Copley Controls Model 405 DC Servo Amplifier with Encoder Tachometer User Manual

This product is a DC servo amplifier with encoder tachometer. It works with a voltage of +18 to +55VDC and has a maximum output power of 5A. It can be used in velocity loops, such as PLCs and speed controls.


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Brand
MODEL
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
145 KB
Published
04 January, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Model 405 is a compact DC servo amplifier that delivers four‑quadrant power for brush motors in velocity‑loop applications. It supports incremental quadrature encoders or brush tachometers, offering up to 500 W peak power and configurable current limits for high‑acceleration performance.

This manual describes the product’s features, functional diagram, internal sockets and jumpers, connector pinouts, technical specifications, and step‑by‑step setup procedures. It also covers grounding, power‑supply requirements, fault reset methods, and mechanical dimensions to aid installation and service.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Functional Diagram
  • Internal Sockets & Jumpers
  • Connectors and Pinouts
  • Technical Specifications
  • Application Information
  • Setup Procedures
  • Grounding & Power Supplies
  • Outline Dimensions
  • Ordering Guide

Specifications

Peak output power500 W (10 A @ 50 V for 0.5 s)
Continuous output power250 W (5 A @ 50 V)
Maximum continuous output current5 A at 55 °C
Bandwidth2.5 kHz (small‑signal –8 dB)
PWM switching frequency25 kHz
Logic input thresholdsHI > 2.5 V, LO < 1.0 V
Power‑supply voltage range+18 V to +55 V DC
Dimensions4.75 × 3.27 × 1.28 in (121 × 83 × 32.5 mm)
Weight0.61 lb (0.28 kg)

Frequently asked questions

What is the peak output current of the Model 405?

The Model 405 can deliver a peak current of 10 A at 50 V for up to 0.5 seconds, providing 500 W of power.

How do you reset a fault condition on the amplifier?

Ground the /RESET input to clear over‑temperature or short‑circuit faults; the unit will self‑reset every 50 ms when the input is grounded.

What supply voltage range does the Model 405 accept?

It operates from a single supply voltage of +18 V to +55 V DC.

What are the physical dimensions of the Model 405 amplifier?

The amplifier measures 4.75 × 3.27 × 1.28 in (121 × 83 × 32.5 mm).

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