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TR TASC Unit Selection Guide

As a market leader in the
design and manufacture of
innovative and durable drives
and control systems, the
company has built a reputation
as a supplier of reliable, robyst
and cost effective solutions to
problems in the control of
industrial processes, both in
the UK and worldwide.

The company's unique

experience and expertise
provides an unrivalled level of
service and back-up for all
industrial applications. A wide
product portfolio includes the
Oulton Switched Reluctance
Drive, NECO DC & AC Motors,
Electropower Gears, Precision
Step Systems, DISCO & Supaflex
Drives, EDC Traction Motors and
Glentronic Phase Converters,
The industry standard TR TASC
Unit eddy current drive unit is
described in this publication.

The compact 4200 Controller.

VTR TASC UNIT
The TR TASC Unit is a friction-
free eddy current coupling
which provides infinitely
variable torque and speed and
is driven by a standard squirrel
cage motor which is directly
connected to the mains, A
simple controller, consisting of
a single electronic circuit
board, provides closed-loop
speed control by comparing
the feed-back signal from an
inbuilt tachogenerator with
the set-speed demand signal.
The TR TASC Unit eddy current
coupling is, in many respects,
the most versatile drive and is
available in various forms:-
• Variable speed output.
1 Variable torque output.
B Infinitely variable load
(braking),
• Constant output speed with
variable input speed.
The TASC eddy current coupling
has been accepted as the
industry standard and it is very
doubtful any other drive system
is as simple, robust, inexpensive
and forgiving of abuse.
Although the TR TASC Units
described in this publication
are mainly used as variable
speed drives, units are
available which provide the
options listed above.
CONSTRUCTION
AND PRINCIPLE
OF OPERATION
A torque tube mounted on a
hub incorporating a cooling
fan, is driven by a motor at
constant speed. A polewheel
assembly fixed to the output
shaft is free to rotate within
the torque tube. A d.c. excitation
coil, mounted within the
polewheel assembly is supplied
from the secondary of a
rotary transformer mounted on
the shaft.
The triac output stage of the
TR TASC Unit controller supplies
the coil with variable voltage
and current. A magnetic field
is set up in the polewheel
 MOTOR
inducing a voltage, and
TORQUE TUBE COIL
POLEWHEEL ASSEMBLY causing eddy currents to flow
in the torque tube. These eddy
ROTARY TRANSFORMER currents produce their own
magnetic field within the
TACHOGENERATOR
torque tube which interacts
with the main field and
causes the polewheel to rotate
in the same direction as the
motor. Torque is a function of
coil current.

Closed-loop speed control is

effected by comparing the
signal from a tachogenerator
driven by the output shaft, with
a "set-speed" reference signal.
TYPICAL CONTROL Any error, or difference,
CONFIGURATION between the two signals
detected by the speed error
sensing circuit, causes the
triac output stage to adjust
the coil current, and hence
torque to maintain set speed.

The TR TASC Unit is a

heteropolar type which
SET-POINT
CONTROLLER
produces higher starting and
PRESSURE ERROR running torques than earlier
SENSING
homopolar types. Starting
RM1002 (MANUAL)
torques can be as high as
340% of rated torque as the
TR TASC Unit eddy current drive
allows the pull-out torque of
340% TYPICAL TORQUE/SPEED CURVES FOR TASC the driving motor to be utilised
UNITS UP TO 10.3RW, 2 POLE during starting. The design of
the TR range includes a
Starting Torques from 241% to 340% patented rotary transformer
that allows current to reach
Starting Torques Available: the main coil, which rotates
(340% = 100TR2/1) with the heteropolar polewheel,
(241% = 132TR2/3)
241% without the use of brushes
and slip-rings, which need
regular maintenance. As with
previous units, the TR model
does NOT include a centre-
bearing which tends to overheat
in service and have a short life.

100% = RATED CONSTANT TORQUE

100%
Speed range at constant
torque is up to 45:1 and
regulation, with built in
closed-loop control, is better
CONTROLLED SPEED RANGE = 45:1 than 1%. Soft- starting is
standard as the motor starts
MOTOR
SPEED "off-load" and acceleration
and deceleration rates are
RATED SPEED
adjustable.
 TR TASC UNIT
FEATURES &
BENEFITS
:
The TR TASC Unit eddy current
drive is an extremely versatile
constant torque drive which
provides outstanding infinitely
variable control of torque and
speed, Together with its
associated compact controller,
it combines low prime cost
with zero maintenance,
reduced energy consumption,
negligible RFI and mains
harmonics.

