8.5.4.4. Speed

The definition of the Speed setting value depends upon the Speed Control Method and Motor Type selected:

Closed Loop

Closed Loop is the default Speed Control Method and the value entered is in percent of the motor rated speed based upon the Motor Type selected. The ConveyLinx module will adjust the motor output based upon fluctuating motor loading in order to maintain this set speed.

Type in the desired speed as a percentage. Valid values are from 1 to 100. You can also use the Set All button to set the entered speed to each motor in the From Node # / To Node # boxes. In this example we set the speed to be 80% for Node 2 and when we click the Set All button, the Left MDRs from nodes 2 thru 12 will each get the same speed setting

Open Loop

Open Loop value entered is in % of the selected Motor Type’s rated Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) voltage. With this Speed Control Method, the PWM voltage being fed to the motor remains constant and the actual measured motor speed will fluctuate depending upon motor load.

Type in the desired speed as a percentage. Valid values are from 1 to 100. You can also use the Set All button to set the entered speed to each motor in the From Node # / To Node # boxes. In this example we set the speed to be 80% for Node 2 and when we click the Set All button, the Left MDRs from nodes 2 thru 12 will each get the same speed setting

*Please note that if you change the Speed and this module goes through another Auto Configuration procedure, the Speed setting will not reset back to default. It will remain unchanged at the last selected setting.

!Please consult your particular motor brand and model’s documentation for determining the actual speed of the MDR’s for your application. The actual mechanical speed of the MDR is determined by the mechanical gearing attached to the motor. All Senergy MDR’s have identical motors but will run at very different speeds and have very different torque characteristics depending on the mechanical gearing used.