SSA Servo Amplifier

The SSA is a miniature PWM servo amplifier designed for DC servo motors.

It utilizes power MOSFETs which contribute to its high efficiency and compact design. The SSA is constructed from two PCBs mounted on a heat sink plate. The lower board contains the power switching transistors which drive the motor, terminals for the power stage, the switch mode power supply and the protection logic. The upper PCB contains the control logic, terminals for the control stage, adjusting trimmers and indication LED's.

Standard Features

  • Four quadrant operation allows motor acceleration and deceleration under power in both CW and CCW directions.
  • Internal DC to DC converter allows for operation from a single supply.
  • Zero deadband.
  • Excellent linearity.
  • 2 inputs.
  • Motor current monitor.
  • Inhibit/fault indication (open collector).
  • Remote control functions: Inhibit and CW/CCW disable.
  • Adjustable compensation.
  • Continuous and peak current limits.
  • Input balance (offset) adjustment.
  • External current limit adjustment.
  • Operation in two velocity modes (Tacho or armature voltage feedback) or current mode.
  • LED diagnostics.
  • Removable terminals for easy installation and service

Safety Features

  • Short between the outputs or between each output and supply ground.
  • Over temperature.
  • Under/over voltage.

Technical Specifications

  • DC output voltage is 90% of DC input voltage.
  • 20KHz, 40KHz or 60KHz switching frequency. .
  • 2KHz current loop response (minimum).
  • Outputs voltages of +13V, (15mA each) for external use.
  • Efficiency at rated current - 97%.
  • Drift: 10µV/°C (referred to input).
  • Operating temperature: 0-50°C
  • Storage temperature: -10 - +70°C

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Documentation and Technicial Resources

User Manual (PDF)  
Datasheets (PDF)

For factory assistance, please contact us at:

McFarland Associates phone: (408) 993-0200
115 Phelan Avenue, Suite #4 fax:     (408) 993-0123
San Jose, CA 95112 email:   sales@mcfarlandassociates.com