Analog Servo Drive 12A8 
Description 
Power Range 
Peak Current 12 A 
Continuous Current 6 A 
Supply Voltage 20 - 80 VDC 
The 12A8 PWM servo drive is designed to drive brush type DC motors at a high switching frequency. A single red/green LED indicates operating status. The drive is fully protected against over-voltage, under voltage, over-current, over-heating and short-circuits across motor, ground and power leads. Furthermore, the drive can interface with digital controllers or be used stand-alone and requires only a single unregulated DC power supply. Loop gain, current limit, input gain and offset can be adjusted using 14- turn potentiometers. The offset adjusting potentiometer can also be used as an on-board input signal for testing purposes. 
See Part Numbering Information on last page of datasheet for additional ordering options. 
Features 
 
Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation 
 
DIP Switch Selectable Modes 
 
Adjustable Current Limits 
 
High Switching Frequency 
 
Differential Input Command 
 
Digital Fault Output Monitor 
 
On-Board Test Potentiometer 
 
Offset Adjustment Potentiometer 
 
Adjustable Input Gain 
 
Drive Status LED 
 
Current Monitor Output 
 
Directional Inhibit Inputs for Limit Switches 
MODES OF OPERATION 
ƒ 
Current 
ƒ 
Voltage 
ƒ 
IR Compensation 
ƒ 
Velocity 
COMMAND SOURCE 
ƒ 
±10 V Analog 
FEEDBACK SUPPORTED 
ƒ 
Tachometer (±60 VDC) 
ƒ 
±10 VDC Position 
COMPLIANCES & AGENCY APPROVALS 
ƒ 
UL 
ƒ 
cUL 
ƒ 
CE Class A (LVD) 
ƒ 
CE Class A (EMC) 
ƒ 
RoHS 
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BLOCK DIAGRAM 
Information on Approvals and Compliances 
US and Canadian safety compliance with UL 508c, the industrial standard for power conversion electronics. UL registered under file number E140173. Note that machine components compliant with UL are considered UL registered as opposed to UL listed as would be the case for commercial products. 
Compliant with European CE for both the Class A EMC Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility (specifically EN 61000-6-4:2007 and EN 61000-6-2:2005) and LVD requirements of directive 2006/95/EC (specifically EN 60204-1:2006), a low voltage directive to protect users from electrical shock. 
RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is intended to prevent hazardous substances such as lead from being manufactured in electrical and electronic equipment. 
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SPECIFICATIONS 
Power Specifications 
Description 
Units 
Value 
DC Supply Voltage Range 
VDC 
20 - 80 
DC Bus Over Voltage Limit 
VDC 
86 
Maximum Peak Output Current1 
A 
12 
Maximum Continuous Output Current 
A 
6 
Maximum Continuous Output Power 
W 
456 
Maximum Power Dissipation at Continuous Current 
W 
24 
Minimum Load Inductance (Line-To-Line)2 
μH 
200 
Low Voltage Supply Outputs 
- 
±5 VDC (3 mA) 
Switching Frequency 
kHz 
36 
Control Specifications 
Description 
Units 
Value 
Command Sources 
- 
±10 V Analog 
Feedback Supported 
- 
±10 VDC Position, Tachometer (±60 VDC) 
Commutation Methods 
- 
Brush Type 
Modes of Operation 
- 
Current, IR Compensation, Velocity, Voltage 
Motors Supported 
- 
Single Phase (Brushed, Voice Coil, Inductive Load) 
Hardware Protection 
- 
Over Current, Over Temperature, Over Voltage, Short Circuit (Phase-Phase & Phase-Ground) 
Primary I/O Logic Level 
- 
5V TTL 
Mechanical Specifications 
Description 
Units 
Value 
Agency Approvals 
- 
CE Class A (EMC), CE Class A (LVD), cUL, RoHS, UL 
Size (H x W x D) 
mm (in) 
129.3 x 75.8 x 25.1 (5.1 x 3 x 1) 
Weight 
g (oz) 
280 (9.9) 
Heatsink (Base) Temperature Range3 
°C (°F) 
0 - 65 (32 - 149) 
Storage Temperature Range 
°C (°F) 
-40 - 85 (-40 - 185) 
Form Factor 
- 
Panel Mount 
P1 Connector 
- 
16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced, friction lock header 
P2 Connector 
- 
5-port, 5.08 mm spaced, screw terminal 
Notes 
1. 
Maximum duration of peak current is ~2 seconds. Peak RMS value must not exceed continuous current rating of the drive. 
2. 
Lower inductance is acceptable for bus voltages well below maximum. Use external inductance to meet requirements. 
3. 
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PIN FUNCTIONS 
P1 - Signal Connector 
Pin 
Name 
Description / Notes 
I/O 
1 
+5V 3mA OUT 
O 
2 
SIGNAL GND 
GND 
3 
-5V 3mA OUT 
±5 V @ 3 mA low power supply for customer use. Short circuit protected. Reference ground common with signal ground. 
O 
4 
+REF IN 
I 
5 
-REF IN 
Differential Reference Input (±10 V Operating Range, ±15 V Maximum Input) 
I 
6 
-TACH IN 
