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.
PL/X Series
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.
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 DC Drives IIoT enabled
Feature comparison guide
PL/X Manual
PL PLX Serial Comms Manual
PL/X & JL/X FIELDBUS Manual
PLX JLX Three Phase catalogue Sprint Electric
Space Comms Application
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