EM-347B-FAN Brushless DC Motor Driver with Modbus RS-485

Key Features

  • Brushless DC motor driver with hall sensor feedback (120° commutation)
  • True 4-quadrant power stage with regenerative braking capability
  • Digital inputs: direction, brake, start/stop, disable, and speed-2
  • Analog inputs for speed and current control (PWM-compatible)
  • Protection: overvoltage, undervoltage, overtemperature (fault LED indication)
  • Optional cooling fan with temperature-controlled output (ON > 65°C)
  • B-version: shutdown input for low-power mode and RS-485 Modbus RTU
  • Enhanced stop modes: “stop brake” and “hold current” for high holding torque

Overview

EM-347B is a brushless DC motor driver with hall sensor feedback and an efficient MOSFET power stage, designed to meet today’s EMC requirements. The driver supports 120° commutation and includes a true 4-quadrant power stage, enabling regenerative braking.

During regenerative braking the supply voltage rises. This rise can be controlled with a braking resistor. In battery-powered systems the regenerated energy can be directed back into the battery, eliminating the need for a braking resistor.

Control Interfaces

The EM-347B includes basic digital command inputs such as direction, brake, start/stop and disable. In addition, analog inputs are provided for speed and current control. A digitally presettable second speed (speed-2) can be activated via digital command input.

Two NPN outputs are available for fault and overcurrent indication, and several I/O functions can be modified via parameters.

Protection and Reset Behavior

The driver includes protection against overvoltage, undervoltage and overtemperature. Fault situations are indicated with an on-board fault LED. Overtemperature and current limit events can be cleared using a reset input, a reset timer, or by setting the analog speed control to zero.

Speed Control Modes

  • Open loop (direct control): motor voltage is proportional to the control voltage, similar to a standard DC motor.
  • Closed loop: hall sensor feedback is used for speed control, providing good speed regulation.

Start and stop ramps operate in both modes. Speed range, closed-loop RPM range, and ramp times are parameter adjustable. Filtered analog inputs also allow the use of a PWM control signal for speed and current control.

Configuration and Monitoring

Settings can be configured using the EM-236 interface unit or with a PC running EmenTool Lite together with the EM-268 adapter cable. Parameters are stored in non-volatile memory. The interface also supports monitoring of motor current and RPM.

B-Version Additional Features

  • Shutdown input for low power consumption mode (low idle)
  • RS-485 Modbus RTU interface (9600 / 19200 baud) for control and parameter access
  • Stop brake mode: motor phases are shorted in stop for improved holding torque
  • Hold current mode: generates strong active holding torque
  • Optional cooling fan output that switches on automatically when temperature rises above 65°C

Installation

The device can be mounted on a DIN-rail base, and enclosure options are available.


Technical Data EM-347B-FAN

Supply voltage12–48 V (11–60 VDC)
Overvoltage limit15–65 V (adjustable)
Idle currenttyp. 30 mA
Idle current (shutdown)0.2 mA (shutdown connected to GND)
Max current (continuous)50 A (Tamb 50 °C)
Max current (continuous, with fan)60 A
Max current (peak)80 A (max 5 s)
Max brake output current (pin 21)20 A
Recommended brake resistor1.5–10 Ω
PWM frequencytyp. 16 kHz
Overtemperature shutdown90 °C
Fan output switch-on> 65 °C
Current limit setting1–100 A (step 1 A)
Current limit analog scale0–5 V = 0–100 A
Digital input logic level“off” = 0–1 V or open / “on” = 4–30 V
Logic input impedance10 kΩ
Shutdown inputopen or < 1 V (= low idle)
Digital input response time2 ms
Analog input range0–5 V up to 0–10 V
Analog input impedance100 kΩ
Analog input filter100 Hz
RS-4859600 / 19200 baud, Modbus RTU
Overcurrent outputNPN max 2 A / 60 V
Fault outputNPN max 50 V / 50 mA
Fan cooling output12 V, max 100 mA
EMCMeasured for industrial environment
PCB flammability classUL94V-0
Dimensions140 × 122 × 43 mm (56 mm with fan)
Weight520 g (550 g with fan)

Product files

EM-347B.pdf (408,83 KB)
EM-347B_Modbus_Data_Address_1v0.pdf (134,22 KB)
Test_Modbus_connection_with_Qmodbus.pdf (209,15 KB)
EM-Rail_bases.pdf (2 833,53 KB)
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