A power processing module for supplying power to a motion control device from a power source such as a utility power line, and related method of operation, are disclosed. The power processing module includes a first power input terminal, a first power output terminal, branch circuit protection circu
A power processing module for supplying power to a motion control device from a power source such as a utility power line, and related method of operation, are disclosed. The power processing module includes a first power input terminal, a first power output terminal, branch circuit protection circuitry coupled at least indirectly between the first power input terminal and the first power output terminal, and at least one bus bar coupling at least two of the first power input terminal, the first power output terminal, and the branch circuit protection circuitry.
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We claim: 1. A power processing module for supplying power to a motion control device, the power processing module comprising: a housing; a first power input terminal extending through the housing; a first power output terminal extending through the housing; branch circuit protection circuitry; a c
We claim: 1. A power processing module for supplying power to a motion control device, the power processing module comprising: a housing; a first power input terminal extending through the housing; a first power output terminal extending through the housing; branch circuit protection circuitry; a contactor; and a plurality of sets of bus bars, including: a first set of bus bars coupling the first power input terminal to the branch protection circuitry, the first set of bus bars being flat strips having a first preformed 90�� turn within in a first plane and second 90�� turn configuring the bus bars to extend into a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane to provide tabs in the second plane received by the branch protection circuitry, a second set of bus bars coupling the branch protection circuitry to the contactor, the second set of bus bars being flat strips having a first preformed 90�� turn within in a first plane and second 90�� turn configuring the bus bars to extend into a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane to provide parallel tabs in the second plane at each end received by the branch protection circuitry and the contactor, and a third set of bus bars coupling the contactor to the first power output terminal, the third set of bus bars being flat strips having a first preformed 90�� turn within in a first plane and second 90�� turn configuring the bus bars to extend into a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane to provide tabs in the second plane received by the contactor, wherein the branch circuit protection circuitry, the contactor, and the sets of bus bars are enclosed within the housing. 2. The power processing module of claim 1, wherein the branch circuit protection circuitry includes a first circuit breaker. 3. The power processing module of claim 2, wherein the first circuit breaker is a three-phase, high-current-rated thermal and magnetic molded case circuit breaker, and wherein the first power input terminal is configured to receive utility line power and the first power output terminal is configured to provide power to the motion control device. 4. The power processing module of claim 2, further including a first contactor coupled to the first circuit breaker. 5. The power processing module of claim 4, wherein the first contactor is a three-phase, high-current-rated contactor. 6. The power processing module of claim 4, wherein each of the first second and third set of bus bars includes three bus bars. 7. The power processing module of claim 6, wherein the housing is configured for attachment to a panel of the motion control device. 8. The power processing module of claim 1, further comprising: a second power output terminal; and a fuse and a second circuit breaker coupled in series between the second power output terminal and at least one of the first power input terminal and a second power input terminal. 9. The power processing module of claim 8, wherein the fuse is a low-current fuse and the second contactor is a two-pole contactor. 10. The power processing module of claim 8, further comprising a power conversion device coupled between the fuse and the circuit breaker. 11. The power processing module of claim 8, further comprising a third power output terminal coupled to the second circuit breaker by way of a means for filtering. 12. The power processing module of claim 11, wherein the means for filtering includes a single phase, one-stage line filter, the third power output terminal provides filtered 230V control power, the second power output terminal provides unfiltered control power, and the first power output terminal provides high-current power. 13. The power processing module of claim 8, wherein it is the second power input terminal that is coupled to the fuse, wherein the second power input terminal is an auxiliary power input terminal, wherein the first power input terminal is a primary line power input terminal, and wherein the second circuit breaker is coupled to the first contactor. 14. The power processing module of claim 8, further comprising a second circuit breaker, a power converter and at lest one filter coupled in a series between the second power output terminal and at least one of the first power input terminal and a second power input terminal. 15. The power processing module of claim 14, wherein the at least one filter includes a first filter that is a three-phase, one-stage line filter and a second filter that is a low pass filter. 16. The power processing module of claim 14, wherein the power converter is an AC to DC power converter that converts high voltage AC power into low voltage DC power, and the second power output terminal provides filtered, low voltage DC power. 