INSTRUCTION MANUAL

for
Motor Operated Potentiometer
MOC21XX through MOC24XX and MOC29XX
Part Number: 9 0723 00 XXX

Motor Operated Control

Potentiometer
Model No. MOC21XX Part No. 9072300XXX

D2839-08
10-31-01
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Publication: 9 0723 00 99X

Revision: K 11/01
 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information concerning the operation and installation of Basler Motor-Operated
Potentiometers with model numbers MOC21XX through MOC24XX and MOC29XX. To accomplish this, the
following information is provided.
• Specifications
• Functional Description
• Mounting and Wiring Diagrams

WARNING!
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, only qualified personnel should
perform the procedures presented in this manual.

Introduction i
 First Printing: February 1976

Printed in USA

© 1997 to 2001 Basler Electric, Highland, Illinois 62249 USA

November 2001

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Of Basler Electric. It is loaned for confidential use, subject to return on request,
and with the mutual understanding that it will not be used in any manner
detrimental to the interest of Basler Electric.

It is not the intention of this manual to cover all details and variations in equipment, nor does this manual
provide data for every possible contingency regarding installation or operation. The availability and design of
all features and options are subject to modification without notice. Should further information be required,
contact Basler Electric.

BASLER ELECTRIC
ROUTE 143, BOX 269
HIGHLAND, IL 62249 USA
http://www.basler.com, info@basler.com
PHONE 618-654-2341 FAX 618-654-2351
ii Introduction
 CONTENTS

SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Input Operating Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Output Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Limit Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Dynamic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

SECTION 2 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
VOLTAGE INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
SWITCH INPUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
ROTATION LIMITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
DYNAMIC BRAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
POTENTIOMETER OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

SECTION 3 • INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
ACCESSORY ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

SECTION 4 • MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Introduction iii
SECTION 1 • GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Basler MOC2XXX Motor-Operated Potentiometer is an electromechanical device containing a motor-
driven, variable potentiometer and the limit switches required to provide remote adjustment of resistance,
voltage, or frequency. MOC2XXX devices are available for ac or dc operation at 24, 32, 48, or 120 volts.

Model Number
The model number for this series of MOCs consists of the prefix MOC2 followed by three digits. The first digit
establishes the input operating voltage. Input operating voltage options are listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. Input Operating Voltage Options

Model Input Operating Voltage 9
MOC21XX 120 Vdc/Vac

MOC22XX 48 Vdc/Vac

MOC23XX 32 Vdc/Vac

MOC24XX 24 Vdc/Vac

MOC29XX Special
9 Input operating voltage values are ±10%. Maximum frequency is 450 Hz.

The second and third digits establish the output control potentiometer characteristics. Table 1-2 lists the
characteristics of the available output control potentiometers.

Table 1-2. Output Control Potentiometer Options

Model Resistance Maximum Adjustment Traverse
Number Value Power Rate Rate

MOC2X02 175 $, ±10% 10 W 8.15$/s 21.5 s

MOC2X03 250 $, ±5% 2W 3.13 $/s 80 s

MOC2X04 250 $, ±10% 10 W 11.7 $/s 21.5 s

MOC2X05 500 $, ±5% 2W 6.26 $/s 80 s

MOC2X07 5,000 $, ±10% 10 W 237.6 $/s 21.5 s

MOC2X99 Special 9
9 Special linear wire-wound potentiometers are available:
$
Normal resolution: 1 to 25,000 , 10 W
$
Precise resolution: 10 to 100,000 , 2 W

For example, an MOC2305 has a 32 volt input and a 500 ohm, 2 watt, control potentiometer.

General Information 1-1

SPECIFICATIONS
The electrical and physical specifications for the MOC are provided in the following paragraphs.

Input Operating Power

Voltage: 24, 32, 48, or 120 V
Current: 0.3 A, maximum
Frequency: dc to 450 Hz
Withstand Voltage: 135% of nominal for 5 minutes

Output Control
Potentiometer: Linear, wire-wound
Resolution: Normal (1 turn, 10 W rating)
Precise (3 turns, 2 W rating)

Limit Switches
Functions: Clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation
Configuration: SPDT
Contact Ratings
AC: 5 A at 250 V
DC: 0.5 A at 125 V, 0.25 A at 250 V (resistive load)
Setting: Factory preset at 2% (±0.5%) of the clockwise and counterclockwise
rotational limit. Position of switches is user-adjustable.

Dynamic Braking
Braking Speed: Motor shaft stops rotating within 10 ms of shorting MOC terminals 5
and 7.

Shock
Withstand Level: 15 G in all planes

Temperature
Operating: –40°F to 158°F (–40°C to 70°C)

Weight
Unit: 9 lb (4.08 kg)
Shipping: 10.5 lb (4.77 kg)

1-2 General Information

SECTION 2 • FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION
MOC operation is described in the following paragraphs. Figure 2-1 illustrates the components, contact
configurations, and terminals of the MOC.

