SCR, Adjustable Speed Drives

for DC Brush Motors

Users Manual

M1 Series

Copyright 2002 by
Minarik Corporation
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Safety Warnings

SHOCK
HAZARD

AVOID
HEAT

KEE
DR

OID
ATION

This symbol
denotes an important safety tip or warning. Please read these
instructions carefully before performing any of the procedures contained in this
manual.
DO NOT INSTALL, REMOVE, OR REWIRE THIS EQUIPMENT WITH POWER
APPLIED. Have a qualified electrical technician install, adjust and service this
equipment. Follow the National Electrical Code and all other applicable electrical
and safety codes, including the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA), when installing equipment.
Reduce the chance of an electrical fire, shock, or explosion by proper grounding,
over-current protection, thermal protection, and enclosure. Follow sound
maintenance procedures.

It is possible for a drive to run at full speed as a result of a component

failure. Minarik strongly recommends the installation of a master switch in the
main power input to stop the drive in an emergency.
Circuit potentials are at 115 VAC or 230 VAC above earth ground. Avoid direct
contact with the printed circuit board or with circuit elements to prevent the risk
of serious injury or fatality. Use a non-metallic screwdriver for adjusting the
calibration trimpots. Use approved personal protective equipment and insulated
tools if working on this drive with power applied.

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Contents
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Shielding guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Heat sinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Speed adjust potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power, fuse and motor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Horsepower Jumper Terminal (J502) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Voltage follower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Before applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Starting and stopping methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Line starting and line stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Inhibit terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dynamic braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MINIMUM SPEED (MIN SPD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
MAXIMUM SPEED (MAX SPD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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TORQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
IR COMPENSATION (IR COMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
ACCELERATION (ACCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
DECELERATION (DECEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Multiple fixed speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjustable speeds using potentiometers in series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Independent adjustable speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
RUN/JOG switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
RUN/JOG switch option #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
RUN/JOG switch option #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Leader-follower application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Reversing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Reversing with a DIGI-LOK controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Before troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Unconditional Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside back cover

Tables
Table 1. Recommended Line Fuse Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table 2. Minimum Recommended Dynamic Brake Resistor Values . . . . . . .20
Table 3. Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Illustrations
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Figure
Figure

1. M1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. Speed Adjust Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3. M1 Series Drive Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4. J502 Jumper Location and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5. Voltage Follower Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6. INHIBIT Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7. Dynamic Brake Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8. Recommended Torque and IR COMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
9. Multiple Fixed Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
10. Adjustable Fixed Speeds Using Potentiometers in Series . . . . . .30
11. Independent Adjustable Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
12. RUN/JOG Switch Connection to Inhibit Plug (Option #1) . . . . . . .32
13. RUN/JOG Switch Connection to Speed Adjust Potentiometer
(Option #2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Figure 14. Leader-Follower Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 15. Reversing Circuit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Figure 16. Reversing with a DLC600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Specifications
Model
M1
M1 (w/ heatsink)*

Max Armature
Current
(Amps DC)
5.0
10.0

AC Line Voltage

HP Range
with 115 VAC
Applied
1/15 - 1/2
1/2 - 1

Style
Chassis
Chassis

115 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase

Armature Voltage (115 VAC Input)

090 VDC

Form Factor

1.37 at base speed

Accel. Time Range (for 0 - 90 Armature Voltage)

0.5 - 25 Seconds

Decel. Time Range (for 0 - 90 Armature Voltage)

0.5 - 25 Seconds

Analog Input Voltage Range (isolated; S1 to S2)

for 0 - 90 Armature Voltage

0 - 4.5 VDC

Input Impedence (S1 to S2)

Load Regulation

100K Ohms
1% base speed or better

Vibration
Ambient Temp. Range
* M1 Series drives require an additional heat sink (p/n 223-0159) when continuous armature
current is above 5ADC (see page 7).

