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 GSD Series DC Drives
Ironhorse DC drives that can accommodate DC motors
1/50HP @ 12VDC up to 3HP @ 240VAC

GSD1 Series
• Low Voltage PWM
• 12/24/36VDC input
• Up to 20A output current
GSD1-12-10C GSD1-12-10N4X GSD1-12-20C GSD1-24-10C GSD1-24-10N4X GSD1-24-20C

GSD3 Series
• Small, compact
• 12/24VAC, 120/240VAC
input
• Up to 2A output current GSD3-240-2CJ GSD3-240-2CL GSD3-240-3N4 GSD3-24A-2CJ GSD3-24A-2CL GSD3-24A-3N4

GSD4 Series
• Economical, general purpose
• 24/36VAC, 120/240VAC input
• Up to 10A output current

GSD4-240-10N4X GSD4-240-1C GSD4-240-5C GSD4-24A-5C

GSD5 Series
• General purpose,
many enclosed options
• 120/240VAC input
• Up to 10A output current
GSD5-240-10C GSD5-240-10N4 GSD5-240-10N4-A GSD5-240-10N4-R GSD5-240-10N4-V

GSD6 Series GSDA-DP

Digital Potentiometer:
• Full featured, up to 3HP
• Provides speed reference to drives
• 120/240VAC input
• Configurable for any unit
• Up to 15A output current
• Scalable, repeatable, simple
GSD6-240-15C • Easy for operators to set precisely

GSD7 Series
• Reversing
• 120 or 240VAC input
• Up to 10A output current
GSD7-120-10CR30 GSD7-120-1CR3 GSD7-120-1CR30 GSD7-120-5CR3 GSD7-240-10CR30 GSD7-240-1CR3 GSD7-240-5CR3

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 Why choose DC?
Company
Information

Systems
Overview
DC motors and drives provide several
advantages and benefits over AC-powered devices: Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O
• Inexpensive – DC drives are typically less expensive than AC drives
Software
• Low speed performance – DC drives and motors provide excellent low speed control and stability
• Low speed power – DC motors provide exceptional low speed torque and power C-more &
other HMI
• Simple – our DC drives are typically configured with potentiometers – no parameters or programming needed
Drives

Choose the DC drive you need below Soft

Starters

Click on part # to view specifications Motors &

Gearbox

Steppers/
Servos

Frame Input Voltage Amps Motor HP Part # Motor

Controls
12VDC 10 1/50 - 1/8 GSD1-12-10N4X
12/24VAC 3 1/50-1/25 (12V); 1/25-1/12 (24V) GSD3-24A-3N4
Enclosed

Proximity
Sensors
24/36VDC 10 1/50-1/4 GSD1-24-10N4X
3 1/50-1/3 (90V); 1/25 - 2/3 (180V) GSD3-240-3N4 Photo
10 1/8-1 (90v); 1/4-2 (180v) GSD4-240-10N4X Sensors

10 1/8 - 1 (90V); 1/4 - 2 (180V) GSD5-240-10N4

120/240VAC Limit
10 1/8 - 1 (90V); 1/4 - 2 (180V) GSD5-240-10N4-R Switches
10 1/8 - 1 (90V); 1/4 - 2 (180V) GSD5-240-10N4-A
Encoders
10 1/8 - 1 (90V); 1/4 - 2 (180V) GSD5-240-10N4-V
10 1/50 - 1/8 GSD1-12-10C Current
12VDC Sensors
20 1/25 - 1/4 GSD1-12-20C
2 1/50-1/40 (12V); 1/25-1/20 (24V) GSD3-24A-2CL Pressure
12/24VAC
2 1/50-1/40 (12V); 1/25-1/20 (24V) GSD3-24A-2CJ Sensors

24/36VAC .15 - 5.5 1/50-1/6 GSD4-24A-5C Temperature

10 1/50-1/4 GSD1-24-10C Sensors
24/36VDC
Open Frame

20 1/25-1/2 GSD1-24-20C
Pushbuttons/
1.2 1/50-1/8 (90V); 1/25-1/4 (180V) GSD4-240-1C Lights
15 1/8-1.5 (90V); 1/4-3 (180V) GSD6-240-15C
2 1/50-1/6 (90V); 1/25-1/3 (180V) GSD3-240-2CL Process
120/240VAC
2 1/50-1/6 (90V); 1/25-1/3 (180V) GSD3-240-2CJ Relays/
5.5 1/8-1/2 (90v); 1/4-1(180v) GSD4-240-5C Timers

10 1/8 - 1 (90V); 1/4 - 2 (180V) GSD5-240-10C Comm.

1.2 1/15 to 1/8 GSD7-120-1CR3
Auto  Reversing

5.5 1/8 to 1/2 GSD7-120-5CR3 Terminal

120VAC Blocks &
1.2 1/15 to 1/8 GSD7-120-1CR30 Wiring
10 1/8 to 1 GSD7-120-10CR30
1.2 1/25 to 1/4 GSD7-240-1CR3 Power

240VAC 5.5 1/8 to 1 GSD7-240-5CR3 Circuit

10 1/4 to 2 GSD7-240-10CR30 Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety
Available

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Information
GSD Series DC Drives Overview and Selection Guide Systems
Overview

Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters

Motors &
GSD DC Drives – Series Comparisons Gearbox

Series GSD1 GSD3 GSD4 GSD5 GSD6 GSD7 Steppers/

Servos
Package Configurations open frame open frame open frame open frame
open frame open frame
Available NEMA 4X NEMA 4 NEMA 4X NEMA 4/12 Motor
Controls
Power Quality Form Factor 1.05 1.4
12 VDC 12/24 VAC 24/36 VAC 120 VAC Proximity
Input Voltages 24/36 VDC 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC
120/240 VAC 115/230 VAC
240 VAC
Sensors

0–12 VDC 0–12/24 VDC 0–20/30 VDC 0–90/180 0–90/180 0–90/180 Photo
Output Voltages 0–24/36 VDC 0–90/180 VDC 0–90/180 VDC VDC VDC VDC Sensors

10/20 VDC 20/30 VDC 100/200 100/200

Shunt Field – 100/200 VDC 100/200 VDC VDC VDC
100/200 VDC Limit
Switches
Voltages & (Currents) (0.75–1A) (0.5–1A) (1A) (1.5A)
(1A)
Encoders
Motor Ratings (hp) 1/50 – 1/2 hp 1/50 – 2/3 hp 1/50 – 2 hp 1/8 – 2 hp 1/8 – 3 hp 1/50 – 2 hp
Current
Max Output Current 10–20A (DC) 0.15–3A (DC) 1.2–10A (DC)
0.15–10.8A
15A (DC) 0.5–10A (DC) Sensors
(continuous) (DC)
Pressure
Current Overload Capacity 150% for 60s 200% for 60s 200% for 60s 150% for 60s 200% for 60s 200% for 60s Sensors

adjustable
adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable Temperature
Current Limit 0-200%
none 1–2.5A (DC)
1–15A (DC) 2–30A (DC) 0.3–18A (DC) Sensors
1–15A (DC)
Transient Protection none Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) Pushbuttons/
Lights

I.R. Compensation adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable

Process
5kΩ pot or
5kΩ pot or 0–5/10/250 5kΩ pot or 5kΩ pot or Relays/
Speed Adjustment 0–10VDC 5kΩ pot VDC or 0–10 VDC 5kΩ pot 0–10 VDC Timers
input signal 4–20mA input signal input signal
input signal Comm.

