PEAKTRONICS AMC-100

AMC-101
The Peaktronics AMC-100/AMC-101 AC Motor
Controllers are used for proportional positioning of split
AC Motor Controllers
phase AC actuator motors. An external command signal
of 0-10V, 1-5V, or 4-20mA can be used to compare to a
feedback signal from a potentiometer. The open or closed
AC output will energize, which powers the actuator motor,
until the feedback signal matches the command signal, at
which time the controller's AC output is turned off and the
actuator motor stops. AMC-100

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With a loss of command signal in the 1-5V or the AMC-100B

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4-20mA input range, the AMC-100/AMC-101 offers three AMC-100D
useful options: fail in place, the open output on, or the
closed output on. All input and output options are easily
field configurable with jumper plugs. The only other ad-
justments consist of Deadband and non-interactive Zero
and Span trimmers, which allows for easy field calibra-
tion.
These controllers are available in versions for AMC-101

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5
6
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3
117VAC ±10%, 234VAC ±10%, or 24VAC ±10% power

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5
AMC-101B

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8
INC.
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and give the user optical isolation between the input signal
PEAK 101
AMC-

AMC-101D
and the AC outputs. The unit includes a red LED indica-
tor (for the open output), a green LED indicator (for the
closed output), an on-board fuse, and two removable
screw terminal strips (for easy servicing). AMC-100A
The AMC-100 (117VAC), AMC-100B (234
VAC), and AMC-100D(24VAC) are mounted on
AMC-100C
Snaptrack and deliver 2A at 60°C. Subsequently, the AMC-100E
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3

AMC-101 (117 VAC), AMC-101B (234VAC), and AMC- AMC-101A

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8

101D (24VAC) are mounted on an aluminum extrusion AMC-101C

and can deliver 5A at 60°C. All six versions are available
with standoff mounts only (insulating sheet is included)
AMC-101E
which allows the units to be mounted directly to the actua-
tor housing or bracket. Note, the housing or bracket is
required for heatsinking the AMC-101A, AMC-101C, and
AMC-101E 5A units.

Snaptrack is a registered trademark of Augat/RDI.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Multiple units are easily connected in parallel to a common command
signal.

• Built-in utility power supplies for powering a command pot, 4-20mA

input or output transmitter, and the feedback potentiometer.

• No external motor resistors are required.

AMC-100/AMC-101

OUTLINE
J1 J2 SNAPTRACK

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ELECTRICAL
1.44"

RED LED
(open)
#6 CLEAR HOLE CONNECTIONS
JP1 (2) PLACES
JP3 DEADBAND

FUSE
JP2
JP4
GREEN LED ZERO to Motor
J1
1.44"

(close)
SPAN
OPEN OUTPUT 1
NEUTRAL 2
3.50" 1.64" CLOSE OUTPUT 3
0.25" 0.25" GND 4
AMC-100 117VAC, 2A WIPER 5
AMC-100B 234VAC, 2A +10V 6
AMC-100D 24VAC, 2A to Feedback Pot

to AC Power
J2
J1 J2 ALUMINUM L2 NEUTRAL 1
EXTRUSION
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
L1 LINE 2
EARTH GND 3
1.50"

RED LED #6 CLEAR HOLE

SIGNAL GND ( ) 4
(open) JP1 (2) PLACES
JP3 DEADBAND
1-5V / 4-20mA (+) 5
FUSE

JP2 0-10V 6
JP4
GREEN LED ZERO +10V 7
(close)
1.50"

SPAN
+24V 8
to Signal
3.50" 1.70"

0.25" 0.25"

AMC-101 117VAC, 5A INPUT SIGNAL

AMC-101B 234VAC, 5A
AMC-101D 24VAC, 5A INPUT SIGNAL JP1 JUMPER
RANGE PLUG
0-10V INSTALL
J1 J2 INSULATING
0.20" SHEET 1-5V REMOVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4-20mA INSTALL
1.375"

RED LED
0.88"

(open) JP1
#6 CLEAR HOLE
(2) PLACES LOSS OF INPUT SIGNAL
JP3 DEADBAND
FUSE

JP2
JUMPER
JP4 OUTPUT STATE
0.88"

GREEN LED ZERO PLUG

1.375"