1G max (0 - 50 Hz)
10C - 55C

Features and Benefits

Speed Range and Regulation: 1% over 60:1 Speed Range.
Six (6) User Adjustable Calibration Pots:
ACCEL, DECEL, TORQUE, IR COMP, MIN SPEED, and MAX SPEED
Stopping Modes: Coast to stop with inhibit terminals (N.O.). Choice of header plug or spade
lug connections.
Spade Terminals: Easy to use, low cost, and able to fit in a smaller package.
SPADE LUG CONNECTIONS

J502

L1 & L2 TO AC LINE VOLTAGE (115 VAC)

(see page 10)

JUMPER ON FOR MOTORS 1/8 HP OR LOWER

(see page 14)

SCR501

D502

C501

D503

SCR502

D501

MOV502
R501

L1
R502

T501

SPADE LUG
CONNECTIONS
A1

L2

TO MOTOR
(see page 9)

A2

C502

S1

Y501

1/8
HP-

TO SPEED ADJUST
POTENTIOMETER
(see page 7)

S2

S3
IC1
J501
J2

INHIBIT

Coast to stop using either Header

Plug or Spade Lug Connections
(see page 18)

INHIBIT

ACCEL

DECEL

IR COMP

TORQUE

MIN SPD

MAX SPD

(see page 22)

USER ADJUSTABLE CALIBRATION TRIMPOTS

Dimensions
0.188 [5]
SCR501

C501

D501

SCR502

MOV502

A1
R501

L1

D502

D503

QC502

QC503

A2

R502

2.64 [67]
1.75 [44]

L2

QC504
QC501

INHIBIT
QC508

C502

J502

T501

S1

Y501

1/8
HP-

QC507

QC509

QC506
IC1
J501

QC505

J2

INHIBIT

1.45 [37]
1.28 [33]
0.96 [24]

3.80 [97]

4.30 [109]

ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]

Figure 1. M1 Dimensions

Installation

Warning

Do not install, rewire, or remove this control with input power applied. Doing
so may cause fire or serious injury. Make sure you have read and understood the
Safety Warnings before attempting installation.

Mounting
Drive components are sensitive to electrostatic fields. Avoid contact with the circuit
board directly. Hold drive by the chassis only.
Protect the drive from dirt, moisture, and accidental contact.
Provide sufficient room for access to the calibration trimpots.
Mount the drive away from other heat sources. Operate the drive within the
specified ambient operating temperature range.
Prevent loose connections by avoiding excessive vibration of the drive.
Mount drive with its board in either a horizontal or vertical plane. Six 0.19 inch (5
mm) wide slots in the chassis accept #8 pan head screws. Fasten either the large
base or the narrow flange of the chassis to the subplate.
The chassis must be earth grounded. To ground the chassis, use a star washer
beneath the head of at least one of the mounting screws to penetrate the anodized
chassis surface and to reach bare metal.

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Wiring

Warning


Do not install, remove, or rewire this equipment with power applied. Failure to
heed this warning may result in fire, explosion, or serious injury.
Circuit potentials are at 115 or 230 VAC above ground. To prevent the risk of injury
or fatality, avoid direct contact with the printed circuit board or with circuit elements.
Do not disconnect any of the motor leads from the drive unless power is removed
or the drive is disabled. Opening any one motor lead may destroy the drive.

Use 18-24 AWG wire for speed adjust potentiometer wiring.

Use 1416 AWG wire for AC line (L1, L2) and motor (A1 and A2) wiring.

Installation

Shielding guidelines

Warning

Under no circumstances should power and logic leads be bundled together.

Induced voltage can cause unpredicatble behavior in any electronic device,
including motor controls.

As a general rule, Minarik recommends shielding of all conductors.

If it is not practical to shield power conductors, Minarik recommends shielding all
logic-level leads. If shielding of logic leads is not practical, the user should twist all
logic leads with themselves to minimize induced noise.
It may be necessary to earth ground the shielded cable. If noise is produced by
devices other than the drive, ground the shield at the drive end. If noise is generated
by a device on the drive, ground the shield at the end away from the drive. Do not
ground both ends of the shield.
If the drive continues to pick up noise after grounding the shield, it may be necessary
to add AC line filtering devices, or to mount the drive in a less noisy environment.
Logic wires from other input devices, such as motion controllers and PLL velocity
controllers, must be separated from power lines in the same manner as the logic I/O
on this drive.