Speed Range 30:1 25:1 50:1 50:1 50:1 50:1 Terminal

Blocks &
Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed Wiring

adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable

Maximum Speed 50–100% 40–120% 60–100% 66–110% 60–120% 60–110%
Power

Circuit
Minimum Speed adjustable 0–30% Protection
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Acceleration 0–10s
0.5s (fixed) 0.5s (fixed)
0.5–8s 0.3–12s
0.5s (fixed) Enclosures

n/a Tools
adjustable adjustable adjustable
Deceleration 0.5s (fixed) (follows ramp of
0.5–8s 0.06–80s 0.6–12s
0.5s (fixed)
the reference) Pneumatics

Plugging* / Dynamic Braking no yes Safety

-10–45 °C -10–45 °C
Appendix
-10–45 °C [14–113 °F] [14–113 °F] -10–45 °C -10–45 °C -10–45 °C
Operating Temperature [14–113 °F] -10–40 °C -10–40 °C [14–113 °F] [14–113 °F] [14–113 °F]
Product
[14–104 °F] [14–104 °F] Index
*P
 lugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still
Part #
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GSD1 Introduction
GSD1-xx-xxC
Motor Rating Range @ 12 VDCIN
Motor Rating Range @ 24/36 VDCIN
Overview
IronHorse GSD1 series DC drives
are high-performance Pulse-Width-
Modulated (PWM) controllers for
12 to 36 volt battery/solar-powered
equipment providing smooth control with
high-efficiency operation.
The advanced design permits a
substantial increase in the equipment
running time between charges over
conventional techniques.
Features include adjustable maximum
speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R.
compensation, and acceleration. The
adjustable current-limit feature protects
the control, battery, and motor from
sustained overloads.
GSD1 series DC drives are available
in open-frame and NEMA 4X enclosed
styles, and all come standard with a
speed pot, knob, and dial plate.
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GSD1-xx-10NRX
GSD1 Series DC Drives
1/50 – 1/4 hp
1/50 – 1/2 hp
Features
• Provides smooth variable speed
capability for mobile equipment
• Increases range or running time of
battery operated equipment through high
efficiency
• Allows reduction in battery size without
loss of operating range
• Automatic compensation to allow for
declining battery voltage
• Speed regulation is ±1% of base speed
• Adjustable maximum speed
• Adjustable minimum speed
• Adjustable IR compensation
• Adjustable current limit
• Adjustable acceleration speed
• Maintains variable speed control as
batteries discharge
• 5kΩ speed pot with leads, knob and dial
included
• Speed adjustment using 5kΩ speed pot
or optional 0–10 VDC analog input signal
• Inhibit terminal permits optional start-
stop without breaking battery line
Accessories
• Replacement speed potentiometer kit
• Digital speed potentiometer
Detailed descriptions and
specifications for GSD accessories are
available in the “GSD Series DC Drives
Accessories” section.
Typical Applications
• Auger feeders
• Automated door actuators
• Commercial cooking equipment
• Commercial lift
• Food production
• Industrial pumping systems
• Measurement instruments
• Miniature lathes and mills
• Packaging / material-handling equipment
• Printing and labeling machines
• Small shop machine tools
• Spray / print reciprocating head
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GSD1 Selection and Specifications Systems

Overview

GSD1 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications Programmable

GSD1-12- GSD1-24- Controllers
Model GSD1-12-10C GSD1-12-20C GSD1-24-10C GSD1-24-20C
10N4X 10N4X Field I/O
Price <---> <---> <---> <---> <---> <--->
Software
Package Configuration open frame NEMA 4X open frame open frame NEMA 4X open frame
C-more &
Power Quality Form Factor 1.05 other HMI

Input Voltage ** 12 VDC ±15% 24/36 VDC ±15% Drives

Output Voltage 0–12 VDC 0–24/36 VDC

Soft
Starters
Motor Rating (hp) 1/50 – 1/8 1/25 – 1/4 1/50 – 1/4 1/25 – 1/2

Output Current (continuous) 10A (DC) 20A (DC) 10A (DC) 20A (DC) Motors &
Gearbox
Current Overload Capacity 200% for 10s; 150% for 60s
Steppers/
adjustable to 200% of motor Full Load Current Servos
Current Limit (up to the Continuous Output Current rating of the drive)
Motor
I.R. Compensation adjustable Controls

Speed Adjustment 5kΩ potentiometer or 0–10 VDC input signal Proximity

Sensors
Speed Range 30:1

Speed Regulation 1% of base speed Photo

Sensors
Maximum Speed adjustable from 50% to 100% of base speed
Limit
Minimum Speed 30% of adjustable maximum speed Switches

Acceleration adjustable from 0–10s Encoders

Deceleration 0.5s (non-adjustable) Current

Sensors
Dynamic Braking no
Pressure
Plugging Capability *** no Sensors

Internal Operating 18 kHz approx 800 Hz 18 kHz approx 800 Hz Temperature

Frequency Sensors

Electrical Connections barrier terminal block; accepts 12–6 AWG

Pushbuttons/
Lights
Bussman ABC or Littlefuse 314 series ceramic fuses or equivalent
External Fusing Required DC rated @ 150% motor Full Load Current
Process
(up to 200% Continuous Output Current rating of drive)
Operating Temperature -10 to 45 °C [14 to 113 °F] Relays/
Timers
Thermal Protection none
Comm.
Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation
Terminal
Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases Blocks &
Wiring
37 oz 37 oz
Weight 6oz [170g]
[1049g]
10.5 oz [297g] 6oz [170g]
[1049g]
10.5 oz [297g]
Power

Agency Approvals RoHS

Circuit
Optional Accessories * Protection

Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K Enclosures

Digital Potentiometer GSDA-DP Tools

* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
Pneumatics
** Input power supply must not exceed recommended voltage, or it may damage the GSD1 drive.
Linear power supply can be sized per drive voltage and motor full load current. Safety
Switched power supply should be sized per drive voltage and double the motor full load current.
*** Plugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still Appendix
running.
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GSD1 Wiring Diagrams
GSD1-xx-10C Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Optional
Min Speed P1 Inhibit
5kΩ
Inhibit (P1-9)
Speed Pot
Max Speed Common (P1-8)
Pot Low (P1-7) Orange
Pot Wiper (P1-6) Red
Accel
Pot High (P1-5) White
-Arm (P1-4)
I.R. Comp. +Arm (P1-3) Motor
+Battery (P1-2)
Current Limit -Battery (P1-1) Customer
supplied
SPST switch
GSD1-xx-10C or relay +

Battery -

GSD1-xx-10N4X Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Factory prewiring
RED
RED
WHITE
RED
GSD1-xx-10N4X – base ORANGE

Cur IR Accel Max Min

Lim Comp
COM
INH
WP
LO
+B
+A
-B

-A
HI

GSD1-xx-10N4X – front cover

Optional
Battery* Inhibit
Motor
- + + - Customer wiring
12/24/36 VDC
(Select battery voltage as required per application and model specifications.)

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GSD1 Wiring Diagrams Systems

Overview
GSD1-xx-20C Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Programmable
Controllers
5kΩ
GSD1-xx-20C
Speed Pot Field I/O
P2
Pot High (P2-1) White Software
Pot Wiper (P2-2) Red
-Battery (P1-1) Pot Low (P2-3) Orange C-more &
other HMI
Common (P2-4)
Inhibit (P2-5)
-Arm (P1-2) Drives
- - Optional
Battery Inhibit Soft
No Connect (P1-3) I.R. Comp. Starters

Motor
+
Motors &
Accel
+Battery (P1-4) Gearbox
+ Customer supplied
SPST switch or relay Current Limit Max Speed Steppers/
+Arm (P1-5) Servos

Min Speed Motor

Controls
P1
Proximity
Sensors

GSD1 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm] Photo

Sensors

GSD1-xx-10C Dimensions Limit

Switches

Encoders

Current
Sensors

Pressure
Sensors

Temperature
Sensors

Pushbuttons/
Lights

Process

Relays/
Timers

Comm.

