Altec: Instruction Manual
Altec: Instruction Manual
Altec: Instruction Manual
TENSION CONTROLLER
TC950
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TENSION CONTROLLER TC950 ALTEC
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................1
2 Features ..................................................................................1
3 Order Code .............................................................................2
4 Installation ..............................................................................2
5 Electrical Wiring.....................................................................3
6 Operator Interface..................................................................6
7 Operation ................................................................................7
8 Operation of Tension Control System .................................10
9 Tension Calibration................................................................13
The Mounting of SUP Series Tension Sensor..........................15
Typical Applications ...................................................................15
Technical Data ............................................................................18
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1 Introduction
The TC950 Tension Controller is an application-specific controller designed to provide you with precise
control over winding and unwinding tension control applications for web and strand.
The tension controllers can be divided into manual, half-automatic and full automatic controller. According to
the different needs of customers, the TC950 tension controller can be configured as manual, half-automatic
or full-automatic tension controller.
For manual tension controller, the operator adjusts the actuation current of the powder clutch/brake manually
to get the desired tension control.
The half-automatic tension controller also known as diameter or opened-loop tension controller, the tension
controller calculates the reel radius automatically during winding or unwinding process, according to the
current reel radius and setting tension, the tension controller adjusts the output to get the constant tension
controls.
The full automatic tension controllers detect the web tension with tension sensor directly. According to the
difference between setting tension and measured tension and the build-in PID algorithm, the controller
adjusts the output automatically to get the precision constant tension control of the web.
2 Features
● Advanced PID control algorithm provides high ● Friendly user interface, easy to use.
control precision.
● More cost efficient.
● RS485/RS232 serial communications.
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3 Order Code
Model Number - Output Comms Comments
TC950 - Automatic Tension Controller
A420 4~20 mA
V10 0~10 V
V05 0~5 V
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
Y1 Phase-shifting signal
0 None
RS232 RS232
RS485 RS485
BS Measured tension(PV) transmission
Note:
For phase-shifting output, please specify the frequency of the power supply if it is not 50 Hz.
4 Installation
1). Prepare a square cut-out on the mounting panel to the size shown below.
2). Insert the controller through the cut-out.
3). Catch the mounting bracket to the holes top and bottom of the case, and screw to fix.
+ 0 .5
Cut-out:□92 - 0 .0
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CO
8 .8 .8
N
PV
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8 .8 .
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8.8
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B
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ON PR T
T
T1
OU SE
OU UT C
TP TE
T2 OU /OFF AL
OU ON
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CA TO
T AU D
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PA
T
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Dimensions
8.8.8.8.
PV
AL
COM
8.8.8.8.
SV N
□91
R
OUT2 OUT ON A B
PAR AUTO
SET HAND
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100 10
□96
5 Electrical Wiring
Notice
● In order to avoid electrical noise to the input signal, the signal line should be seqarated from the power
line.
● If the AC power supply is connected to the I/O terminals or DC supply terminals, the tension controller will
be burn out.
1 21 31 11
2 22 32 12
3 23 33 13
4 24 34 14
5 25 35 15
6 26 36 16
7 27 37 17
8 28 38 18
9 29 39 19
10 30 20
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5.2 Wiring Diagram
1 31 11
Power Supply AL1
100~260VAC
2 32 12
MC2
3 33 13 Reel exchange
MC1
+ 4 34 14 Run/Stop
OUT1
MCC
- 5 35 15
6 36 16 +
Vin Synchronous Speed
Tracking Signal (0~10V)
+ 7 37 17 -
OUT2
- 8 38 18 +
T/R(+)
Input 1 Tension Signal Input
RS485/
9 39 19 -
PV Transmission
10 20
T/R(-)
1) OUT1 and OUT2 can be configured as 0~20mA or 4~20mA, max load capacity: 750Ω.
2) Alarm relay (AL1) contact rating: 3A/250VAC.
3) The wire connected to terminal 13, 14 and 15 must be shield cable and far away from the power/load line otherwise
the electrical noise may damage the controller.
Power supply 1 31 11
100~260VAC AL1
2 32 12
MC2
3 33 13 Reel exchange
Sync. Voltage MC1
4 34 14 Run/Stop
G1 MCC
5 35 15
K1
6 36 16 +
Vin Speed Synchronous
To SCR
G2 Tracking Signal (0~10V)
7 37 17 -
K2
8 38 18 +
Input 1 Tension Signal Input
T/R(+)
RS485/ 9 39 19 -
PV Transmission
10 20
T/R(-)
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6
K1 Protection Diodes for
5
G1 Inductive Loads
8
K2
7
G2
3
DC Motor or
TC950-Y1 4 Sync. Voltage M other Loads
220VAC
Several models are available for AL33 series torque motor driver, please specify the motor’s power or current
while ordering.
