Month: November 2015

Control Techniques Focus 3 Drives Troubleshooting

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The Control Techniques Focus 3 drive is a single-phase analog drive for DC motors.  The Focus 3 provides anywhere from ¼ to 5 horsepower and has 2 regenerative and 2 non-regenerative chassis units.  Several measures can be taken to keep your drive functioning its best:

  • Be sure to keep your drive free of dust, dirt, oil, caustic atmosphere and excessive moisture.
  • The control should always be set away from any machines that have a high ambient temperature.
  • Air flow should not be restricted by other equipment.
  • Keep the drive away from high vibration areas that could cause the connections to loosen or chafe the wires.

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Updated on March 5, 2020 by Brian Hughes

Control Techniques Unidrive Option and Solution Modules

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Unidrive Option Modules
Unidrive Option Modules

The Control Techniques Unidrive Option and Solution Modules will enhance the functionality of your variable speed drives, allowing them to consistently run at peak performance. The modules will easily integrate with your existing automation system.  A high speed parallel bus is used between the drive and the module which helps remove delays and will improve the drives reaction time.

The options offered by Control Techniques can be categorized by the following:

  • Intelligence and Safety – offering programmable automation and motion option modules
  • Communication – offering Ethernet and fieldbus communications option modules
  • Feedback – offering encoder and resolver option modules
  • Inputs and Outputs – offering additional analog and digital input and output option modules

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Updated on May 20, 2019 by Brian Hughes

Control Techniques Commander SE HF Trip Codes

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Commander SE
Commander SE

The Control Techniques Commander SE Microdrive series is an AC open loop vector that provides great flexibility as well as a small footprint.  Although this series is reliable you may encounter one of the HF Trip codes listed below.  These codes are a result of an internal error in the drive.  Most often these trip codes can be resolved by powering down and allowing the drive sit for 5 minutes before powering up again.

If the HF Fault code does not clear then your drive will likely require a repair.

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Updated on March 26, 2024 by Joe Kaminski