Installation

Heat sinking
M1 Series drives require an additional heat sink when the continuous armature
current is above 5 ADC. Use Minarik part number 223-0159. All other chassis drives
have sufficient heat sinking in their basic configurations. Use a thermally conductive
heat sink compound (such as Dow Corning 340 Heat Sink Compound) between the
drive chassis and heat sink surface for optimum heat transfer.

Speed adjust potentiometer

Warning

Be sure that the potentiometer tabs do not make contact with the potentiometer
enclosure. Grounding the input will cause damage to the drive.

Mount the speed adjust potentiometer through a 0.38 in. (10 mm) hole with the
hardware provided (Figure 2, page 8). Install the circular insulating disk between the
panel and the 10K ohm speed adjust potentiometer.
Twist the speed adjust potentiometer wire to avoid picking up unwanted electrical
noise. If speed adjust potentiometer wires are longer than 18 in. (457 mm), use
shielded cable. Keep speed adjust potentiometer wires separate from power leads
(L1, L2, A1, A2).

Installation

MOUNT THROUGH A 0.38 IN. (10 MM) HOLE

CW

WIPER
W

NUT
STAR
WASHER

SPEED ADJUST
POTENTIOMETER
INSULATING DISK
PANEL

Figure 2. Speed Adjust Potentiometer

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Connections

Warning

Do not connect this equipment with power applied. Failure to heed this directive
may result in fire or serious injury.
Minarik strongly recommends the installation of a master power switch in the
voltage input line, as shown in Figure 3 (page 12). The switch contacts should be
rated at a minimum of 200% of motor nameplate current and 250 volts.

Power, fuse and motor connections

Connect the power input leads, an external line fuse and a DC motor to the drives
printed circuit board (PCB) as shown in Figure 3, page 12.

Motor
Minarik drives supply motor armature voltage from A1 and A2 terminals. It is
assumed throughout this manual that, when A1 is positive with respect to A2 , the
motor will rotate clockwise (CW) while looking at the output shaft protruding from the
front of the motor. If this is opposite of the desired rotation, simply reverse the wiring
of A1 and A2 with each other.

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Installation
Connect a DC motor to PCB terminals A1 and A2 as shown in Figure 3, page 12.
Ensure that the motor voltage rating is consistent with the drives output voltage.

Power input
Connect the AC line power leads to terminals L1 and L2, or to a double-throw, singlepole master power switch (recommended). The switch should be rated at a minimum
of 250 volts and 200% of motor current. Refer to Figure 3, page 12.

Line fuse
Minarik drives require an external fuse for protection. Use fast acting fuses rated for
250 VAC or higher, and approximately 150% of the maximum armature current. Fuse
only the HOT leg of the AC line that connects to L1 and leave L2 unfused. Table 1
(page 11) lists the recommended line fuse sizes.
Wire an external line fuse between the stop switch (if installed) and L1 terminal. The
line fuse(s) should be rated at 250 volts and 150 - 200% of maximum motor
nameplate current.

Installation

Table 1. Recommended Line Fuse Sizes

90 VDC Motor

180 VDC

Max. DC Armature

AC Line Fuse

Horsepower

Horsepower

Current (amps)

Size (amps)

1/20

1/10

0.5

1/15

1/8

0.8

1.5

1/8

1/4

1.5

1/6

1/3

1.7

1/4

1/2

2.5

1/3

3/4

3.5

1/2

5.0

10

3/4

1 1/2

7.5

15

10

15

Minarik Corporation offers two fuse kits: part number 0500066

(15A Fuse Kit) and 0500071 (515A Fuse Kit).

