Chapter 2: product description, Drive description, Standard features – ElmoMC SimplIQ Analog Servo Amplifiers-Piccolo Installation User Manual
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Piccolo Installation Guide
MAN-PICIG (Ver. 2.301)
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Chapter 2:
Product Description
This installation guide describes the Piccolo servo drive and the steps for its wiring, installation
and power-up. Following these guidelines ensures optimal performance of the drive and the
system to which it is connected.
2.1. Drive Description
The Piccolo series of miniature servo amplifiers is designed for DC brushless motors and
incorporates custom mixed analog/digital ICs and a hybrid power stage. The basic configuration
is a current mode amplifier targeting the OEM market. As such, no trimmers are used in the
basic version. The Piccolo amplifier meets UL508c and the relevant CE regulations.
The Piccolo power stage is implemented on a single ceramic substrate. This design enables very
high thermal conductivity, high current carrying capacity, improved EMC and good mechanical
strength. The control section is implemented by dedicated custom ICs that contribute to
enhanced performance.
2.2. Standard Features
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Operation in current mode (velocity mode option available)
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Internal DC-to-DC converter, which allows for operation from a single supply
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Zero deadband
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Excellent linearity
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One differential input
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Motor current monitor
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Current gain change for low inductance motors
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Remote current gain control
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Current feedback multiplier for low current motors
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Status indication and remote control functions by four open collector transistors
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External continuous and peak current-limit adjustments
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Interface via soldering pins
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Package: plated-copper base plate, plastic housing, UL94V0 recognized
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Ultra-compact size