Magpowr DIGITRAC
2 User Manual

Magnetic Power Systems, Inc.
1626 Manufacturers Drive. Fenton, MO 63026
Tel: 636.343.5550 Fax: 636.326.0608 magpowr@magpowr.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIGITRAC
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DIGITAL TENSION READOUT AND CONTROL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
Page Figure Title Page
1 Introduction ........................... 2 Specifications .......................20
2 Installation............................. 2 1 Wiring Isolated Inputs ..........15
3 Electrical Connections.......... 3 2 System Types.......................16
4 Setup and Calibration ........... 3 3 PA-2 Installation...................17
5 PA-2/PA-90 Installation......... 5 4 Wiring Diagrams...................18
6 Optional Features ................. 6 5 Outline Dimensions..............19
7 Trouble Shooting ................ 12 6 Screen Flow Chart................21
8 Reset Procedures............... 15
All of the information herein is the exclusive proprietary property of Magnetic Power Systems, Inc., and is
disclosed with the understanding that it will be retained in confidence and will neither be duplicated nor copied in
whole or in part nor be used for any purpose other than for which disclosed.
Copyright 2002, all rights reserved.
850A154-1
8/02 Rev. D

Magpowr DIGITRAC
2 Specifications

General

Brand	Magpowr
Model	DIGITRAC 2
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

INSTALLATION

SETUP AND CALIBRATION

System Set up

Guides through basic calibration steps and system type selection.

Tension Sensor Calibration

Details the process of calibrating tension sensors using known forces and weights.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS, FUNCTIONS AND OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

LOGIC INPUTS

SELECTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE/CURRENT

INERTIA COMPENSATION

OPTIMIZE METHOD

Guides on selecting PI or PID methods for tension control optimization.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Screen blank or hard to read

Troubleshooting steps for a blank or unreadable screen.

Output issues (low/high)

Troubleshooting for consistently low or high output readings.

Cannot enter PROGRAM, CALIBRATE, BASIC

Troubleshooting steps to access programming and calibration modes.

EXCESSIVE ROLL WEIGHT

MAXIMUM TENSION TOO HIGH

Resolving issues where maximum tension exceeds sensor range.

SENSOR SIGNAL TOO LOW

Troubleshooting low sensor signal readings.

Tension oscillation and tuning

Diagnosing tension oscillations and adjusting related parameters.

STAB adjustment and limits

TENSION ON/OFF control issues

Setup change issues

RESET PROCEDURES

DIGITRAC® 2 Specifications