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User Manual
C2-15

C2-15
Control and protection of
linear actuator con50

Version 1.2 - September 2011

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introduction C2-15 is developed for controlled ON-OFF driving
and direction change of the con50 actuator. C2-15
has advanced current limit features. It limits the
motor current in start-up and jam-situations and
in that way protects the motor and mechanics.
C2-15 also has an error output indicating error/over
current status.
The acceleration ramp time for start-up is
adjustable to suit each application. In other
words the motor voltage is slowly rised to give
a smooth start-up. When the control is off, the
motor is dynamically braked with so called short-
circuit braking, i.e. the motor poles are connected
together. The reverse and forward commands can
be set with positive and negative control.
The freewheel command sets motor run free.
Freewheel overrides forward and backwards
commands.
The current limitation is double acting. Firstly,
there is a continuous and adjustable current limit,
which decreases the motor voltage if the current
exceeds the adjusted value. Secondly, there is
settable trip feature that cuts the motor voltage if
the current limit value is exceeded (after trip delay
2 ms). After trip the motor can only be started in the
opposite direction. Additionally the C2-15 doubles
the adjusted current value for 0.3 seconds during
start-up to ensure sufficient power to overcome the
start-up friction.

features ƒƒ Soft start-up ƒƒ Dynamic braking

ƒƒ Adjustable acceleration ramp ƒƒ High momentary load capacity
ƒƒ Trip or continuous current limit ƒƒ High efficiency
ƒƒ Adjustable current limit ƒƒ Easy interfacing
ƒƒ Two control modes ƒƒ Rail base fittable
ƒƒ Freewheel option

technical data Supply 12-32 VDC (filtered, max. ripple <30% @ full load)
Over voltage protection 40 V
Idle current Approx. 30 mA
Driving current 10 A continuous
15 A 50/50%
Current limit 1 ... 21 A
2 ... 42 A during start-up
Current trip delay 2 ms
Start delay 5 ms
Stop delay 5 ms
Direction change time 20 ms
Voltage loss 0.5 V (Im = 15 A)
Operating frequency 500 Hz
Ramp 0.1 - 1 s
Digital inputs “off” @ Uin 4-30 V or open
“on” @ Uin 0-1 V
Error output Max. 30 V 50 mA
Operating temp. (Ta) -20 ... +70 ºC
Dimensions:
Board 73 x 43 x 25 mm (L x W x H)
C2-04DIN (DIN version) 90 x 46 x 56 mm (L x W x H)
C2-04BOX (box version) 102 x 73 x 47 mm (L x W x H)
Weight Approx. 70 g (Board alone)

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C2-15 functional
block diagram
em-180 block diagramC2-15 Block Diagram

C2-15
9V/ 10ma 4 Supply
6 Voltage
in
reg -
1
Forward
9
driVe
Backwards
8
Control Mode

freeWheel
5
- 3

error poWer

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7 control stage m
logic
10
+ 2

ramp .

i-lim.

i
trip . meas.

General
Pin 1: Supply GND Pin 7: Error
Pin 2: Actuator + This pin is pulled low when the current limit
Pin 3: Actuator - function is activated. This is an open
Pin 4: Supply + (12-32VDC) collector output, max. 50 mA.
Pin 5: Freewheel External pull-up (10 K Ohm) may be
When this pin is pulled high, the motor runs required.
free, i.e. as if it was electrically disconnected. Pin 8/9: Backward/Forward
This signal overwrites pin 8 and 9. These pins are used to activate actuator
Pin 6: 9V output; max. 10 mA. backwards and forward.
Can be used as source for inputs Please refer to description of “Control Mode”
(pins 5, 8 and 9). on page 3.
Pin 10: GND

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 settings

Start-up/ramp time Factory settings

FREEWHEEL
FORWARD
REVERSE
10ms

ERROR
20ms 0
0

C2-15
40ms

+
80ms 0V 9V
FASTENING HOLES 3.2 mm

10ms
150ms20ms 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 CONTROL
MODE
0.25s 0.5s 1s
40ms
neg. pos.

TRIP
"off" "on"
80ms
RAMP.
150ms CURRENT
6A 7A
5A 0.5s 1s
0.25s

66.5 mm
72.5 mm
Current
4Alimit value con50 12VDC

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21A
3A
+
18A 21A
15A
2A 1A 0,4 A
12A
0,4 A 1 2 3 4

8A 23 mm 5 mm

+ -
5A 3A 1A DC-
con50 24VDC 0V
MOTOR
+12-32V
5 mm FREE SPACE
REQUIRED AT BOTTOM SIDE
(default) 21A SUPPLY
37 mm

43 mm
+
1A

Control mode Current limit mode (TRIP)

When put in mode “neg” is when a negativ (ground) On = tripping limit (recommended, default)
signal is put on pin 8 and 9 to run motor. Off = continuous limit
When using “neg” mode, then pin 10 can be used as Please refer to figures below.
the negative supply.
When put in mode “pos” is when a positive (+)signal
is put on pin 8 and 9 to run motor “backward” and
“forward”.
When using “pos” mode, then pin 6 can be used as
the positive supply.
Current for pin 8+9 is <1 mA when active.

OPERATION EXAMPLE: Tripping current limit (recommended)

no delay between the start-ups (same direction)
NG HOLES 3.2 mm
FORWARD
no start-up to
the same direction after trip starts only to
REVERSE the opposite direction
motor brakes

I lim. =2 x set I lim = set direction change

MOTOR delay 20ms
motor
VOLTAGE brakes

T start-up cycle 300ms motor meets an obstacle

(ramp) 0-1s current trip cuts the voltage
66.5 mm
72.5 mm

OPERATION EXAMPLE: Continuous current limit

FORWARD

REVERSE

current limit x2
I lim = set
23 mm 5 mm MOTOR
VOLTAGE

start-up cycle 300ms

motor meets an obstacle
5 mm FREE SPACE driver limits the current
(ramp) 0-1s
REQUIRED AT BOTTOM SIDE

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application
info
Note:
If distance between controller (e.g. PLC)
and C2-15 is long or in area with a lot of
electrical noise, use shielded cable.

ERROR

C2-15
GROUND signal on C2-15 and control
system (PLC) MUST be connected.

PLC
0V

Analog or Digital output 10 9 8 7 6 5 CONTROL

MODE
neg. pos.

Analog or Digital output TRIP

"off" "on"

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RAMP.

CURRENT

10 kohm
Analog or Digital IN

GND

1 2 3 4

+ -
DC-
MOTOR
0V +12-32V
SUPPLY

Warnings and recommendations

ƒƒ If C2-15 goes into “overcurrent” mode, it is only possible to run motor in opposite direction

ƒƒ Please adjust the max. current level to be 10% higher than maximum current during running
the actuator. This gives best conditions for long motor and actuator mechanical lifetime.

ƒƒ It is very important to ensure that the power supply for the controller is capable of supplying
sufficient current - otherwise the controller and/or the actuator may be damaged.

ƒƒ Doublecheck correct polarity of power supply.

If wrong connected, the C2-15 will be damaged.

ƒƒ Attention!
Driver has no fuse in it.
Use external fuse according to application (1-15A).

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Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
It is the responsibility of the product user to determine the suitability of Concens A/S products for a specific application.