Compact, high-performance, single-axis servo amplifier for brushless ac servo motors (78 pages)
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Installation Guide M’Ax Compact, high-performance, single-axis servo amplifier for brushless AC servo motors Part Number: 0453-0016-06 Issue Number: 6 www.controltechniques.com...
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This product is supplied with the latest version of user-interface and machine-control software. If this product is to be used with other Control Techniques servo amplifiers in an existing system, there may be some differences between their software and the software in this product. These differences may cause a difference in functions.
Contents Safety Information .........1 Appendix A UL Listing Information ...25 Warnings, Cautions and Notes ......1 AC supply specification ........25 Electrical safety - general warning ......1 Maximum continuous output current ....25 System design ............1 Appendix B Data ..........26 Environmental limits ..........1 Compliance with regulations .........1 M’Ax Data ............26 Safety of personnel ..........1...
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Declaration of Conformity Control Techniques The Gro Newtown Powys SY16 3BE MAX403SL MAX406SL MAX409SL MAX412SL MAX403AN MAX406AN MAX409AN MAX412AN The servo drive product M'Ax, model numbers as listed above, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following European harmonised, national and international standards:...
Safety Information Safety of personnel The STOP function of the drive does not remove dangerous voltages Warnings, Cautions and Notes from the output of the drive or from any external option unit. The STOP and START controls or electrical inputs of the drive must A Warning contains information which is essential for not be relied upon to ensure safety of personnel.
Installing the drive Electromagnetic compatibility The drive contains powerful electronic circuits which can cause electromagnetic interference. The information and instructions in this Installation considerations chapter include routine EMC precautions that will minimise the risk of disturbance to typical industrial control equipment. These include installing the drive in a metal enclosure as well as careful attention to the Adhere to the instructions layout of the connecting cables.
An MCB or MCCB having the correct thermal and magnetic trip ratings Power cables may be used in place of fuses, on condition the fault-current clearing Wiring must be in accordance with local regulations and capacity is sufficient for the installation. codes of practice.
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CT-Dynamics SL motors, 10m Unimotor connection to ferrules power cable for a dynamic are supplied by Control Techniques Dynamics Ltd. For ordering, create application the required order code (see below) and contact the supplier of the drive.
Signal cables and connectors Figure 2-2 Plan view of top of drive: Locations of the terminals and their connector DIGITAL I/O SIM ENC B output Output 1 24V user supply Analog output 1 Input 1 A output Output 2 0V COMMON Input 2 Analog output 2 Digital I/O...
Cables of the required lengths and fitted with RJ45 connectors as RJ45 connectors required are supplied by Control Techniques Dynamics Ltd. For For connection to the following connectors on the drive... ordering, create the required order code (see below) and contact the •...
SLM connector Figure 2-3 Connecting the SLM cable to the connectors (only the relevant parts of the connectors are shown) com\ +24V com/ Drive (RJ45) +24V Drive +24V com/ (DIN) Cables Many of the signals are EIA485 comms. and these must use twisted Incorrect wiring of this cable could result in failure of the pairs of the correct characteristic impedance cables having tinned- M’Ax or SLM.
The drive can supply the rated maximum continuous output current 2.13 When to use a braking resistor (FLC) as follows... When an AC motor is decelerated, or the drive is preventing the motor Models M’Ax 403 and M’Ax 406: Up to an ambient temperature of from gaining speed due to mechanical influences, energy is returned to 55°C (131°F) the drive from the motor.
2.15 Braking resistor precautions Figure 2-4 Typical protection circuit for an external braking resistor Electric shock risk The voltages present on the braking resistor, its associated components and terminals on the drive are WARNING capable of inflicting a severe electric shock and may be lethal.
2.18 Minimum permissible deceleration 2.19 Power rating of the braking resistor time 1. Calculate the kinetic energy (E ) that will be dissipated in the braking resistor, as follows: The minimum permissible deceleration time is limited by the following: • The peak current of the drive (Ipk) ×...
6. Calculate the minimum required power rating of the resistor, as 2. Select a model of thermal overload relay that can be set at 1.9A follows: 3. Calculate the maximum current that could flow through a resistor (e.g. due to the braking resistor becoming short circuit), as follows: ×...
Figure 2-7 Arrangement of the drive and associated equipment in EMC compliance the enclosure When compliance with EMC emission standards is required, additional precautions must be taken; see the EMC emission standards sections later in this chapter. 2.24 Clearances for the signal cables Recommended clearances are shown on this page;...
Crossing angle Total heat dissipation When power and 1. Add the dissipation figures from step 6 (in Planning the installation) signal cables for each drive that is to be installed in the enclosure. Make a note of cross, the the total value. crossing angle 2.
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Figure 2-8 Enclosure having front, sides and top panels free to dissipate heat ------ Ratio of Where: is the air pressure at sea level is the air pressure at the installation Typically use a factor k of 1.2 to 1.3, to allow also for pressure- drops in dirty air-filters.