(close)
SPAN
BOTH OFF JP2
OPEN ON JP3
3.50" 1.40" CLOSE ON JP4
0.25" 0.25"
NOTE: Do not install JP2, JP3, or JP4
AMC-100A 117VAC, 2A AMC-101A 117VAC, 5A when using the 0-10V input signal
AMC-100C 234VAC, 2A AMC-101C 234VAC, 5A range. Power must be off when
installing these jumpers.
AMC-100E 24VAC, 2A AMC-101E 24VAC, 5A

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

J1 OPEN LIMIT SWITCH

1 OUTPUT
NOTE: See input signal
configurations for more OPEN
information.
MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH
2 NEUTRAL
J2
8
+24V OUTPUT
7
+10V OUTPUT CLOSE
POWER / SIGNAL
CLOSE LIMIT SWITCH
6
0-10V INPUT 3 OUTPUT

ACTUATOR
1-5V / 4-20mA INPUT
5 optional
4 brake
SIGNAL GND coil

3
EARTH GND 4 GND
2
L1 LINE
1
L2 NEUTRAL
5 WIPER FEEDBACK
POT
OPEN

6 +10V

AMC-100
AMC-101

DESCRIPTION

The AMC-100/AMC-101 AC Motor Controllers AMC-101B, and AMC-101D are packaged on an alumi-
come in various configurations to accommodate many num extrusion. The AMC-101A, AMC-101C, and AMC-
applications. Basically three parameters should be con- 101E come with standoff mounts - these units require
sidered in selecting the appropriate model: motor current, screw mounting through all four standoffs to a suitable
operating voltage, and package configuration (see Outline metal plate or bracket in order to provide sufficient
information). heatsinking for the unit.
The AMC-100 controllers are rated for 2A motors CAUTION ! These units are intended to be
and are available for either 117VAC, 234VAC, or 24VAC mounted in an appropriate enclosure to avoid electrical
operation. The AMC-100, AMC-100B, and AMC-100D shocks. High voltages are present on the outside of the
come mounted on snaptrack while the AMC-100A, AMC- unit when power is applied. AC power should be discon-
100C, and AMC-100E have standoffs for direct mounting nected prior to any wiring of these units. A heater and
to a bracket (insulating sheet is included). The AMC-101 thermostat should be used where condensation may occur.
controllers are rated for 5A motors and also come in
117VAC, 234VAC, or 24VAC versions. The AMC-101,

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POWER / SIGNAL (J2) position the actuator to the midway point between the
open and closed positions; then adjust the feedback po-
Power is connected to pins 1, 2, and 3 as shown in tentiometer for approximately 5VDC (or 1/2 of the poten-
the block diagram above. The fuse installed on the unit is tiometer's resistance) between pins 4 and 5 of J1.
rated for maximum output current that can be safely deliv- Since the feedback potentiometer is crucial for
ered by the AC outputs. Replacement fuses must not ex- proper operation of the AMC-100/AMC-101, the follow-
ceed these maximum ratings (2A for the AMC-100 con- ing items should be carefully observed:
trollers and 6.3A for the AMC-101 controllers) to prevent
damage to the unit. Smaller fuse sizes can be used with 1 - Potentiometer resistance should be a value from
smaller motors - consult the actuator manufacturer for ap- 1K to 10K ohms.
propriate fuse size and type.
An appropriate command signal, either 0-10V, 1- 2 - The potentiometer should be a linear taper type.
5V, or 4-20mA, should be connected to pin 5 or 6 (as
shown in the Block Diagram) while using pin 4 as the re- 3 - The potentiometer must be properly wired to pro-
turn signal ground. The AMC-100/AMC-101 must be vide the correct feedback signal.
configured for the type of command signal that is to be
used - jumper plug JP1 must be installed whenever a 4- 4 - The potentiometer must be properly and securely
20mA or 0-10V input is used (see Outline). mounted in order to provide a reliable feedback
Pin 7 of J2 provides an auxiliary +10V output signal.
which can be used to connect a command potentiometer.
By connecting one end of a potentiometer to pin 7, the
other end to pin 4, and the wiper to pin 6, a local control OUTPUT INDICATORS
knob can be implemented. Pin 8 provides an auxiliary
+24VDC output which can be used to power an input or The AMC-100/AMC-101 units have on-board
output 4-20mA transmitter. indicators that identify when one of the motor outputs is
turned on. When the open output is turned on, the red
LED indicator will turn on, and when the close output is
ACTUATOR (J1) turned on the green LED indicator will turn on (see Out-
line).
The actuator and feedback potentiometer are con- Many actuators are equipped with limit switches
nected to J1 as shown in the block diagram. Pin 1 should at the open and closed positions which are intended to dis-
be connected to the motor winding that moves the actuator connect power to the motor to prevent mechanical dam-
toward the open position, and conversely, pin 3 is con- age. For this reason, it is possible that the AMC-
nected to the winding that moves the actuator toward the 100/AMC-101 will indicate that one of the motor outputs
closed position. Pin 2 is the neutral or common wire to is turned on when the actuator is not in motion. However,
the motor windings. The AMC-100/AMC-101 is suitable it should be noted that when the indicator is on, power is
for powering most dynamic brakes used with electric ac- applied to the motor output.
tuators; however, consult the actuator manufacturer for
more information.
The feedback potentiometer wiper must be con- LOSS OF INPUT SIGNAL
nected to pin 5 of J1. One end of the potentiometer is
connected to pin 4, and the other is connected to pin 6. When the 1-5V or 4-20mA type command signal
The potentiometer should be connected so that when the is used, the AMC-100/AMC-101 can detect that the input
actuator moves towards the open position, the potentiome- signal has been disconnected. The unit can be configured
ter's resistance between pins 4 and 5 will increase. This to respond to the loss of command signal in one of three
can also be measured as a voltage - the voltage between ways: turn both outputs off (leaving the actuator in its last
pins 4 and 5 should increase when the actuator moves to- position at the time signal was lost), turn on the open out-
wards the open position. If the potentiometer is wired in- put (to move the actuator to the full open position), or turn
correctly, the typical response of the unit will be to run the on the close output (to move the actuator to the full closed
actuator to the full open or closed position (the appropriate position). To select the desired response to a loss of input
output indicator will remain on) regardless of the com- signal, install jumper plug JP2, JP3, or JP4 as shown in the
mand signal input. Outline information. CAUTION! Power must be
The feedback potentiometer should be mounted to disconected when installing or removing these jumpers
provide a proper feedback signal through the entire range - damage to the unit may occur if these jumpers are set
between the open and closed positions. For best results, with power on.

