Speed controller
July 1st 2006

The latest addition to maxon motor's range of control units is described as sophisticated yet simple. The DECV (Digital Electronically Commutated Voltage-regulated) 50/5 is a compact, digital, 4-quadrant speed controller for use with brushless DC motors of up to 250w.

The device takes its signals directly from the drive unit's internal Hall sensors which means there is no need for the extra expense and complication of an encoder.

Operation is simple due to the convenient settings. There are two set values for speed regulation and current restriction the required speed range and speed ramp being pre-selected by the flick of a DIP switch.

Specially configured for control of speed rather than position, the robustly designed and stable PI speed controller functions effectively and with the minimum of fuss. A wide input voltage range is offered from 12 to 50VDC. The device is designed to handle a 5A current in continuous operation and up to 10A intermittently to allow for overloading.

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