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Installation
STOP
SWITCH

FUSE

HOT

AC LINE
VOLTAGE
(115 VAC)

NEUTRAL

L1

L2

SCR501
0

D502

C501

D503

D501

MOV502

A1

R501

L1
R502

L2
INHIBIT

A2

+
MOTOR

C502

J502

T501

SCR502

Y501

S1

1/8
HP-

S2
IC1
J501

S3

J2

CW

10K OHM
SPEED ADJUST
POTENTIOMETER

INHIBIT

(5K OHM Potentiometer

is also supported)

Figure 3. M1 Series Drive Connections

Installation

Horsepower Jumper Terminal (J502)

Jumper both header pins on J502 for 1/8 HP motors and lower. Jumper only 1
header pin for all other motors. The factory (default) setting is set to only 1 pin
jumpered.
For J502 jumper location and settings, refer to Figure 4 (page 14).

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Installation

SCR501

D502

C501

D503

D501

SCR502

MOV502

A1

R501

L1
R502

T501

A2

L2

C502

S1
1/8
HP-

S2
S3

IC1
J2

J502

INHIBIT

J502

1/8
HP-

1/8
HP-

Jumper BOTH header pins for motors

1/8 HP and lower.

J502

14

1/8
HP-

Jumper one header pin only for motors

over 1/8 HP. (FACTORY DEFAULT)

Figure 4. J502 Jumper Location and Settings

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Voltage follower
Instead of using a speed adjust potentiometer, the drive may be wired to follow an
analog input voltage signal that is isolated from earth ground (Figure 5). Connect the
signal input (+) to S2. Connect the signal common () to S1. Make no connection to
S3. A potentiometer can be used to scale the analog input voltage. An interface
device, such as Minarik model PCM4, may be used to scale and isolate an analog
input voltage.
An analog input voltage range of approximately 0 4.3 VDC is required to produce
an armature voltage range of 090 VDC.

M1
SERIES
DRIVE

S1
S2

Signal Common

Signal Input

Figure 5. Voltage Follower Connections

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Operation

Warning

Dangerous voltages exist on the drive when it is powered. BE ALERT. High

voltages can cause serious or fatal injury. For your safety, use personal protective
equipment (PPE) when operating this drive.
If the motor or drive does not perform as described, disconnect the AC line voltage
immediately. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 37, for further assistance.

Before applying power

Verify that no conductive material is present on the printed circuit board.

Startup
1. Turn the speed adjust potentiometer full counterclockwise (CCW).
2. Apply AC line voltage.
3. Slowly advance the speed adjust potentiometer clockwise (CW). The motor slowly
accelerates as the potentiometer is turned CW. Continue until the desired speed is
reached.
4. Remove AC line voltage from the drive to coast the motor to a stop.

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Starting and stopping methods

Warning

Decelerating to minimum speed, dynamic braking, or coasting to a stop is

recommended for frequent starts and stops. Do not use any of these methods for
emergency stopping. They may not stop a drive that is malfunctioning. Removing
AC line power (both L1 and L2) is the only acceptable method for emergency
stopping.
For this reason, Minarik strongly recommends installing an emergency stop
switch (see connection diagram on page 12).

Line starting and line stopping

Line starting and line stopping (applying and removing AC line voltage) is
recommended for infrequent starting and stopping of a drive only. When AC line
voltage is applied to the drive, the motor accelerates to the speed set by the speed
adjust potentiometer. When AC line voltage is removed, the motor coasts to a stop.

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Operation

Inhibit terminals
M1 series drives offer two ways to INHIBIT:
1. Header Plug
2. Spade Lugs (Q508 and Q509)

Short the INHIBIT terminals to coast the motor to stop (see Figure 6 on page 19 for
INHIBIT terminal location). Open the INHIBIT terminals to accelerate the motor to set
speed.
Twist inhibit wires and separate them from power-carrying wires or sources of
electrical noise. Use shielded cable if the inhibit wires are longer than 18 inches (46
cm). If shielded cable is used, ground only one end of the shield to earth ground. Do
not ground both ends of the shield.
Minarik Corporation offers two accessory plug harnesses for connecting to the
INHIBIT header plug: part number 201-0024 [inhibit plug with 18 inches (46 cm)
leads]; and part number 201-0079 [inhibit plug with 36 inches (91 cm) leads].