TR TASC UNIT CONTROLLER

The TR TASC Unit speed
controller is a single, compact
printed circuit card, only
100mm x 160mm which is
suitable for the whole range of
TR TASC Units irrespective of
power rating. It is available
suitable for panel or rack
mounting, and all customer
adjustable controls are factory
preset, only requiring fine
tuning adjustments if necessary
on site. The control circuit is
opto-isolated from the mains
supply and the controller will
accept all common input
control signals.

TR TASC UNIT FEATURES

D High starting torque. D Guarded or hoseproof chemical works protection.

D Wide speed range at
constant torque.
D No routine maintenance,
D Can be stalled without
damage for long periods.
D High tolerance to abuse
and misuse.
D Standard AC motors fitted,
D Operation in any attitude,
enclosures. D Brakes, power applied or
D Motor starts off load, failsafe, can be built in.
reducing mains peak D No centre bearing, no drag
demands. torque.
D Wide range of options in D Constant cooling over
flanges and gearboxes, whole speed range,
D Environmental options such D Reversible drive,
as 100% humidity, low
temperature (-60°C) and
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS OF TR INDUSTRIAL DRIVE UNITS. TASC UNIT
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES EXCEPT SOME MOTOR TERMINAL BOX CONDUIT HOLES (KL).
DERIVATION