Negative Tachometer Input (Maximum ±60 V). Use signal ground for positive input. 
I 
7 
+TACH / GND 
Positive Tachometer Input and Signal Ground 
GND 
8 
CURRENT MONITOR 
Current Monitor. Analog output signal proportional to the actual current output. Scaling is 2.2 A/V. Measure relative to signal ground. 
O 
9 
CURR REF OUT 
Measures the command signal to the internal current-loop. This pin has a maximum output of ±7.25 V when the drive outputs maximum peak current. Measure relative to signal ground. 
O 
10 
CONT CURRENT LIMIT 
Can be used to reduce the factory-preset maximum continuous current limit without affecting the peak current limit by attaching an external current limiting resistor between this pin and signal ground. See pin details for resistor values. 
I 
11 
I 
NHIBIT IN 
TTL level (+5 V) inhibit/enable input. Leave open to enable drive. Pull to ground to inhibit drive. Inhibit turns off all power devices. 
I 
12 
+I 
NHIBIT IN 
Positive Direction Inhibit (Does Not Cause A Fault Condition) 
I 
13 
-I 
NHIBIT IN 
Negative Direction Inhibit (Does Not Cause A Fault Condition) 
I 
14 
FAULT OUT 
TTL level (+5 V) output becomes high when power devices are disabled due to at least one of the following conditions: inhibit, output short circuit, over voltage, over temperature, power-up reset. 
O 
15 
NC 
Not Connected (Reserved) 
- 
16 
NC 
Not Connected (Reserved) 
- 
P2 - Power Connector 
Pin 
Name 
Description / Notes 
I/O 
1 
-MOT 
Negative Motor Output 
O 
2 
+MOT 
Positive Motor Output 
O 
3 
POWER GND 
PGND 
4 
POWER GND 
Power Ground (Common With Signal Ground) 
PGND 
5 
HIGH VOLTAGE 
DC Power Input 
I 
Pin Details 
CONT CURRENT LIMIT (P1-10) 
This pin can be used to reduce the continuous current limit without affecting the peak current limit by connecting an external current limiting resistor between this pin and signal ground. See table below. 
Current Limit Resistor 
15 kΩ 
6.6 kΩ 
3.4 kΩ 
2.1 kΩ 
1.2 kΩ 
810Ω 
500 Ω 
250 Ω 
0 kΩ 
Continuous Current Limit 
90% 
80% 
70% 
60% 
50% 
40% 
30% 
20% 
10% 
Note: These values are secondary to the continuous/peak ratio set by the DIP switches. 
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HARDWARE SETTINGS 
Switch Functions 
Setting 
Switch 
Description 
On 
Off 
1 
Voltage feedback. Mode dependent (see mode selection table below). 
On 
Off 
2 
Current loop integral gain. Activates or deactivates integration. OFF by default. 
Inactive 
Active 
3 
Outer loop integration. Activates or deactivates integration. ON, by default, for current mode and OFF for other modes. 
Inactive 
Active 
4 
Test/Offset. Switches the function of the Test/Offset pot between an on-board command input for testing or a command offset adjustment. OFF by default. 
Test 
Offset 
Mode Selection Table 
Mode 
SW1 
SW3 
CURRENT 
OFF 
ON 
VOLTAGE 
ON 
OFF 
IR COMPENSATION 
ON 
OFF 
TACHOMETER VELOCITY 
OFF 
OFF 
Potentiometer Functions 
Potentiometer 
Description 
Turning CW 
1 
Loop gain adjustment for voltage/velocity modes. Turn this pot fully CCW in current mode. 
Increases gain 
2 
Current limit. It adjusts both continuous and peak current limit while maintaining their ratio. 
Increases limit 
3 
Reference gain. Adjusts the ratio between input signal and output variables (voltage, current, or velocity). 
Increases gain 
4 
Offset / Test. Used to adjust any imbalance in the input signal or in the amplifier. Can also be used as an on-board signal source for testing purposes. 
Adjusts offset in negative direction 
Note: Potentiometers are approximately linear and have 12 active turns with 1 inactive turn on each end. 
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Through-hole Components† 
Location 
Description 
C10* 
Current Loop Integrator. Through-hole capacitor that can be added for more precise current loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. 
C5* 
Velocity Loop Integrator. Through-hole capacitor that can be added for more precise velocity loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. 
R13* 
Tachometer Input Scaling. Through-hole resistor that can be added to change the gain of the tachometer input. See section below on Tachometer Gain for more details. 
R30* 
Current Loop Proportional Gain. Through-hole resistor that can be added for more precise current loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. 
R8* 
IR Compensation Scaling. Through-hole resistor that can be added to configure the amplifier for IR Compensation mode. See section below on IR Compensation Notes for more details. 
Tachometer Gain 