Terminal
Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

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GSD1 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm]
GSD1-xx-10N4X Dimensions GSD1-xx-20C Dimensions

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Information

GSD3 Introduction Systems

Overview

Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters
GSD3-xxx-2CJ GSD3-xxx-2CL
Motors &
Gearbox
GSD3-24x-3N4
Steppers/
Servos

Motor
Controls

GSD3 Series DC Drives Proximity

Sensors
Motor Rating Range @ 12/24 VACIN 1/50 – 1/12 hp
Photo
Motor Rating Range @ 120/240 VACIN 1/50 – 2/3 hp Sensors

Limit
Switches

Encoders

Overview Features Accessories Current

IronHorse GSD3 series DC drives are
general-purpose, economical variable-
speed controllers for small DC and
universal motor applications.
Models are offered with dual input
voltages of 12/24 VAC or 120/240
VAC with a DC output current rating of
Sensors
• Dual input voltage models of • Replacement speed potentiometer kit
Pressure
12/24 VAC or 120/240 VAC Detailed descriptions and Sensors
• Full-wave bridge power supply specifications for GSD accessories are
available in the “GSD Series DC Drives Temperature
• Adjustable minimum speed Accessories” section. Sensors
• Adjustable maximum speed
• Adjustable IR compensation Typical Applications Pushbuttons/
Lights

2 Amps, adjustable trim pot settings, and • Fixed acceleration (0.5 seconds) • Auger feeders Process
quick-connect terminal pins. • 5kΩ speed potentiometer with leads, • Automated door actuators
knob and dial included Relays/
GSD3 series DC drives are available • Commercial cooking equipment Timers
in two compact panel-mount styles – • 25:1 speed range • Commercial lift
Comm.
open-frame and NEMA 4 enclosed. • 1% speed regulation • Food production
• Shunt field supply provided (1 Amp max): Terminal
• Industrial pumping systems Blocks &
• 10V for 12 VAC; 20V for 24 VAC input, Wiring
• Measurement instruments
• 100V for 120 VAC; 200V for 240 VAC
input • Miniature lathes and mills Power

• Overload capacity of 200% for one minute • Packaging / material-handling equipment

Circuit
• Transient voltage protection • PLC-controlled reversing Protection

• Power on/off switch (enclosed models) • Printing and labeling machines Enclosures

• AC line fuse (120–240 VAC NEMA 4 only) • Small shop machine tools
Tools
• Spray / print reciprocating head
Pneumatics

Safety

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GSD3 Specifications
GSD3 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications
GSD3- GSD3- GSD3- GSD3-
Model GSD3-24A-3N4 GSD3-240-3N4
24A-2CJ 24A-2CL 240-2CJ 240-2CL
Price <---> <---> <---> <---> <---> <--->

Package Configuration open frame NEMA 4 open frame NEMA 4

Power Quality Form Factor 1.4

Input Voltage 12/24 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz 120/240 VAC ±10% @ 50/60 Hz

Output Voltage 0–12 or 0–24 VDC 0-90/180 VDC

Shunt Field Voltage &
Current
Motor Rating (hp)
Output Current (continuous)
10 VDC @ 12 VAC 10 VDC @ 12 VAC 100 VDC @ 120 VAC 100 VDC @ 120 VAC
20 VDC @ 24 VAC 20 VDC @ 24 VAC 200 VDC @ 240 VAC 200 VDC @ 240 VAC
(1A max) (0.75A max) (1A max) (0.75A max)
1/50 – 1/40 @ 11V 1/50 – 1/25 @ 11V 1/50 – 1/6 @ 90V 1/50 – 1/3 @ 90V
1/25 – 1/20 @ 22V 1/25 – 1/12 @ 22V 1/25 – 1/3 @ 180V 1/25 – 2/3 @ 180V
150 mA to 2A (DC) 150 mA to 3A (DC) 150 mA to 2A (DC) 150 mA to 3A (DC)

Current Overload Capacity 200% for 60s

Current Limit none

Transient Protection Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)

I.R. Compensation adjustable – full range

Speed Adjustment 5kΩ potentiometer

Speed Range 25:1

Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed

Maximum Speed adjustable from 40% to 120% of base speed

Minimum Speed adjustable from 0% to 30% of maximum speed

Acceleration 0.5s (fixed)

Deceleration n/a (follows the ramp of the reference)

Dynamic Braking no

Plugging Capability ** no

Electrical Connections spade-connector lugs

Bussman ABC or Littlefuse 314 series ceramic fuses or equivalent
External Fusing Required GSD3-240-3N4 includes internal fusing adequate for 120 VAC line and neutral inputs
Refer to wiring diagrams for external fusing requirements for other wiring configurations
-10 to 45 °C -10 to 40 °C -10 to 45 °C -10 to 40 °C
Operating Temperature [14 to 113 °F] [14 to 104 °F] [14 to 113 °F] [14 to 104 °F]
Thermal Protection none

Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation

Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases

2.9 oz 2.6 oz 2.9 oz 2.6 oz
Weight [83g] [75g]
20.3 oz [575g]
[83g] [75g]
20.3 oz [575g]

Agency Approvals RoHS CULUS listed (E333109), RoHS

Optional Accessories *
Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K
* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
** P
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GSD3 Wiring Diagrams Systems

Overview
GSD3-24x-xxx Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Programmable
GSD3-xxx-xxx Controllers
* Spade connector lugs
Enclosed models
Field I/O
GSD3-xxx-3N4 +F
motor plus (+) Field wire (of Shunt Wound motor) **
include prewiring Software
inside of front AC1(L)
incoming AC line *** ****
cover. AC2(N) C-more &
incoming AC line *** other HMI
MAX - FIELD
motor minus (-) Field wire (of Shunt Wound motor) Drives
Speed Pot
(prewired) I.R. - ARM
motor minus (-) Armature wire Soft
+ ARM Starters
MIN motor plus (+) Armature wire
Motors &
Gearbox
* For wiring connections, use customer-supplied Sta-Kon 0.25 in x 0.25 in spade connectors or similar.
Steppers/
Servos
** +F connection is only for Shunt Wound motor; NOT for Permanent Magnet motor.
For motors with dual voltage field, i.e. 50/100V or 100/200V, connect the highest value.
Motor
Controls
*** Use normal-blow fuses in series with all ungrounded (hot) AC inputs, rated to 125% of motor current.
NOTE: Fuse both AC input lines for 240 VAC input, where both lines are hot. For line-to-neutral Proximity
circuits, fuse the hot input line and connect it to AC1. Sensors

**** GSD3-240-3N4 drives include a replaceable built-in fuse wired in line with AC1. Photo
(Fuse is 250VAC, 6.3A Littlefuse 21606.30 or equivalent.) Sensors

Limit
Switches
GSD3 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm]
Encoders
GSD3-24x-2CJ Dimensions
Current
Sensors

Pressure
Sensors

Temperature
Sensors

Pushbuttons/
Lights

Process

Relays/
Timers

Comm.

Terminal
Blocks &
Wiring
GSD3-24x-2CL Dimensions
Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

Part #
Index
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GSD3 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm]
GSD3-24x-3N4 Dimensions

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GSD4 Series DC Drives Company
Information

