Chapter 2: introduction, Drive description, Chapter 2 – ElmoMC SimplIQ Digital Servo Drives-Solo Trombone Installation Guide User Manual
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Solo Trombone Installation Guide
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Chapter 2:
Introduction
The Solo Trombone is an integrated solution designed to simply and efficiently connect Elmo’s
Trombone servo drive directly to the application. The solution consists of the Trombone
together with a convenient connection interface which either eliminates or reduces
development time and resources when designing an application’s PCB board.
This installation guide describes the Solo Trombone servo drive and the steps for its wiring,
installation and power-up. Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum functionality of the
drive and the system to which it is connected.
2.1. Drive Description
The Solo Trombone series of digital servo drives are highly resilient and designed to deliver the
highest density of power and intelligence. The Solo Trombone delivers up to 10 kW of
continuous power or 16 kW of peak power in a compact package.
The digital drives are based on Elmo’s advanced SimplIQ 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 Solo Trombone 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 drives are easily set up and tuned using Elmo’s Composer software tools. This Windows-
based application enables users to quickly and simply configure the servo drive for optimal use
with their motor. The Solo Trombone, as part of the SimplIQ product line, is fully
programmable with Elmo’s Composer motion control language.
Power to the drives is provided by a DC power source (not included with the Solo Trombone).
Since the power stage is fully isolated from the control stage, the DC rectifier can be fed directly
from the mains, without the need for a bulky and expensive transformer.
If backup functionality is required to store control parameters in the event of a mains power
outage, then an S-model Solo Trombone should be used, with an external 24 VDC isolated
supply connected to it.
Note:
The backup functionality can operate from an isolated voltage source within the
range of 18 to 30 VDC.
Whenever backup functionality is not required, Solo Trombone models without the catalog
number S suffix can be used (only for 400 V model). These models have a smart control-supply
algorithm that enables the Solo Trombone to operate with only the main power supply VP+
and VN-, and a 24 VDC auxiliary power supply is unnecessary for the logic.