Operation

SCR501

D502

C501

D503

D501

MOV502

SCR502

R501

A1

L1

A2

R502

L2

C502

S1

1/8
HPS2

S3
IC1
J2

INHIBIT
IT

HEADER PLUG

Figure 6. INHIBIT Terminals

SPADE LUGS

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Operation

Table 2. Minimum Recommended Dynamic Brake Resistor Values

Motor Armature
Voltage
90 VDC

Dynamic Brake
Resistor Value
15 ohms

For motors rated 1/17 horsepower and lower, a brake resistor is not necessary since
the armature resistance is high enough to stop the motor without demagnetization.
Replace the dynamic brake with 12-gauge wire.
A1

DYNAMIC BRAKE
RESISTOR

MOTOR

BRAKE

RUN
A2

INHIBIT

Figure 7. Dynamic Brake Connection

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Dynamic braking

Warning

For frequent starts and stops, short the inhibit terminals, decelerate to a minimum
speed, or apply a dynamic brake to the motor. Do not use any of these methods
for emergency stopping. They may not stop a drive that is malfunctioning.
Remove AC line power (both L1 and L2) is the only acceptable method for
emergency stopping.
Frequent starting and stopping can produce high torque. This may cause damage
to motors, especially gearmotors that are not properly sized for the application.

Dynamic braking may be used to rapidly stop a motor (Figure 7, page 20). For the
RUN/BRAKE switch, use a two pole, two position switch rated for at least 125 VDC, 6
amps. For the dynamic brake resistor, use a 40 watt minimum, high power,
wirewound resistor.
Sizing the dynamic brake resistor depends on load inertia, motor voltage, and braking
time. Use a lower-value, higher-wattage dynamic brake resistor to stop a motor more
rapidly. Refer to Table 2 (page 20) for recommended dynamic brake resistor sizes.

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Calibration

Warning

Dangerous voltages exist on the drive when it is powered. When possible,

disconnect the voltage input from the drive before adjusting the trimpots. If the
trimpots must be adjusted with power applied, use insulated tools and the
appropriate personal protection equipment. BE ALERT. High voltages can cause
serious or fatal injury.

M1 Series drives have six user-adjustable trimpots: Accel, Decel, IR Comp, Torque,
Min Spd, and Max Spd. Each drive is factory calibrated to its maximum current rating.
Re-adjust the calibration trimpot settings to accommodate lower current rated motors.
All adjustments increase with CW rotation, and decrease with CCW rotation. Use a
non-metallic screwdriver for calibration. Each trimpot is identified on the printed circuit
board.

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MINIMUM SPEED (MIN SPD)

The MIN SPD trimpot establishes the motor speed obtained in response to the
minimum input signal. It is factory set for zero speed.
To calibrate the MIN SPD pot, apply the minimum signal. Adjust the MIN SPD trimpot
until the motor runs at the desired speed or is just at the threshold of rotation.

MAXIMUM SPEED (MAX SPD)

The MAX SPD setting determines the maximum motor speed when the speed adjust
potentiometer, or voltage input signal is set for maximum forward speed. It is factory
set for maximum rated motor speed.
To calibrate MAX SPD:
1. Set the MAX SPD trimpot full CCW.
2. Set the speed adjust potentiometer or voltage input signal for maximum forward
speed.
3. Adjust MAX SPD until the desired maximum forward speed is reached.

Note: Check the MIN SPD and MAX SPD adjustments after recalibrating to verify that
the motor runs at the desired minimum and maximum speed.

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Calibration

TORQUE

Warning

TORQUE should be set to 150% of motor nameplate current rating. Continuous

operation beyond this rating may damage the motor. If you intend to operate
beyond the rating, contact your Minarik representative for assistance.

