As a 15 kW supply module, the Ferrocontrol DARC V15-30-00-09 feeds the digital axis controllers of the Ferrocontrol DARC system; version without interpolation processor, connected via Profibus DP. The module provides the DC link voltage for up to eight axis controllers and handles the higher-level communication of the system.

Equipment
Hardware version 00: basic version without interpolation processor. In the basic version the higher-level control performs the path calculation; the module passes the setpoints on to the axis controllers. The DARC modules additionally provide a connection for an override potentiometer to limit the traversing speed of the axes.

Function within the DARC system
The supply module is operated directly on the three-phase mains (3 × 400 V, 380 V −10 % to 415 V +10 %, 50/60 Hz) and generates the 560 V DC link voltage for the connected axis controllers without a power transformer. Via the Profibus DP it receives positioning commands from the higher-level control and coordinates the data exchange with the axis controllers over the system bus; the RS232 service interface is used for parameterisation, commissioning and simple axis positioning from a PC.

Further features

• Direct mains supply without transformer, integrated mains filter for EN 55011 group 1 class A
• DC link choke and connection for an external braking resistor
• Relay contact for ready signal (30 V / 1 A), opto-isolated control inputs
• 24 V DC electronics supply, protection class IP20, convection cooling
• Plain-text diagnostics and service replacement without readjustment, CE-compliant

Technical data

• Type: DARC V15, supply module 15 kW
• Mains connection: 3 × 400 V AC (380 V −10 % to 415 V +10 %), 50 to 60 Hz, mains current 32 A
• DC link: 560 V DC, rated current 27 A, rated power 15 kW, peak power 30 kW (max. 7 s)
• External braking resistor: min. 16 Ω, peak braking power 28 kW
• DC link choke: 0.4 mH / 30 A
• Fieldbus: Profibus DP; RS232 service interface
• Hardware version: without interpolation processor
• Electronics supply: 24 V DC / 0.6 A (18 V to 30 V)
• Power loss: 15 W at no load, 77 W at rated load (without braking resistor)
• Cooling: convection; ambient temperature 0 °C to 45 °C (derating 3 % per K up to 60 °C)
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 88 × 400 × 335 mm, weight 6 kg
• Protection class: IP20 (DIN 40050)

Proven in machine building
The DARC V15-30-00-09 is used by machine manufacturers such as Actual, IMA Schelling, Josting, Kiesling, MAW Nottmeyer, Perforex and Siempelkamp. Please state the machine type and part number with your inquiry so that we can supply the module with matching firmware and parameter sets (Plug and Work).

Procurement from Finke Maschinen
The DARC V15-30-00-09 is available from Finke Maschinen as a refurbished unit with warranty or as a tested used part; new units only from remaining stock while supplies last. The DARC series has been discontinued by the manufacturer and cannot be reordered; its successor is the DARC2 series. Benefit from short delivery times, fair prices and expert advice from our Ferrocontrol and Eckelmann specialists.