380VAC
C B A
~ ~ ~
TC950-V05
C1 B1 A1 12VDC
6
5 OUT1
4
Torque Motor Driver 4
3 5
2 0V
1
C2 B2 A2
M Torque Motor
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6 Operator Interface
0. 2 . 4.9 .
PV
AL 5
1 COM
6
8. 2 . 5.0 .
SV N
%
2
R
4 OUT2 OUT ON A B
PAR AUTO
8 SET HAND
TC900 ALTEC
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7 Operation
7.1 Display & Basic Operation
There are two LED displays indicate the operating parameters.
The upper display(green) indicates the measured tension value(PV) when in base condition. On modifying a
parameter, the appropriate parameter appears.
The Lower display(red) indicates the setting tension value(SV) in the automatic mode. On modifying a
parameter, the appropriate parameter value appears here. This display also indicates the output power in
some case.
When the controller is powered on, the upper display indicates the model code of the controller, and the
lower display indicates the software version.
3 seconds later, the upper display will indicates the measured tension(PV) while the lower display will
indicates the setting tension(SV).
The type of contents displayed on the lower display is changed every time the ‘Lower display selector’ key is
pressed. The type of contents displayed is indicated by the LED provided on the right side of the lower
display.
Press the AUTO/HAND key, the automatic operation mode and manual operation mode can be changed
conveniently.
When TC950 performs automatic operation, indicator ‘AUTO’ will be lit, if the setting tension is displaying on
the lower display(at this time, LED ‘N’ is lit) press keys ▲ and ▼ to modify the setting tension. Adjustable
range: SP K~SP L.
When the controller performs manual operation, indicator ‘HAND’ will be lit, if output power is displaying on
the lower display(at this time, LED ‘%’ is lit) the control output power can be modified by pressing ▲ and ▼
key.
Control output can be turned ON or OFF by pressing ‘OUTPUT ON/OFF’ key. When indicator ‘OUT ON’ is lit,
output is ‘ON’ otherwise output is ‘OFF’, the output value becomes 0.
In automatic operation mode and when MC1 switch is turned on, indicator ‘RUN’ will be lit; when MC1 switch
is turned off, indicator ‘RUN’ will be off.
When ‘Synchronous Run/Stop’ function is available(SYNT = YES), and the Run/Stop switch is turned on.
When VIN > AL,N, system starts, indicator ’RUN’ will be lit.
When VIN < AL,N, system stops, indicator ’RUN’ will flash.
The green LEDs ‘OUT1’ and ‘OUT2’ indicate the current control output level, higher the output power level,
brighter the LED. The LED will be turned off when the output becomes 0.
LED indicator ‘A’ indicates the output status of Reel-A, it is lit when Reel-A output is ON.
LED indicator ‘B’ indicates the output status of Reel-B, it is lit when Reel-B output is ON.
When measured tension is lower than ‘zero tension alarm value’(Code AL0), zero tension alarm indicator ‘AL’
will be lit and at the same time the alarm relay will be ‘ON’, generate an alarm signal. Zero tension alarm
don’t act in Run/Stop and reel exchange progress.
The indicator 'COM' flashes when the controller is in active communication with a host computer.
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7.2 Modifying the Operation Parameter
When the controller is in the PV/SV displaying status, press PAR/SET key and hold for 3 seconds reveals the
first parameter. The parameter value can either be modified with the ▲ or ▼ key, or left unmodified. Press
PAR/SET key again, the next parameter and its current value appears, the modified data has been saved.
If the last parameter is displayed or there’s no key operation within 16 seconds, the menu times out
automatically.
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7.3 Software Configuration
The TC950 tension controller must be configured properly in order to perform the correct control function.
How to enter software configuration menu:
1) Press PAR/SET key and hold for 3 seconds to enter the first level menu(i.e. operation parameter list);
2) Press PAR/SET key to scroll the parameter to LOC and set its value to 808(the initial password);
3) Press PAR/SET key, the first parameter appears on the upper display, at the same time the lower display
will display the value of this parameter. The values can be modified by pressing keys ▲ and ▼ . After
modification, press the PAR/SET key, the next parameter appears, at the same time, the modified data has
been saved in the memory.
If the last parameter is displayed or there is no key operation within 16 seconds, the controller will return
back to the PV/SV display status.
After configuration, set the configuration password(code LOC) to data other than 808 in order to protect the
parameter values from being inadvertent modification.
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8 Operation of Tension Control System
8.1 Speed Synchronous Tracking Function
When P.,N2 = ON, the ‘speed synchronous tracking function’ is enabled, Speed Synchronous
Tracking Signal*DI(Speed Synchronous Coefficient) will be added to the control output.
In winding systems, normally set DI as positive(DI > 0), when systems speed up, the control output increase with the
system speed at the same time, make the system speed synchronous.
In unwinding systems, normally set DI as negative(DI < 0), when systems speed up, the control output decrease with the
system speed at the same time, make the system speed synchronous.
