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Gold DC Bell Digital Servo Drive Installation Guide EtherCAT and CAN August 2017 (Ver. 1.205) www.elmomc.com...
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This guide is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions: • This guide contains proprietary information belonging to Elmo Motion Control Ltd. Such information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting users of the Gold DC Bell servo drive in its installation. •...
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Cable Kit Catalog number: CBL-GDCWHIKIT02 (can be ordered separately) For further details, see the documentation for this cable kit (MAN-G-DCWHI-CBLKIT.pdf). Revision History Version Date Details Ver. 1.200 Aug 2014 Initial release in new format Ver. 1.201 Feb 2015 Updated Ver. 1.202 Jul 2015 Updated Ver.
Unpacking the Drive Components ................14 5.2. Connector Types ......................15 5.3. Mounting the Gold DC Bell ................... 18 5.4. The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram ................. 19 Chapter 6: Wiring ......................21 6.1. Basic Recommendations ....................22 6.1.1. General ......................22 6.1.2.
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Table of Contents MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.5.2. TTL Mode – TTL Voltage Level ............... 35 6.5.3. Sink Mode – PLC Voltage Level..............36 6.6. Port A(J1) ........................37 6.6.1. Incremental Encoder ..................38 6.6.2. Halls Sensor ....................38 6.6.3. Absolute Serial Encoder ................39 6.6.3.1.
MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual which describes Panel Mounted products. Chapter 2: Safety I nform ation In order to achieve the optimum, safe operation of the Gold DC Bell, it is imperative that you implement the safety procedures included in this installation guide. This information is provided to protect you and to keep your work area safe when operating the Gold DC Bell and accompanying equipment.
2.3. CE Marking Conformance The Gold DC Bell is intended for incorporation in a machine or end product. The actual end product must comply with all safety aspects of the relevant requirements of the European Safety of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as amended, and with those of the most recent versions of...
95V with only one power supply with no need for an auxiliary power supply for the logic. The Gold DC Bell can operate as a stand-alone device or as part of a multi-axis system in a distributed configuration on a real-time network.
Table 1: Power Ratings Note on current ratings: The current ratings of the Gold DC Bell are given in units of DC amperes (ratings that are used for trapezoidal commutation or DC motors). The RMS (sinusoidal commutation) value is the DC value divided by 1.41.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Elmo offers a 200 VDC maximum output rating selection of Gold DC Bell, according to the following technical data: Feature Units 3/200 6/200 9/200 Minimum supply voltage Nominal supply voltage Maximum supply voltage...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 4.2.2. Product Features Main Feature Details Presence and No. TTL, or √ PLC Source, or √ PLC Sink (is not fully certified, and not √ recommended for new designs) TTL, or Digital Input...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 4.3. Environmental Conditions You can guarantee the safe operation of the Gold DC Bell by ensuring that it is installed in an appropriate environment. 4.3.1. Gold Line Feature Details Operating ambient temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 4.4. Gold Line Standards The following table describes the Main Standards of the Gold DC Bell servo drive. For further details refer to the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual. Main Standards Item The related standards below apply to the performance of the servo drives as stated in the environmental conditions in section 4.3.1 Gold Line above.
The Gold DC Bell must be installed in a suitable environment and properly connected to its voltage supplies and the motor. 5.1. Unpacking the Drive Components Before you begin working with the Gold DC Bell, verify that you have all of its components, as follows: • The Gold DC Bell servo drive •...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 5.2. Connector Types The Gold DC Bell has ten connectors. No. Pins Type Function Bottom Connectors Phoenix 3.81 mm Pitch Motor phases+PE Phoenix 3.81 mm Pitch Main Power Phoenix 3.81 mm Pitch...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Front Connectors Front Connectors - EtherCAT Front Connectors - CAN 2.54 mm Pitch Molex 2.54 mm Pitch Molex Feedback port C and I/O 2.54 mm Pitch Molex Feedback port B 2.54 mm Pitch Molex...
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RJ-45 EtherCAT Out CAN Version RJ-45 RJ-45 Table 2: Connector Types The pinouts in Chapter 6: Wiring describe the function of each pin in the Gold DC Bell connectors that are listed in Table 2. Table of Contents ||Connector Types|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 5.3. Mounting the Gold DC Bell The Gold DC Bell has been designed for two standard mounting options: • Wall Mount along the back (can also be mounted horizontally on a metal surface) •...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 5.4. The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram Figure 2: The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram - EtherCAT Table of Contents ||The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram|www.elmomc.com...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Figure 3: The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram – CAN Table of Contents ||The Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Chapter 6: W iring Once the product is mounted, you are ready to wire the device. Proper wiring, grounding and shielding are essential for ensuring safe, immune and optimal servo performance of the drive.
Please pay attention to the location of PIN 1 in the above connector diagram. It should be noted that in all Elmo manuals the pinouts are shown differently to Molex’s technical sheets. Molex shows pin 1 at the bottom-left when looking at the face of the cable-side connector, tab down (Figure 5).
