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Variable Speed DC Drives
PowerFlex DC Drives
The Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex DC digital drive has been designed for the most demanding stand-alone and coordinated drive control and drive system applications. The PowerFlex DC drive combines powerful performance with flexible control to produce a highly functional, cost-effective drive and control solution.
The DC drive offers many features that allow the user to easily configure the drive for most application needs. Basic drive modules are available from 1.2-112 kW (1.5-150 Hp) at 240V AC and 1.5-298 kW(2-400 Hp) at 480V AC in both regenerative and non-regenerative configurations. The standard hardware offering consists of an open type enclosure, armature converter, regulated field converter for field weakening or economy applications, an advanced regulator with integrated DPI functionality, DC tachometer and encoder capability.
Easy to Use
- Full-featured LCD Human Interface Module (HIM) with multi-line and multi-lingual display simplifies programming
- PC tools such as DriveTools™ SP or RSLogix™ 5000, assist with programming, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting
- DPI capability fully integrated into the regulator allows the DC drive to be fully compatible with all PowerFlex architecture class AC drive communication cards, HIM's, and software tools
- PowerFlex drives offer internal communication options helping the user to cost-effectively assemble highly integrated applications
- Status indicators for all internal communications options are visible on the cover for easy set-up and monitoring of drive communications
- Flash upgradeable — firmware can be updated anytime via DPI
Integrated Installation
- Drive design incorporates proven noise and voltage suppression characteristics, reducing installation concerns for noise-sensitive environments
- Pull-apart control terminal blocks allow for easy wiring and quick disconnect
- The flexible feedback and communication options with in the PowerFlex DC drive assure an effective integration solution
- DC Tachometer and encoder feedback capabilities are embedded into the control circuitry as a standard feature, saving space and providing additional functionality
- The extensive I/O provides installation flexibility including up to 12 digital inputs and outputs as well as 3 analog inputs and 4 outputs
- Optimized global voltage settings designed to worldwide standards allow quick set-up anywhere in the world
Premier Integration with PowerFlex Drives
For simplified drive start-up and reduced development time, the DC family of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives can be configured with RSLogix 5000 software. This single software approach simplifies parameter and tag programming while still allowing stand-alone drive software tool use on the factory floor.