GSD4 Introduction Systems

Overview

Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters

Motors &
Gearbox

Steppers/
Servos

GSD4-24x-xC Motor
Controls

GSD4-240-10N4X Proximity
Sensors

Photo
GSD4 Series DC Drives Sensors

Motor Rating Range @ 24/36 VACIN 1/50 – 1/6 hp Limit

Switches
Motor Rating Range @ 120/240 VACIN 1/50 – 2 hp
Encoders

Overview Features Accessories Current

Sensors
IronHorse GSD4 series DC drives • Dual input voltage 120/240 VAC or 24/36 • Replacement speed potentiometer kit
Pressure
provide cost efficient, reliable control for VAC, 50/60Hz • Digital potentiometer Sensors
permanent magnet, shunt wound, and • Adjustable horsepower settings • Manual reverse switch
universal motors. The drives incorporate Temperature
• Barrier terminal strip • Accel/Decel adjustment card Sensors
up-to-date design and engineering in a
compact package. • Full-wave bridge supply • Analog current input card Pushbuttons/
• 1% speed regulation with armature • Analog voltage input card Lights
Installation and field adjustments are
voltage feedback (±1/2% with tach
facilitated using a barrier type terminal • Heatsink Process
feedback)
strip and large, easily adjustable trim Detailed descriptions and
pots to adjust horsepower ranges. • Adjustable minimum speed specifications for GSD accessories are Relays/
Timers
The GSD4-24A-5C model operates on a • Adjustable maximum speed available in the “GSD Series DC Drives
Accessories” section. Comm.
low input voltage of 24/36 VAC with an • Adjustable IR compensation
output of 1/50 – 1/6 hp. • Adjustable current limit
Typical Applications Terminal
Blocks &
Standard features include an inhibit • Adjustable acceleration and deceleration Wiring
• Auger feeders
circuit for start-stop operation, and 1% (enclosed model only)
speed regulation over a 50:1 speed • Automated door actuators Power
• Line voltage compensation
range. Dual voltage 120/240 VAC or • Commercial cooking equipment
• 5kΩ speed potentiometer with leads, dial Circuit
24/36 VAC models are available. • Commercial lift Protection
and knob included
Long life and quality are assured by • 50:1 speed range • Food production Enclosures
100% full load testing. • Industrial pumping systems
• Overload capacity: 200% for one minute Tools
• Transient voltage protection • Measurement instruments
• Miniature lathes and mills Pneumatics
• Voltage following mode or DC tachometer
follower by supplying ungrounded • Packaging / material-handling equipment Safety
analog input signal • Printing and labeling machines
Appendix
• DC tachometer feedback • Small shop machine tools
• Inhibit circuit – permits start and stop • Spray / print reciprocating head Product
Index
without breaking AC lines
• Shunt field supply provided Part #
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GSD4 Selection and Specifications
GSD4 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications
Model GSD4-24A-5C GSD4-240-1C GSD4-240-5C GSD4-240-10N4X
Price <---> <---> <---> <--->
Package Configuration open frame NEMA 4X
Power Quality Form Factor 1.4
Input Voltage (@50/60Hz) 24/36 VAC ±10% 120/240 VAC ±10%
Output Voltage 0–24/36 VDC 0–90/180 VDC
20VDC @ 24VAC in 100VDC @ 120VAC in 100VDC @ 120VAC in
Shunt Field Voltage 30VDC @ 36VAC in 200VDC @ 240VAC in 200VDC @ 240VAC in
(1A max) (1A max) (0.5A max)
Motor Rating @ Low V (hp) 1/50 – 1/6
1/50 – 1/8 1/8 – 1/2 1/8 – 1
Motor Rating @ High V (hp) 1/25 – 1/4 1/4 – 1 1/4 – 2
Output Current (continuous) ** 5.5A (DC) 1.2A (DC) 5.5A (DC) 10A (DC)
Current Overload Capacity 200% for 60s
Current Limit (adjustable) 1–15A (DC) 0.3–2.5A (DC) 1–15A (DC)
Transient Protection none Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)
I.R. Compensation adjustable
5kΩ potentiometer or 0–10VDC isolated input signal
Speed Adjustment 4–20mA n/a
– 0–5VDC thru 0–250VDC
Speed Range 50:1
Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed
Maximum Speed adjustable from 60% to 110% of base speed
Minimum Speed 0–30% of adjustable maximum speed
Acceleration
0.5s (fixed) adjustable from 0.5–8s
Deceleration
Dynamic Braking no
Plugging Capability ** no
Electrical Connections 8-position terminal strip; 22–14 AWG
Bussman ABC or Littlefuse 314 series ceramic fuses or equivalent
External Fusing Required Refer to wiring diagrams for details
Operating Temperature -10 to 45 °C [14 to 113 °F] -10 to 40 °C [14 to 104 °F]
Thermal Protection current limiting
Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation
Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases
Weight 8.0 oz [203g] 37 oz [1049g] 10.5 oz [297g] 59.5 oz [1687g]
Agency Approvals RoHS, CE CULUS listed (E198015), RoHS, CE CULUS listed (E198015), RoHS
Optional Accessories *
Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K
Digital Potentiometer GSDA-DP
Manual Reverse Switch GSDA-MREV
Accel/Decel Adjustment Card GSDA-ACCDEC-4
Analog Current Input Card GSDA-AI-A –
Analog Voltage Input Card – GSDA-AI-V4 –
Heatsink GSDA-HTSNK-4 –
* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
** Plugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still running.
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Information

GSD4 Wiring Diagrams Systems

Overview
GSD4-24x-xC Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Programmable
GSD4-24x-xC 5kΩ Controllers
P1 Speedpot *
Min Field I/O
Speedpot Low (P1-8) Orange
Speed
Speedpot Wiper (P1-7) Red
Software
Max Speedpot High (P1-6) White
Speed +Field (P1-5) motor plus (+) Field wire (of Shunt Wound motor) **
-Armature / -Field (P1-4) motor minus (-) Armature wire & (-) Field wire (of Shunt Wound motor; if necessary) C-more &
I.R. other HMI
Comp. +Armature (P1-3) motor plus (+) Armature wire
Current
VAC Input (N) (P1-2) incoming AC 120V neutral (white wire) or 240V hot #2 (black wire) ***
Drives
Limit VAC Input (L) (P1-1) incoming AC hot (black wire) ***
Soft
* P1-6 has internal +12V, and connects to Speedpot High (white wire). THIS INPUT MUST NOT BE GROUNDED! Starters
For start-stop applications, the connection between P1-6 and Speedpot High can be opened and closed by a SPST switch.
* P1-7 connects to Speedpot Wiper (red wire). THIS INPUT MUST NOT BE GROUNDED! Motors &
For Voltage-Follower applications, THIS INPUT MUST NOT BE GREATER THAN +12V MAXIMUM! Gearbox
* P1-8 connects to Speedpot Low, and is raised and lowered by the Min Speed trimpot. THIS INPUT MUST NOT BE GROUNDED!
Electronic speed input (voltage follower) may be referenced to this input if the Min Speed trimpot adjustments are to be active. Steppers/
Otherwise, inputs may be referenced to -Armature, which will bypass the Min Speed trimpot. Servos
** +F connection is only for Shunt Wound motor; NOT for Permanent Magnet motor.
For motors with dual voltage field, i.e. 50/100V or 100/200V, connect the highest value. Motor
Controls
*** Fuse hot AC inputs only; refer to Fusing section for size and type. Fuse both AC lines for 240 VAC input. Do NOT fuse AC(N) on 120V systems.
Connect incoming AC ground (green wire) to GSD4 chassis. Proximity
Sensors

GSD4-240-10N4X Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information) Photo
AC2(N) AC1(L) Sensors

Limit
Switches
AC1 P4 P4
-1 -6 Encoders
AC2 P4 P4
P1 Current
-2 -7 CONTROL Limit Current
P1-1 P3 Sensors
+A P4 P4 BOARD
-3 -8 P1-2
I.R.
-A Pressure
P4 P4 P1-3 Comp
-4 -9 Sensors
-F
P1-4
P4 P4 +F Max Temperature
-5 -10 P1-5
Speed Sensors
P1-6
MOTOR Pushbuttons/
P4 P1-7 Min Lights
Speed
P1-8 ACCEL DECEL
Process

Relays/
Timers

Comm.
Field Winding of Shunt Motor
(if applicable) - no connection if Terminal
permanent magnet motor used Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

Part #
Index
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GSD4-24x-xC Dimensions

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GSD5 Series DC Drives Company
Information

