Speed Control Systems

Connection and Operation Ground

For the Protective Earth cable, use a cable with a diameter
 Names and Functions of Control Unit
equivalent to AWG18 or more.
Speed potentiometer
Turning the potentiometer clockwise
causes the speed to increase.
SPEED CONTROL UNIT
AXUD25A
Operation
POWER
Speed setting range is 100
2000 r/min. ALARM The direction of motor rotation is as viewed from the output
The setting is 0 r/min at the time of shipment.
shaft end of the motor. "CW" indicates clockwise direction,
LOW HIGH
while "CCW" indicates counterclockwise direction.

Introduction
RUN/STAND-BY RUN STAND-BY Operation Using the RUN/STAND-BY Switch
Switch
When the RUN/STAND-BY switch is set to the "RUN"
position, the motor will run. When it is set to the "STAND-BY"

BX
Front of Control Unit
position, the motor will stop.

Brushless DC Motor Systems

Input/output connection

AC Input
FBL2
signal terminals

CW input CW
MOTOR
The direction of rotation depends on how the short circuit bar
Motor connection
COM COM
connector at the back of control unit is connected. Connect the short

AXU
CCW input CCW

SPEED output SPEED

circuit bar between the CW and COM or CCW and COM. Do
OUT

ALARM output ALARM

OUT
NC
Power connection
not use the short circuit bar for any other purpose.
terminals

DC Input
L
CW Rotation CCW Rotation

AXH
N

Protective earth
terminal
CW CW

COM COM

BHF
Back of Control Unit
Short Circuit Bar CCW CCW

AC Motor Systems
Notes:
● The RUN/STAND-BY switch is not a power ON/OFF switch. Short Circuit Bar
● When you want to stop the motor for an extended period, turn off the control unit
Operating Using External Signals

ES
power.
Set the RUN/STAND-BY switch to the "RUN" position.
 Connection Diagrams

Motor and Control Unit Connection

US
Control Unit Motor ● See "Input Circuit Connection Example" shown on the next page for connection.

Before Using a
Speed Control
 Timing Chart

System
Terminal cover
MOTOR

Operating Using External Signals
W Run/direction of Run/instantaneous stop/reversing
OM
rotation selection after instantaneous stop
CCW

Input /output PEED

connection signal ARM Motor

terminals connection RUN/STAND-BY RUN
For connection, use a connector
AC Switch
twisted pair or shielded wire
STAND-BY
Terminal cover Power 20 ms min.
connection
terminals ON
Motor cable
CW input
Cable included To power supply
OFF
Grounding 20 ms min.
ON
Motor Connection CCW input
Insert the motor cable connector into the motor connector OFF
(MOTOR) on the control unit. Insert it until a click sound is
audible. To expand the distance between the motor and
control unit, use an optional extension cable. The connection
CW
can be extended to a maximum of 34.4 feet (10.5 m).
Motor operation
Extension cable➝Page B-57 CCW
0.5s✽
Power Connection
Connect the included power supply cable to the power
When both the CW and CCW inputs are turned
supply terminal of the control unit. When the included power Note:
on, the motor stops instantaneously.
The CW and CCW input signals must be ON for
supply cable is not used, use a cable with a diameter at least 20 ms.
✽Motor does not run for 0.5 s after
equivalent to AWG22 or more. In that case, round crimp instantaneous stop, if a reversing run signal
is input.
terminals with insulation should be used.
0.24 inch max. (6.2 mm)

0.13 inch min.

(3.2 mm)
Recommended
Crimp Terminals

0.35 inch min.(9 mm)

Dimensions B-51 Connection and Operation B-55 Motor and Control Unit Combinations B-57 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG 2003/2004 B-55
 Speed Control Systems
 Signal Input Circuit  Signal Output Circuit

Input Circuit
Output Circuit
SPEED
14V ALARM Reinforced Photocoupler

CW Reinforced Photocoupler
CCW 2kΩ

COM
COM

Output Circuit Connection Example

Input Circuit Connection Example Vcc
External Controller Control Unit
Set the RUN/STAND-BY switch to the "RUN" position.
● Small-capacity switch and relay SPEED OUT
ALARM OUT
OFF
ON R
CW
COM
COM
OFF
ON
CCW

Notes:
● Use a small-capacity contact type relay capable of opening and closing 12 VDC, 5 mA. ● The signal output is Open Collector Output.
● Transistor output type controller ● Use the power supply of 26.4 VDC or less to connect the limit resistance (R) so
that output current does not exceed 10 mA.
CW
SPEED Output
COM
The speed output signal is synchronized with the motor
CCW speed. The system outputs pulses (with a width of
approximately 0.5 ms) at a rate of 30 pulses per rotation of
Rotation Direction of Motor the motor output shaft. You can measure the speed output
● CW (clockwise) directional operation frequency and calculate motor speed.
When CW input is turned on, the motor runs in a clockwise direction. When CW SPEED Output Frequency [Hz]
input is turned off, the motor stops. Motor Speed (r/min)   60
● CCW (counterclockwise) directional operation 30
1
When CCW input is turned on, the motor runs in a counterclockwise direction. SPEED Output Frequency (Hz) 
When CCW input is turned off, the motor stops. T
When both the CW and CCW inputs are turned on simultaneously, the motor stops
instantly. Instantaneous reversing operation is not possible.
0.5ms
Notes: T
● Wait for more than 20 ms when changing input signals of CW and CCW.
● Do not use a solid state relay (SSR) to turn on or off power. The motor and To check the reduced motor speed visually (the speed at the motor output shaft or
control unit may be damaged if it is used. at the gearhead output shaft), connect a speed indicator SDM496 (sold
● When you want to use the controller with a built-in clamp diode, pay attention to separately). Speed Indicator➝Page A-214
the sequence of turning on or off the power. Notes for Connection:
Power ON : Controller ON➝Control Unit ON ● When you want to extend the input/output signal cable, the length must not
Power OFF : Control Unit OFF➝Controller OFF exceed 6.6ft. (2m). The cable should be as short as possible in order to
External Controller Control Unit minimize noise.
● Signal wires and motor wires should be kept away from equipment, power cables
Vcc and other sources of magnetic noise.
+14V
CW  Setting the Acceleration/Deceleration Time
CCW
The motor accelerates slowly when it starts up and
decelerates slowly when it stops. This acceleration/
COM
deceleration time can be set within the range from 0.5 to 10
sec (2000 r/min without load). The time can be set using the
acceleration/deceleration potentiometer. Remove the front
If the control unit power is turned on first when connected as shown above, or the
controller power is turned off with the control unit power turned on, current will panel of control unit to access the potentiometer.
be applied, as indicated by the arrows in the diagram. This may cause the motor ✽ The figure shows the control unit with the front panel removed.
to run. Acceleration/Deceleration time setting
When the power is turned on or off simultaneously, the motor may run
potentiometer
temporarily due to differences in power capacity. The controller power must be
Time is increased by turning the switch
turned on first, and control unit power must be turned off first.
clockwise. Use an insulated Phillips
Screwdriver for this operation. The shortest
time is selected at the time of shipment.

Short Long

B-56 ORIENTAL MOTOR GENERAL CATALOG 2003/2004 Features B-46 System Configuration B-47 Specifications B-48 Characteristics B-50