DCD6000 Motor Drive
The DCD6000 motor drive from Performance Controls, Inc. (PCI) is a four-quadrant PWM brush motor drive. The drive is designed for operating in extended temperature environments. It utilizes a high performance Digital Signal Processor (DSP), high efficiency MOSFET’s and proprietary control techniques to provide smooth, reliable motor control and programming flexibility. Parameters are available to optimize motor performance and provide other functions. The DCD6000 motor drive can be customized with expanded voltage or current ranges, alternative form factors, OEM labeling, and other features.
For Brush Motors
200 VDC
30 A Continuous, 45 A Peak
4 Quadrant Operation
Extended Temperature Operation

Applications
The DCD6000 Digital Servo Amplifier can be used in these and other applications:
- Radar, antenna positioning
- Power generation applications
- Remote applications with extended temperature environments
Features and Benefits
High Temperature Operation
Base plate operating range of -13 to 140 °F (-25 to 60 °C).
Digital Tuning
Optimizes performance, enables cloning, eliminates pot drift, and reduces inventory through the use of the same drive for multiple applications.
Advanced Commutation
Space Vector Commutation for better bus voltage utilization for improved torque/speed curves compared with standard sinusoidal or trapezoidal commutation.
Flux Vector Current Control
Provides improved current utilization.
Health Monitor (Data Logger)
Logs faults, warnings, alarms, and peak values to non-volatile memory for system maintenance and repair.