ALLEN-BRADLEY CU3

Safety Relays
Back EMF Monitors
CU3
Specifications
Description
The CU3 is a control unit which detects stopped motion and is ideal
for use with guard locking interlock switches. It is designed to
interface with single or three-phase induction motors by measuring
the drive voltage and the back electro-magnetic field (emf) of the
motor.
The front window of the CU3 can be popped off to reveal a
replaceable fuse and a potentiometer. The potentiometer sets the
threshold voltage measured at terminals Z1/Z2. The maximum
threshold voltage is approximately 2.5V peak (potentiometer turned
fully CCW). When the voltage at Z1/Z2 exceeds the threshold
voltage, the safety outputs de-energize, and the safety contacts at
terminals 13/14 and 23/24 open.
When the supply to a motor is disconnected, motor speed will
reduce to zero. During the run down period the back emf generated
by the motor is monitored by the CU3. When the level of the back
emf dips below the threshold voltage, the safety outputs close. This
enables the output device (e.g., solenoid locking or unlocking switch)
to be activated.
Standards
EN 954-1, ISO 13849-1, IEC/EN
60204-1, IEC 60947-5-1, ANSI
B11.19, AS4024.1
Category
Cat. 1 per EN 954-1 (ISO13849-1)
Approvals
C-Tick, CE marked for all
applicable directives, cULus & TÜV
Power Supply
24V AC/DC or 110/230V AC
Power Consumption
< 4VA
Inputs
Z1- Z2 Motor voltage
Maximum Motor Voltage
500 V
Reset
Automatic/manual
Outputs
2 N.O. Safety; 1 N.C. Auxiliary
➊ Output Utilization per IEC
60947-5-1 (Inductive)
B300 AC-15
5A/250V AC, 5A/125V AC
N300 DC-13
3A/24V DC
Fuses Power (internal, replace.)
Motor Input (external)
Output (external)
500mA time lag
500mA quick acting
5A quick acting
Max. Switched Current/Voltage
10mA/10V
Indication LED
Red = Power on
Red/Green = Timing/Output on
Yellow = Fault
Red = Motor running
Impulse Withstand Voltage
2500V
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F)
Humidity
90% RH
Enclosure Protection
IP40 DIN 0470
Terminal Protection
IP20 DIN 0470
Conductor Size
If the Z1/Z2 circuit opens, the CU3 goes into a fault state, indicated
by the fault led. The fault must be corrected and the power to the
CU3 cycled to clear the fault state.
1 x 2.5mm2 (14AWG) stranded
1 x 4mm2 (12AWG) solid
Installation Group
C in accordance with VDE 0110
Pollution Degree
3
The 24V DC version must be operated with an isolated supply. The
CU3 is not intended for use with variable frequency drives.
Torque Settings—terminal
screws
1N⋅m (8lb⋅in)
Case Material
Red Polycarbonate
Features
Mounting
35mm DIN rail
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Weight
510g (1.12lbs)
Electrical Life
220V AC/4A/880VA/cosϕ=3.5
220V AC/1.7A/375VA/cosϕ=0.6
30V DC/2A/60W
10V DC/0.01/0.1W
100,000 operations
500,000 operations
1,000,000 operations
2,000,000 operations
Category 1 per EN 954-1
Stop category 1
2 N.O. safety outputs
1 N.C. auxiliary output
Application Details
Adjust to suit machine rundown and motor sensitivity.
Replaceable
Fuse
Mechanical Life
2,000,000 operations
Vibration
0.75mm (0.30in) peak, 10-55Hz
Shock
30g, 11ms half-sine
➊ See Output Ratings on page 1-29 for details. Consult factory for ratings not
shown.
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Safety Relays
Back EMF Monitors
CU3
Product Selection
Safety Outputs
Auxiliary Outputs
2 N.O.
1 N.C.
CU3 Power Supply
Catalogue Number
24V AC/DC ➊
440R-S35001
110V AC
440R-S35002
230V AC
440R-S35003
➊ The 440R-S35001 requires an isolated supply when operating on 24V DC.
Accessories
Description
Page Number
Catalogue Number
500mA Fuse
14-6
440R-A31562
Dimensions—mm (inches) Block Diagram
45 (1.77)
120 (4.72)
A1
A2
X2
X1
13 23
31
F1
73 (2.87)
Stop
24VDC
~
K1
K3
K2
K3
K2
K2
K1
K1
K1
K1
Sensitivity
Power
35mm DIN Rail Mounting
Run
K3 Fault
K2
Logic
Z1
Z2
Q1
K2
14 24
32
Typical Wiring Diagrams
24V DC
K1 (aux)
Start
K2 (aux)
L1 L2 L3
Stop
500mA Fuse
Guard Closed
& Locked
A1
A2
TLS1-GD2
54
42
Z1
13
23 31 X1
K2
41
12 22
53
34
21
33
11
A1
K2
CU3
A2
Z2
14 24 32 X2
K1
K2
500mA
Fuse Aux
M
Ground
Guardlocking Safety Gate, Back EMF Detection,
Automatic Reset, Monitored Output
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