Rotating The Terminal Box (Option) - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB5 Operating Instructions Manual

Electrical connection
6.4 Terminal box
You can find additional information here:
• Inserting cables into the terminal box (Page 82)
• Laying cables (Page 83)
• Connecting cables with cable lugs (Page 83)
• Connecting cables without cable lugs (Page 85)
6.4.4

Rotating the terminal box (option)

Optionally, depending on the version, you can rotate the terminal box by ±90° according to the
connection direction. Switching over to the other motor side is only possible with support from
the Service Center (Page 12).
Rotating the terminal box
If necessary, remove the internal stator cables.
1. Ensure that the motor is disconnected from the power supply.
2. Loosen 2 diagonally opposed screws for the cover, and secure the cover using 2 threaded
rods screwed in diagonally opposing one another.
Release the two other screws and lift the cover off the terminal box. The terminal box cover
is very heavy. Especially when in a lateral position, ensure that the terminal box does not fall
down.
3. If the motor is already connected:
– Remove the cables of the power supply.
– Release the screw connection of the cable entry. Remove the cables through the opening.
4. Release the screwed connections of the internal stator cables.
5. Release the screwed connections of the lower section with the console; if present, release the
high-frequency grounding to the motor enclosure.
6. Screw in two eye-bolts diagonally in the thread at the corners. Slightly lift the terminal box
housing using a crane.
7. Rotate the terminal box through ±90° in the desired direction. Set the terminal box down
carefully. Take care not to damage the seal.
8. Screw the terminal box to the console (4 x M16, tightening torque 170 Nm).
9. If present: Reconnect the high-frequency grounding.
10.Connect the cables in accordance with the circuit diagram on the inside of the cover. Ensure
that the minimum air clearances are observed. More on this
11.Reconnect the power supply cables. More information:
– Connect (Page 79) the grounding conductor
– Introduce and route the cable... / connect (Page 82) the cable ...
12.Screw in the 2 diagonally arranged threaded rods and slide the cover onto these rods. Take
care not to damage the seal.
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1MB5 shaft height 400/450
Operating Instructions, 04/2023, A5E52802354A