The TORQUE setting determines the maximum torque for accelerating and driving
the motor. To calibrate TORQUE, refer to the recommended TORQUE settings in
Figure 8 (page 26) or use the following procedure:
1. With the power disconnected from the drive, connect a DC ammeter in series with
the armature.
2. Set the TORQUE trimpot to minimum (full CCW).
3. Set the speed adjust potentiometer to maximum speed
(full CW).
4. Carefully lock the motor armature. Be sure that the motor is firmly mounted.
5. Apply line power. The motor should be stopped.
6. Slowly adjust the TORQUE trimpot CW until the armature current is 150% of
motor rated armature current.
7. Turn the speed adjust potentiometer CCW until the motor stops.
8. Remove line power.
9. Remove the stall from the motor.
10. Remove the ammeter in series with the motor armature if it is no longer needed.

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IR COMPENSATION (IR COMP)

The IR COMP trimpot setting determines the degree to which motor speed is held
constant as the motor load changes. It is factory set for optimum motor regulation.
Use the following procedure to recalibrate the IR COMP setting:
1. Set the IR COMP trimpot to minimum (full CCW).
2. Rotate the speed adjust potentiometer until the motor runs at midspeed without
load (for example, 900 RPM for an 1800 RPM motor). A hand held tachometer
may be used to measure motor speed.
3. Load the motor armature to its full load armature current rating. The motor should
slow down.
4. While keeping the load on the motor, rotate the IR COMP trimpot until the motor
runs at the speed measured in step 2. If the motor oscillates (overcompensation),
the IR COMP trimpot may be set too high (CW). Turn the IR COMP trimpot CCW
to stabilize the motor.
5. Unload the motor.
See Figure 8 (page 26), for recommended IR COMP settings.

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Calibration

1 HP
1750 RPM
90 VDC
10 AMPS

1/4 HP
1750 RPM
90 VDC
2.5 AMPS

3/4 HP
1750 RPM
90 VDC
7.6 AMPS

1/8 HP
1800 RPM
90 VDC
1.3 AMPS

1/2 HP
1750 RPM
90 VDC
5 AMPS

1/15 HP
1800 RPM
90 VDC
0.75 AMPS

Figure 8. Recommended Torque and IR COMP Settings

(actual settings may vary with each application)

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ACCELERATION (ACCEL)
The ACCEL setting determines the time the motor takes to ramp to a higher speed.
See Specifications on page 1 for approximate acceleration times. ACCEL is factory
set for the fastest acceleration time (full CCW).
To set the acceleration time:
1. Set the speed adjust potentiometer full CCW. The motor should run at minimum
speed.
2. Turn the speed adjust potentiometer full CW and measure the time it takes the
motor to go from minimum to maximum speed.
3. If the time measured in step 2 is not the desired acceleration time, turn the ACCEL
trimpot CW for a shorter acceleration time, or CCW for a longer acceleration time.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the acceleration time is correct.

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Calibration

DECELERATION (DECEL)
The DECEL setting determines the time the motor takes to ramp to a lower speed.
See Specifications on page 1 for approximate deceleration times. DECEL is factory
set for the fastest deceleration time (full CCW).
To set the deceleration time:
1. Set the speed adjust potentiometer full CW. The motor should run at maximum
speed.
2. Turn the speed adjust potentiometer full CCW and measure the time it takes the
motor to go from maximum to minimum speed.
3. If the time measured in step 2 is not the desired deceleration time, turn the DECEL
trimpot CW for a slower deceleration time, or CCW for a faster deceleration time.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the deceleration time is correct.

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Application Notes
Multiple fixed speeds
Replace the speed adjust potentiometer with series resistors with a total series
resistance of 10K ohms (Figure 9). Add a single pole, multi-position switch with the
correct number of positions for the desired number of fixed speeds.