The first two or three numbers indicate the

TASC UNIT FIXING DIMENSIONS OUTPUT SHAFT INPUT SHAFT CODE K GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF TASC UNIT MOTOR shaft centre-height or frame size, foilowed
MOHFI
US1C BRAKE CODfNCobn BASIC BRAKE IASIC IRAK by the letters TR (transformer, rotary}. The
A B C C H 0K LA M 0N 0P 0S T D DA EB E F 6 U Z DD DDA EEB EE FF G6 UU 5 AB AD AE AE BB BC HA HC HO 0KK 1 L LF LF AC AF AG AH BF BG HB HF HG HH 0KC KL next number gives the number of poles of
90TR 2/0 557 637 158 - - 132 - - - - 169 - - M20 the motor and, therefore, indicates motor
speed: 2 indicates 2-pole (3000 R.P.M.
90TR 2/2 572 652 178 - - 1 4 0 - - - - 179 - - M20 nominal), 4 indicates 4-pole (1500 R.P.M.
90TB 2/3 160 100 147 227 90 12 12 165 130W 200 12 3.5 19J6 M6 12 40 6 15.4 6 25 19J6 M6 12 40 6 15.4 6 25 190 132 340 332 147 13.5 10 188 243 21 572 652 427 507 178 - - 140 - - - - 179 - - M20 nominal) etc. The final number indicates
90TR 4/0 557 637 158 - - 132 - - - - 169 - - M2D the particular model. They generally
9DTR 4/1 557 637 158 - - 132 - - - - 169 - - M20 ascend as the motor power increases.
90TR 4/2 572 652 178 - - 140 - - - - 179 - - M20
Controller Designation 4200 is the
standard panel mounting speed controller
OOTR 2/1 586 691 178 - - 140 - - - - 189 - - M20
OOTR 2/2 170 112 147 252 100 12 12 165 1 301)7 200 12 3.5 19)6 M6 12 40 6 15.4 6 25 19J6 M6 12 40 6 15.4 6 25 210.137 361 352 159 15 10 208 263 21 641 746 441 546 218 - - 146 - - - - 221 - - 021 X 2 for 220/240V supplies. 4200/R is the
OOTR 4/1 586 691 178 - - 140 - - - - 189 - - M20 standard rack mounting speed controller
OOTR 4/2 641 746 218 - - 146 - - - - 209 - - 021 X 2 for 220/240V supplies. 4100 is the 110V
supply version of the 4200. 4100/R is the
32TR 2/1 132 28J6 MB 16 60 8 24.0 40 1 275 322 821 821 602 602 260 - - 198 - - - - 262 309 - 0 2 6 X 2 110V supply version of the 4200/R.
32TR 2/2 132 28J6 MB 16 60 8 24.0 40 1 275 322 821 821 602 602 260 - - 198 - - - - 262 309 - 0 2 6 X 2
32TG 2/3 240 120 215 215 160' 12 12 215 180H7 250 15 4 28]6 MS 16 60 8 23,8 7 40 381(6 M12 25 SO 10 33,0 56 270 174 420 432 190 34 4 303 350 21 97B 978 705 705 318 254 304 239 195.5 210 16ff 5 319 366 15 M32
32TR 4/1 132 2BJ6 MB 16 60 8 24,0 40 1 275 322 751 751 602 602 218 - - 146 - - - - 24! - - 021 X 2
32TR 4/2 132 28J6 MB 16 60 8 24.0 40 1 275 322 751 751 602 602 218 - - 146 - - - - 241 - - 021 X 2 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
32TR 4/3 132 3Bk6 M12 25 60 10 33.0 8 56 1 275 322 821 821 705 705 260 - - 198 - - - - 262 309 - 026 X 2
SYSTEM SELECTION GUIDE
60TR 2/1 160 38k6 M12 25 80 0 33.0 8 56 1 333 395 794 0 9
1067 1092 318 254 304 239 237 210 \tff 5 319 366 5 M32
60TR 2/2 160 38k6 M12 25 80 0 33.0 8 56 1 333 395 794 8 9
1067 1092 318 254 304 239 237 254 W 5 319 366 5 M32 Rated Speed The rated speed of a
60TR 2/3 180 48K6 M16 30 110 4 42.5 9 80 3 353 415 814 8 9
1133 1158 362 279 329 278 250 241 ISO1 8 361 416 5 M32 TASC Unit is Its maximum speed at rated
60TR 4/1 340 120 213 238 160 15 16 30D 250h7 350 19 5 42k6 M16 30 110 12 37 8 80 38K6 M12 25 80 0 33.0 8 56 380 202 482 518 155 16 1 333 395 21 924 949 794 B 9 260 - - 198 - - - - 290 337 - 826X2 load and torque. A small speed difference
60TR 4/2 160 38k6 Ml 2 25 80 0 33.0 8 56 1 333 395 1067 1092 794 B 9 318 254 304 239 237 210 1601 5 319 366 5 M32 between motor speed and TASC Unit rated
80TR 4/2' 160 38k6 M12 25 80 0 33.0 8 56 1 333 395 1067 1092 794 B 9 318 254 304 239 237 210 16ff 5 319 366 5 M32
speed exists because, like the squirrel
60TR 4/3 160 48k6 M16 30 110 4 42.5 9 80 1 333 395 1067 1092 814 839 318 254 304 239 237 254 16C3 5 319 366 5 M32
cage motor, the TASC Unit is an induction
60TR 4/3' 160 48k6 M16 30 110 4 42.5 9 80 1 333 395 1067 1092 814 839 318 254 304 239 237 254 1601 5 319 366 5 M32
machine and needs this "slip-speed"
80TR 2/1 200 37 392 454 129 1322 400 318 382 303 265 305 2017 25 400 472 9 033/54X2 to achieve full torque. The data given
80TB 2/2 200' i 37 392 454 129 1322 400 318 382 303 265 305 200' 25 400 472 9 033/54 X 2 here is for drives on 50Hz supplies. A
80TR 2/3 200
1
37 392 454 129 1322 400 318 382 303 265 305 20ff 25 400 472 9 033/54X2 similar table is available for 60Hz drives.