2.26 Mounting the drive Parts supplied Quantity Part Purpose M5 nut M5 plain washer Ground stud M5 spring washer Ground bracket Safety ground connections Hose clip (11 to 16mm [0.433 to 0.630 in] dia.) Clamp power cables to the ground bracket Keyed plug-in 4-way connector Power connections Keyed plug-in 5-way connector and braking link...
2.27 Attaching the drive to the back-plate Figure 2-10 Mounting details for the drive (12.992in) (14.173in) (10.748in) 11mm (0.433in) (0.787in) (0.905in) (0.590in) (9.724in) (1.986in) (2.440in) 1. Back-plate with mounting holes A. 4. If compliance with EMC emission standards is required, both 2.
2.28 Precautions for making power 2.29 Terminal sizes and tightening torques connections To avoid a fire hazard and maintain validity of the UL listing, adhere to the specified tightening torques for the Electric shock risk power and ground terminals. Refer to the following The voltages present in the following locations can WARNING tables.
2.30 Method of connecting the power cables Figure 2-11 Locations of the power connections and correct fitting of the ground bracket Live circuit dedicated isolated supply is required. WARNING 20mm (0.787in) 12mm (0.472in) Ground bracket must be fitted due to risk of electric shock WARNING 5.
2.31 Circuit diagrams for the power connections Figure 2-12 Power connections to be made when an external braking resistor is used, including a typical protection circuit for the braking resistor Key to Figure 1. START/RESET switch 2. STOP switch 3. Control supply 4.
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Figure 2-13 Power connections to be made when the internal braking resistor is used Key to Figure 1. START/RESET switch 2. STOP switch 3. Control supply 4. Contactor coil 5. AC supply to the drive 6. AC supply isolator 7. Link to connect the internal braking resistor M’Ax Installation Guide www.controltechniques.com Issue Number: 6...
2.32 EMC emission standards - EN 50081-2, use an RFI filter for each drive, as shown in Table 2-11 . (Standards that are met are specified in Appendix B Data on page 26.) compliance information NOTE Table 2-11 RFI filter details RFI filter Conditions for EMC compliance The installer of the drive is responsible for ensuring compliance...
2.34 Clearances from the RFI filter and AC supply cables 1. Mount the RFI filter as close as possible to the drive. No clearance is required either side of the RFI filter or the drive. 2. Make the wires connecting the RFI filter to the drive as short as possible.
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Direct grounding 1. Using an uninsulated metal cable-clamp (1), electrically bond the shield (2) of the cable to the back-plate (3). 2. Ensure there is no more than 250mm (10 in) of cable length (4) between the clamp and the drive. (For clarity, the upper mounting bracket has been omitted from this view.) Indirect grounding...
2.36 Bonding the cable shield to the motor frame The shield of the motor cable must be electrically bonded to the motor frame. The preferred method of achieving this is to connect the shield to the ground terminal of the motor, as shown in the following two diagrams.
Appendix A UL Listing Information The drive conforms to UL listing requirements only when the following are observed: • The drive is installed in a type 1 enclosure, or better, as defined by UL50 • UL-listed fuses class CC 600VAC are used in the AC supply •...
Appendix B Data For operation on an AC supply in a poorer category, refer to the supplier of the drive for advice on suitable varistors to connect to the AC supply. Refer also to Altitude later in this Appendix. M’Ax Data Output current ratings Temperature, humidity and cooling method Ambient temperature range:...
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SLM-and user back-up supply input Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Voltage: 24V ±20% This is a summary of the EMC performance of the drive when installed in accordance with the instructions given in Chapter 2 Installing the drive . Maximum current: 500mA Refer to section 2.32 EMC emission standards - compliance information on page 21.
Optional RFI filter data Main ratings Part number 4200-1645 4200-0081 Max. continuous current 16.5A Power dissipation at rated current Maximum ambient temperature at rated current and frequency range: 50°C (122°F) Ingress protection: IP20 AC supply ratings Maximum operating voltage: 480V at up to 50°C (122°F) AC supply frequency: 48 to 62 Hz Ground leakage current Ground-leakage current phase-to-phase and phases-to-ground is as...
Index Numerics 24V user supply output ............27 Ground conductors ..............3 Ground leakage current ............28 Grounding - direct ..............23 AC supply by plug and socket ..........17 Grounding - indirect ..............23 AC supply disturbances ............3 AC supply protection ..............2 AC supply ratings ..............28 Hazardous areas ..............
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Safety ground connection ............17 Safety of personnel ..............1 Sealed enclosure - sizing ............13 Signal cables - clearances ............12 Signal cables - ground connections ........22 Signal cables - ordering ............6 Signal cables and connectors ........... 5 SLM input ................