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 |
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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.


Standard Features


DC2 Controllers for Specific Applications


Key Industries and Applications


Additional Industries for NEMA 4/NEMA 4X
EasyClean Plus DC2 Controllers


All dimensions in inches (mm)

Enclosed Design
(DC2 Series 60, 70, 80 and 90)
Open Chassis Design
(DC2 Series 40)

Plate-style Open Chassis
(DC2 Series 50)
HS1-50 Heat Sink
(For DC2 Series 50 Controllers)

Service Conditions

Elevation Up to 3300 feet (1000 meters)
Ambient Temperature  
Enclosed Models 32fF to 104fF
  (0fC to 40fC)
Chassis Models 32fF to 131fF
  (0fC to 55fC)
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

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.


Adjustments

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%

Controller Ratings

  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.


Application Matrix

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 *    

Note: This material is not intended to provide operational instructions.
Appropriate Reliance Industrial Company instruction manuals
and precautions should be studied prior to installation, operation, or
maintenance of equipment.