GMC-1 (1X230V)

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Manual

1 General

The GMC-1 is a motor control unit for a 1-phase electric

motor with two running directions and a limit switch
system. The motor can be operated manually as well as
automatically. The nominal motor current can be adjusted
from 0.4 A to 6.5 A. The GMC-1 is provided with a lockable
mains switch, manual control and current measurement.

2 Safety

• This device falls under the guarantee- and responsibility regulation, as stated in the general terms
and conditions for sale of Hotraco Horti B.V., which is applicable to the agreement with which this
device is delivered.
• The GMC may only be used for controlling electric drives with a limit switch system. Use other than
described in this manual is not permitted without express consent from Hotraco Horti B.V.
• The GMC is under no circumstances a safety component.
• It is necessary to connect the alarm contacts of the several computers on a central alarm-unit.
• Always leave the GMC switched on. Do not switch off the computer when it is not in use; this is to
prevent the GMC against condensation through cooling.
• Do not use running water to clean the GMC. The GMC is water resistant, not waterproof!
• The GMC may only be operated and adjusted by persons who are familiar with the operating
instructions provided in this manual.
• The person who operates or adjusts the GMC must be aware of all potential dangers of the systems
that the GMC controls.
• A defective GMC is unsafe! In the event of a defect, the systems in which the GMC is used are out of
service until the GMC has been repaired.
• The GMC is an electronic device, therefore always take into account that a disturbance or
malfunction can occur.

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3 Operation

Mains switch
De power supply can be switched on or off by using the mains switch. The mains switch can be locked
with a pad lock when it is in the off position.

Operating keys
Operating keys per motor:
Manual opening Press shortly to start the motion.
Press shortly to stop the motion.
(Only in the manual mode.)

Manual closing Press shortly to start the motion.

Press shortly to stop the motion.
(Only in the manual mode.)

Operation mode Operation mode: press the key to change the operating mode.
ON = Automatic mode.
OFF = Manual mode.

Remark The GMC is provided with an automatic reverse delay.

Signal LED
Each operating key is provided with a signal LED. The LED informs you about the operating state of the
electric drive.
Description

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Manual control, motor doesn’t run.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Manual opening.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Manual closing.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Manual opening, limit switch reached.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Manual closing, limit switch reached.

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Description

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Automatic control, motor doesn’t run.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Automatic opening by the main controller.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Automatic closing by the main controller.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Automatic opening by the main controller, limit switch reached.

ON ON ON
OFF OFF OFF
Automatic closing by the main controller, limit switch reached.

4 Maintenance

During maintenance of the installation, the functionality of the GMC needs to be checked.

5 Problem solving

IMPORTANT! The work procedures that are described in this chapter must always
be carried out in a safe way. Prevent unexpected starts of the drive,
during checking or repairing the drive.

Malfunction LED
The malfunction LED is placed above the operating keys.
Signal Meaning Solution
ON Emergency limit switch Emergency limit switch activated because the drive has run
OFF
activated. through a limit switch.
1. Check the drive.
2. Correct the situation. Release the drive from the emergency
limit switch.
ON Thermal protection The drive is overloaded or there is a power supply problem.
OFF
activated. 1. Check the drive. The drive might be blocked or there is too
much resistance.
2. Check the thermal protection setting; maybe the setting is too
narrow, see Chapter 6.3.
3. Check the power supply; maybe one of the phases has
dropped out. The thermal protection trips when one of the
phases drops out.
4. Check the power supply. The thermal protection trips even
when no current is measured while the motor is controlled.
5. Wait 5 minutes before switching on the motor again.

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ON EEPROM fault. The GMC has lost the previous state.

OFF
1. This message always appears when the GMC starts up for
the first time (memory empty).
2. The EEPROM cannot be read; the GMC goes into the
manual off mode after solving the failure.
ON Hardware failure. Contact your supplier.
OFF

Remark
• To reset the GMC, press one of the keys.
• The GMC automatically comes back in the last saved operating mode. In case the malfunction has
occurred during manual operation, the GMC automatically comes back in the mode manual off.
• You can analyze the state off the GMC by means of the MCSD service display, see also Chapter 6.3.
• When an alarm occurred because there is no current, the motor remains activated. When the current
starts to run, the alarm is automatically reset.

