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PRD-LC30030z-40 Kollmorgen

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The PRD-LC30030z-40 is a drive from the CD Servostar CD Drives series by Kollmorgen. It features a 40 MHz DSP controller, resolver feedback, and supports ±10 VDC analog command input. The drive offers a current loop rate and commutation update of 16 kHz, as well as an RS-232 serial interface.

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Product Description:

The PRD-LC30030z-40 is a digital servo drive produced by Kollmorgen as part of the CD Servostar CD Drives series. It supplies regulated current to brushless motors and interprets position feedback so motion axes in automated machines can be controlled in real time. By integrating power electronics with signal processing, the unit controls torque, speed, and position without external amplifiers. This arrangement makes the drive suitable for packaging, assembly, and material-handling cells that require coordinated motion. Its internal control architecture processes motor feedback and command signals while regulating the output delivered to the connected motor.

This drive accepts an analog command of ±10 VDC that is digitized across an input span of ±22,500 counts, allowing proportional control from PLC or motion card outputs. Inside the control section, a 40 MHz digital signal processor calculates phase currents and processes the feedback data used by the control loops. The commutation table and current loop operate at 16 kHz, supporting rapid adjustments to motor torque. The velocity loop operates at 4 kHz to correct speed errors and maintain the commanded motion profile. For downstream monitoring devices, the unit duplicates the commanded signal through an analog ±10 V monitor channel with 8-bit resolution. This monitor output supports signal analysis without interrupting the primary analog command path.

The communication layer uses an RS-232 serial port that transmits eight data bits and one stop bit, enabling parameter access from standard terminal software. Shaft position is reported through resolver feedback, which provides absolute angular information at power-up and supports closed-loop motor control. The resolver signal allows the drive to track rotor position while calculating the current required for commutation. Thermal protection includes an NTCR element with a trip threshold of 0.5 kΩ. A separate PTCR element switches at 12.4 kΩ, allowing the drive to disengage before excessive heating damages the motor or power electronics. These sensing elements provide independent resistance thresholds for detecting abnormal temperature conditions during continuous operation.

Analog Command
±10 VDC
Analog Input Range
±22,500 counts
Analog Output
±10 V
Analog Output Resolution
8-bit
Commutation Update
16 kHz
Current Loop Rate
16 kHz
Data Bits
8
Dsp Controller
40 MHz
Embedded Controller
40 MHz
Feedback
Resolver
Max Pwm Frequency
16 kHz
Ntc Trip Resistance
0.5 kΩ
Ptc Trip Resistance
12.4 kΩ
Serial Interface
RS-232
Stop Bits
1
Velocity Loop Rate
4 kHz

Frequently Asked Questions about PRD-LC30030z-40:

Q: What is the analog command voltage range for the PRD-LC30030z-40 drive?

A: The PRD-LC30030z-40 accepts analog command signals of ±10 VDC.

Q: What type of feedback does the PRD-LC30030z-40 support?

A: This drive uses resolver feedback for motor position and speed information.

Q: What is the current loop rate of the PRD-LC30030z-40 servo drive?

A: The PRD-LC30030z-40 features a current loop rate of 16 kHz for responsive current control.

Q: Which serial interface is included with the PRD-LC30030z-40 drive?

A: An RS-232 serial interface is available on this drive for communication and configuration.

Q: What is the output range and resolution for the analog output on the PRD-LC30030z-40?

A: The analog output of the PRD-LC30030z-40 is ±10 V with 8-bit resolution.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The PRD-LC30030z-40 is a Kollmorgen CD Servostar drive featuring resolver feedback and an RS-232 serial interface. ±10 VDC analog command support and ±10 V analog output make signal integration straightforward in motion-control cabinets. Strong control responsiveness stands out through a 16 kHz current loop rate.’’

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