80TFU/110 19G' 17 372 434 109 116 318 254 304 239 240 210 iff 25 340 386 5 M32 Bated Torque The rated constant torque
80TR 4/150 340 140 214 239 180' 15 16 300 250 W 350 19 5 48k6 M16 30 110 14 42.5 9 80 48kB M16 30 110 14 42.5 9 80 3801202 513 548 181 21 17 372 434 21 109 116 838 863 31B 254 304 239 240 254 Kf 25 340 386 5 M32 of a TASC Unit is set at a level which fully
80TR 4/1 180 17 372 434 115 182 362 279 329 278 253 241 8ff B 361 416 5 M32 loads its drive motor. It is achieveable
BOTR 4/1* 180 17 372 434 115 182 362 279 329 278 253 241 8ff 8 361 416 5 M32
over the speed range and, for continuous
BOTR 4/2 180 17 372 434 1157 182 362 279 329 278 253 279 80* 8 36! 416 5 M32
operation, it must not be exceeded.
BOTR 4/2' 17 372 434 1157 182 362 279 329 278 253 279 80' 8 361 416 5 M32
However, higher torques can be achieved
225TR4/185 225' 127 1412 362 279 329 278 270 241 Sff 53 406 461 5 M32 for short-term use such as starting,
225TR 4/220 225' 127 1412 362 279 329 278 270 279 8ff 53 406 461 5 M32 accelerating and overcoming shock loads.
225TR 4/1 225'' 131 1446 360 318 394 2B6 282 305 20? 50 405 469 9 033/54X2 Starting Torques The starting torque stated
:
225TR4/T 440 230 197 332 225' 19 20 400 350fi8 450 19 5 60m6 M20 35 140 18 53 11 100 60m6 M20 35 140 18 53 11 100 489 242 612 NA' 283 21 25 467 549 2! 131 1446 1087 1222 360 318 394 286 282 305 2Cff 50 405 469 3 033/54X2 is that achieved with the TASC Unit at
225TR 4/2 225 141 1549 484 356 426 380 314 286 2251 25 467 530 3 2" ambient temperature. Values up to 340%
225TR 4/2' 225 141 1549 484 356 426 380 314 286 225' 25 467 530 9 2" of rated torque are achieveable as
225TR W 225 1439 1574 489 356 426 380 314 311 225' 25 470 530 9 2"
the motor pull-out torque can be utilised
for starting, With the drive at its normal
operating temperature, the starting torque
is reduced slightly,
' FORCED COOLED TASC UNITS - CODE 61 ON THE MODELS LISTED BELOW, THE MOTOR FLANGE
Maximum Continuous Stall Torque This is
EXTENDS BELOW THE FEET BY DIMENSION T the maximum level of stall torque in an
ambient temperature of 35"C. If this level
HJ of torque is Increased, the Unit will exceed
the thermal limit where short-term use
il only is possible. If this level is above the
rated torque, then the rated torque is
stated as the limit to avoid overheating
"ODEl III the drive motor.
Speed Range The thermal speed range
stated will not cause overheating of the
TASC Unit when it Is operated continuously
NOTES at rated torque at the stated minimum
1. 'Centre height includes foot blocks under the TASC UNIT or MOTOR to enable mounting on a flat bed (refer to speed. If the thermal limit of a TASC Unit
dimension'H'), is greater than the rated torque, the
BB: DIMENSION ACROSS FEET HG: TOP OFMOTOR FRAME 2, These models are supplied with feet on the MOTOR as well as the TASC UNIT (refer to dimension 'HB'). minimum speed is given as zero.
BC: CENTRE OF HOLE FROM FOOT EDGE HH: TOP OFMOTOR EYE BOLT 3 'AH' dimension is the distance from centre of unit to MOTOR terminal box Ed. The MOTOR terminal box is on The thermal speed range can be increased
H: TASC UNIT CENTRE HEIGHT 0KK: CONDUT HOLE SIZE top on models fitted with motors up to and including frame Dl 12 (see selection guide). All other models on by decreasing load torque, operating in
HB: MOTOR CENTRE HEIGHT WHEN FEET KL: CONDUT HOLE-EITHER RHS viewed from output shaft, unless specified LHS when ordering.
ARE FITTED THREADED TO BRITISH
a lower ambient temperature or
4. Model 225TR is not available as standard in totally-enclosed format. For information on ducted clean-air
HC: TOP OF TASC UNIT HOUSING STANDffiO OR CLEARANCE supply please contact our Sales Dept.
increasing the flow of cooling air.
HD: TOP OF TASC UNIT EYE BOLT HOLE WHERE e> SYMBOL IS 5. 'AD' dimension is the distance from centre of unit to TASC UNIT terminal box lid, The TR TASC UNIT terminal The tacho-generator fitted to the
(90-180TR) 4 I 0S ON M PCD AT 45° GIVEN box is supplied on top unless otherwise specified. (E3-RHS viewed from output shaft, E6-undernsath, E9-LBS). TASC Unit gives accurate closed-loop
TR TASC UNIT 2 POLE CONSTANT TORQUE DRIVES - 50Hz
TASC Output Rated Starting Speed Range with Induction Motor
Unit Power Constant Torque Constant Torque (rpm) Fitted to TASC Unit
Model kW Torque Nm Nm IP23 IP55 kW rpm Frame