6 Installation and set up

6.1 Technical data

Electrical
Power supply : 230 Vac, P+N+E, Freq. 50/60 Hz ± 10%
Pre-fuse : max. 16 A
Current : max. 6.6 A
Motor connection
Motor : 230 Vac, Freq. 50/60 Hz, 2 running directions
Contact load : max. 6.5 A
Thermal protection adjustment range : 0.4 ... 6.5 A
Inputs
OPEN/CLOSE/COMM : 24 Vac/dc, 8 mA
Limit switches open/close : 24 Vdc, 20 mA
Limit switches emergency : 24 Vdc, 93 mA, when the relay is activated
: 24 Vdc, 5 mA, when the relay is inactive
Outputs
Contact load alarm relay : 24 Vac/dc, 0.5 A
Power supply : 24 Vdc, max. 180 mA
CE-directions
EMC : 2004 / 108 / EG
Low voltage : 2006 / 95 / EG
Mechanical
Ambient temperature : 0…50 °C
Dimensions (H x W x D) : 220 x 170 x 115 mm
Housing : IP 54, PVC

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6.2 Mounting and wiring

This product should be installed by an approved installer with certification according to the
relevant prevailing standards (BS-ANSI-ISO, for example). The installer must possess the
knowledge of and experience with electronic control equipment required to install the GMC.
• Mount the GMC on a wall in a dry and vibration-free location.
• Connect the GMC in accordance with connection diagrams.
• Adjust the nominal current for each motor.
• Once you have made all the connections seal the glands leading to the box thoroughly with mastic
and close the cover of the box ready for use.

Remark The cover can be removed from the GMC only once the main power switch has been set to
OFF.

6.3 Service display MCSD

By using the MCSD service display you are able to view the state of the GMC and are you able to adjust
the thermal protection more precisely.
1. Put the plug of the service display in the connector on the GMC board (see Chapter 6.5). The service
display starts up.
2. Select the motor by means of the keys.

Remark The software is developed for al available GMC types. Therefore you will always see 3 motors.

3. Select the required information with the keys. Each motor has 3 information screens.

Limit switches
MCU3 #1 Status V1.03 Motor number
LimitSW: OP CL Limit switch close
Motor Open: Limit switch open
Motor Close:
Motor Running: Direction opening
Emerg Switch: Direction closing
Motor switched on
= Not activated Emergency limit switch
= Activated

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Thermal protection
Adjusted nominal current

MCU3 #1 Current V1.03 Measured current phase 2

Nom: 1.32 A L2: 1.02 A Measured current phase 3
0.00 L3: 0.00 A
Current factor
Overload 259.0 S
Unbalanced 1.0 S Overload + switch off time
LowCurrent Phases unbalanced
= Not activated
= Activated

• Current factor < 1 = normal functioning

• Current factor > 1 = measured current is above the nominal current. The motor will be switched off if
this lasts for more than the switch off time. The switch off time shortens when the current factor rises.
• The motor will be switched off immediately when one of the power phases drops out (unbalanced).

Management
MCU3 #1 Mngment V1.03
RunningHours: 22:23:33 Run time motors in hours
NrOfSwitching: 563 Number of times the motor has been switched on

Remark The management data are tracked continuously but will only be saved to the permanent
memory once every 24 hour. If in the meanwhile the power supply is interrupted the management data
might be lost, but only the data that not have been saved.

6.4 Options

Emergency-stop-by-pass: These are additional keys for by passing the circuit of the emergency limit
switches in case of an emergency stop.

IMPORTANT!
• Only apply the emergency-stop-by-pass when the situation is save.
• If the emergency-stop-by-pass is activated the running direction is not guarded. The
installation can be damaged seriously if you activate the wrong running direction.

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6.5 Wiring diagram

Service display connector

Adjust the nominal current

UART
PROG

+24V
OPEN CLOSE
+5V MOTOR-1
-5V

SW OPEN

SW CLOSE

SW EMERG
2,53 44,5
3,5
2 5
1,5 5,5
1 6
0,5 6,5
M1
N o min a l Mo to r C u rre n ts

CON11

ALARM
P NC
CON1 CON2 +24V
+ GND

CON10

ALARM
P NC
+24V
+ GND
EMERG
CLOSE
OPEN

+24V
SW

SW

SW
CLOSE

COMM
OPEN

GND

(NC) F N
MOTOR-1
EMERG
CLOSE
OPEN

+24V
SW

SW

SW
CLOSE

COMM
OPEN

GND

P N
Power 230Vac
P+N+E, 50/60Hz
Connector for emergency-stop-by-pass
Close

Open

ALARM ALARM
EMERG

EMERG
CLOSE

CLOSE
OPEN

OPEN

NC NC
+24V

P P
+24V
N

SW

SW

SW

SW

SW

SW

+24V +24V
+ GND + GND
CLOSE

CLOSE
COMM

COMM
OPEN

OPEN
GND

GND

230Vac
+24Vdc
NC

GND
Open
Close
Em. stop 1

Open
Close
COMM

P
Em. stop 2

Max 6,5A

Motor + limit switches Computer control Alarm contact 24Vdc

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