When P.,N2 = 0FF, the ‘speed synchronous tracking function’ will be disabled, the parameter DI will be hidden.
8.2 Run/Stop
The run/stop operation of TC950 tension controller is controlled by terminal MC1 and MCC. Connect a switch
across the terminal MC1 and MCC, the switch is called Run/Stop switch of the tension system. See the
wiring diagram.
ON OFF
MC1 input
0 t
Control output
Stop output(P.OFF)
Automatic control output
0 t
Starting Procedure: Before starting, TC950 outputs P.ON to generate preparatory tension. When the
Run/Stop switch(MC1-MCC) is turned on and after an overflow of time set in start timer T.ON, the automatic
control will start. At this time, indicator ‘RUN’ will be lit. See the figure above.
Stopping Procedure: When the Run/Stop switch is turned off, the controller output stop power P.OFF instantly
until the stop timer T.OFF times up. After that, controller outputs P.ON to generate preparatory tension. At this time,
indicator ‘RUN’ will be turned off. See the figure above.
When ‘Synchronous Run/Stop’ function is enabled(SYNT = YES), the run/stop operation is not only controlled by the MC1
input but also the synchronous speed tracking signal(Vin).
When Run/Stop switch is turned on and VIN > AL,N, system starts, indicator ’RUN’ will be lit.
When Run/Stop switch is turned off and VIN < AL,N, system stops, indicator ’RUN’ will flash.
In full automatic tension control systems, generally short-circuit MC1 and MCC, the system will run/stop according to the
tracking speed automatically. TC950 don’t act run/stop operation during reel exchange process.
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Reel A Reel A
Reel B Reel B
Control output
OVT2(Auxiliary output) OVT2(Auxiliary output)
OVT2(Auxiliary output)
Control output OVT2(Auxiliary output)
Control output
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Set ‘Control algorithm’(Code [TRL) to RSP, TC950 is configured as Taper Tension Controller.
In winding tension control systems, to prevent the material from winding too tight or too loose on the reel,
TC950 may be setting as Taper Tension Controller. This control as to increase/decrease the working
tension depending on the change in winding diameter, in which the tension is controlled in accordance with
the preset pattern, to suit the change in winding diameter.
The TC950 decreases the target tension according the the presetting taper ratio SPRR, to get the purpose of
taper tension control.
While TC950 is working in taper tension control mode and the indicator ‘N’ is lit, the lower display will indicate
the setting tension, when the indicator ‘R’ is lit(Press DISP/SELECT key), current target tension F appears in
the lower display.
When [TRL = P,D, TC950 is configured as constant tension controller which is idea for unwinding tension
controls.
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9 Tension Calibration
The input to the controller must be between -10~50mV, voltage signal which exceed this range must
be attenuated with an appropriately sized input adapter. Current signals are converted to the -10 to
50mV range with a shunt input adapter.
Sensor 1
+ red
+ green
Power Supply 1(10V) +
- black - white
- white
- black -
Sensor 2
Note: Connect the tension sensor according to the wiring diagram before calibration.
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9.1 Zero Tension Calibration(P1)
1
Turn on the power switch, add no weight on the tension sensor, PROC
press PAR/SET key until PROC appears in the upper display ----
3
Press PAR/SET key, the number in the lower display will be the value P1
after adjustment assigned to the injected input signal 15 . 0
Press ▲ and ▼ key to adjust the number in the lower display until it P1
4
corresponds to the represented by the injected signal 0.0
7
Press PAR/SET key, P1 appears in the upper and lower display at the P1
same time P1
1
Load weight of 50Kg on the tension sensor, press PAR/SET key until PROC
PROC appears in the upper display ----
3
Press PAR/SET key, the number in the lower display will be the value P2
after adjustment assigned to injected input signal 45 . 0
Press ▲ and ▼ key to adjust the number in the lower display until P2
4
it corresponds to the value represented by the injected signal(here 50) 50.0
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Appendix A: The Mounting of SUP Series Tension Sensor
Bearing
Spacer
Tension Sensor
Induction Motor
4~20mA
C
TE
AL
00
TC9
TC950-A420 Inverter
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Tension Sensor
Torque Motor
Phase-shifting signal
C
TE
AL
0
90
TC
Tension Sensor
Magnetic
Powder Brake
0~5V
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Tension Sensor
Magnetic
Powder Clutch
Motor
0~5V
Plating Roller
Tension
Sensor
Plating Solution
0~5V
0~5V
RSP Power Unit
(24V/4A)
TC950 Tension Controller
RSP Power Unit
(24V/4A)
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M1 M2 Torque
Motor
Motor M3 Torque
Motor
M4 Torque
M5 Motor
TC808
PV
8888
8.8.8.8. 8.8.8.8. 8.8.8.8.
TENSION CONTROLLER
SV
Technical Data
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