT BLuDC4-S, Q: 3.1 oz (87 g)
BLuDC4-Si, SE, QE: 5.0 oz (140 g)
DIMENSIONS BLuDC4-S, Q: 4.60" x 2.75" x 0.85" (w/ standoffs)
BLuDC4-Si, SE, QE: 4.60" x 2.75" x 1.5" (w/ standoffs)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 0° to 40°C
HUMIDITY Maximum of 90% non-condensing.
CONNECTORS Screw terminal connectors for input power and motor, HD-15 for encoder/hall signals, DB25 for I/O. Si, SE, and QE have DB25P for additional I/O.

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