Datasheet

Magnetic Bearing Control Unit MBC420A

MBC420A
Datasheet
Validity: BG13555-xxN
Purpose: Technical information about the MBC420A
Additional:

KEY FEATURES
420VA magnetic bearing control unit
200W internal power supply with 140V DC-link voltage
5 axis power amplifier with 3A output current
Powerful controller board for advanced control
6 sensor channels
Digital I/O and remote serial interface (RSI)
Ethernet service interface allowing for real time measurements
Integrated LCD operation panel

Data and properties provided in this document comply with the current state of development. Despite careful and accurate review of this document, accuracy of the data provided can not be guaranteed.
Data and specifications are subject to change by MECOS without further notice. Liability for consequential damage resulting from the use of MECOS products is excluded

Date: 2018-08-30 Page 1 of 5 MECOS AG, Hardstrasse 319, CH-8005 Zürich, Tel +41 52 355 52 11, www.mecos.com
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Magnetic Bearing Control Unit MBC420A
FEATURES
 Power Amplifier
PWM MOSFET amplifier
140V DC-link, 3.3A Output current
 Power Supply
Industrial quality internal power supply
200W power rating at 50°C ambient temperature
High MTBF
 Controller Board
Powerful controller board for advanced control (FDC912)
High-order position control with 10kHz sampling frequency
Advanced unbalance force rejection control (UFRC)
Ethernet service interface allowing for real time measurements
Digital I/O interface
Remote serial interface (RSI)
 Sensor Interface
6 sensor channels (4 radial, 1 axial, 1 pulse)
10kHz … 1MHz adjustable sensor frequency
High-order analogue filtering of the sensor signals
Optional: Cable length up to 300m by use of a sensor amplifier close to the machine
 Control panel
4-lines LCD Display with backlight
Function buttons with LED-indicator
 Standards
CE marking

Data and properties provided in this document comply with the current state of development. Despite careful and accurate review of this document, accuracy of the data provided can not be guaranteed.
Data and specifications are subject to change by MECOS without further notice. Liability for consequential damage resulting from the use of MECOS products is excluded

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
 General Data
Operating temperature 0 … +40°C, non-condensing
Dimensions (L x W x H) 340 x 115 x 240mm
Weight 4.5kg
Degree of protection IP 20
 Power Supply
Input connector IEC C14 inlet including fuse
Input voltage (nominal) 100 … 240VAC (50/60Hz)
Input current (maximal) 2.7ARMS @ 90VAC
Power rating 200W at 50°C ambient temperature
MTBF 140'000h @ 45°C ambient temperature
 Power Amplifier
DC-Link Voltage 140V
DC-Link Capacity 1360µF
Power rating 420VA
Switching frequency 39kHz
Bearing current 3.3A for 1 second (1.8A continuous)
 Interface
Digital inputs 2 isolated inputs; max. 35V
Digital outputs 4 isolated outputs; max. 70V
Ethernet service interface Based on MECOS' MATLAB toolbox
Customer interface Remote serial interface (RSI)
Control Panel LCD with function buttons, LEDs for float, speed and fault

OPTIONS
 Sensor Amplifier Box SMX6
External sensor amplifier box for 6 channels
Sensor cable length up to 300m possible
Directly mounted on the machine side (short sensor cable between SMX6 and machine)

Data and properties provided in this document comply with the current state of development. Despite careful and accurate review of this document, accuracy of the data provided can not be guaranteed.
Data and specifications are subject to change by MECOS without further notice. Liability for consequential damage resulting from the use of MECOS products is excluded

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CONNECTORS
X1 Mains IEC C14 inlet
X2 Digital I/O 12-pole Phoenix Contact plug
X3 Bearings 25-pole sub-D socket
X4 Sensors 15-pole sub-D socket
X5 SMX6 20+1-pole sub-D socket
X6 Ethernet RJ45 socket
X7 RSI 9-pole sub-D socket

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Data and properties provided in this document comply with the current state of development. Despite careful and accurate review of this document, accuracy of the data provided can not be guaranteed.
Data and specifications are subject to change by MECOS without further notice. Liability for consequential damage resulting from the use of MECOS products is excluded

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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are in mm

Cabinet installation instructions

 The MBC420A is fastened with four
M5 screws
 The distance to other devices must
not be less than 60mm above and
below as well as 40mm from the
front and side of the electronics.

Data and properties provided in this document comply with the current state of development. Despite careful and accurate review of this document, accuracy of the data provided can not be guaranteed.
Data and specifications are subject to change by MECOS without further notice. Liability for consequential damage resulting from the use of MECOS products is excluded

Date: 2018-08-30 Page 5 of 5 MECOS AG, Hardstrasse 319, CH-8005 Zürich, Tel +41 52 355 52 11, www.mecos.com