Step 6: Connect The Motor And Encoder To The Drive; Step 7: Connect The Ac Input Power - National Instruments C Series Getting Started

Step 6: Connect the Motor and Encoder to the Drive

All Kollmorgen AKM servo motors available from NI come pre-wired for direct connection to
the AKD servo drive X2 motor connector and X10 feedback connector. Refer to Figure 6 for the
location of the connectors.
1. Connect the motor 6-pin connector to the AKD servo drive X2 motor connector.
The X2 connector also provides connection for the drive to control the +24 V
Note
holding brake for motors that have a brake. Refer to the AKD Installation Manual for
information about using the holding brake.
2. Connect the motor DSUB feedback connector to the AKD servo drive X10 feedback
connector.
1 Motor Connector (X2)

Step 7: Connect the AC Input Power

Connect the X3 mains supply connector to AC input power. Pins 4 through 7 contain the AC
power signals. The X3 connector also provides signals for an external brake (regen) resistor
(±RB) and DC bus link (-DC). Refer to the AKD Installation Manual for information about using
these terminals.
Do not turn on the AC power until after you complete
Note
Drive Communication
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Figure 6. Motor and Encoder Connections
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section.
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2 Feedback Connector (X10)
Step 8: Connect the