PRODUCT BULLETIN SB 8550-1900

CAT PWM COMMAND MODULE

Type
8550-1900
The 8550-1900 Cat PWM
Command Module is used to
provide an engine throttle
signal or basic control logic
for Cat electronic engines. It
accepts a standard analog
input and outputs a variable-
duty-cycle, pulse-width-
modulated signal (PWM).
The duty cycle of the signal
determines the desired
speed of the engine.
APPLICATIONS
! Simple control system for
vessels with CAT
electronic engines driving
fixed pitch propellers
! CAT pulse width
modulated (PWM) throttle
signal conditioner
FEATURES
! Potentiometer input
! 4 to 20 mA input
! Pulse width modulated
output
! Open collector outputs
! ModBus RTU
! Switch selectable RS-232,
RS-422 or RS-485
communication
! Switch selectable
communication
termination
! Dual 12 VDC or 24 VDC
nominal power supplies
! Status LEDs indicate data
transfer
! Status LED for watch dog
! Diagnostic LED flashes
error codes
! Removable terminal
blocks
! TS 35 x 7.5 rail mount

PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.

SB 8550-1900
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8550-1900 CAT PWM

COMMAND MODULE
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TS 35×7,5 rail mount.

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Adapters available
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75mm
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Supply: Diagnostics:
! Nominal 12 VDC, or 24 VDC ! Watchdog LED
! Nominal 12 VDC range 9 to 36 VDC ! Open collector output for fault
! Diagnostic fault LED flashes error codes
! Nominal 24 VDC range 18 to 36 VDC
! Tx & Rx activity LEDs
! Reverse voltage protection ! ModBus RTU Slave access to fault codes,
! Nominal 50 mA, peak 150 mA operating data and configuration
Environmental: Inputs / Outputs:
! Operating temperature -25 to +70°C
! Command potentiometer 2.5 kW or 5W k
! Storage temperature -40 to +85°C
! Command 4 to 20 mA
! Vibration: Frequency range 2 to 100 Hz
! Pulse Width Modulated 500 pulses per second
Peak to peak amplitude 2 mm below 13.2 Hz
(PWM)
Acceleration amplitude 0.7 g above 13.2 Hz
! Open collector outputs 1 A @ 24 VDC
! CE compliant for EMC (IEC/EN60945)
! ModBus RTU
Physical:
! Communication RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
! IP40 case (NEMA Type 1)
! Dimensions:
90 mm L × 75 mm W × 55 mm H
(3.54" L × 2.95" W × 2.17" H)
! Weight, typical 0.15 kg (0.32 lbs)
! Removable terminal blocks for 14 to 20 AWG
wires

PRIME MOVER CONTROLS INC.

3600 GILMORE WAY, BURNABY BC CANADA V5G 4R8
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