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This guide is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
• This guide contains proprietary information belonging to Elmo Motion Control Ltd. Such
information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting users of the Solo Whistle servo
drive in its installation.
• The text and graphics included in this manual are for the purpose of illustration and
reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without
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Document no. MAN-SOLWHIIG (Ver. 1.5)
Copyright 2012
Elmo Motion Control Ltd.
All rights reserved.
Catalog Number
Note: The catalog number suffix is a number from 01 to 08, as shown above. The odd
numbers are models with connectors, and the even numbers are models with wires. For
currents of 10 A or less, both models are available; for currents of 15 A or more, only a wires
model is available.
Revision History
Version Date Details
1.0 June 2008 Initial Release
1.1 November
2008
Changed: Front matter, P/N explanations, sticker & schematics in
Section 4.2, Figure 14, Figure 15, Figure 16, Section 3.7 and
Section 3.8. Added information for auxiliary input features in
Chapters 2 and 3 and in Section 4.6.4.
MTCR 00-100-33: Weight of product changed to 68.4 grams in
Section 4.3
1.2 February
2009
MTCR 01-009-39: Section 3.7.1: Advanced not mandatory
therefore in Mode 1 catalog number, “A” was removed.
1.3 March
2009
MTCR 01-009-41: Clarifications regarding models with connectors
and wires on the Notice page (above) and on Pages 17, 18. 4-Pin
option added to table on Page 18.
1.4 March
2010
MTCR 04-009-48: Section 3.5: Pin J1/2 renamed to PR.
1.5 Sept.
2012
Formatted according to the new template
“Metronome” was replaced by the “Composer” software.
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Solo Whistle Installation Guide
MAN-SOLWHIIG (Ver. 1.5)
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Safety Information .......................................................................................... 8
1.1. Warnings ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.2. Cautions .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Directives and Standards .............................................................................................. 10
1.4. CE Marking Conformance ............................................................................................. 10
1.5. Warranty Information .................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Introduction ................................................................................................. 11
2.1. Drive Description .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Product Features .......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1. Current Control .............................................................................................. 12
2.2.2. Velocity Control ............................................................................................. 12
2.2.3. Position Control ............................................................................................. 12
2.2.4. Advanced Position Control ............................................................................ 13
2.2.5. Communication Options ................................................................................ 13
2.2.6. Feedback Options .......................................................................................... 13
2.2.7. Fault Protection ............................................................................................. 13
2.3. System Architecture ..................................................................................................... 14
2.4. How to Use this Guide .................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3: Installation ................................................................................................... 16
3.1. Site Requirements ........................................................................................................ 16
3.2. Unpacking the Drive ..................................................................................................... 16
3.3. Connector Types ........................................................................................................... 18
3.4. Motor Power – J8 ......................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1. Connecting Motor Power .............................................................................. 20
3.5. Main Power – J1 ........................................................................................................... 21
3.5.1. Connecting Main Power ................................................................................ 22
3.6. Main Feedback ............................................................................................................. 23
3.7. Auxiliary Feedback ........................................................................................................ 29
3.7.1. Auxiliary Feedback Operation Modes ........................................................... 29
3.7.2. Main and Auxiliary Feedback Combinations ................................................. 30
3.7.3. Auxiliary Feedback: Emulated Encoder Output Option (YA[4]=4) ................. 33
3.7.4. Auxiliary Feedback: Differential Encoder Input Option (YA[4]=2) ................. 35
3.7.5. Auxiliary Feedback: Differential Pulse-and-Direction Input Option (YA[4]=0)
....................................................................................................................... 37
3.8. I/Os ............................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.1. Digital Input ................................................................................................... 39
3.8.1.1. Digital Input 5 V (TTL) ................................................................... 40
3.8.1.2. Digital Input 24 V (PLC) ................................................................. 41
3.8.2. Digital Output ................................................................................................ 42