Install The Motor - Allen-Bradley MPL-A310 Installation Instructions Manual

Install the Motor

MP-Series motors include a mounting pilot for aligning the motor on the machine. Preferred
fasteners are stainless steel. The installation must comply with all local regulations and use
equipment and installation practices that promote safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
ATTENTION: Unmounted motors, disconnected mechanical couplings, loose shaft keys, and
disconnected cables are dangerous if power is applied.
Lock-out and tag-out disassembled equipment (restrict electrical power).
Before applying power to the motor, remove the shaft key and other mechanical couplings that can
be thrown from the shaft.
ATTENTION: Make sure that cables are installed and restrained to prevent uneven tension or
flexing at the cable connections.
Excessive and uneven lateral force on the cable can inhibit environmental sealing as the cable
flexes.
Change the Orientation of the Connectors
MP-Series motors use two styles of connectors. The connector style is identified by a 2 or a 7 as
the connector variable in the motor catalog number. For example, MPx-xxxxx-xx2xxx or
MPx-xxxxx-xx7xxx:
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A 2 indicates a circular bayonet connector, facing the shaft.
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A 7 indicates a circular DIN, right angle, rotatable connector.
Rotatable Circular DIN Connector (catalog number MPL-xxxxx-xx7xxx)
The circular DIN connector housing can be rotated up to 180° in either direction.
ATTENTION: Connectors are designed to be rotated into a fixed position during motor installation,
and remain in that position without further adjustment. Do not rotate the connector multiple
times, and do not use tools or excessive force to rotate the connector. Excessive rotation or force can
damage the connector seal and reduce the international protection (IP) rating of the motor as
outlined in
Follow these steps to turn the DIN connectors.
1. Mount and fully seat a mating cable on the connector.
2. Grasp both connectors by their housings and slowly rotate them to the outside of the
motor.
If necessary, repeat this step for each connector (feedback or power/brake).
Apply force to only the connectors; do not apply force to the cable. Do not use tools (for
example, pliers and vise-grips) to rotate the connector.
MP-Series Low-inertia Servo Motor with 100 mm to 165 mm Frame Size 9
Specifications on page 24.
Rockwell Automation Publication MP-IN001I-EN-P - January 2015