Rockwell Automation DC3E Non-Regenerative DC Drive User Guide 1/4 - 2 HP, 115/230 VAC User Manual

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Operation

To run the motor:

1.

Set the speed adjust potentiometer to “0” (full CCW).

2.

Apply AC line voltage.

3.

Set the POWER switch to the ON position.

4.

Slowly advance the speed adjust potentiometer
clockwise (CW), or increase the external reference
signal. The motor will slowly accelerate to follow the
speed adjust potentiometer or external reference signal.
Continue until the desired speed is reached.

To stop the motor:

1.

Rotate the speed adjust potentiomter to zero (full
CCW), or set the external reference signal to zero.
The motor will slowly decelerate until minimum speed
is reached.

2.

Set the POWER switch on the front panel to OFF.

ATTENTION:

Frequent starting and stopping can

produce high torque. This may cause damage to motors,
especially gearmotors that are not properly sized for the
application.

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