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Reference Manual
P/N 400501-01
Revision: A4
Date: October 8,2001
© Control Techniques Drives, Inc, 1997, 2001
Epsilon Eb and EN Drives
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Information furnished by Control Techniques Drives Inc. (Control Techniques) is believed to be
accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Control Techniques for its use.
Control Techniques reserves the right to change the design or operation of the equipment described
herein and any associated motion products without notice. Control Techniques also assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Information in this document is subject
to change without notice.
P/N 400501-01
Revision: A4
Date: October 8, 2001
© Control Techniques Drives, Inc. 1997, 2001
Epsilon Eb and
EN Drives
Reference Manual
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© Control Techniques Drives, Inc. 1997, 2001
Part Number: 400501-01
Revision: A4
Date: October 2001
Printed in United States of America
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,
without the express written permission of EMERSON Motion Control.
The following are trademarks of EMERSON Motion Control and may not be reproduced in any
fashion without written approval of EMERSON Motion Control: EMERSON Motion Control,
EMERSON Motion Control PowerTools.
EMERSON Motion Control, a Division of Emerson Electric Co.
EMERSON Motion Control, Inc. is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation, owner of the MicroSoft,
Windows, and Windows NT trademarks.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc.
Modbus is a trademark of Gould, Inc.
Data Highway Plus is a trademark of Allen-Bradley
Schaffner is a trademark of Schaffner
DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association.
This document has been prepared to conform to the current released version of the product. Because
of our extensive development efforts and our desire to further improve and enhance the product,
inconsistencies may exist between the product and documentation in some instances. Call your
customer support representative if you encounter an inconsistency.
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Customer Support
Control Techniques
12005 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-3620
U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
It is Control Techniques’ goal to ensure your greatest possible satisfaction with the operation
of our products. We are dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and accurate assistance. That is
why we offer you so many ways to get the support you need. Whether it’s by phone, fax or
modem, you can access Control Techniques support information 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. Our wide range of services include:
FAX [phone]
You can FAX questions and comments to Control Techniques. Just send a FAX to the number
listed above.
Website and Email www.emersonct.com
Website: www.emersonct.com
Email: [email protected]
If you have Internet capabilities, you also have access to technical support using our website.
The website includes technical notes, frequently asked questions, release notes and other
technical documentation. This direct technical support connection lets you request assistance
and exchange software files electronically.
Technical Support [phone] or [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Control Techniques’ “Motion Made Easy” products are backed by a team of professionals
who will service your installation. Our technical support center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is
ready to help you solve those occasional problems over the telephone. Our technical support
center is available 24 hours a day for emergency service to help speed any problem solving.
Also, all hardware replacement parts, if needed, are available through our customer service
organization.
When you call, please be at your computer, with your documentation easily available, and be
prepared to provide the following information:
• Product version number, found by choosing About from the Help menu
• The type of controller or product you are using
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• Exact wording of any messages that appear on your screen
• What you were doing when the problem occurred
• How you tried to solve the problem
Need on-site help? Control Techniques provides service, in most cases, the next day. Just call
Control Techniques’ technical support center when on-site service or maintenance is
required.
Training Services [phone] or [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Control Techniques maintains a highly trained staff of instructors to familiarize customers
with Control Techniques’ “Motion Made Easy” products and their applications. A number of
courses are offered, many of which can be taught in your plant upon request.
Application Engineering [phone] or [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
An experienced staff of factory application engineers provides complete customer support for
tough or complex applications. Our engineers offer you a broad base of experience and
knowledge of electronic motion control applications.
Customer Service (Sales) [phone] or [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Authorized Control Techniques distributors may place orders directly with our Customer
Service department. Contact the Customer Service department at this number for the
distributor nearest you.
Document Conventions
Manual conventions have been established to help you learn to use this manual quickly and
easily. As much as possible, these conventions correspond to those found in other Microsoft®
Windows® compatible software documentation.
Menu names and options are printed in bold type: the File menu.