17. The power processing module of claim 14, further comprising an additional power output terminal that is coupled to each of the power converter and the first contactor. 18. A method of providing power to a motion control device, the method comprising: providing a power processing device having a first power input terminal, a first power output terminal, and branch circuit protection circuitry coupled at least indirectly between the first power input terminal and the first power output terminal; providing a plurality of sets of bus bars to couple the first power input terminal, the first power output terminal and the branch circuit protection circuitry, including coupling the first power input terminal to the branch circuit protection circuitry using a first set of bus bars, the first set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the first set of bus bars to the branch circuit protection circuitry, coupling the branch circuit protection circuitry to a contactor using a second set of bus bars, the second set of bus bars including first and second set of laterally extending tabs, each tab of the first set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the branch circuit protection circuitry and each tab of the second set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the contactor, and coupling the contactor to the first power output terminal using a third set of bus bars, the third set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the third set of bus bars to the contactor; and substantially enclosing the power processing device within a housing. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising physically attaching the housing to a panel associated with the motion control device. 20. A three-phase processing device comprising: first, second and third power input terminals; first, second and third power output terminals, wherein at least two of the power output terminals provide dissimilar output power types; branch circuit protection circuitry; and a plurality of sets of bus bars, including a first set of bus bars coupling the first power input terminal to the branch circuit protection circuitry, the first set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the first set of bus bars to the branch circuit protection circuitry, a second set of bus bars coupling the branch circuit protection circuitry to a contactor, the second set of bus bars including first and second set of laterally extending tabs, each tab of the first set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the branch circuit protection circuitry and each tab of the second set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the contactor, a third set of bus bars coupling the contactor to the first power output terminal, the third set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the third set of bus bars to the contactor, a four set of bus bars coupling the second power output terminal to at least one other component of the processing device, and a fifth set of bus bars coupling the third power output terminal to at least one other component of the processing device. 21. The three-phase power processing device of claim 20, further comprising sixth, seventh and eighth bus bars that respectively couple first, second and third intermediate ports of the branch circuit protection device with fourth, fifth and sixth intermediate ports of the branch circuit protection device. 22. A power processing module for supplying power to a motion control device, the power processing module comprising: a power input terminal adapted to provide AC power; a first power output terminal electrically coupled to the power input terminal through a first circuit breaker and a contactor, wherein the first power output terminal is adapted to provide AC power; a second power output terminal electrically coupled to the power input terminal through a fuse block and a second circuit breaker, wherein the second power output terminal is adapted to provide AC power; a third power output terminal electrically coupled to the power input terminal through a third circuit breaker and filter network, wherein the third power output terminal is adapted to provide DC power; a plurality of sets of bus bars, including a first set of bus bars coupling the first power input terminal to the first circuit breaker, the first set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the first set of bus bars to the first circuit breaker, a second set of bus bars coupling the second circuit breaker to the contactor, the second set of bus bars including first and second set of laterally extending tabs, each tab of the first set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the second circuit breaker and each tab of the second set of laterally extending tabs configured to couple the second set of bus bars to the contactor, and a third set of bus bars coupling the contactor to the first power output terminal, the third set of bus bars forming an L shape, one branch of the L shape having a plurality of laterally extending tabs, each tab terminating in a portion configured to couple the third set of bus bars to the contactor; and a housing supporting the power input terminal, the first, second, and third circuit breakers, the filter network, the contactor, the fuse block, the plurality of sets of bus bars and the first, second, and third power output terminals, the housing adapted to be mounted to a panel associated with a motion control device. 23. A power processing module of claim 22 wherein the third power output terminal is further electrically coupled to the power input terminal through a power converter in series with the third circuit breaker and the filter network.
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