90TR2/0 0.74 2.5 6.9 2800-0 2800-0 0.75 2850 D80AC

90TR2/1 1.05 3.7 10.2 2750-0 2750-0 1.1 2850 D80BC
90TR2/2 1.4 5.0 16.5 2700-0 2700-0 1.5 2850 D90SC
90TR2/3 2,1 7.5 17.6 2650-0 2650-0 2.2 2850 D90LC

100TR2/1 2,9 10.0 34.0 2700-0 2700-0 3.0 2880 D90LLD

100TR2/2 3.8 13.2 34.0 2650-0 2650-200 4.0 2820 D112MC

132TR2/1 5.4 18.5 48.1 2775-0 2775-0 5.5 2870 D132SAC

132TR2/2 7.3 25.0 65.0 2765-0 2765-0 7.5 2870 D132SBC
132TR2/3 10.3 36.5 88.0 2700-0 2700-440 110 2930 D160MAD

160TR2/1 14.0 48.8 130.0 2765-0 2765-400 15.0 2940 D16OMBD

160TR2/2 17.0 60.3 130,0 2700-550 2700-890 18.5 2950 D16OLD
160TR2/3 20.0 72.0 130.0 2650-930 2650-1210 22.0 2920 D180MD

180TR2/1 29.0 99.0 198.0 2800-930 2800-1330 30.0 2945 D200LD

180TR2/2 34.5 121.0 217.0 2725-1295 2725-1620 37.0 2945 D200LD
180TR2/3 41.6 148.0 217.0 2685-1400 2685-1860 45.0 2945 D200LHD

TR TASC UNIT 4 POLE CONSTANT TORQUE DRIVES - 50Hz

TASC Output Rated Starting Speed Range with Induction Motor
Unit Power Constant Torque Constant Torque (rpm) Fitted to TASC Unit
Model kW Torque Nm Nm IP23 IPS5 kW rpm Frame

90TR4/0 0.52 3.8 8.4 1300-0 1300-0 0.55 1400 D80AC

90TR4/1 0.7 5.1 11.7 1260-0 1260-0 0.75 1400 D80BC
90TR4/2 10 7.5 20.0 1200-0 1200-0 11 1420 D90SC

100TR4/1 1.4 10.0 23.0 1280-0 1280-0 15 1420 D90LD

100TR4/2 1.9 14.5 39.0 1220-0 1220-100 2.2 1420 D100LAC

132TR4/1 2.75 20.5 55.3 1280-0 1280-0 3.0 1420 D100LBD

132TR4/2 3.65 27.0 74.0 1285-0 1285-0 4.0 1420 D112MD
132TR4/3 4.9 37.0 88.0 1255-0 1255-220 5.5 1440 D132SC

160TR4/1 7.0 49.8 124.5 1350-0 1350-60 7.5 1440 D132MC

160TR4/2 10,2 72.0 136,0 1350-320 1350-500 11.0 1460 D160MD
160TR4/2* 10,4 72.0 136.0 1375-0 11.0 1460 D160MD
160TR4/3 13.3 97.4 136.0 1305-870 1305-1059 15.0 1470 D160LD
160TR4/3* 13.5 97.4 136.0 1320-375 15,0 1470 D160LD

180TR4/110 10.1 72.0 238.0 1340-80 1340-360 110 1460 D160MD

180TR4/150 13.5 97.4 292.0 1320-420 1320-650 15.0 1470 D160LD
180TR4/1 17.0 124.0 298.0 1310-660 1310-835 18,5 1460 D180MD
180TR4/1* 17.0 124.0 298.0 1310-0 18.5 1460 D180MD
180TR4/2 19.0 140.0 257.0 1300-750 1300-900 22.0 1460 D180LD
180TR4/2* 19.0 140.0 257.0 1300-200 22.0 1460 D180LD

225TR4/185 17.9 124.0 409.0 1380-75 1380-340 18.5 1460 D180MD

225TR4/220 20.1 140.0 440.0 1370-235 1370-470 22.0 1460 D180LD
225TR4/1 28.2 198.0 440.0 1360-595 1360-765 30.0 1460 D200LD
225TR4/1* 28.2 198.0 440.0 1360-0 30.0 1460 D200LD
225TR4/2 33.7 240.0 440.0 1340-750 1340-890 37.0 1470 D225SD
225TR4/2* 33.7 240.0 440.0 1340-60 37.0 1470 D225SD
225TR4/3* 39.8 292.0 440.0 1300-435 45.0 1470 D225MD

* FORCED COOLED - CODE 61 (50Hz Supply)

TASC UNIT CODES OPTIONS

Code Description K Input shaft assembly instead of drive W1 TASC Unit without motor.
A Fitted with NEMA output shaft. motor. W2 TASC Unit with 'special' motor (to be
B Fitted with power applied or failsafe brake. L1 110V Rotary transformer in Unit. specified).
C Coating of torque tube. N IP55 Protection. W5 TASC Unit with IP23 protection, but with
E Terminal box in non standard position; P IP44 Protection. IP55 motor.
F Range fitted. S Constructed for temperatures below - 30°C. Y Thermistor fitted in rotary Transformer primary,
61 Forced Cooled (50Hz). T Totally enclosed. in airstream or both.
J Filters fitted to air-inlet grills. V Motor voltage specified (and C.SA). I Special paint a primer finish.