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When using this feature, certain precautions 4 - Set the command signal input to maximum:
should be observed. For applications using the 0-10V in-
put signal type, the unit cannot detect a loss of signal; do 10V for 0-10V input type
not install jumper plugs JP2, JP3, and JP4 for these appli- 5V for 1-5V input type
cations. When JP3 or JP4 are installed, the unit will turn 20mA for 4-20mA type
on one of the motor outputs when the input signal is lost;
if the actuator does not use limit switches, these selections 5 - Adjust the "Span" adjustment so that the actuator
should not be used. moves to the desired open position. If the desired
position cannot be achieved, check the position of
the limit switch.
CALIBRATION
NOTE: The "Zero" adjustment is an offset set-
The non-interactive zero and span adjustments of ting rather than an absolute setting. Should the
the AMC-100/AMC-101 allow for easy calibration once "Zero" adjustment be changed, the "Span" ad-
the unit is installed. After insuring that the feedback po- justment should be checked for the desired open
tentiometer and motor outputs are wired to provide a position. Setting of the "Span" adjustment has no
proper feedback signal, as described under "ACTUATOR affect on the "Zero" adjustment.
(J1)", follow these steps to calibrate the unit (see Outline
for the location of the adjustments): 6 - To check proper operation and linearity, set the
command signal to halfway:
1 - Apply AC power to the unit, and set the command
input signal to minimum: 5V for 0-10V input type
3V for 1-5V input type
0V for 0-10V input type 12mA for 4-20mA input type
1V for 1-5V input type
4mA for 4-20mA input type Verify that the actuator's position is midway be-
tween the open and closed positions.
2 - Adjust the "Zero" adjustment so that the actuator
moves to the desired closed position. If the de-
sired position cannot be achieved, check that the REVERSE ACTING CALIBRATION
feedback potentiometer provides a feedback sig-
nal as described under "ACTUATOR (J1)"; also, When converting a direct acting actuator to a re-
check the position of the limit switches. verse acting actuator, two changes in wiring must be
made:
3 - If the actuator is hunting for position, turn the
"Deadband" adjustment clockwise until hunting 1 - Reverse the feedback potentiometer wires con-
stops. If the actuator is not hunting for position, nected to J1-4 and J1-6.
turn the "Deadband" adjustment counterclockwise
until the actuator begins to hunt; then turn the 2 - Reverse the motor output wires connected to J1-1
"Deadband" adjustment slightly clockwise until and J1-3.
hunting stops.
NOTE: DO NOT reverse the input signal polari-
WARNING! Actuator failure may occur if the ty. Also, make sure that both wiring changes are
"Deadband" adjustment is set to allow continuous made - if only one is made, the actuator will run to
hunting. This can cause excessive wear of motor either full open or full closed.
bearings, geartrain, dynamic brake, and feedback
potentiometer. Hunting can also cause the inter- After the wiring changes have been made, refer to CALI-
nal temperature of the actuator housing to rise to a BRATION for setting the zero and span adjustments.
level that exceeds the maximum rating of the
AMC-100/AMC-101, 60oC.