Some applications may require an increase in the gain of the tachometer input signal. This occurrence will be most common in designs where the tachometer input has a low voltage to RPM scaling ratio. The drive offers a through-hole location listed in the above table where a resistor can be added to increase the tachometer gain. Use the drive’s block diagram to determine an appropriate resistor value. 
Tuning With Through-hole Components 
In general, the drive will not need to be further tuned with through-hole components. However, for applications requiring more precise tuning than what is offered by the potentiometers and dipswitches, the drive can be manually modified with through-hole resistors and capacitors as denoted in the above table. By default, the through-hole locations are not populated when the drive is shipped. Before attempting to add through-hole components to the board, consult the section on loop tuning in the installation notes on the manufacturer’s website. Some general rules of thumb to follow when adding through-hole components are: 
• 
A larger resistor value will increase the proportional gain, and therefore create a faster response time. 
• 
A larger capacitor value will increase the integration time, and therefore create a slower response time. 
Proper tuning using the through-hole components will require careful observation of the loop response on a digital oscilloscope to find the optimal through-hole component values for the specific application. 
IR Compensation Notes 
For applications that will use IR Compensation mode, a resistor can be added to the location named in the table above. The combination of the added resistor and correct dipswitch settings will configure the amplifier for IR Compensation mode. While in IR Compensation mode, the amplifier will adjust the duty cycle to compensate for changes in the output current. Consult the amplifier’s functional block diagram and the manufacturer’s website for more information. 
†Note: Damage done to the drive while performing these modifications will void the warranty. 
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MECHANICAL INFORMATION 
P1 - Signal Connector 
Connector Information 
16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced, friction lock header 
Details 
Molex: P/N 22-01-3167 (connector) and P/N 08-50-0114 (insert terminals) 
Mating Connector 
Included with Drive 
Yes +5V 3mA OUT1SIGNAL GND2-5V 3mA OUT3+REF IN4-REF IN5-TACH IN6+TACH / GND7CURRENT MONITOR8CURR REF OUT9CONT CURRENT LIMIT10INHIBIT IN11+INHIBIT IN12FAULT OUT14NC16-INHIBIT IN13NC15 
P2 - Power Connector 
Connector Information 
5-port, 5.08 mm spaced, screw terminal 
Details 
Not applicable 
Mating Connector 
Included with Drive 
Not applicable -MOT1+MOT2POWER GND3POWER GND4HIGH VOLTAGE5 
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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS 
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PART NUMBERING INFORMATION APeak VoltagePeak Current8- Additional Options* Maximum peak current rating in Amps. Peak voltage rating scaled 1:10 in Volts. Power Supply:DC Power SupplyRevisionAssigned a letter (A through Z) by manufacturer. AC:AC Power SupplyI:Optical IsolationIsolation Option** 12Command:Analog CommandDD:PWM Command-ANP:Analog Position Loop-INV:Inverted Inhibit-QD:Quick Disconnect-QDI:Quick Disconnect w/ Inverted Inhibit* Options available for orders with sufficient volume. Contact ADVANCED Motion Controls for more information. ** Isolation comes standard on all AC supply drives and most DC supply drives 200V and above. Consult selection tables of the website or the drive datasheet block diagram to see if isolation is included. 
ADVANCED Motion Controls analog series of servo drives are available in many configurations. Note that not all possible part number combinations are offered as standard drives. All models listed in the selection tables of the website are readily available, standard product offerings. 
ADVANCED Motion Controls also has the capability to promptly develop and deliver specified products for OEMs with volume requests. Our Applications and Engineering Departments will work closely with your design team through all stages of development in order to provide the best servo drive solution for your system. Equipped with on-site manufacturing for quick- turn customs capabilities, ADVANCED Motion Controls utilizes our years of engineering and manufacturing expertise to decrease your costs and time-to-market while increasing system quality and reliability. 
Examples of Modifications and Customized Products 
 