R1
S3

R2

S2
R3

TOTAL SERIES
RESISTANCE
10K OHMS

S1
R4

Figure 9. Multiple Fixed Speeds

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Application Notes

Adjustable speeds using potentiometers in series

Replace the speed adjust potentiometer with a single pole, multi-position switch, and
two or more potentiometers in series, with a total series resistance of 10K ohms.
Figure 10 shows a connection for fixed high and low speed adjust potentiometers.

CW

S3

HIGH
SPEED

5K
OHM

LOW
SPEED

CW

S2

S1

5K
OHM

Figure 10. Adjustable Fixed Speeds Using Potentiometers in Series

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Independent adjustable speeds

Replace the speed adjust potentiometer with a single pole, multi-position switch, and
two or more potentiometers in parallel, with a total parallel resistance of 10K ohms.
Figure 11 shows the connection of two independent speed adjust potentiometers that
can be mounted at two separate operating stations.

S3
SPEED 2

CW

CW

SPEED 1

20K
OHM

20K
OHM

S2

S1

Figure 11. Independent Adjustable Speeds

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Application Notes

RUN/JOG switch
RUN/JOG switch option #1
Using a RUN/JOG switch is recommended in applications where quick stopping is not
needed and frequent jogging is required. Use a single pole, two position switch for
the RUN/JOG switch, and a normally closed, momentary operated pushbutton for the
JOG pushbutton.
In the first wiring option, connect the RUN/JOG switch and JOG pushbutton to the
Inhibit plug as shown in Figure 12. The motor coasts to minimum speed (as
determined by the MIN SPD trimpot setting) when the RUN/JOG switch is set to JOG.
Press the JOG pushbutton to jog the motor. Return the RUN/JOG switch to RUN for
normal operation.

RUN

INHIBIT

JOG
PUSHBUTTON

JOG

Figure 12. RUN/JOG Switch Connection to Inhibit Plug (Option #1)

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RUN/JOG switch option #2

In the second wiring option, connect the RUN/JOG switch and the JOG pushbutton
as shown in Figure 13. When the RUN/JOG switch is set to JOG, the motor
decelerates to minimum speed (minimum speed is determined by the MIN SPD
trimpot setting). Press the JOG pushbutton to jog the motor. Return the RUN/JOG
switch to RUN for normal operation.

S3

CW

S2

10K OHM
SPEED POT

S1
RUN

JOG

JOG
PUSHBUTTON

Figure 13. RUN/JOG Switch Connection to Speed Adjust Potentiometer

(Option #2)

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Application Notes

Leader-follower application
In this application, use a PCM4 to monitor the speed of the leader motor (Figure 14).
The PCM4 isolates the leader motor from the follower drive, and outputs a voltage
proportional to the leader motor armature voltage. The follower drive uses this
voltage reference to set the speed of the follower motor. An optional ratio
potentiometer may be used to scale the PCM4 output voltage.

MOTOR

A2

PCM4

7 (-)
TB501

S2

(+) 2

9 (+)

A1

Leader
Drive

(-) 1
TB502

S1
10K Ohm
(optional)

Figure 14. Leader-Follower Application

Follower
Drive

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Reversing
A dynamic brake may be
used when reversing the
motor direction (Figure 15).
Use a three pole, three
position switch rated for at
least the maximum DC
armature voltage and
maximum braking current.
Wait for the motor to stop
completely before switching
it to either the forward or
reverse direction. See the
Dynamic braking section,
page 21, for recommended
dynamic brake resistor
sizes.

A1

A2

DYNAMIC
BRAKE
RESISTOR

MOTOR

FWD

BRAKE

REV

INHIBIT

Figure 15. Reversing Circuit Connection

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Application Notes

Reversing with a DIGI-LOK controller

A DIGI-LOK controller, model DLC600, can be used in a reversing application. The
DIGI-LOK must be inhibited while braking. Without the inhibit feature, the DIGI-LOK
will continue to regulate. This will cause overshoot when the DIGI-LOK is switched
back to the drive.
S3

Figure 16 shows
the connection of
the reversing
circuit to a M1
Series drive and
DLC600.

