Introduction - Vexta aStep AS Series Operating Manual

Introduction

Before using the motor unit
Only qualified personnel should work with the product.
Use the product correctly after thoroughly reading the section "Safety precautions."
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured for use in general industrial machinery, and
must not be used for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused through
failure to observe this warning.
Overview of the product
The
motor (
missteps, even when the load changes suddenly. The speed and amount of rotation are constantly monitored during
operation, so that when an overload is about to cause the motor to misstep, any delay in response is corrected and
operation continues at maximum torque. In addition to the four geared types ideal for low-speed, high-torque
operation, a model equipped with an electromagnetic brake is also available, which is suitable for holding the load in
position during up or down movement in applications involving vertical travel.
Standards and CE marking
This product is recognized by UL. The CE marking (Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive) is affixed to the product
in accordance with EN standards.
Applicable standards
Motor
Driver
∗ For UL standard (UL508C), the product is recognized for the conditionof Maximum Surrounding Air Temperature 50°C
(122°F).
• The names of products certified to conform with relevant standards are represented by applicable unit model motor
and driver part numbers.
Installation conditions (EN standard)
Motor and driver are to be used as a component within other equipment.
Overvoltage category: II
Pollution degree: Class 2
Class: I
For low voltage directive
The product is a type with machinery incorporated, so it should be installed within an enclosure.
Install the product within the enclosure in order to avoid contact with hands.
Be sure to maintain a protective ground in case hands should make contact with the product. Securely ground the
protective grounding terminals of the motor and driver.
EMC directive
This product has received EMC measures under the conditions specified in "Example of motor and driver installation
and wiring" on page 24.
Be sure to conduct EMC measures with the product assembled in your equipment by referring to "Installing and wiring
in compliance with EMC directive" on page 22.
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AS series models are unit products consisting of a high-performance micro-stepping driver and a stepping
) with built-in rotor-position sensor. The AS series models incorporating
Applicable Standards
UL1004, UL2111
CSA C22.2 No. 100
CSA C22.2 No. 77
EN60950
EN60034-1
EN60034-5
UL508C ∗
CSA C22.2 No. 14
EN60950
EN50178
Certification body
UL
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UL
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Standards File No.
File No. E64199
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File No. E171462
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are not subject to