Red-lion MDC User Manual

THE MOTOR DRIVE CONTROLLERMODEL MDC INSTRUCTION MANUALMDC-COV.QXD 10/21/04 10:51 AM Page 1

NORMAL OPERATING MODEWhen the MDC is powered up, it is in the Normal OperatingMode with the Indication Display Module viewed. The up anddown arrow key

KEYPAD DESCRIPTIONShown here is a diagram of the keypad and adescription of each key. Some keys have a dualfunction.KEYPAD FUNCTIONSKEYPAD FUNCTIONS (

DEDICATED CONTROL INPUT FUNCTIONSThe Motor Drive has inputs dedicated to certain primary operations. Thesefunctions are as follows:RUNA momentary clos

OVERFLOW INDICATIONAn input frequency overflow occurs in the normal operating mode whenthe input frequency specifications are exceeded. The MDC contin

PROGRAMMING GENERAL DESCRIPTIONProgramming is done through the front panel keypad, which allows theuser to enter into Main Menus, Sub-Menus, and Edit

USER SETPOINTS MODULEThe User Setpoints Module is accessedfrom any of the Indication Displays, orfrom any of the main menus in theProgramming Module (

USER SETPOINTS IN MASTER MODESpeed Setpoint 1 (S1)Speed Setpoint 1 is one of two user selectable speeds used in “RUN” mode.The speed value is entered

USER SETPOINTS IN FOLLOWER MODEThe setpoints listed below are independent FOLLOWER mode setpoints.They are retained separately from the MASTER mode se

PROGRAMMING MODULEThe Programming Module is used to access all parameters for configuringthe unit. To enter the Programming Module, the user must firs

PROGRAM SCALING MENUThe Program Scaling Menu is used to scale the MDC to the specific motor(or shaft) feedback transducer output. This Menu also scale

INTRODUCTIONThe Motor Drive Controller (MDC) is another unit in our multi-purpose seriesof industrial control products that is field-programmabl

PROGRAM SCALING MENU (Cont’d)ADDITIONAL SCALE FACTORS IN FOLLOWER MODEPPR LD (Pulses Per Revolution- Lead)Enter the number of pulses per revolution ge

PROGRAM USER MENUThere are four external UserInputs and two front panelFunction keys, which have avariety of programmablecapabilities. An external Use

PROGRAM USER MENU (Cont’d)NO MODEIf a User Input terminal or a Function key is activated, it will be ignored.VIEW DISPLAY (VIEW DSn)In the Indication

SETPOINT INCREMENT (INC SPT)Only an external User Input can be used for this option. The currentlyactive speed or ratio setpoint is incremented when t

PROGRAM ALARMS MENUAlarm parameters 1 and 2 activate solid state Alarm Outputs 1and 2 respectively. A manual reset, which requires the use of aUser In

PhaseThe positive (+) phase of an output indicates that when the alarm becomesactive, the output turns on. When the output is reset it is turned off.T

PROGRAM DISPLAYS MENUEach line of each Indication Display can be programmed individually toshow mnemonics or a numeric value for: Speed/Ratio Setpoint

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PROGRAM OPTIONS MENUThe Program Options Menu is used to enable or disable the operatoraccessible functions, load the Factory Settings, or enable/disab

FACTORY SETTINGSMASTER MODE: FOLLOWER MODE:USER SETPOINTS: USER SETPOINTS:S1 500 S11.0000S2 1000 S2 0.5000R1 100 R10.1000R2 200 R20.2000DISPLAY 1 DISP

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-28-USER SETTINGSMASTER MODE: FOLLOWER MODE:USER SETPOINTS: USER SETPOINTS:S1 S1S2 S2R1 R1R2 R2DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY 1LINE 1 LINE 1LINE 2 LINE 2DISPLAY 2

PROGRAM DIAGNOSTICS MENUThis Menu allows testing of the various MDC inputs and outputs. It isespecially useful after unit installation to independentl

PROGRAM DIAGNOSTICS MENU (Cont’d)TEST ALARMSThe up and down arrow keys are used to select an alarm output and set it tothe active or inactive state. T

-31-INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONSInstallation EnvironmentBefore installing the MDC into the panel, the user should first becomefamiliar with the unit

EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINESAlthough this unit is designed with a high degree of immunity toElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and

WIRING CONNECTIONSWhen wiring the unit, remove the terminal block and use the numbers onthe top label to identify the position number with the proper

SIGNAL WIRINGLEAD AND FEEDBACK FREQUENCY INPUTSThe Lead and Feedback Inputs have identical input circuitry. The Lead andFeedback inputs each have sepa

DEDICATED FUNCTION AND USER INPUTSRefer to the Terminal Connections drawing. TBA is the bottom terminalblock and TBB is the top terminal block.RUN (TB

ISOLATED DRIVE OUTPUTBefore connecting the MDC to the motor drive, refer to the Isolated DriveOutput Calibration section to determine if the MDC’s ana

-37-FREQUENCY SOURCE W/ISOLATED TRANSISTOR OUTPUTS OLDER STYLE SENSORS WITH -EF SENSORS WITH CURRENT SINK SENSORS WITH CURRENTCURRENT SOURCE CONNECTED

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NOTES:1. SENSOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENTThe +12 VDC (out) terminal can supply voltage to a sensor within a ±25%variation, due to line and internal load var

ISOLATED DRIVE OUTPUT CALIBRATIONNote: There is no need to calibrate the Drive Output Span if an EXTERNALreference is used or if the INTERNAL referenc

SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS1. DISPLAY: 2x8, 0.3" (7 mm) high characters, negative image transmissiveLCD, with red LED backlighting.2. POWER:

11. CONTROL INPUTS:Internal 10 KW pull-up to +5 VDC. VIL= 1.0 VMAX,VIH= 4.0 VMIN.Response time = 10 msec nominal, 30 msec maximum.INPUTS SWITCH CONNEC

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE-42-Use the Program Diagnostics Menu in the MDC to functionally test the system hardware. Each input andoutput can be tested inde

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’d)-43-PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIESUNIT WILL NOT ENTER JOG MODE 1. R-STOP, F-STOP inputs wired incorrectly.2. Unit in P

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont’d)-44-PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDIESUNIT DOES NOT INDICATESPEED CORRECTLY1. Type of input signal incorrectly selected.2.

-45-MASTER MODE APPLICATIONA pump delivers 30.0 gallons per minute with a shaft speedof 1750 RPM. A shaft pulse encoder generates 60pulses/revolution.

-46-FOLLOWER MODE APPLICATIONA fertilizer production facility is mixing pellets containingNitrogen with pellets that contain Phosphorus. A chemical ra

-47-APPENDIX “B” - ORDERING INFORMATIONMODEL NO. DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER115/230 VACMDC Motor Drive Controller MDC00100For information on Pricing, refer

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LIMITED WARRANTYThe Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects inmaterials and workmanship for a period limited to one yea

MDC/IM - F 10/00DRAWING NO. LP0281Red Lion Controls 20 Willow Springs CircleYork PA 17402Tel +1 (717) 767-6511Fax +1 (717) 764-0839Red Lion Contro

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Motor Drive Controller (MDC) accurately regulates motor speed byvarying an isolated DC control signal to a motor drive system.

QUICK START - SETTING UP THE MDCWhile it is generally recommended that you read this instruction manualthoroughly before attempting to set up and oper

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THEORY OF OPERATIONIn Master Mode, the MDC uses actual motor speed (Feedback Input) and ananalog control voltage (Drive Output) to precisely control t