01. Which are the main features of the PMCM4805?
02. Which are the main benefits offered by the PMCM4805?
03. What types of motors can be driven by the PMCM4805?
04. Which are the voltage and the currents of the PMCM4805?
05. Which are the maximum ratings of the PMCM4805?
06. Which is the temperature range?
07. Which is the size of the PMCM4805?
08. What types of control modes are possible?
09. What kind of internal motion reference generator can be used?
10. If I need a special control function, can the PMCM4805 be adapted upon request?
11. What type of feedback can be used?
12. Which is the maximum input frequency of the encoder?
13. What kinds of I/Os are available?
14. Are opto-isolated inputs / outputs available?
15. Are there any schematics available for the I/Os?
16. Is it possible to implement PLC functionality on the module?
17. Is the board programmable? How can I program the module?
18. What type of communication is available?
19. Is stand-alone operation possible?
20. Can I drive the PMCM4805 with an analogue signal?
21. Does the PMCM4805 have a pulse and direction input? What is the maximum input frequency?
22. How can I parameterize the board?
23. How can I test / diagnose the system?
24. How can I control several boards?
25. Can the board be driven by a PLC? Or by another processor?
26. What type of protections are integrated into the board? With which settings?
27. Where can I find additional application information?
28. Where can I find product literature?
29. Where can I buy a board and the relative software?
30. Do you have any distributors in my country?
31. Is the PMCM4805 available from stock?
32. Where can I get assistance if needed?
33. Do you provide application development assistance?
34. Do you provide training about your products and/or on Motion Control in general?
35. Does Technosoft sell any motor to be used with the PMCM4805?
36. In case I have different motors to drive of different technology and power, which solutions does Technosoft propose?

01. Which are the main features of the PMCM4805?

PMCM4805 is a fully digital programmable motor control module from Technosoft, offering a compact and cost-effective solution for brushless motor control.
Based on existing motor control software from Technosoft, the module functionality can be configured by Technosoft as a stand-alone embedded motor controller, optimised for the specific user application requirements.

02. Which are the main benefits offered by the PMCM4805?

The PMCM4805 represents a flexible, cost effective and compact solution, particularly adapted for adapted for sensorless or sensor-based control of brushless motors. Typical applications include constant speed or variable speed drives, such as pump and fan applications.
The PMCM4805 hardware structure, based on a cost-optimized design, integrates all the basic motor control functions on one double-sided credit card format, being targeted for medium to high volume applications.

03. What types of motors can be driven by the PMCM4805?

The PMCM4805 can drive Permanent Magnet synchronous motors (sinusoidal commutation - or AC brushless), DC brushless motors (trapezoidal commutation) or DC brush motors.

04. Which are the voltage and the currents of the PMCM4805?

PMCM4805 can be driven with voltages in the range of 12-48 VDC, and can provide up to 5A continuous, and 16A peak.

05. Which are the maximum ratings of the PMCM4805?

The PMCM4805 can be operated up to the following maximum ratings:
Supply voltage: 63 VDC
Supply current, peak: 25 A
Output current, continuous: 5 A; peak current: 16 A

06. Which is the temperature range?

The PMCM4805 can operate in an industrial environment with an ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C. Some products are available upon request in extended temperature range.

07. Which is the size of the PMCM4805?

The PMCM4805 is packed in an open case, with the following dimensions (Length x Width x Height): 70mm x 50mm x 15mm

08. What types of control modes are possible?

The PMCM4805 can be configured to operate in one of speed or torque control modes, with and without sensors, with sinusoidal or trapezoidal commutation.

09. What kind of internal motion reference generator can be used?

Depending on the active control mode, several motion references can be selected: fixed internal reference, or external (from an analogue input, pulse & direction, or on-line - through a communication channel).

10. If I need a special control function, can the PMCM4805 be adapted upon request?

Based on user specifications, Technosoft can configure the PMCM4805, adapting the existing functionality of the drive to specific user-application requirements.
Thus, the corresponding firmware can be tailored on demand for specific requirements, and implemented on standard hardware, with consequent optimal time to market and minimized NRE.

11. What type of feedback can be used?

Feedback devices that can be used with the PMCM4805 are incremental encoders and digital Hall sensors (mounted at 120 electrical degrees one to another).
The PMCM4805 can also be used with motors having a tachometer (analogue) speed sensor, as well as an analogue position measurement sensor (potentiometer-like).

12. What is the maximum input frequency of the encoder?

The PMCM4805 accept incremental encoder pulses of up to 5 MHz. Note that internal quadrature encoder circuit (QEP) multiplies by 4 the number of pulses, thus increasing by 2 bits the equivalent encoder measurement resolution.

13. What kinds of I/Os are available?

Up to 5 TTL lines can be used, as digital inputs, or digital outputs, with dedicated (as limits switches, drive enable, homing, index, pulse& direction) or general-purpose, functionality.All models have also 2 analogue inputs, in the range of [0…+3.3] V.
As a special remark, if the encoder sensor or Hall sensors are not used, the associated input signals can be used as general-purpose digital inputs, too.

14. Are opto-isolated inputs / outputs available?

No opto-isolation is available on the I/Os of the PMCM4805 module. In cases justified by quantities, special executions of the module, including opto-isolation, can be produced.

15. Are there any schematics available for the I/Os?

The PMCM4805 User Manual contains complete connection scheme for the I/O interfaces, together with the electrical specifications (logic, voltage and current limit), thus providing all the required information needed to connect external equipment to the module.

