1336-L4 42336-200-51 AB Drive Board

Application

The Allen-Bradley 1336-L4 AC drive, when equipped with the 42336-200-51 Interface Card Encoder, significantly expands its application versatility by enabling precise closed-loop speed and torque control, crucial for demanding industrial processes requiring accurate motor performance. This encoder feedback capability also facilitates basic positioning functionalities in machinery such as indexing tables and material handling systems, allowing for controlled movement to specific rotational positions. Furthermore, the accurate motor speed information provided by the encoder enhances the effectiveness of dynamic braking, leading to more controlled and efficient deceleration. Lastly, the 42336-200-51 allows the AB 1336-L4 to perform accurate slip compensation, a vital feature in applications where maintaining a consistent output speed despite variations in motor load is paramount for process stability and product quality.

Key Feature

Precise Closed-Loop Control: The encoder feedback enables highly accurate regulation of motor speed and torque, crucial for demanding industrial applications.

Accurate Positioning Capability: The drive can achieve basic positioning functions, allowing for controlled movement to specific rotational positions in machinery.

Enhanced Dynamic Braking: Real-time encoder data allows for more controlled and efficient motor deceleration during braking operations.

Effective Slip Compensation: The drive can compensate for motor slip, maintaining consistent output speed even under varying load conditions.

Description

The Allen-Bradley 1336-L4 is a versatile Adjustable Frequency AC Drive within the well-established 1336 series. When equipped with the 42336-200-51 Interface Card Encoder, its capabilities are significantly enhanced. This encoder card allows the drive to receive precise feedback on the motor's speed and position, enabling closed-loop control. This transforms the drive from basic Volts per Hertz (V/Hz) operation to more sophisticated control modes like Vector Control, resulting in improved speed and torque regulation, especially under varying load conditions. The 1336-L4 with encoder feedback becomes suitable for a wider range of industrial applications demanding higher accuracy and responsiveness in motor control, including those requiring basic positioning or precise speed synchronization. Its user-friendly programming interface, a hallmark of the 1336 series, remains accessible, even with the added encoder functionality.