GSD5 Introduction Systems

Overview

Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters

Motors &
Gearbox

Steppers/
Servos
GSD5-240-10C
GSD5-240-10N4-x Motor
Controls

GSD5 Series DC Drives Proximity

Sensors
Motor Rating Range @ 120/240 VACIN 1/8 – 2 hp
Photo

Overview Features Accessories Sensors

IronHorse GSD5 series DC drives offer
superb flexibility, reliability, and value.
A general purpose, economical line of
drives rated to 2 horsepower, it provides
the ultimate in standard features and
versatility, offered in open-frame and
NEMA 4/12 enclosed models.
A logical, easily-accessible layout
simplifies installation and adjustment.
Clean design, quality components and
careful assembly are trademarks of
IronHorse GSD DC drives.
Limit
• Dual input voltage – 120/240 VAC, • Replacement speed potentiometer kit Switches
50/60Hz • Digital potentiometer
• Adjustable horsepower settings Encoders
• Manual reverse switch
• Barrier terminal strip • Analog current input card Current
Sensors
• Packaged bridge supply (full wave) • Analog voltage input card
• 1% speed regulation with armature Detailed descriptions and Pressure
Sensors
voltage feedback (±1/2% with tach specifications for GSD accessories are
feedback) available in the “GSD Series DC Drives Temperature
Accessories” section. Sensors
• Adjustable minimum speed
• Adjustable maximum speed Typical Applications Pushbuttons/
Lights
• Adjustable IR compensation • Auger feeders
• Adjustable linear acceleration Process
• Automated door actuators
• Adjustable current limit • Commercial cooking equipment Relays/
Timers
• Line voltage compensation • Commercial lift
• 5kΩ speed potentiometer with leads, Comm.
• Food production
knob, and dial included
• Industrial pumping systems Terminal
• Power on/off switch (enclosed models) Blocks &
• Measurement instruments Wiring
• 50:1 speed range
• Miniature lathes and mills Power
• Overload capacity: 150% for one minute
• Packaging / material-handling equipment
• Transient voltage protection Circuit
• Printing and labeling machines Protection
• Voltage following mode or DC tachometer
follower by supplying ungrounded • Small shop machine tools
Enclosures
analog input signal • Spray / print reciprocating head
Tools
• DC tachometer feedback
• Inhibit circuit – permits start and stop Pneumatics
without breaking AC lines
Safety
• Remote start/stop via pot circuit or
inhibit circuit Appendix

• Shunt field supply provided Product

Index
• AC line fuse
• Enclosed models rated NEMA 4/12 with Part #
threaded conduit holes Index
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GSD5 Selection and Specifications
GSD5 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications
GSD5-240 GSD5-240 GSD5-240 GSD5-240 GSD5-240
Model -10C -10N4 -10N4-A -10N4-R -10N4-V
Price <---> <---> <---> <---> <--->

Package Configuration open frame NEMA 4/12

Power Quality Form Factor 1.4

Special Features none current follower manual reversing voltage follower

Input Voltage (@50/60Hz) 120/240 VAC ±10%

Output Voltage 0–90/180 VDC

Shunt Field Voltage 100VDC @ 120VAC input ; 200VDC @ 240VAC input ; (1A max)

Motor Rating (hp) 1/8 – 1 hp @ 90VDC ; 1/4 – 2 hp @ 180VDC

Output Current (continuous) 150mA – 10A (DC)

Current Overload Capacity 150% for 60s

Current Limit (adjustable) 1–15A (DC)

Transient Protection Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)

I.R. Compensation adjustable

Speed Adjustment 5kΩ 2W potentiometer or 0–10VDC isolated input signal

Speed Range 50:1

Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed (0.5% with tachometer feedback)

Maximum Speed adjustable from 66% to 110% of base speed

Minimum Speed linear ramp 0–30% of adjustable maximum speed

Acceleration linear ramp adjustable 0.5–8s

Deceleration adjustable 0.06–80s (dependent on acceleration time setting)

Dynamic Braking no

Plugging Capability ** no

Electrical Connections barrier-type terminal strip; 26–12 AWG

Bussman ABC or Littlefuse 314 series ceramic fuses or equivalent
External Fusing Required Refer to wiring diagrams for details
Operating Temperature -10 to 45 °C [14 to 113 °F]

Thermal Protection current limiting

Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation

Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases

Weight 16.25 oz [413g] 25.50 oz [723g]

Agency Approvals CULUS listed (E333109), RoHS RoHS

Optional Accessories *
Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K

Digital Potentiometer GSDA-DP

Manual Reverse Switch GSDA-MREV – – included –

Analog Current Input Card GSDA-AI-A – included – –

Analog Voltage Input Card GSDA-AI-V5 – – – included

* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
** Plugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still
running.

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Information

GSD5 Wiring Diagrams Systems

Overview
GSD5-240-10C Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Programmable
Controllers
IR Cur
Min Max Accel Comp Lim
Field I/O

Software

Customer Installed C-more &

Speedpot other HMI
(factory provided
Inhibit with 8-inch leads) Drives
Pin P2
orange white Soft
Starters

red Motors &

Gearbox
P1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Steppers/
Pot Lo
Wiper
Pot Hi
–Arm
+Arm
+Field
–Field
spare
spare
AC2
AC1

Servos

Motor
Controls
* Field terminals are used for shunt-wound motors only!
Do not connect these terminals when using permanent-magnet motors. Proximity
field* AC input ** Sensors
motor chassis ** AC1 terminal is internally fused; AC2 terminal is NOT internally fused.
armature ground Add external fuse for AC2 if it is connected to a hot AC line. Photo
Sensors

GSD5-240-10N4 Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information) Limit
Switches
FACTORY PREWIRING
Encoders

HI (white) Current
WIPER (red) Sensors
IR Cur. LO (orange)
Min Max Accel Comp Lim. Pressure
DPST SWITCH
Sensors

SPEEDPOT Temperature
(black) Sensors
(white
or (white) Pushbuttons/
yellow)
Lights
(black
or brown)
Process

Inhibit P2 Relays/
Pin Timers

Comm.
INSIDE OF COVER
Terminal
Blocks &
P1 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 Wiring
Switched AC2
Switched AC1
+Arm

AC
-Field
Pot Hi
-Arm

+Field
Wiper

AC
Pot Lo

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures
CUSTOMER WIRING
chassis field* Tools
ground * Field terminals are used for shunt-wound motors only!
motor Do not connect these terminals when using
armature ac input** Pneumatics
permanent-magnet motors.
** AC1 terminal is internally fused; AC2 terminal is NOT Safety
internally fused. Add external fuse for AC2 if it is
Endplate with holes for 1/2" NPT conduit connected to a hot AC line.
Appendix

Product
Index

Part #
Index
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GSD5 Wiring Diagrams
GSD5-240-10N4-A Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
BALANCE RED
ADJUSTMENT
AUTO
LINEARITY/GAIN
ADJUSTMENT

125 3PDT
JU2
JU1
SWITCH
CURRENT JU3
SOURCE
MANUAL
P16
+ - AC AC
250/500

-1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 P1
(GSD5 TERMINAL STRIP)
YELLOW
from P1-2 of GSD5 WHITE

HI
SPEEDPOT W RED
LO ORANGE

GSD5-240-10N4-V Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
FACTORY PREWIRING

NOTE: SOME
FACTORY WIRING
IR Cur. IS NOT SHOWN
3PDT Switch FOR CLARITY
Min Max Accel Comp Lim.

(yellow) (brown) Speedpot

(red) (white)
(orange)

(white)
(black) (black) * Jumper clip is used to select
input voltage range. When
P2

(brown)
(red) installed from P4-1 to P4-2,
Inhibit P2
Vin or 4-20mA
Pin CONNECTOR the range is 0–25 VDC thru
(white) RANGE
JUMPER JP2
4-20 Vin
0–250 VDC. When installed
(blue)
(white)
CONNECTOR*
P4
-1 -2 -3
from P4-2 to P4-3, the range
(orange)
(yellow)
GAIN
TRIMPOT
is 0–5 VDC thru 0–25 VDC.
BALANCE
TRIMPOT P3

P1 -1
-1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11
Wiper

Switched AC
Switched AC
Pot Lo

+Arm
+Field
-Field
Pot Hi
-Arm

AC
AC

P5

GSD5-240-10N4-V
(INSIDE OF COVER)

CUSTOMER WIRING

INPUT IMPEDANCE: analog analog

1.2MW on high scale
speed speed
motor ac input 150KW on low scale
common signal

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Information

GSD5 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm] Systems

Overview
GSD5-240-10C Dimensions GSD5-240-10N4-x Dimensions
Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters

Motors &
Gearbox

Steppers/
Servos

Motor
Controls

Proximity
Sensors

Photo
Sensors

Limit
Switches

Encoders

Current
Sensors

Pressure
Sensors

Temperature
Sensors

Pushbuttons/
Lights

Process

Relays/
Timers

Comm.