Integration of Drive into Motor Housing 
 
Integrate OEM Circuitry onto Drive PCB 
 
Mount OEM PCB onto Drive Without Cables 
 
Custom Control Loop Tuned to Motor Characteristics 
 
Multi-axis Configuration for Compact System 
 
Custom I/O Interface for System Compatibility 
 
Custom PCB and Baseplate for Optimized Footprint 
 
Preset Switches and Pots to Reduce User Setup 
 
RTV/Epoxy Components for High Vibration 
 
Optimized Switching Frequency 
 
OEM Specified Connectors for Instant Compatibility 
 
Ramped Velocity Command for Smooth Acceleration 
 
OEM Specified Silkscreen for Custom Appearance 
 
Remove Unused Features to Reduce OEM Cost 
 
Increased Thermal Limits for High Temp. Operation 
 
Application Specific Current and Voltage Limits 
Feel free to contact Applications Engineering for further information and details. 
Available Accessories 
ADVANCED Motion Controls offers a variety of accessories designed to facilitate drive integration into a servo system. 
Visit www.a-m-c.com to see which accessories will assist with your application design and implementation. Power Supplies 
Shunt Regulators 
Filter Cards 
Drive(s) 
To Motor 
All specifications in this document are subject to change without written notice. Actual product may differ from pictures provided in this document. 
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Advanced motions controls 12a8

