7.2 Drive circuit

The recommended drive unit is shown below.

Drive output: 24V, 1.0A max.

F.G

1

2

With shield

TR1

D1

L1

Peripheral

unit 1

 

M-GND

+24V

 

3

7824

4

 

TR2

M-GND

D2

5

 

R3

L2

4.7k

1/4W

 

Peripheral unit 2

 

+5V

 

TR3

R1

6

 

 

 

 

R2

 

Compulsion switch

Frame ground

Printer side

User side

Notes

Peripheral Units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

For continuous driving, do not use drive duty greater than 20%.

Compulsion switch status is available as status data.

Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24.

Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Average Rectified Current Io = 1A

Maximum forward surge current (60Hz, 1-cycle sine wave) IFSM = 40A

Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Collector current Ic = 2A

Collector loss Pc = 1.2W

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Citizen Systems CBM-820 manual Drive circuit

CBM-820 specifications

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