Chapter 2: product description, Functional description, Product features – ElmoMC Gold Line Digital Servo Drives-Gold Whistle User Manual
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Gold Whistle Installation Guide
MAN-G-WHIIG (Ver. 1.208)
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Chapter 2:
Product Description
2.1. Functional Description
The Gold Whistle is an advanced high power density servo drive. It provides top servo
performance, advanced networking and built in safety, all in a small PCB mountable package.
The Gold Whistle has a fully featured motion controller and local intelligence.
The Gold Whistle operates from a DC power source. The drive 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 Gold Whistle drive is easily set up and tuned using the Elmo Application Studio (EAS)
software tools. As part of the Gold product line, it is fully programmable with the Elmo motion
control language. For more information about software tools refer to the Elmo Application
Studio Software Manual.
The Gold Whistle is available in a variety of models. There are multiple power rating options,
two different communications options, a number of feedback options and different I/O
configuration possibilities.
2.2. Product Features
Note:
The features described in this chapter relate to the range of Gold Whistle models.
Depending on the model you have purchased, not all features are available.
To see the features for your model, look at the product label on the Gold Whistle and use the
product catalog number schematic that appears at the beginning of this manual and on
page 23 to determine which specific features are available to you.
2.2.1.
High Power Density
The Gold Whistle delivers up to 1.6 kW of continuous power or 3.2 kW of peak power in a
38.0 cc (2.32 in³) package (55 x 46 x 15 mm or 2.2" x 1.8" x 0.6").
2.2.2.
Supply Input
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Gold Whistle Power rating is 12 to 195 VDC
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Two power ratings for Gold Whistle; 100V and 200V:
For power rating 200V
Two power isolated DC power sources are required, main power 12 - 195V and
Auxiliary Power 12-95V for the logic.
For power rating of 100V
Single DC Power Supply - Power to the Gold Whistle is provided by a 12–95 VDC single
isolated DC power source (not included with the Gold Whistle). A “smart” control-