Terminal
Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

Part #
Index
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GSD6 Introduction
Motor Rating Range @ 115/230 VACIN
Overview
The reliable, versatile, and economical
GSD6 DC drive is the most fully-featured
IronHorse analog DC drive.
It provides many standard features
typically offered as options by other DC
drives.
By combining advanced engineering
design, quality component selection,
and rigorous quality control, the GSD6
DC drive offers an excellent off-the-shelf
SCR control device. Its dependable,
time-proven circuitry offers performance
characteristics previously available only
in more costly drives.
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GSD6 Series DC Drives
1/8 – 3 hp
Features Accessories
• Dual input voltage 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz • Replacement speed potentiometer kit
via slide selector switch • Digital potentiometer
• Adjustable horsepower settings • Analog current input card
• Barrier terminal strip Detailed descriptions and
• Packaged bridge supply (full wave) specifications for GSD accessories are
available in the “GSD Series DC Drives
• 1% speed regulation with armature Accessories” section.
voltage feedback (±1/2% with tach
feedback)
Typical Applications
• Adjustable minimum speed
• Auger feeders
• Adjustable maximum speed
• Automated door actuators
• Adjustable IR compensation
• Commercial cooking equipment
• Adjustable linear acceleration
• Commercial lift
• Adjustable linear deceleration
• Food production
• Adjustable current limit
• Industrial pumping systems
• Line voltage compensation
• Measurement instruments
• 5kΩ speed potentiometer with leads,
• Miniature lathes and mills
dial, and knob included
• Packaging / material-handling equipment
• 50:1 speed range
• Printing and labeling machines
• Overload capacity: 200% for one minute
• Small shop machine tools
• Transient voltage protection
• Spray / print reciprocating head
• Voltage following mode or DC tachometer
follower by supplying ungrounded
analog input signal
• DC tachometer feedback (jumper
selectable)
• Inhibit circuit – permits start and stop
without breaking AC lines
• Shunt field supply provided
• AC line fuses
• +12 VDC, 12mA power supply, user
accessible
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Information

GSD6 Selection and Specifications Systems

Overview

GSD6 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications Programmable

Controllers
Model GSD6-240-15C
Price <---> Field I/O

Package Configuration open frame Software

Power Quality Form Factor 1.4 C-more &

other HMI
Input Voltage (@50/60Hz) 115/230 VAC ±10%
Drives
Output Voltage 0–90/180 VDC

Shunt Field Voltage 100VDC @ 115VAC input ; 200VDC @ 230VAC input ; (1.5A max) Soft
Starters
Motor Rating (hp) 1/8 – 1.5 hp @ 90VDC ; 1/4 – 3 hp @ 180VDC
Motors &
Output Current (continuous) 15A (DC) Gearbox

Current Overload Capacity 200% for 60s Steppers/

Servos
Current Limit (adjustable) 2–30A (DC)
Motor
Transient Protection Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) Controls

I.R. Compensation adjustable

Proximity
Sensors
Speed Adjustment 5kΩ 2W potentiometer

Speed Range 50:1 Photo

Sensors
Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed
Limit
Maximum Speed adjustable from 60% to 120% of base speed Switches

Minimum Speed linear ramp 0–30% of adjustable maximum speed Encoders

Acceleration linear ramp adjustable 0.3–12s Current

Sensors
Deceleration adjustable 0.6–12s

Dynamic Braking no Pressure

Sensors
Plugging Capability ** no
Temperature
Electrical Connections barrier-type terminal strip; 26–12 AWG Sensors

Fusing (2) 20A fuses included (Bussman ABC-20 or Littlefuse 314020 ceramic fuses or equivalent) Pushbuttons/
Lights
Operating Temperature -10 to 45 °C [14 to 113 °F]
Process
Thermal Protection not available

Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation Relays/

Timers

Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases

Comm.
Weight 40 oz [1134g]
Terminal
Agency Approvals RoHS Blocks &
Wiring
Optional Accessories *
Power
Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K
Circuit
Digital Potentiometer GSDA-DP Protection

Analog Current Input Card GSDA-AI-A

Enclosures
* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
** P
 lugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still Tools

running.
Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

Part #
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GSD6 Wiring Diagrams
GSD6-240-15C Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
P1
-7 +FIELD OPTIONAL:
CUR LIM P3 PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SHUNT
AND TRIGGERING FOR WOUND
OPTIONS -6 -FIELD MOTORS ONLY
IR COMP -5 -ARM
DC MOTOR
-4 +ARM
MAX FUSES + –
RELAY
-3 AC (N) VAC INPUT

DECEL -2 AC (L) VAC INPUT

OVER CUR OUT

POT WIPER

not active EARTH

AMP REF

PILOT LAMP
-1 GND
POT LO

GROUND
SPARE
POT HI

COMMON
REV 1

ACCEL
+TACH

START
REV 2

STOP
INPUT
VOLTAGE
115V
JUMPER WIRE (JU2)
MIN SELECTOR
-1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 P2 SWITCH
red
orange white

= customer supplied wiring

= factory supplied wiring
SPEEDPOT

GSD6 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm]

GSD6-240-15C Dimensions

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Information

GSD7 Introduction Systems

Overview

Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software

C-more &
other HMI

Drives

Soft
Starters

Motors &
Gearbox

Steppers/
Servos

Motor
Controls
GSD7-xxx-xCR3
Proximity
Sensors

Photo
GSD7-xxx-xCR30 Sensors

Limit
Switches

GSD7 Series DC Drives Encoders

Motor Rating Range @ 120 VACIN 1/50 – 1 hp Current

Sensors
Motor Rating Range @ 240 VACIN 1/25 – 2 hp
Pressure
Sensors

Temperature

Overview Features Accessories Sensors

Instant reversing, quick stopping, rapid
cycling… The IronHorse GSD7 series
DC drives outperform other dynamic
braking and reversing drives by utilizing
unique zero-speed detect and dynamic
braking circuits.
These circuits eliminate the contact
arcing and failed braking problems
associated with other reversing and
dynamic braking drives. The GSD7
zero-speed detect circuit also eliminates
motor plug reversing problems.
In the event of a power loss or emergency
stop condition, the GSD7 Series DC
drives will drop into a dynamic brake
condition to safely and quickly bring the
motor to a stop.
• Adjustable horsepower settings • Replacement speed potentiometer kit Pushbuttons/
Lights
• Barrier terminal blocks • Digital potentiometer
Detailed descriptions and Process
• Full-wave bridge supply
specifications for GSD accessories are
• Adjustable minimum speed Relays/
available in the “GSD Series DC Drives Timers
• Adjustable maximum speed Accessories” section.
• Adjustable IR compensation Comm.
• Adjustable current limit Typical Applications Terminal
• Fixed acceleration (0.5 sec) • Auger feeders Blocks &
Wiring
• Automated door actuators
• Line voltage compensation
Power
• 5kΩ pot with leads, dial, and knob • Commercial cooking equipment
included • Commercial lift Circuit
Protection
• 50:1 speed range • Food production
• Industrial pumping systems Enclosures
• Overload capacity: 200% for one minute
• Transient voltage protection • Measurement instruments Tools
• Shunt field supply provided • Miniature lathes and mills
Pneumatics
• Onboard dynamic brake resistor • Packaging / material-handling equipment
Safety
• Automatic dynamic braking on power • PLC-controlled reversing
loss • Printing and labeling machines Appendix
• 1% speed regulation with armature • Small shop machine tools Product
voltage feedback Index
• Spray / print reciprocating head
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GSD7 Selection and Specifications
GSD7 Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications
GSD7-120 GSD7-120 GSD7-120 GSD7-120 GSD7-240 GSD7-240 GSD7-240
Model -1CR3 -1CR30 -5CR3 -10CR30 -1CR3 -5CR3 -10CR30
Price <---> <---> <---> <---> <---> <---> <--->

Package Configuration open frame

Power Quality Form Factor 1.4

Input Voltage (@50/60Hz) 120 VAC ±10% 240 VAC ±10%

Output Voltage 0–90 VDC 0–180 VDC

Shunt Field Voltage 100 VDC (1A max) 200 VDC (1A max)

