AutomationDirect: High-performance DC drives

IronHorse GSD1 series DC drives are high-performance Pulse-Width-Modulated (PWM) controllers for 12 to 48V equipment, providing smooth control with high-efficiency operation, and are ideal for applications such as auger feeders, automated door actuators, commercial cooking equipment, food production, industrial pumping systems and more.

Melissa Larson

Jul 10, 2015

High-performance DC drives

GSD1 series DC drives are available in 10-amp (1/8 to 1/2 HP motor rating) and 20-amp (1/4 to 1 HP motor rating) versions. Additional features include adjustable maximum speed, minimum speed, current limit, I.R. compensation, and acceleration. The adjustable current-limit feature protects the control, battery, and motor from sustained overloads.

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