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DC Drives |
| A flexible, reliable and affordable drive for 1/4 through 2 HP DC applications | ![]() |
| Standard Features | Specific Applications | Key Industries | NEMA Industries | Dimension Drawings |
| Service Conditions | Application Data | Adjustments |
Controller Ratings | Application Matrix |
DC2 VS(r) Drives combine application flexibility, compact size and reliability into an affordable adjustable speed package that delivers the performance you need for a wide range of industrial applications.
The DC2 Controller is equipped with a range of application adjustments including a single jumper reconnection to quickly and easily match the controller to incoming power. Motor horsepower selection, the choice of either armature voltage or speed feedback signals, and the choice of 7 VDC or 20.8 VDC/1000 RPM tachometer feedback is just as simple. Other application adjustments allow you to tailor controller performance to meet your requirements.
A number of standard model number controllers are available which provide features for specific applications. These specific features include reversing, run/jog, process signal input of either 4-20 mA or 0-10 volts or a torque regulator to control shaft torque or web tension.
DC2 Controllers for Specific Applications
Key Industries and Applications
Additional Industries for NEMA 4/NEMA 4X
EasyClean Plus DC2
Controllers
| Enclosed Design (DC2 Series 60, 70, 80 and 90) |
Open Chassis
Design (DC2 Series 40) |
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| Plate-style Open
Chassis (DC2 Series 50) |
HS1-50 Heat Sink (For DC2 Series 50 Controllers) |
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| Elevation | Up to 3300 feet (1000 meters) |
| Ambient Temperature | |
| Enclosed Models | 32ƒF to 104ƒF |
| (0ƒC to 40ƒC) | |
| Chassis Models | 32ƒF to 131ƒF |
| (0ƒC to 55ƒC) | |
| A-C Line Voltage Variation | +10% rated voltage |
| A-C Frequency | 48 to 62 Hz |
| Atmosphere | Non-Condensing Relative |
| Humidity 5 to 95%Application Data |
| Service Factor | 1.0 |
| Maximum Load | 150% for 1 minute |
| Speed Regulation: | |
| Voltage Feedback | 2-5% (95% load change) |
| Tachometer Feedback | 1% (95% load change) |
| Speed Range | 20:1 with armature voltage feedback |
| 30:1 with tachometer feedback |
Feedback and reference potentiometer circuits are not isolated from main power. Isolation transformers are mandatory for tachometer feedback operation using a type RE020 20.8 VDC/1000 RPM tachometer (Model R20E8000). Consult instruction manual D2-3231 for other recommended or mandatory uses of isolation transformers and complete application information.
| Maximum Speed (Percent of rated) | under 50 to 100% |
| Minimum Speed (Percent of rated) | under 5 to 50% |
| Current Limit (Percent of rated) | adjustable to 150% |
| Acceleration Rate | 0.3 to 40 seconds linear |
| Deceleration Rate | 0.3 to 40 seconds linear |
| IR Drop Compensation | 5 to 10% |
| 115 VAC INPUT | ||||||
| 230 VAC INPUT | ||||||
| Motor HP | Rated A-C Line
(Amps)(1) |
Input KVA | D-C Armature Voltage |
Rated Armature Current (Amps) |
Available
Field Voltage |
Rated Field Current (Amps) |
| 1/4 | 3.1 | .36 | 90 | 2.5 | 50 | 2.0 |
| 1/4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1/3 | 4.2 | .48 | 90 | 3.7 | 50 | 2.0 |
| 1/3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1/2 | 6.2 | .71 | 90 | 5.0 | 50 | 2.0 |
| 1/2 | 3.1 | .71 | 180 | 2.5 | 100 | 2.0 |
| 3/4 | 9.4 | 1.00 | 90 | 7.5 | 50 | 2.0 |
| 3/4 | 4.7 | 1.00 | 180 | 3.7 | 100 | 2.0 |
| 1(2) | 12.5 | 1.40 | 90 | 10.0 | 50 | 2.0 |
| 1(2) | 6.2 | 1.40 | 180 | 5.0 | 100 | 2.0 |
| 1 1/2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 1/2 | 9.4 | 2.20 | 180 | 7.5 | 100 | 2.0 |
| 2(2) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2(2) | 12.5 | 2.90 | 180 | 10.0 | 100 | 2.0 |
(1) Includes motor field current
(2) DC2 Series 50 designs must be mounted to a metal plate 18" x
18" to meet 1 HP @ 115 VAC and 2 HP @ 230 VAC or an optional heat sink (HS1-50)
can be purchased.
Here are some basic guidelines for selecting an appropriate DC2 controller based on the type of application involved.
| Application | Enclosure | ||
| Chassis | NEMA 12 | NEMA 4/4X/12 | |
| Agitators | * | ||
| Bottling Machines | * | * | |
| Conveyors | * | * | * |
| Exercise Machines | * | ||
| Extruders | * | * | |
| Feeders | * | * | * |
| Indexers | * | * | |
| Material Handling | * | * | * |
| Metering Pumps | * | * | * |
| Mixers | * | * | |
| Ovens | * | ||
| Packaging Machines | * | * | * |
| Printing Presses | * | * | * |
| Processing Machines | * | ||
| Pumps | * | * | |
| Robotics | * | * | |
| Screen Presses | * | * | |
| Take-Ups | * | * | |
| Tapping Machines | * | * | |
| Welding Positioners | * | ||
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International, Inc. For more information call 216-266-7000. |
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