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Introduction
This document outlines the technical specifications and benefits of various control units used in actuator systems, including BCU, VCU, SCU, MCU, and COMPACT. Each unit is designed for specific applications and offers unique features.

BCU (Basic Control Unit)
The BCU is a compact 3-channel actuator control unit with features like single fault safety, overload and over-temperature protection, and medical application approval. It operates at 120V AC or 230V AC input and provides a 24V DC output. It is easy to clean and has low standby current.

VCU (Versatile Control Unit)
The VCU is a 5-channel unit, also approved for medical use, offering single fault safety and protection against overload and over-temperature. It supports 120V AC or 230V AC input and provides a 24V DC output. It is designed for easy cleaning and low standby power consumption.

SCU (Superior Control Unit)
The SCU is a 6-channel unit with remote control capabilities via RS232, featuring single fault safety and encoder processing. It is approved for medical applications and operates at 24V DC, 120V AC, or 230V AC input, providing a 24V DC output.

MCU (Mobile Control Unit)
The MCU is designed for mobile applications, featuring LED indication for battery charge level and an audible signal for low charge. It supports two motor ports and operates at 28V DC input, providing a 24V DC output.

COMPACT Control Unit
The COMPACT unit allows synchronized movement of three actuators and supports up to four memory positions. It features a high-efficiency switch-mode power supply and low standby power consumption, operating at 207-254.4V AC (EU) or 90-127V AC (US) input, providing a 24V DC output.

Conclusion
Each control unit is tailored for specific applications, offering features like fault safety, overload protection, and medical standards compatibility. The document includes detailed technical data, such as input/output specifications, duty cycles, and environmental conditions for each unit.

Product Overview
The document details various desk switches and control units for motorized systems, particularly in homecare and nursing beds, including product descriptions, specifications, and technical data.

Desk Switches
  • Extra Simple Desk Switch (HSM-OD-2-LD): Basic up/down functionality.
  • Desk Switch with Display (HSF-MDF-4M4-LD): Supports two motor groups with up/down and memory functions.
  • Smart Touch Display Desk Switch (TOUCH-UD-MDF-4M2-LD): Features a smart touch display with up/down and memory capabilities.

Motor and Actuator Specifications
  • Options for 1, 2, or 3 motors.
  • Actuator types include TMA10, TMD10, TFG10, and TXG10.
  • Voltage options: US (120 VAC, 60 Hz) and EU (230 VAC, 50 Hz).

Control Units
  • SEM Control Unit: Designed to control up to 4 actuators, suitable for homecare and nursing beds.
  • Technical Data:
    • Motor ports: 4
    • Operating device ports: 1
    • Input voltage: 230/50 Hz or 120/60 Hz
    • Output voltage: 24 V DC
    • Max output current: 5 A (DC)
    • Duty cycle: 1 min on/9 min off
    • Ambient temperature: +10 to +40 °C
    • Protection degree: IP ×4
    • Approvals: UL60601-1 (1st edition)
    • Weight: 1.8 kg

Additional Information
  • Dimensional drawings and connection diagrams are provided for installation guidance.
  • All content is proprietary to Ewellix and subject to change without notice.
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Control units Introduction Up to 6 channels

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BCU Control unit Benefits • Compact 3-channel actuator control unit • Single fault safety • Overload and over-temperature protection • Approved for medical applications • Easy to clean • Low standby current Technical data Unit Motor ports (DIN8) Operating device ports (HD15) Battery ports Limit switch ports Single fault safety Encoder processing yes/no yes/no Input voltage Frequency Input current (max) Standby power Output voltage Output current (max) Duty cycle: intermittent Duty cycle: short time Ambient temperature Humidity Degree of protection Approvals

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Dimensional drawing Connecting diagrams 191 View without connectors interlock Mains cable Connection for 3 actuators Connection hand switch Suitable control units and accessories Operating switches Linear actuators

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BCU control unit Voltage 5 120 V AC, 60 Hz, class I 8 230 V AC, 50 Hz, class II Mains power supply cable 2J Class II, straight 3,5 m, 2-pole plug, EU (for voltage type 8) 2H Class II, straight 3,5 m, 2-pole plug, UK (for voltage type 8) 2L Class I, straight 3,5 m, 3-pole plug, UL (for voltage type 5) Soft start/stop 0 Hard 3 Medium 6 Soft (on request) 1) 2) TLT is a 2-motor actuator. If simultaneous run is needed, BCP21-CC... is recommended. Reduced lift capability : CPMT-1 up to 3 000 N, CPMT1-2 up to 4 000 N Actuator 1 Actuator 2 Actuator 3

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VCU Control unit Benefits • Compact 5-channel actuator control unit • Single fault safety • Overload and over-temperature protection • Approved for medical applications • Easy to clean • Low standby current Technical data Unit Motor ports (DIN8) Operating device ports (HD15) Battery ports (DSub9) Limit switch ports (HD15) Single fault safety Encoder processing yes/no yes/no Input voltage Frequency Input current (max) Standby power Output voltage Output current (max) Duty cycle: intermittent Duty cycle: short time Ambient temperature Humidity Degree of protection Approvals Weight without battery...

