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SC725A-001-PM72008 Pacific Scientific

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The SC725A-001-PM72008 is a servo controller from Pacific Scientific's SC720 Command Controllers series. It offers a continuous output current of 30 Amps, configurable to 40 Amps, with a peak output current of 60 Amps and delivers up to 18 kW peak power at 240 Vac, 3 phase. This model features a torque and velocity controller type, a 4-quadrant topology, and weighs 40 pounds.

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Product Description:

The SC725A-001-PM72008 is a servo controller manufactured by Pacific Scientific for the SC720 Command Controllers series. Designed for multi-axis industrial equipment, it governs servo drives and motors so production lines maintain commanded speed and torque within tight limits. It is intended for coordinated motion tasks in winding systems, indexing stations, and transport equipment where several axes respond to shared command signals. By converting reference commands from a supervisory PLC into regulated motor power, the unit supports coordinated positioning, tension control, and process velocity functions without discrete analog electronics.

The controller is energized from a 240 Vac, 3-phase mains supply and routes that input to a 4-quadrant power stage with a continuous output current of 30 A; a front-panel setting can raise that value to 40 A when thermal conditions allow. During acceleration or impact loading, it can deliver a peak output current of 60 A. Its continuous mechanical power capability is 9 kW, and its momentary power ceiling reaches 18 kW. The stage supports torque or velocity control, and a three-bit open-collector fault code output provides immediate status reporting to a host PLC. An analog personality module allows gain scaling for different motor frames, and this arrangement supports steady operation as well as short bursts of higher demand.

Inside the converter, a regulated bus of 320 Vdc feeds a pulse-width modulated bridge that switches at 20 kHz, which helps reduce current ripple and audible noise. Position feedback arrives from a resolver with 12-bit RDC digitization, and the controller also provides an encoder emulator with 1024 ppr resolution through a differential line driver so legacy drives can share the same axis reference. The velocity loop accepts a bipolar command of ±10 V, and closed-loop accuracy remains within ±22 arcmin across the full speed range. Final assembly weighs 40 pounds, which helps keep panel loading manageable when multiple axes are installed.

Accuracy
±22 arcmin
Bus Power
240 Vac, 3 phase
Continuous Output Current
30 A (Configurable to 40 A)
Control Type
Torque/velocity controller
Controller Topology
4-quadrant
Dc Bus Voltage
320 Vdc
Encoder Output Type
Differential line driver
Encoder Resolution
1024 ppr
Fault Code Output
3-bit open collector
Feedback Emulation
Encoder emulator (resolver)
Output Power (Cont, 240 Vac 3-ph)
9 kW
Output Power (Peak, 240 Vac 3-ph)
18 kW
Peak Output Current
60 A
Personality Module Type
Analog
Product Group
Servo Controller
Pwm Frequency
20 kHz
RDC Resolution
12 bit
Series Identifier
720 Series
Velocity Command
±10 V
Weight
40 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions about SC725A-001-PM72008:

Q: What series does the SC725A-001-PM72008 controller belong to?

A: The SC725A-001-PM72008 is part of the SC720 Command Controllers series.

Q: What is the continuous output power of the SC725A-001-PM72008?

A: This controller provides a continuous output power of 9 kW at 240 Vac, 3-phase.

Q: What is the encoder resolution on the SC725A-001-PM72008 controller?

A: The encoder resolution for this unit is 1024 pulses per revolution.

Q: What continuous output current can the SC725A-001-PM72008 servo controller deliver?

A: A continuous output current of 30 A is supported and can be configured to 40 A if needed.

Q: What controller topology is used in the SC725A-001-PM72008?

A: This model utilizes a 4-quadrant controller topology for complete torque and direction control.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The SC725A-001-PM72008 is a Pacific Scientific servo controller configured as a 4-quadrant torque/velocity controller. Continuous output reaches 30 A with peak output current up to 60 A, giving the unit strong dynamic response for demanding axis control. With 9 kW continuous output power, this controller is an excellent fit for high-performance motion systems.’’

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