  • 1. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 Description Power Range Peak Current 12 A Continuous Current 6 A Supply Voltage 20 - 80 VDC The 12A8 PWM servo drive is designed to drive brush type DC motors at a high switching frequency. A single red/green LED indicates operating status. The drive is fully protected against over-voltage, under voltage, over-current, over-heating and short-circuits across motor, ground and power leads. Furthermore, the drive can interface with digital controllers or be used stand-alone and requires only a single unregulated DC power supply. Loop gain, current limit, input gain and offset can be adjusted using 14- turn potentiometers. The offset adjusting potentiometer can also be used as an on-board input signal for testing purposes. See Part Numbering Information on last page of datasheet for additional ordering options. Features Four Quadrant Regenerative Operation DIP Switch Selectable Modes Adjustable Current Limits High Switching Frequency Differential Input Command Digital Fault Output Monitor On-Board Test Potentiometer Offset Adjustment Potentiometer Adjustable Input Gain Drive Status LED Current Monitor Output Directional Inhibit Inputs for Limit Switches MODES OF OPERATION ƒ Current ƒ Voltage ƒ IR Compensation ƒ Velocity COMMAND SOURCE ƒ ±10 V Analog FEEDBACK SUPPORTED ƒ Tachometer (±60 VDC) ƒ ±10 VDC Position COMPLIANCES & AGENCY APPROVALS ƒ UL ƒ cUL ƒ CE Class A (LVD) ƒ CE Class A (EMC) ƒ RoHS ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 2. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 BLOCK DIAGRAM Information on Approvals and Compliances US and Canadian safety compliance with UL 508c, the industrial standard for power conversion electronics. UL registered under file number E140173. Note that machine components compliant with UL are considered UL registered as opposed to UL listed as would be the case for commercial products. Compliant with European CE for both the Class A EMC Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility (specifically EN 61000-6-4:2007 and EN 61000-6-2:2005) and LVD requirements of directive 2006/95/EC (specifically EN 60204-1:2006), a low voltage directive to protect users from electrical shock. RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is intended to prevent hazardous substances such as lead from being manufactured in electrical and electronic equipment. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 3. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 SPECIFICATIONS Power Specifications Description Units Value DC Supply Voltage Range VDC 20 - 80 DC Bus Over Voltage Limit VDC 86 Maximum Peak Output Current1 A 12 Maximum Continuous Output Current A 6 Maximum Continuous Output Power W 456 Maximum Power Dissipation at Continuous Current W 24 Minimum Load Inductance (Line-To-Line)2 μH 200 Low Voltage Supply Outputs - ±5 VDC (3 mA) Switching Frequency kHz 36 Control Specifications Description Units Value Command Sources - ±10 V Analog Feedback Supported - ±10 VDC Position, Tachometer (±60 VDC) Commutation Methods - Brush Type Modes of Operation - Current, IR Compensation, Velocity, Voltage Motors Supported - Single Phase (Brushed, Voice Coil, Inductive Load) Hardware Protection - Over Current, Over Temperature, Over Voltage, Short Circuit (Phase-Phase & Phase-Ground) Primary I/O Logic Level - 5V TTL Mechanical Specifications Description Units Value Agency Approvals - CE Class A (EMC), CE Class A (LVD), cUL, RoHS, UL Size (H x W x D) mm (in) 129.3 x 75.8 x 25.1 (5.1 x 3 x 1) Weight g (oz) 280 (9.9) Heatsink (Base) Temperature Range3 °C (°F) 0 - 65 (32 - 149) Storage Temperature Range °C (°F) -40 - 85 (-40 - 185) Form Factor - Panel Mount P1 Connector - 16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced, friction lock header P2 Connector - 5-port, 5.08 mm spaced, screw terminal Notes 1. Maximum duration of peak current is ~2 seconds. Peak RMS value must not exceed continuous current rating of the drive. 2. Lower inductance is acceptable for bus voltages well below maximum. Use external inductance to meet requirements. 3. Additional cooling and/or heatsink may be required to achieve rated performance. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 4. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 PIN FUNCTIONS P1 - Signal Connector Pin Name Description / Notes I/O 1 +5V 3mA OUT O 2 SIGNAL GND GND 3 -5V 3mA OUT ±5 V @ 3 mA low power supply for customer use. Short circuit protected. Reference ground common with signal ground. O 4 +REF IN I 5 -REF IN Differential Reference Input (±10 V Operating Range, ±15 V Maximum Input) I 6 -TACH IN Negative Tachometer Input (Maximum ±60 V). Use signal ground for positive input. I 7 +TACH / GND Positive Tachometer Input and Signal Ground GND 8 CURRENT MONITOR Current Monitor. Analog output signal proportional to the actual current output. Scaling is 2.2 A/V. Measure relative to signal ground. O 9 CURR REF OUT Measures the command signal to the internal current-loop. This pin has a maximum output of ±7.25 V