MINARIK
DRIVE
A1

S1
A2

Dynamic
Brake
Resistor

S1

S2

BRAKE
FWD

NOTE: Only one

DLC option
(Optical Encoder
or Magnetic
Pickup) may be
simultaneously.

S2

RE

DLC600
Inhibit
Leads
C
Motor

Common
Optical
Encoder

Signal
+5 VDC

Magnetic
Pickup

Figure 16. Reversing with a DLC600

IN

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Troubleshooting

Warning

Dangerous voltages exist on the drive when it is powered. When possible,

disconnect the drive while troubleshooting. High voltages can cause serious or
fatal injury.

Before troubleshooting
Perform the following steps before starting any procedure in this section:
1. Disconnect the AC Line voltage from the drive.
2. Check the drive closely for damaged components.
3. Check that no conductive or other foreign material has become lodged on the
printed circuit board.
4. Verify that every connection is correct and in good condition.
5. Verify that there are no short circuits or grounded connections.
6. Check that the drives rated armature is consistent with the motor rating.
For additional assistance, contact your local Minarik Distributor, or the factory direct
at: TEL: 1-800-MINARIK (646-2745) or FAX: 1-800-394-6334

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Troubleshooting

Problem
Line fuse blows.

Possible
Causes

Suggested
Solutions

1. Line fuse is the wrong

size.

1. Check that the line fuse is

correct for the motor size.

2. Motor cable or
armature is shorted to
ground.

2. Check motor cable and

armature for shorts.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Line fuse does not blow,
but the motor does not run.

Possible
Causes

39

Suggested
Solutions

1. Speed adjust pot or

speed reference
voltage is set to zero
speed.

1. Increase the speed adjust

pot or speed reference
voltage setting.

2. INHIBIT terminals are

jumpered.

2. Remove jumper from the

INHIBIT terminals.

3. S2 is shorted to S1.

3. Remove short.

4. Drive is in current limit.

4. Verify that the motor is

not jammed. Increase
TORQUE setting if they
are set too low. See
page 24.

5. Drive is not receiving

AC line voltage.

5. Apply AC line voltage to

L1 and L2.

6. Motor is not connected.

6. Connect motor to A1 and

A2.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible
Causes

Suggested
Solutions

Motor does not stop when

the speed adjust
potentiometer is full CCW

1. MIN SPD setting is too

high.

1. Calibrate MIN SPD. See

page 23.

Motor runs in the opposite

direction (non-reversing
drives)

1. Motor connections to
A1 and A2 are
reversed.

1. Reverse connections to
A1 and A2.

Motor runs too fast

1. MAX SPD and MIN

SPD are set too high.

1. Calibrate MAX SPD and

MIN SPD. See page 23.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Motor will not reach the
desired speed

Motor pulsates or surges

under load.

Possible
Causes

Suggested
Solutions

1. MAX SPD setting is too

low.

1. Increase MAX SPD

setting. See page 23.

2. IR COMP setting is too

low.

2. Increase IR COMP
setting. See page 27.

3. TORQUE setting is too

low.

3. Increase TORQUE
setting. See page 24.

4. Motor is overloaded.

4. Check motor load.

Resize the motor and
drive if necessary.

1. IR COMP is set too

high.

1. Adjust the IR COMP

setting slightly CCW until
the motor speed
stabilizes. See page 27.

2. Motor bouncing in and

out of current limit.

2. Make sure motor is not

undersized for load;
adjust TORQUE trimpot
CW. See page 24.

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Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are available from Minarik Corporation and its distributors for this
drive series.

Table 3. Replacement Parts

Model No.
M1

Symbol
SCR501, 502
D501-503
R501
T501

Description
800 V, 20 A SCR
800 V, 20 A Diode
0.01 Ohm, 5W Resistor
13Z1300 SCR Transformer
10K OHM, 5W Potentiometer

Minarik P/N
072-0043
071-0039
032-0129
230-0123
120-0009

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NOTES

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NOTES

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