16. Is it possible to implement PLC functionality on the module?

The PMCM4805 module is not intended to be an intelligent servo drive, and it does not implement advanced PLC-specific functionality. On the other hand, the module has several I/Os, which can be handled via the implemented program.
Consult Technosoft product range of intelligent drives, offering high-level programmability features, and implementing also PLC functionality. A product in the same power range as the PMCM4805, but with PLC features, is the ISCM4805 intelligent drive.

17. Is the board programmable? How can I program the board?

The PMCM4805 is configurable and programmed by Technosoft, based on user specifications. Available control algorithms, for sensor or sensorless control, can be customized for maximum performance in the specific application case.
The user can eventually parameterize the board and select its operating mode, using the serial communication channel.

18. What type of communication is available?

The module can communicate on a serial interface, of RS-232 type. A communication speed of up to 115 kilo-bauds is possible on the RS-232 channel.

19. Is stand-alone operation possible?

It is possible to drive the PMCM4805 module in stand-alone operating mode, with fixed parameters and motor control mode. External reference signals can be imposed via an analog channel or via the serial communication line. Eventually, local I/O lines can be used to select some operating mode and motion parameter set.
In stand-alone mode, at power-on, the module will immediately start the execution of the local application.

20. Can I drive the PMCM4805 with an analog signal?

The PMCM4805 module has 2 differential analog inputs, in the range of [0…+3.3] V. Depending on the structure of your application, you can use them as reference input, feedback signal (as from a tachogenerator, or position potentiometer), or load torque limit or feedforward signal.

21. Does the PMCM4805 have a pulse and direction input? What is the maximum input frequency?

One possible operating mode of the PMCM4805 is the Pulse and Direction. In this case, the motion reference (position or speed, as configured by the user) is imposed via pulses applied on the Pulse input pin of the module. The pulses are used to increase or decrease the reference value, in correlation with the status of the Direction pin (0 or 1).
The maximum frequency of the Pulse signal is 5 MHz.

22. How can I parameterize the board?

The most effective way to parameterize the PMCM4805 module is via specific configuration software provided by Technosoft. Some advanced tuning features will help you to setup and test the controller parameters.

23. How can I test / diagnose the system?

Technosoft software tools offer you the possibility to test, in a logical, successive sequence, the functionality of all the basic components of the motion system. This goes from correct phase connections, integrity of sensor signals, detection of sensor parameters and motor/load electrical and mechanical parameter identification, up to automatic tuning and testing of control loops performances.

24. How can I control several boards?

The PMCM4805 module is not indented for multiple-axes motion control configurations.
Consult Technosoft product range of intelligent drives, offering high-level programmability features, and implementing also multiple-axes functionality. A product in the same power range as the PMCM4805, but with multiple-axes features, is the ISCM4805 intelligent drive.

25. Can the board be driven by a PLC? Or by another processor?

You can use two means to drive the PMCM4805 from an external PLC or host processor. On one side, you can do it by sending basic parameters or reference on the serial communication channel (RS-232). On the other side, you can use external I/O signals to select / activate a specific operating regime, previously stored in the memory of the PMCM module.

26. What type of protections are integrated into the board? With which settings?

There are several protections, which can be integrated in the PMCM4805 module. It includes: limit current, short-circuit, under and over-voltage.

27. Where can I find additional application information?

Complete drive information can be found in the User Manual of the drive. Additional information, including application examples, application notes, complete project files for specific cases, executable in IPM Motion Studio, together with specific technical FAQ lists, can be found on product CD-ROM and on Technosoft WEB site, www.technosoftmotion.com.
Consulting in our WEB page the "User Information Page", for each of the intelligent drives of Technosoft, will help you to find the last updates and information related to them.

28. Where can I find product literature?

Complete product literature is included in the product CD-ROM delivered to you when buying our product. The most recent updates can be downloaded from our WEB site, www.technosoftmotion.com.
Registering in our WEB page database allow Technosoft to keep you informed about the most recent products updates and news regarding product releases.

29. Where can I buy a board and the relative software?

You can order the drive and associated software directly from one of Technosoft sales offices, or from one of our distributors from your area. Please consult our sales addresses for more precise information.

30. Do you have any distributors in my country?

Technosoft distribution network is continuously increasing, covering most of the regions worldwide. Please consult our sales address directory for a most recent update of this information.

31. Is the PMCM4805 available from stock?

Up to 5 pieces can be ordered from stock. For larger quantities, please consult our sales offices.

32. Where can I get assistance if needed?

Our technical support specialists are ready to help you to use our drives. Get assistance via e-mail, contacting us to our hotline at support@technosoftmotion.com. We'll be glad to provide you more details, examples, or answer your specific questions related to the configuration and programming of our drives.

33. Do you provide application development assistance?

A dependable team of Technosoft experienced specialists is available and can assist you, upon request, to implement your specific application. Going from support in system configuration and setup, up to the development of a complete motion application, we can do or help you to do it on a case-by-case base.

34. Do you provide training about your products and/or on Motion Control in general?

Upon request, Technosoft provides training in the field of digital motion control (DMC). Based on the several dozens of experience years in this domain, we can organize workshops and seminars in the DMC field.
Ranging from generic DMC design, up to specific Technosoft intelligent drives workshops, we bring you the essential information needed to start to work in this challenging activity domain.

35. Does Technosoft sell any motor to be used with the PMCM4805?

Technosoft has only a limited type of motors in stock for test purposes, but we can also recommend, through our network, an adequate motor for your application.

36. In case I have different motors to drive, of different technologies and powers, which solutions does Technosoft propose?

Technosoft provides a large variety of products that cover different power levels. The family of intelligent power drives from Technosoft ranges from 100W to 640W, for brushless or step motors, with encoder, Hall or resolver transducers.
Based on your application specific requirement, Technosoft will assist you to select the most appropriate solution.