Drive description – ElmoMC ExtrIQ Digital Servo Drives-Falcon User Manual
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Falcon Installation Guide
Introduction
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ExtrIQ products have a high power density in the range from 50 W to 18,000 W and a current 
carrying capacity of up to 140 A (280 A peak). 
All ExtrIQ servo drives have been tested using methods and procedures specified in a variety of 
extended environmental conditions (EEC) standards, including: 
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MIL-STD-704 – Aircraft, Electric Power Characteristics
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MIL-STD-810 – Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
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MIL-STD-1275 – Characteristics of 28 Volt DC Electrical Systems in Military Vehicles
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MIL-STD-461 – Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference
Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
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MIL-HDBK-217 – Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment
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ISO-9001:2008
Based on Elmo Motion Control's innovative ExtrIQ core technology, they support a wide range 
of motor feedback options, programming capabilities and communication protocols. 
2.2. Drive Description
The Falcon is a series of highly durable and intelligent servo drives. Designed for OEMs, the 
Falcon is part of the Elmo’s ExtrIQ product line designed to endure extended environmental 
operating conditions. 
The digital drives are based on Elmo's advanced ExtrIQ motion control technology. They 
operate from a DC power source in current, velocity, position and advanced position modes, in 
conjunction with a permanent-magnet synchronous brushless motor, DC brush motor, linear 
motor or voice coil. They are designed for use with any type of sinusoidal and trapezoidal 
commutation, with vector control. The Falcon can operate as a stand-alone device or as part of 
a multi-axis system in a distributed configuration on a real-time network. 
The Falcon drive is set up and tuned using Elmo’s Composer software. This Windows-based 
application enables users to quickly and simply configure the servo drive for optimal use with 
their motor. 
Power to the Falcon is provided by a 10 to 195 VDC source. A smart control-supply algorithm 
enables the Falcon to operate with the power supply only, with no need for an auxiliary 24 Volt 
supply. If backup functionality is required for storing control parameters in case of power-outs, 
an external 24 VDC power supply can be connected, providing maximum flexibility and optional 
backup functionality when needed. 
