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PL/X Series

High-performance Digital 2Q / 4Q DC Drives from 5kW to 1MW output power.

Take control of the most demanding motor control applications.

With 2 Quadrant and 4 Quadrant models, you can use the PL/X to control DC motors up to 2250Amps, with all models available from stock.

The PL/X series DC Drive is a fully digital DC drive system providing 5kW – 980kW output power. Available in 2Q (single direction) and 4Q (fully regenerative) variants, the range comprises 5 compact chassis sizes with models rated from 12A to 2250A output current. The PL/X boasts an extremely versatile operating input voltage range of 12V – 500VAC as standard. Options are available for 600V and 690VAC input.

Compact & Versatile

The PL/X boasts the best power density from any comparable DC Drive on the market. Available in 2Q (single direction) and 4Q (fully regenerative) variants, the range comprises 5 compact chassis sizes with models rated from 12A to 2250A output current. The PL/X boasts an extremely versatile operating input voltage range of 12V – 500VAC as standard. Options are available for 600V and 690VAC input.

Fully configurable & easy to control

All models include a 40-character alphanumeric backlit display that makes it easier to quickly navigate through an extensive range of software functions. The PL/X is fitted with 17 digital inputs and 8 analogue inputs as standard, with 7 digital outputs and 4 analogue outputs.

The PL/X is fully configurable by the user and comes equipped, as standard, with a comprehensive suite of application blocks. Centre winding macros, spindle orientation and a fully controllable field allow you to control DC motors in a wide range of industrial applications. The PL/X also includes PL Pilot+ a windows based, configuration and monitoring software package.

Powerful Ethernet

The PL/X can be fully equipped for the Industrial Internet Of Things (IIOT). All PL/X models are available with integrated Drive.Web. The Drive.Web distributed control technology uses Ethernet and powerful graphical tools to provide robust Programmable Peer Control (PPC) for drives and systems. Options for field bus systems include Ethernet, Profibus, CANbus, Modbus, DeviceNet and many more.

All frame sizes are CE approved with UL & CuL listings available on frame sizes 12 – 630A output power.

Other Features & Benefits

RATINGS

POWER CONFIGURATION

– PLX Four Quadrant Regenerative
– PL Two Quadrant Non- Regenerative
– Fully controlled variable field supply

ARMATURE VOLTAGE

– V armature = Vac x 1.2

ARMATURE CURRENT RATINGS (ADC)

– 12, 24, 36, 51, 72, 99, 123,
155, 205, 270, 330, 430, 530, 630, 650, 750, 850, 950, 1050*, 1250, 1450, 1650, 1850, 2050, 2250*
– Overload 150% for 25 seconds
*No overload

FIELD CURRENT

– 8A (12-123A ratings)
– 16A (155-330A ratings)
– 32A (430-630A ratings)
– 64A (1250-2250A ratings)

FIELD VOLTAGE

– V field = 0 to 0.9 x Auxiliary AC Supply

AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VAC)

Main 3 phase 50-60Hz:
– 12 to 500Vac +/- 10% for armature power
– 600/690Vac options
for 650A -2250A
Auxiliary 3 phase 50-60Hz:
– 100 to 500Vac +/- 10% for field power
– 600/690Vac options
for 650A -2250A
Control 1 phase 50-60Hz:
– 110 to 240Vac +/- 10% for control power

PROTECTION

– Interline device networks
– High energy MOV’s
– Instantaneous over-current
– Field failure and over-current
– Motor over-temperature
– Thyristor stack
– over-temperature
– Mains supply phase loss
– Mains synchronisation loss
– Armature over-volts
– Speed feedback failure
– Stall protection
– Standstill logic
– Thyristor ‘trigger’ failure
– Digital output short circuit

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

ANALOGUE INPUTS

– 8 total (resolution 2.5mV+sign)
– All configurable
– All have programmable
thresholds and 4 voltage ranges
– +/- 5/10/20/30V
– All inputs are over voltage protected and can also be utilised as digital inputs

ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

– 4 Total (resolution 2.5mV+sign)
– 1 armature current output – 3 configurable
– All outputs are short circuit protected

DIGITAL INPUTS

– 17 total
– All configurable

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

– 7 Total (24V logic 350mA total)
– Short circuit protected
– Over temp and – over voltage protected
– All configurable

STANDARD SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS

– Full suite of centre winding macros
– Motorised pot simulator with memory
– 2x PIDs (undedicated)
– 2x Summers (undedicated)
– 2x Filters (undedicated)
– Delay timer
– Current Profiling
– Spindle Orientation
– Jog/Crawl functions
– Dual motor swap
– Latch
– Linear or S ramp
– Slack take up
– Batch counter
– Draw control
– Auto self-tune current loop – 3 user programmable drive configurations

ALARM STATUS

– First fault latched and automatically displayed.
– Fault automatically saved at power off

MONITORING

– All analogue input voltages
– All digital input states
– All analogue output voltages
– All digital output states
– Tachogenerator voltage
– Motor armature current (amps)
– Motor field current (amps)
– Motor armature volts
– Output power
– AC supply volts

FIELD CONFIGURATIONS

– Fixed current
– Fixed voltage
– Field weakening
– Delayed quenching – Standby field value – Field economy

ENVIRONMENT

– Ambient operating temperature
– 0-40 ̊C (2050A 2250A 35°C) – 25 to +55 ̊C storage

STEADY STATE ACCURACY

– 0.01% Encoder feedback with digital reference.
– 0.1% Analogue tachogenerator feedback
– 2% Armature voltage feedback
– 0.01% Encoder + tach, encoder + AVF or encoder only feedback
– Maximum encoder frequency 100KHz

STANDARDS

CE marked to EN50178
– (low voltage directive)
EN50082-2:1995
– Immunity industrial environment
EN50082-1:1997
– Immunity residential commercial and light industry
EN50081-2:1993
– Emissions industrial environment (EN55011 Class A)
EN50081-1:1992
– Emissions industrial environment (EN55022 Class B)
– UL and cUL listed 12-630Amps – UL and cUL pending 650-2250Amps

SPEED FEEDBACK

Analogue tach
Encoder
Armature voltage
Encoder + Armature volts
Encoder + Analogue

COMMS

Rs232 as standard
Profibus available
DeviceNet available
CC-link available
EtherNet/IP available
Modbus available
CANopen available
drive.web Ethernet available

Downloads

Where DC Digital Drives are used

Sprint Electric Guide Where DC Digital Drives are used

Sprint Electric DC Drives IIoT enabled

Sprint Electric guide DC Drives IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) enabled

Feature comparison guide

Sprint Electric DC Digital Drive Feature comparison guide. Compare the features of the PL/PLX range of DC drives to its immediate competition

PL/X Manual

PL/PLX Product Manual by Sprint Electric PL/PLX Digital DC Drive by Sprint Electric

PL/X Quick Start Guide

Quick start guide versions for the PL/X

PL/X & JL/X FIELDBUS Manual

FIELDBUS manual for PL/X and JL/X DC Motor Drive ranges HG105409EN00 ISS1

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