when the drive outputs maximum peak current. Measure relative to signal ground. O 10 CONT CURRENT LIMIT Can be used to reduce the factory-preset maximum continuous current limit without affecting the peak current limit by attaching an external current limiting resistor between this pin and signal ground. See pin details for resistor values. I 11 I NHIBIT IN TTL level (+5 V) inhibit/enable input. Leave open to enable drive. Pull to ground to inhibit drive. Inhibit turns off all power devices. I 12 +I NHIBIT IN Positive Direction Inhibit (Does Not Cause A Fault Condition) I 13 -I NHIBIT IN Negative Direction Inhibit (Does Not Cause A Fault Condition) I 14 FAULT OUT TTL level (+5 V) output becomes high when power devices are disabled due to at least one of the following conditions: inhibit, output short circuit, over voltage, over temperature, power-up reset. O 15 NC Not Connected (Reserved) - 16 NC Not Connected (Reserved) - P2 - Power Connector Pin Name Description / Notes I/O 1 -MOT Negative Motor Output O 2 +MOT Positive Motor Output O 3 POWER GND PGND 4 POWER GND Power Ground (Common With Signal Ground) PGND 5 HIGH VOLTAGE DC Power Input I Pin Details CONT CURRENT LIMIT (P1-10) This pin can be used to reduce the continuous current limit without affecting the peak current limit by connecting an external current limiting resistor between this pin and signal ground. See table below. Current Limit Resistor 15 kΩ 6.6 kΩ 3.4 kΩ 2.1 kΩ 1.2 kΩ 810Ω 500 Ω 250 Ω 0 kΩ Continuous Current Limit 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Note: These values are secondary to the continuous/peak ratio set by the DIP switches. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 5. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 HARDWARE SETTINGS Switch Functions Setting Switch Description On Off 1 Voltage feedback. Mode dependent (see mode selection table below). On Off 2 Current loop integral gain. Activates or deactivates integration. OFF by default. Inactive Active 3 Outer loop integration. Activates or deactivates integration. ON, by default, for current mode and OFF for other modes. Inactive Active 4 Test/Offset. Switches the function of the Test/Offset pot between an on-board command input for testing or a command offset adjustment. OFF by default. Test Offset Mode Selection Table Mode SW1 SW3 CURRENT OFF ON VOLTAGE ON OFF IR COMPENSATION ON OFF TACHOMETER VELOCITY OFF OFF Potentiometer Functions Potentiometer Description Turning CW 1 Loop gain adjustment for voltage/velocity modes. Turn this pot fully CCW in current mode. Increases gain 2 Current limit. It adjusts both continuous and peak current limit while maintaining their ratio. Increases limit 3 Reference gain. Adjusts the ratio between input signal and output variables (voltage, current, or velocity). Increases gain 4 Offset / Test. Used to adjust any imbalance in the input signal or in the amplifier. Can also be used as an on-board signal source for testing purposes. Adjusts offset in negative direction Note: Potentiometers are approximately linear and have 12 active turns with 1 inactive turn on each end. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 6. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 Through-hole Components† Location Description C10* Current Loop Integrator. Through-hole capacitor that can be added for more precise current loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. C5* Velocity Loop Integrator. Through-hole capacitor that can be added for more precise velocity loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. R13* Tachometer Input Scaling. Through-hole resistor that can be added to change the gain of the tachometer input. See section below on Tachometer Gain for more details. R30* Current Loop Proportional Gain. Through-hole resistor that can be added for more precise current loop tuning. See section below on Tuning with Through-hole components for more details. R8* IR Compensation Scaling. Through-hole resistor that can be added to configure the amplifier for IR Compensation mode. See section below on IR Compensation Notes for more details. Tachometer Gain Some applications may require an increase in the gain of the tachometer input signal. This occurrence will be most common in designs where the tachometer input has a low voltage to RPM scaling ratio. The drive offers a through-hole location listed in the above table where a resistor can be added to increase the tachometer gain. Use the drive’s block diagram to determine an appropriate resistor value. Tuning With Through-hole Components In general, the drive will not need to be further tuned with through-hole components. However, for applications requiring more precise tuning than what is offered by the potentiometers and dipswitches, the drive can be manually modified with through-hole resistors and capacitors as denoted in the above table. By default, the through-hole locations are not populated when the drive is shipped. Before attempting to add through-hole components to the board, consult the section on loop