Integrated control
The electronic control for the DC motor is on a board in the housing of the electric swing clamp.
Electric connection
Power supply and signal exchange for external control are transmitted by two short cables with plug-type connector. Cable sockets are available for the customer's connection (see connection accessories).
Safe touch voltage
The 24 VDC voltage is considered to be a "low voltage" and thus it is not dangerous for people in case of contact.
Power supply
For motor and electronic control a DC voltage of 24 V with a residual ripple of max. 10 % is required.
For the DC motor, we recommend the use of a switching power supply with a current output of 15 A per connected electric swing clamp. When operating several swing clamps at the same time, the line is to be enlarged correspondingly. The electronic control has to be supplied by a separate power supply (24 V DC/100 mA).
Adjusting ranges
After removal of the protection cover, the following adjustments can be made on the control board:
• Clamping force
• Swing speed
• Compensation of the clamping arm elasticity
The clamping force can also be adjusted via analogue input.
Integrated Feedback
Unclamped
• Clamping arm in off-position and unclamping process completed
Clamped
• Clamping arm within clamping area and clamping force obtained
• Clamping stroke control possible by output signal
Diagnostic options
• Extensive review on error conditions
• Signaling via error code (flashing signal) internally on control board or via external interface signal
• Error messages can be reset
• Review display after 500,000 cycles
You will find a complete description in the supplied operating manual.