Figure 2-1. MOC Components and Terminals

VOLTAGE INPUT
Input voltage of 24, 32, 48, or 120 Vdc/Vac is applied at terminals 1 and 2. The MOC model number
determines the nominal input voltage level. The input voltage is converted to a dc signal and supplied to
terminals 3 (–) and 4 (+) for connection to an external switch (see Table 3-1). The external switch has three
positions (Raise/off/lower) and applies the dc signal to the MOC motor in the desired polarity. Motor polarity
is determined by the need to rotate the potentiometer wiper arm either clockwise or counterclockwise.

EXTERNAL SWITCH INPUTS

Placing the external switch in the Raise or Lower position applies voltage to the MOC motor and causes it to
rotate and move the MOC potentiometer wiper arm.
If the external switch is placed in the Raise position, the polarity of the voltage applied to the motor causes
it to rotate in the clockwise direction. Clockwise motor rotation continues until the external switch is released
from the Raise position or until the MOC clockwise limit switch activates and removes the motor voltage.
Placing the external switch in the Lower position applies voltage in a polarity that causes the motor to rotate
in the counterclockwise direction. Counterclockwise motor rotation continues until the external switch is
released from the Lower position or until the MOC counterclockwise limit switch activates and removes the
motor voltage.
Functional Description 2-1
ROTATIONAL LIMIT OUTPUT CONTACTS
Two sets of single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) output contacts indicate the rotational limits of the MOC
potentiometer.
The contacts at terminals 8, 9, and 10 are controlled by the MOC clockwise limit switch and change state
when the potentiometer reaches its clockwise limit. At the clockwise limit, the contacts at terminals 8 and 9
open and the contacts at terminals 9 and 10 close.
The contacts at terminals 11, 12, and 13 are controlled by the MOC counterclockwise limit switch and change
state when the potentiometer reaches its counterclockwise limit. At the counterclockwise limit, the contacts
at terminals 11 and 12 open and the contacts at terminals 12 and 13 close.

DYNAMIC BRAKING
Dynamic motor braking is obtained when MOC terminals 5 and 7 are shorted. An optional, external switch
provides the necessary contact arrangement for the raise/lower function and the dynamic braking feature.
Section 3, Installation, Accessory Items lists the MOC switches available from Basler Electric.

POTENTIOMETER OUTPUT
The potentiometer serves as the adjusting component of the MOC and is connected to terminals 14, 15, and
16. The potentiometer wiper arm, connected to terminal 15, moves toward terminal 14 when the external
switch is placed in the Raise position. When the external switch is placed in the Lower position, the wiper arm
moves toward terminal 16.

2-2 Functional Description

SECTION 3 • INSTALLATION

MOUNTING
The MOC can be mounted in any position. Figure 3-1 provides the overall dimensions and mounting hole
locations for the MOC.

Figure 3-1. MOC Dimensions, Mounting Holes, and Terminal Locations

CONNECTIONS
MOC terminal location and numbering is illustrated in Figure 3-1. Typical connections between the MOC and
external switches are shown in Figure 3-2.

Installation 3-1
 Figure 3-2. Typical MOC Connections

3-2 Installation
ACCESSORY ITEMS
Table 3-1 lists the switch and dial-plate sets that are available from Basler Electric as an accessory for the
MOC.

Table 3-1. Accessory Switch and Dial-Plate Sets

Part Number Description

9174805106 Rotary, three-position, momentary-action switch

with pistol-grip handle and blank dial plate.

9174805107 Rotary, three-position, momentary-action switch

with pistol-grip handle and FREQUENCY
CONTROL, LOWER-OFF-RAISE dial plate.

9174805108 Rotary, three-position, momentary-action switch

with pistol-grip handle and VOLTAGE CONTROL,
LOWER-OFF-RAISE dial plate.

Installation 3-3
SECTION 4 • MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION

REVISIONS
The following information provides a historical summary of substantive changes made to this publication
(907230099X). Revisions are listed in reverse chronological order.

Table 4-1. Summary of Changes

Revision Summary of Changes ECO/Date

K Section 1. Divided Table 1-1 into two tables. Table 1-1 lists the input 15267/11-01
operating voltage options and Table 1-2 lists the potentiometer options.
Reorganized the electrical and physical specifications.
Section 2. Split into two sections: Section 2, Functional Description and
Section 3, Installation. Reorganized the functional description
information provided in Section 2. Added figure to illustrate MOC
components, contact configurations, and terminals.
Section 3. Changed from Manual Change Information to Installation.
Corrected interconnection diagram external switch connections.
Reformatted and expanded the interconnection diagram to ease
understanding.
Section 4. Manual Change Information moved to Section 4.

J Changed Table 1-1 Note *** from 2 W rating from 10 to 10,000 $ to 2 1852/12-98
W rating from 10 to 100,000 $. Added Section 3, Manual Change
Information. Updated the manual format.

H Changed dimensions from 7.94" to 7.91" in Figure 2-1, Outline Drawing. 16114/04-97

Manual Change Information 4-1

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PHONE 618-654-2341 FAX 618-654-2351