tuning in the installation notes on the manufacturer’s website. Some general rules of thumb to follow when adding through-hole components are: • A larger resistor value will increase the proportional gain, and therefore create a faster response time. • A larger capacitor value will increase the integration time, and therefore create a slower response time. Proper tuning using the through-hole components will require careful observation of the loop response on a digital oscilloscope to find the optimal through-hole component values for the specific application. IR Compensation Notes For applications that will use IR Compensation mode, a resistor can be added to the location named in the table above. The combination of the added resistor and correct dipswitch settings will configure the amplifier for IR Compensation mode. While in IR Compensation mode, the amplifier will adjust the duty cycle to compensate for changes in the output current. Consult the amplifier’s functional block diagram and the manufacturer’s website for more information. †Note: Damage done to the drive while performing these modifications will void the warranty. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 7. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 MECHANICAL INFORMATION P1 - Signal Connector Connector Information 16-pin, 2.54 mm spaced, friction lock header Details Molex: P/N 22-01-3167 (connector) and P/N 08-50-0114 (insert terminals) Mating Connector Included with Drive Yes +5V 3mA OUT1SIGNAL GND2-5V 3mA OUT3+REF IN4-REF IN5-TACH IN6+TACH / GND7CURRENT MONITOR8CURR REF OUT9CONT CURRENT LIMIT10INHIBIT IN11+INHIBIT IN12FAULT OUT14NC16-INHIBIT IN13NC15 P2 - Power Connector Connector Information 5-port, 5.08 mm spaced, screw terminal Details Not applicable Mating Connector Included with Drive Not applicable -MOT1+MOT2POWER GND3POWER GND4HIGH VOLTAGE5 ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 8. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 MOUNTING DIMENSIONS ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By:
  • 9. Analog Servo Drive 12A8 PART NUMBERING INFORMATION APeak VoltagePeak Current8- Additional Options* Maximum peak current rating in Amps. Peak voltage rating scaled 1:10 in Volts. Power Supply:DC Power SupplyRevisionAssigned a letter (A through Z) by manufacturer. AC:AC Power SupplyI:Optical IsolationIsolation Option** 12Command:Analog CommandDD:PWM Command-ANP:Analog Position Loop-INV:Inverted Inhibit-QD:Quick Disconnect-QDI:Quick Disconnect w/ Inverted Inhibit* Options available for orders with sufficient volume. Contact ADVANCED Motion Controls for more information. ** Isolation comes standard on all AC supply drives and most DC supply drives 200V and above. Consult selection tables of the website or the drive datasheet block diagram to see if isolation is included. ADVANCED Motion Controls analog series of servo drives are available in many configurations. Note that not all possible part number combinations are offered as standard drives. All models listed in the selection tables of the website are readily available, standard product offerings. ADVANCED Motion Controls also has the capability to promptly develop and deliver specified products for OEMs with volume requests. Our Applications and Engineering Departments will work closely with your design team through all stages of development in order to provide the best servo drive solution for your system. Equipped with on-site manufacturing for quick- turn customs capabilities, ADVANCED Motion Controls utilizes our years of engineering and manufacturing expertise to decrease your costs and time-to-market while increasing system quality and reliability. Examples of Modifications and Customized Products Integration of Drive into Motor Housing Integrate OEM Circuitry onto Drive PCB Mount OEM PCB onto Drive Without Cables Custom Control Loop Tuned to Motor Characteristics Multi-axis Configuration for Compact System Custom I/O Interface for System Compatibility Custom PCB and Baseplate for Optimized Footprint Preset Switches and Pots to Reduce User Setup RTV/Epoxy Components for High Vibration Optimized Switching Frequency OEM Specified Connectors for Instant Compatibility Ramped Velocity Command for Smooth Acceleration OEM Specified Silkscreen for Custom Appearance Remove Unused Features to Reduce OEM Cost Increased Thermal Limits for High Temp. Operation Application Specific Current and Voltage Limits Feel free to contact Applications Engineering for further information and details. Available Accessories ADVANCED Motion Controls offers a variety of accessories designed to facilitate drive integration into a servo system. Visit www.a-m-c.com to see which accessories will assist with your application design and implementation. Power Supplies Shunt Regulators Filter Cards Drive(s) To Motor All specifications in this document are subject to change without written notice. Actual product may differ from pictures provided in this document. ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com Sold & Serviced By: