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Model 5600 User's Manual

1.0
IntroductIon
The 5600 is designed to be used in conjunction with a Magtrol Dynamometer to provide a highly
visible indication of motor status, running or stopped, and direction of revolution, clockwise (CW)
or counterclockwise (CCW). The light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the front panel may be used as
indicators or a 115 VAC lamp of up to 100 watts may be plugged into any or all of the front panel
receptacles.
The unit is attached in series between the dynamometer and dynamometer controller. The controller
supplies power for the LEDs and internal electronics. A circuit monitors the torque signal, both
negative and positive. At a given torque level, the circuit lights the appropriate LED. This level is
set by a back panel potentiometer. The encoder (RPM) signal is monitored to detect if the motor is
in motion. A back panel jumper is available to disable torque indication if motor is not in motion.
If lamps are used, the unit has to be plugged into AC line and turned on.
1.1
C
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D
esCription
A variable gain amplifier amplifies the incoming torque signal. The gain is adjusted by the back
panel sensitivity potentiometer. This amplified signal is applied to a window comparator. The
comparator trip point is fixed at 2.5 volts. A minimum level, or most sensitive, is obtained by
turning the potentiometer fully CW. A maximum level, or least sensitive, is obtained by turning the
potentiometer fully CCW.
The encoder signal is applied to a one shot circuit. The run LED will come on when the motor starts
moving, the run indication will stop 0.21 seconds after the motor has stopped.
The CW and CCW can be combined with the encoder signal by placing the back panel jumper to the
lock out position. If there is any residual torque signal and the potentiometer is set to sensitive, it
will lock out the indication until the motor is moving.
2.0
InstallatIon/confIguratIon
2.1
G
eneral
s
etup
1. Disconnect the 14-pin cable from the dynamometer to the controller.
2. Using the two 2.5 foot cables supplied, connect the 5600 unit in series with the dynamometer
and controller.
3. If external lamps are being used, plug the AC line cord into the unit and turn on the power
switch (located on the rear panel).
2.2
B
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J
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ON
Position the jumper here if CW and CCW indication is desired only when the motor is
in motion.
OFF
Position the jumper here if CW and CCW indication is desired at all times.
Model 5600 Direction Indicator 
Magtrol Model 5600 Direction Indicator
Users Manual
2.3
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After connecting the 5600 as described above, turn power on all units. Leave energized for � hour
before proceeding.
After units have warmed up:
1. Place the LOCKOUT jumper in the off position.
2. Turn the sensitivity potentiometer full CCW (20 turns MAX)
3. Center the signal - both CW and CCW LEDS off:

BALANCE POTENTIOMETER IS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT
If CW LED is onturn the balance pot CW until it turns off.
If CCW LED is onturn the balance pot CCW until it turns off.
4. Gently turn the shaft of the dynamometer CW and CCW and observe that the indicator LEDs
followed the torque signal. (Brake may have to be energized to do this)
5. If an increase in sensitivity is required, turn the sensitivity potentiometer CW.
6. Place the LOCKOUT jumper in the on position.
1st Edition August 2000
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