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Dimensional drawing 38 360 Operating voltage display (LED) Suitable control units and accessories Operating switches Linear actuators Hand switch Foot switch Desk switch 1. Two connections for HD15 operating devices 2. HD15 limit switch connection 3. Additional space for mounting 4.

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Pinning of HD15 limit switch connection Function 24 V DC (common) Switch 1 Switch 2 NC 20–40 V DC, max. 50 mA GND Connecting diagram 2,9 1,3,5,7,9 white/yellow, white/green, grey–pink, black, blue 1 5 2 brown–green 6 10 4 red–blue 6,8,10,11,12,14 violet, red, pink, grey, yellow, brown 15 11 13 green D=20 15 white Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Accessories Plug Mains cable, 2 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Battery pack 2,7 Ah Rack for 4,5 Ah battery Detachable battery 4,5 Ah Order number Euro Schuko SEV UL UK...

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VCU control unit Voltage 5 120 V AC, 60 Hz, class I 8 230 V AC, 50 Hz, class II 9 230 V AC, 50 Hz, class I Number of channels 3 3 channels 5 5 channels Option 1 1 No option (only VCUx3) 2 Prepared for mounting of battery Transformer 1 7 A transformer 3 18 A transformer (for 5-channel version only) VCU parameterization Functionality 11 All channels individually 2 channels simultaneously + 1 21 or 3 individually 22 2 + 2 channels simultaneously + 1 individually 30 All channels simultaneously, only 3-channel version 4 channels simultaneously + 1 individually, 41 only 5-channel version 50 All channels...

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SCU Control unit Benefits • Compact 6-channel actuator control unit • Single fault safety • Overload and over-temperature protection • Approved for medical applications • Easy to clean • Low standby current • Remote control RS232 Technical data Unit Motor ports (DIN8) Operating device ports (HD15) Battery ports (DSub9) Limit switch ports (HD15) Single fault safety Encoder processing yes/no yes/no Input voltage Frequency Input current (max) Standby power Output voltage Output current (max) Duty cycle: intermittent Duty cycle: short time Ambient temperature Humidity Degree of protection Approvals...

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38 360 Operating voltage display (LED) Suitable control units and accessories Operating switches Linear actuators Hand switch Foot switch Desk switch Up to 6 connections with DIN8 plug 1. Two connections for HD15 operating devices 2. HD15 limit switch connection 3. Additional space for mounting 4. Data plate software 5. Mains connection

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Pinning of HD15 limit switch connection on request (needs a customized SCP) Function Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 24 V DC (com) brown/green red/blue violet red white/yellow, white/green, grey/pink, black Optional external power supply for binary outputs Binary output 1 (22-40 V DC/1 A) Binary output 2 (22-40 V DC/1 A) GND for binary outputs 20-24 V DC, max. 50 mA 5 V DC pulsed GND blue pink grey yellow green brown white Connecting diagram Accessories Plug Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Mains cable, 3 pole Battery pack...

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SCU control unit Voltage 1 24 V DC (only for 6-channel version) 5 120 V AC, 60 Hz, class I 9 230 V AC, 50 Hz, class I Number of channels 3 3 channels 6 6 channels Battery 1 None (only for SCU16) 2 Prepared for mounting of battery 3 Under floor 2.7 Ah battery mounted Transformer 0 None (only for SCU16) 3 Standard (AC version) Interface 0 Without RS232 1 With RS232 (only for 6-channel version) SCU parameterization Functionality 11 All channels individually 21 Channel 2+1(+1+1+1) 22 Six (6) channel version 2+2+1+1 Three (3) channel version, all channels 30 synchronously 31 Six (6) channel version...

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MCU Control unit Benefits • Suitable for mobile applications • LED indication for battery charge level • Audible signal for low charge condition Technical data Unit Motor ports Operating device ports Battery ports Limit switch ports Single fault safety Encoder processing yes/no yes/no Input voltage Frequency Input current (max) Standby power Output voltage Output current (max) Duty cycle: intermittent Duty cycle: short time Ambient temperature Humidity Degree of protection Approvals

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