Regenerative SCR Control supports OEM applications.

Press Release Summary:

Intended for use with permanent magnet DC motors only, MGB Series features streamlined design with power in, power out, speed pot, direction switch, and stop/start switch. Microprocessor allows for custom programming where needed. Featuring 115/230 Vac input, 90/180 Vdc armature output, and 8 A armature current, series is engineered for OEM applications that require controlled deceleration, braking, or instant reversing, such as indexers, lift pumps, agitators, and conveyors.


Original Press Release:

New MGB Series Regenerative SCR Control for OEM Applications

Low cost, compact and easy to use with custom capability

SOUTH BELOIT, IL – American Control Electronics (ACE) announces the MGB Series, a fully regenerative SCR (silicon controlled rectifier) control that maintains the industry-standard mounting pattern and footprint developed by ACE. The drive has a streamlined, minimal design: power in, power out, speed pot, direction switch and stop/start switch. The simplicity of design keeps the cost low while making installation and operation easier; a microprocessor allows for easy custom programming where needed. The MGB Series is specifically engineered for OEM applications that require a controlled deceleration, braking or instant reversing, such as indexers, lift pumps, agitators and conveyors. The MGB Series is for use with permanent magnet DC motors only.

Features include: 
• AC Voltage Input: 115/230 VAC
• Armature Output: 90/180 VDC
• Armature Current: 8 Amps, 11 Amps if heat synced

For more information on the MGB Series, including full product specifications, click here.

Media Contact:
Company Contact: Brandon Jones | brandon.jones@amcntrl.com  | 844.262.6875 

About American Control Electronics
American Control Electronics (ACE) is an electronics manufacturer located in South Beloit, IL and parent company for the Minarik Drives brand. American Control Electronics designs and produces a wide variety of AC & DC electronic control systems and power products used in industrial, commercial, EV, medical, and home automation markets. American Control Electronics has also developed several “Green” products that control motors from battery and/or photovoltaic power. The Minarik Drives brand has a 60-year reputation and is the standard for products in its class. American Control Electronics designs unique product solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers.

All products are designed and built in our United States location, which is both ISO 9001:2008 registered and UL508A certified.

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