Motor Rating (hp) 1/15 – 1/8 1/8 – 1/2 1/8 – 1 1/25 – 1/4 1/4 – 1 1/4 – 2

Output Current 500mA–1.2A 500mA– 500mA– 500mA–1.2A 500mA– 500mA–

(continuous) (DC) 5.5A (DC) 10A (DC) (DC) 5.5A (DC) 10A (DC)

Current Overload Capacity 200% for 60s

Current Limit (adjustable) 0.3–3A (DC) 1–18A (DC) 0.3–3A (DC) 1–18A (DC)

Cycling Rate (cycles/min) 3 30 3 30 3 3 30

Transient Protection Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV)

I.R. Compensation adjustable

Speed Adjustment 5kΩ 0.5W potentiometer or 0–10VDC isolated input signal

Speed Range 50:1

Speed Regulation ±1% of base speed

Maximum Speed adjustable from 60% to 110% of base speed

Minimum Speed linear ramp 0–30% of adjustable maximum speed

Acceleration 0.5s fixed

Deceleration 0.5s fixed

Dynamic Braking yes

Plugging Capability ** yes

Electrical Connections barrier-type terminal blocks; 22–14 AWG

Bussman ABC or Littlefuse 314 series ceramic fuses or equivalent
External Fusing Required Refer to “Installation and Wiring” section of user manual for details
Operating Temperature -10 to 45 °C [14 to 113 °F]

Thermal Protection current limiting

Mounting Orientation can be mounted in any orientation

Corrosive Gases NOT compatible with any corrosive gases

1.1 lb 3.3 lb 1.1 lb 3.3 lb 1.1 lb 3.3 lb
Weight [490g] [1497g] [490g] [1497g]
1.1 lb [490g]
[490g] [1497g]
Agency Approvals CULUS (E333109), RoHS

Optional Accessories *
Replacement Potentiometer GSDA-5K

Digital Potentiometer GSDA-DP

* For accessories details, refer to the "GSD Series DC Drives Accessories" section.
** P
 lugging is a method of rapidly changing motor direction by reversing motor armature polarity, while the motor is still
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GSD7 Wiring Diagrams Systems

Overview
GSD7-xxx-xxxxx Basic Wiring Diagram – (refer to User Manual for more detailed wiring information)
Programmable
Controllers

Field I/O

Software
SPEEDPOT
C-more &
other HMI
LO
Drives
W
HI Soft
LO
-8 orange Starters
W
-7 red Motors &
Gearbox
HI
-6 white
Steppers/
SPDT Servos
COM
-7
-6 FWD Motor
REV
Controls
-5
A2
-4 MOTOR Proximity
-3 A1 Sensors
~
-2 N
~
VAC INPUT Photo
L
-1 VAC INPUT Sensors
P4
P1 Limit
P1 is underneath P4
P1-4 = -F; P1-5 = +F Switches
For Field Winding of shunt motor;
no connection for permanent magnet motor. Encoders

Current
Sensors

Pressure
Sensors

Temperature
Sensors

Pushbuttons/
Lights

Process

Relays/
Timers

Comm.

Terminal
Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

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GSD7 Dimensions – dimensions = in [mm]
GSD7-xxx-xCR3 Dimensions

GSD7-xxx-xCR30 Dimensions

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GSDA Accessories for GSD Series DC Drives – Selection & Specifications Systems
Overview

GSDA Accessories for GSD Series DC Drives Programmable

Controllers
Model Price Description For Use With
Speed Potentiometer Kit. 5kΩ accessory/replacement. Includes Field I/O
GSDA-5K <--->
adjustment knob and 0-100% speed dial.
GSD - all
Software
GSDA-ACCDEC-4 <---> Independent Accel/Decel Adjustment Card. Field installable. GSD4 - all
C-more &
Isolated Analog Current Signal Input Card. GSD4-24x-xC (open-frame) other HMI
GSDA-AI-A <---> Range: 4–20mA. GSD5-240-10C (open-frame)
Field installable for open-frame drives as shown. GSD6 (open-frame) Drives

Isolated Analog Voltage Signal Input Card.

GSD4-240-xC Soft
GSDA-AI-V4 <---> Range: 0–10V or 0–250V.
(240V open-frame) Starters
Field installable for open-frame drives as shown.
Isolated Analog Voltage Signal Input Card. Motors &
Gearbox
GSDA-AI-V5 <---> Range: 0–10V or 0–250V. GSD5-240-10C (open-frame)
Field installable for open-frame drives as shown.
Steppers/
Digital Potentiometer. 120–240 VAC input. Programmable. GSD1 - all Servos
Outputs any unipolar or bipolar voltage range (based on input GSD4 - all
GSDA-DP <---> voltage) up to 24VDC (±12V, ±10V, 0–5V, 0–24V, etc.). NEMA 4X GSD5 - all Motor
Controls
enclosure fits 1/8 DIN cutout. Replaces analog potentiometers GSD6 - all
where vibration, repeatability, or precision is a concern. GSD7 - all Proximity
Sensors
Manual Reverse Switch. 4PDT rated at 10A. Allows reversing
by switching DC motor armature leads. Center-blocking prevents GSD4 - all
GSDA-MREV <--->
motor leads from reversing when motor is still turning in the GSD5-240-10C (open-frame)
Photo
Sensors
previous direction.
GSDA-HTSNK-4 <---> Heatsink. Increases the drive's output current rating. GSD4-24x-xC (open-frame) Limit
Switches
NOTE: All GSDA Accessories are RoHS compliant.
Encoders

Current
Sensors

GSDA-5K Pressure
For use with all GSD series DC drives Sensors
The GSDA-5K is a replacement potentiometer kit that can
Temperature
be used with IronHorse GSD series DC drives to control the Sensors
speed of a DC motor.
(All GSD series DC drives include a speed potentiometer.) Pushbuttons/
Lights
The kit includes:
Process
(1) 5kΩ potentiometer
(3) pigtail wiring leads (8-1/2 in; 20 AWG) Relays/

(1) adjustment knob Dimensions ( in [mm] ) Timers

(1) 0–100% dial Comm.

(1) mounting nut and lock washer Terminal

Blocks &
Wiring

Wiring Connections Power

Circuit
Protection
SPEEDPOT HI (CW) (WHITE)
SPEEDPOT WIPER (RED) Enclosures

SPEEDPOT LO (CCW) (ORANGE) Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

Product
Index

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GSDA-ACCDEC-4
For use with all GSD4 DC drives
The GSDA-ACCDEC-4 option card overrides the fixed accel ramp built into the
GSD4 drive, providing independently adjustable linear acceleration and deceleration
from 0.5 to 8.0 seconds. Adjustments are made via two separate trim pots.
This option card plugs into the expansion connector on the GSD4 main circuit board.
GSDA-ACCDEC-4 installation and wiring information is included in the GSD4 DC
Drives User Manual.

GSDA-AI-A
For use with DC drives: GSD4-24x-xC, GSD5-240-10C, GSD6-all (open-frame)
This option card is a 4–20 mA isolated analog current signal card that can replace
the speed pot as a speed input signal to certain GSD series drives. The 4–20 mA
signal input can be either grounded or ungrounded. The board sets on spacers
screwed to the potentiometer HI, Wiper, and LO terminals on the main GSD drive
board using screws (included).
GSDA-AI-A installation and wiring information is included in the GSDA-AI-A DC
Drives Accessory Data Sheet.

GSDA-AI-V4
For use with GSD4-240-xC (120–240V open-frame) DC drives
This option card allows for the use of either a grounded or non-grounded remote DC
signal such as 0–5 VDC through 0–250 VDC, 4–20mA current, or a remote speed
pot. The DC input signal type can be selected for voltage (Vin) or current (4–20mA),
and there is a GAIN trim pot to set full linear output in reference to the input signal
range. The output of this remote signal isolation board is a linear signal that is
proportional to the remote input signal being supplied.
GSDA-AI-V4 installation and wiring information is included in the GSD4 DC Drives
User Manual.