Dialog box names begin with uppercase letters: the Axis Limits dialog box.
Dialog box field names are in quotes: “Field Name.”
Button names are in italic: OK button.
Source code is printed in Courier font: Case ERMS.
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In addition, you will find the following typographic conventions throughout this manual.
“Warning” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
“Caution” indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
“Caution” used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Note
For the purpose of this manual and product, “Note” indicates essential information about
the product or the respective part of the manual.
Epsilon Only
For the purpose of this manual and product, the “Epsilon” symbol indicates information
about the Epsilon drive specifically.
EN Only
EN
For the purpose of this manual and product, the “EN” symbol indicates information about
the EN drive specifically.
Throughout this manual, the word “drive” refers to an Epsilon or EN drive.
This Represents
bold Characters that you must type exactly as they appear. For example, if you are directed to type
a:setup, you should type all the bold characters exactly as they are printed.
italic Placeholders for information you must provide. For example, if you are directed to type
filename, you should type the actual name for a file instead of the word shown in italic type.
ALL CAPITALS Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms.
SMALL CAPS Non-printable ASCII control characters.
KEY1+KEY2
example: (Alt+F)
A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you press
the second key.
KEY1,KEY2
example: (Alt,F) A comma (,) between key names means to press and release the keys one after the other.
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Safety Instructions
General Warning
Failure to follow safe installation guidelines can cause death or serious injury. The voltages
used in the product can cause severe electric shock and/or burns and could be lethal. Extreme
care is necessary at all times when working with or adjacent to the product. The installation
must comply with all relevant safety legislation in the country of use.
Qualified Person
For the purpose of this manual and product, a “qualified person” is one who is familiar with
the installation, construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. In
addition, this individual has the following qualifications:
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize, clear and ground and tag circuits and
equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
• Is trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment in accordance with
established safety practices.
• Is trained in rendering first aid.
Reference Materials
The following related reference and installation manuals may be useful with your particular
system.
•PowerTools Software User’s Guide (P/N 400503-01)
•FM-1 Speed Module Reference Manual (P/N 400506-01)
•FM-2 Indexing Module Reference Manual (P/N 400507-01)
•FM-3 Programming Module Reference Manual (P/N 400508-01)
•FM-4 Programming Module Reference Manual (P/N 400509-01)
•FM-3 and FM-4 DeviceNet Module Reference Manual (P/N 400508-03)
•RSR-2 Regen Regulator Installation Manual (400513-01)
•Flexible Cables Reference Manual (400512-01)
•ALP-130 and ALP-430 Installation Manual (400514-01)
•Drive Parameters Reference Manual (400504-01)
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Underwriters Laboratories Listed
The Epsilon and EN Digital Servo Drives are marked with the “UL Listed” label after passing
a rigorous set of design and testing criteria developed by UL (UL508C). This label indicates
that UL certifies this product to be safe when installed according to the installation guidelines
and used within the product specifications.
The “conditions of acceptability” required by UL are:
• The drive surrounding air ambient temperature must be 40° C (104° F) or less.
• Epsilon and EN drive surrounding air ambient temperature can be up to 50°C (122° F)
with 3% linear derating for every degree above 40° C (104° F)
• This product is suitable for use on a circuit of delivering not more than 5000 RMS
symmetrical amperes, 240 volts maximum.
• Motors must incorporate an overload protection device such as an overtemperature
switch.
Drive Overload Protection
The drive output current overload protection is provided by the drive and is not adjustable.
This overload protection is based on maximum continuous output current capacity. It will
allow up to 200 percent of the drive rated current to be delivered for the amount of time
determined by the following chart.
Rated output current (Amps RMS)
Drive Model Continuous Peak
EN-204 4.5 9
EN-208 9 18
EN-214 13 26
Eb-202 1.8 3.6
Eb-203 3 6
Eb-205 5.0 10.0
LISTED 51Y8
IND. CONT. EQ.
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