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SPECIFICATIONS

POWER REQUIREMENTS
AMC-100, AMC-100A, AMC-101, AMC-101A: 117VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
AMC-100B, AMC-100C, AMC-101B, AMC-101C: 234VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
AMC-100D, AMC-100E, AMC-101D, AMC-101E: 24VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
3.6 VA typical (not including output load)
Fuse Type:
AMC-100x: 2A 3AG Time Delay
AMC-101x: 6.3A 3AG Time Delay

COMMAND SIGNAL INPUT

0-10 VDC Input
Input Impedance: 11K ohms minimum
External Command Potentiometer: 1K ohm
1-5 VDC Input
Input Impedance: 1M ohms minimum
Loss of Command Signal Threshold: ≤ 0.75V
4-20 mA Input
Input Impedance: 250 ohms ±1%
Loss of Command Signal Threshold: ≤ 3mA

FEEDBACK SIGNAL INPUT

Input Voltage: 0 to 10 VDC
External Feedback Potentiometer: 1K ohm to 10K ohms

POWER SUPPLY OUTPUTS

Input or Output Transmitter Power (J2-8): 24VDC @ 20mA max
Command Signal Potentiometer Power (J2-7): 10VDC @ 10mA max
NOTE: Do not connect these outputs to other power supplies.

AC MOTOR OUTPUTS
Off-state Leakage Current: <15mA
Maximum Load Current @ 60oC:
AMC-100x: 2A
AMC-101x: 5A (when properly mounted)

CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
Zero: adjustable throughout feedback signal range
Span: adjustable throughout command signal range
Deadband: adjustable from 0.12% to 2.4% of span

ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range: 0 oC to 60 oC
Storage Temperature Range: -40 oC to 85 oC
Relative Humidity Range: 0 to 90 % (noncondensing)

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Input Signal Configurations

MLT-100A
(includes dial and knob)

J2-8 RED
+24V
CW
XMA-104A
AMC-100 J2-5 AMC-100 WHT
Sourcing
AMC-101 1-5V / 4-20mA
or
AMC-101 4-20mA 10K ohm
Transmitter
Command
Sinking Pot
J2-4 output J2-5 BLK
SIGNAL GND 1-5V /
4-20mA

4-20mA Input using a self-powered transmitter Remote Command Pot using the 4-20mA Input Signal

SHIELD
J2-6 J2-7
0-10V +10V
0-10V
DAC CW
AMC-100 J2-4 AMC-100 J2-6
AMC-101 SIGNAL GND AMC-101 0-10V
POT-101
Command Pot
J2-4 (1K ohm only)
SIGNAL
GND

0-10V Input using digital-to-analog card Command Pot using the 0-10V Input Signal

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WIRING DIAGRAMS
Special Applications

4-20mA
Command
Signal

Connect up to 10 controllers

J2-4 J2-5 J2-4 J2-5 J2-4 J2-5

Signal 4-20mA Signal 1-5V Signal 1-5V
Gnd Gnd Gnd
Remove JP1 on
all other units.
AMC-100 AMC-100 AMC-100
AMC-101 Install JP1 on AMC-101 AMC-101
one unit.
#1 #9 #10

Controlling multiple units using a single 4-20mA signal

4-20mA Calibrate unit #1 to open and close with 4 to 12 mA,

Command and unit #2 to open and close with 12 to 20 mA.
Signal Note, the ratio between the feedback pot rotation to
the actuator shaft rotation must be 1:1.

J2-4 J2-5 J2-4 J2-5

Signal 4-20mA Signal 1-5V
Gnd Gnd
Install JP1 Remove JP1

AMC-100 AMC-100
AMC-101 AMC-101
#1 #2
J1-1 J1-2 J1-3 J1-1 J1-2 J1-3

NOTE: Limit switches

Motor must be used to stop Motor
actuator travel!

Split range control

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