GSDA-AI-V5
For use with GSD5-240-10C (open-frame) DC drives
This option card allows for the use of either a grounded or non-grounded remote
DC signal such as 0–5 VDC through 0–250 VDC, 4–20mA, or a remote speed
potentiometer. The DC input signal type can be selected for voltage (Vin) or current
(4–20mA), and there is a Hi/Lo range selection to select the voltage ranges. The
GAIN trim pot is used to set full linear output in reference to the input signal range.
The output of this remote signal isolation board is a linear signal that is proportional
to the remote input signal being supplied.
GSDA-AI-V5 installation and wiring information is included in the GSD5 DC Drives
User Manual.

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GSDA-MREV Dimensions ( in [mm] ) Systems

Overview
For use with DC drives: GSD3 - all,
GSD4 - all, GSD5-240-10C (open-frame) Programmable
Controllers
The GSDA-MREV Manual Reversing
Switch is a 4PDT 10A-rated center- Field I/O
blocked manual switch that can be used
with IronHorse GSD series DC drives Software

to manually reverse the direction of a

C-more &
DC motor. When switched between other HMI
the Forward and Reverse positions,
the blocked center position causes a Drives

delay which protects the DC drive from Soft

any voltage that may be on the motor Starters
armature terminals. The center position
Motors &
is OFF/NEUTRAL, and is not connected Gearbox
to a wiring terminal.
Use the GSDA-MREV switch to manually reverse a DC motor without damaging the drive. Steppers/
Servos

Motor
Controls

Proximity
Sensors

Common Switch Position 1

Switch Position OFF (no wire terminal) Photo
wire terminal Sensors
Switch Position 2

Limit
Switches

Encoders

Current
Sensors

Pressure
Sensors

GSDA-HTSNK-4 Temperature
For use with GSD4-xxx-xC Sensors
(open-frame) DC drives
Pushbuttons/
Optional heatsink for open-frame Lights
GSD4-xxx-1C and GSD4-xxx-5C DC
drives only. Process

Increases the output current capability Relays/

of GSD4-240-5C drives to 10A (non-UL Timers

applications only). Comm.

Dimensions ( in [mm] ) Terminal

Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

Appendix

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Index

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GSDA-DP
For use with DC drives: GSD1 - all, GSD3-24A-xxx (12–24V),
GSD4 - all, GSD5 - all, GSD6 - all, GSD7 - all
The GSDA-DP digital potentiometer is a compact,
microprocessor-based unit capable of being either field or
factory configured for a number of industrial user interface /
control signal needs. The GSDA-DP allows the user to adjust
the displayed value via the front-panel push buttons. As the
displayed value is raised or lowered, the output signal from
the GSDA-DP follows proportionally according to the unit’s
configuration. These units support both unipolar and bipolar
output and are capable of automatically inverting, scaling, and
offsetting the output as needed. The GSDA-DP series is ideal
for volume OEM applications requiring specialized inputs and
outputs.
The GSDA-DP durable 1/8 DIN aluminum housings can be
easily mounted in a panel or control cabinet.
Standard Features
• Microprocessor-based design combines the ultimate in
responsiveness and accuracy in one package
• Non-volatile memory stores adjustable parameters even when
power has been removed
• Adjustable parameters include display range, output range,
output polarity, alarm options, etc.
• Internal program-enable jumper selectively prevents tampering
with unit’s configuration
• Universal power supply accepts line voltages inputs from
85–265 VAC @ 50–60Hz without switches or jumpers. The unit
automatically adjusts as needed.
• Transient voltage protection prolongs unit’s life in harsh
industrial environments
• Self-contained power supply for external sensor, limited to 5V @
50mA
• 1/8 DIN durable aluminum housing for panel mounting
• Large 4-digit, 1/2” LED display
• G.E. Lexan membrane and gasket (which are included) meet
NEMA 4X standards when used with NEMA 4X enclosures
• Wide operating ambient temperature range of -10 °C to 45 °C
(14 °F to 113 °F)
• Multiple operating modes including:
– Rate Mode* – Displays in rate and non-rate units
such as rpm, gallons per second, and percent
– Time Mode* – Displays in time units such as HH:MM,
MM:SS, SS:TT, or other units
– Rate and Time Modes operate inversely from each other

GSDA-DP – Specifications
Line Input Voltage 85–265 VAC

Line Input Frequency 48–62 Hz

Display Range 0.001 – 9999

Units of Operation User Programmable, any Unit

Onboard Power Supply (externally accessible) 5V @ 50mA

Pot Lo/Hi Supply VDC Range (external supply) 0–2 VDC through 0–24 VDC
Electrical Pot Wiper VDC Range Pot Lo +50mV through Pot Hi -50mV

Pot Circuit Current Draw 2mA @ 12V

Pot Circuit Isolation >500 MΩ

Isolated Alarm Relay Output Ratings 250VAC @ 5A; Form C

Resolution of D-A Converter 10 bits

Any unipolar or bipolar voltage range (based
Analog Output on input voltage) up to 24VDC
Display Type LED, Red, 4-Digit, 1/2 in Height

Housing Type (with supplied gasket in NEMA 4X panel) 1/8 DIN NEMA 4X

Connector Style 12-position 5mm European Style

Mechanical Terminal Block Torque Setting 4.4 lb·in Max [0.5 N·m]

Faceplate Material Polycarbonate with GE Lexan Overlay

Housing Material Aluminum

Weight 14.4 oz [408.22g]

Operating Temperature Range -10 °C to 45 °C [14 °F to 113 °F]

Environmental
Operating Humidity Range 95% non-condensing

Regulatory Agency Approvals RoHS

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GSDA-DP GSDA-DP Mounting Systems
Overview
GSDA-DP Operation Modes
Programmable
Rate and Time mode cycle times operate Controllers
inversely from each other.
Field I/O
Rate Mode, Unipolar Output PANEL MOUNTING GASKET
(WITH THE ADHESIVE SIDE OF
100 CUSTOMER
MOUNTING PANEL
GASKET FACING THE CUSTOMER Software
MOUNTING PANEL)
GSDA-DP Output (V)

(HOLE CUT-OUT FOR CONTROL

80 HOUSING APPROXIMATELY
3.622" WIDE BY 1.770" HIGH) C-more &
60 other HMI
GSDA-DP
Digital Pot
40 Drives

20 Soft
Starters
0
0 1 2 3 4 5
GSDA-DP Setting (%) Motors &
Gearbox
Time Mode, Unipolar Output
100:00 Steppers/
Servos
SUPPLIED WITH EACH CONTROL:
GSDA-DP Output (V)

80:00 1) GASKET
2) (2) 6-32 X 3/4 PANHEAD BLACK OXIDE STAINLESS SCREWS Motor
60:00 3) (2) #6 NUT WITH LOCKWASHER Controls

40:00 Proximity
Sensors
20:00

00:00 Photo
0 1 2 3 4 5 Sensors
GSDA-DP Setting (min:sec)
Limit
Switches
GSDA-DP Wiring
Encoders
GSDA-DP
Current
N
}
P1-1 AC INPUT 85–265 VAC Sensors
2 AMP
L fuse both lines for
P1-2 AC INPUT system without neutral
HI Pressure
Program Jumper

}
P1-3 POT HIGH or +V REF INPUT Sensors
W Connect to the Speedpot or Analog
P1-4 WIPER or ANALOG VOLTAGE SIGNAL Voltage Input of the control being driven.
LO High must be positive voltage with respect to low. Temperature
P1-5 POT LO or -V REF / COM
Sensors
COM
P1-6
P1-7
+5V
Common
+5VDC } Supply (+5V@50mA)
Pushbuttons/
Lights
S1 *
P1-8 Signal 1 * P1-8 & P1-9 signal inputs may be programmed
S2 * for a number of functions.
P1-9 Signal 2 Process
NO

}
Alarm Output - Normally Open
P1-10
C Alarm Output - Common Form C Relays/
P1-11 Relay output
Timers
NC Alarm Output - Normally Closed (Programmable)
P1-12
Comm.

Terminal
GSDA-DP Dimensions ( in [mm] ) Blocks &
Wiring

Power

Circuit
Protection

Enclosures

Tools

Pneumatics

Safety

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