TRIAC TMC-4 - User Manual

TMC-4 Control Card for Electric Actuators
Quick Setup Guide (V3.00)
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LAYOUT
1. Power / Motor Terminals (P1)
2. Signal Terminal (P2)
3. Fuse
4. Expansion Header (P4) (option)
5. Position Switches Header (P5)
7. Feedback Potentiometer Header (P7)
8. Thermistor Header (P8) (option)
9. Stop (Torque) Switches Header (P9)
10. Operation Module Slot
11. Joystick
12. Display
13. LEDs
14. Run/Program Switch
15. USB Connector
TERMINAL WIRING
(P1)
Power/Motor
Terminals
Function
1 Heater L/+
Supply power output for heater.
Internally connected to Supply L/+ terminal.
2 Supply L/+ Supply Power Line or (+)
3
Supply N/
-
Supply Power Neutral or (
-
)
4
External
Brake
Output for spring return electric actuator
brakes. Switches supply power when motor
outputs are energized.
AC version: Switch off when motor on.
DC version: Switch on when
motor on.
5
Motor
CW
AC version: Energize clockwise motor
winding.
DC version: Switch (+) supply voltage for
clockwise operation.
6
Motor
CCW
AC version: Energize counterclockwise
motor winding.
DC version: Switch (+) supply voltage for
counterclockwise operation.
7 Motor N
Internally connected to Supply N/- terminal.
Can be used for second heater connection.
AC version: Motor neutral
DC version: No motor functionality
MODULE INSTALLATION
(P2)
Signal/Comm
Terminals
Function
1 +24V Out Auxiliary 24VDC output.
2
I/O 1 (A1)
Signal In
Command signal input.
3
Signal
GND
Command signal reference.
4
I/O 2 (A2)
Signal Out
Feedback signal output.
5
Signal
GND
Feedback signal reference.
6
GND / 0V
0V reference
for +24V output.
7 Earth
Connected to enclosure through TMC4
mounting bracket.
SIGNAL WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
Command Type = mA Sinking
Externally Powered Loop Control
Command Type = mA Sinking
2-Wire Transmitter Control
Command Type = 5V and 10V
Command Type = On-Off
Externally Powered Inputs
Command Type = On-Off
Using TMC
-
4 +24V Output
Command Type = Potentiometer
Feedback = mA or V
ACTUATOR WIRING
AC Proportional Control
AC Two
Position Control
DC Proportional Control
DC Two Position Control

TRIAC TMC-4 Specifications

General

Type	TRIAC Controller
Model	TMC-4
Current Rating	4A
Control Method	Phase Angle Control
Mounting Type	DIN Rail

Summary

Terminal Wiring

Power and Motor Terminals (P1)

Details on power supply and motor output connections for actuator control.

Signal and Communication Terminals (P2)

Specifies signal inputs, outputs, and ground connections for communication.

Signal Wiring Configurations

On-Off and mA Sinking Configurations

Illustrates wiring for on-off control and mA sinking loop control signals.

Potentiometer and 24 V Output Configurations

Shows wiring for potentiometer feedback and on-off control using 24V output.

Actuator Wiring

AC and DC Control Wiring

Wiring diagrams for proportional and two-position control using AC or DC power.

Module Installation

Option Module Mounting

Instructions for installing optional modules onto the TMC-4 control card.

Calibration Procedures

Center Potentiometer and Set Positions

Guides on calibrating feedback potentiometer and setting actuator positions.

Set Command Signal Parameters

Steps to configure command signal type, zero, and span for actuator control.

Set Feedback Signal Parameters

Process for setting feedback signal type, zero, and span for monitoring.

Navigation and Menu Structure

Menu Navigation Basics

Explains how to navigate through the TMC-4 control card's menu system.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Display and Movement Problems

Solutions for common issues like no display, no movement, or incorrect direction.

Command and Feedback Errors

Addresses problems with command response, feedback accuracy, and hunting behavior.