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.1.2. Feedback Cable Port A and Port B Connector On the motor side connections, ground the shield to the motor chassis. At least One COMRET (Common Return) must be connected to the PE.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.1.3. Feedback Cable Port C Connector At the controller side connections, follow the controller manufacturer’s recommendations concerning the shield. The connection of the Drain wire to the Port C is not mandatory.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.1.5. STO (Port C) Cable Connector It is recommended to use shielded cable, but is not mandatory. Figure 9: STO Cable Assemblies Table of Contents ||Basic Recommendations|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.2. Motor Power Connector Pinouts(J14) See Chapter 8 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details. Pin(J14) Signal Function Cable Brushless Motor Brushed DC Motor Stepper Motor Protective Earth...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Figure 11: DC Brushed Motor Power Connection Diagram Figure 12: Stepper Motor Power Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Motor Power Connector Pinouts(J14)|www.elmomc.com...
For power rating of 100V Single DC Power Supply - Power to the Gold DC Bell is provided by a 12–95 VDC single isolated DC power source (not included with the Gold DC Bell). A “smart” control-supply algorithm enables the Gold DC Bell to operate with only one power supply with no need for an auxiliary power supply for the logic.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.3.2. Main Power (J13) Pin(J13) Signal Function Cable Positive Power input DC Power Power return DC Power Protective earth DC Power 3-Pin Phoenix Plug-in Connector 3-Pin Phoenix 3.81 mm Pitch Table 4: Connectors for Main Power Connect the DC power cable to the VP+ and PR terminals on the Main Power Connector.
2-Pin Phoenix 3.81 mm Pitch Table 5: Aux. Power Connector – Pin Assignments Caution: Power from the Gold DC Bell to the motor must come from the Main Supply and not from the Auxiliary Supply. The backup functionality can be used for storing control parameters in case of power-outs, providing maximum flexibility and backup capability when needed.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.3.3.1. Power Rating 200 V For Power Rating 200 V, two power isolated DC power sources are required, main power 12 - 195V and auxiliary Power 12-95V for the logic. Figure 13: 200 VDC Power Source Connection Diagram...
For power rating 100 V , a single Power Supply is required which contains a “smart” control-supply algorithm, enabling the Gold DC Bell to operate with only one power supply with no need for an auxiliary power supply for the logic.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.4. Drive Status Indicator Figure 16 shows the position of the red/green dual LED, which is used for immediate indication of the Initiation and Working states. For details refer to Chapter 7 Drive Status Indicator, in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.5. STO (Safe Torque Off)(J11) See Chapter 9 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details. Pin(J11) Signal Function STO1 STO1 input (default 24 V) STO2 STO2 input (default 24 V)
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.5.1. Source Mode – PLC Voltage Level Refer to the diagrams below for the PLC Source option connection. Figure 18: STO Molex Type Input Connection – PLC Source Option 6.5.2. TTL Mode – TTL Voltage Level Refer to the diagrams below for TTL option connection.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.5.3. Sink Mode – PLC Voltage Level Refer to the diagrams below for the PLC Sink option connections which is not fully certified for STO. This option is not recommended for new designs.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.6. Port A(J1) See Section 10.3 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details. Incremental Encoder Absolute Serial Encoder Pin(J1) Signal Function Signal Function Encoder +5V supply Encoder +5V supply...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.6.1. Incremental Encoder Figure 21: Port A Molex Type Incremental Encoder Input – Recommended Connection Diagram 6.6.2. Halls Sensor Figure 22: Molex Type Hall Sensors Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Port A(J1)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.6.3. Absolute Serial Encoder The following figures describe the connections at Port A for the Absolute Serial type encoders. Figure 23: Absolute Serial Encoder – Recommended Connection Diagram for EnDAT, Biss, SSI Figure 24: Absolute Serial Encoder –...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.6.3.1. Hiperface The following figure describes the connection diagram. Figure 25: Absolute Serial Encoder – Recommended Molex Type Connection Diagram for Stegmann Hiperface Table of Contents ||Port A(J1)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.7. Port B(J3) See Section 10.4 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details. Incremental or Resolver Interpolated Analog Encoder G-DCBELXXX/YYYYEXX G-DCBELXXX/YYYYRXX Pin(J3) Signal Function Signal Function +5 V...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.7.1. Incremental Encoder The following figure describes the connections at Port B for the Incremental encoder. Figure 26: Port B Incremental Encoder Input – Recommended Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Port B(J3)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.7.2. Interpolated Analog Encoder The following figure describes the connections at Port B for the Interpolated Analog encoder. Figure 27: Port B - Interpolated Analog Encoder Molex Type Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Port B(J3)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.7.3. Resolver Figure 28: Port B – Resolver Molex Type Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Port B(J3)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8. Port C, Digital I/Os, and Analog Inputs(J2) The Port C connector includes the following functions: • Port C: Refer to Sections 10.5 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details •...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Pin Positions Cable Connector 24-Pin Molex Plug This cable is included in the cable kit described in Section 3.1.1. 24-Pin 2.54 mm Pitch Molex Table 9: Port C Feedback Out and I/O...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8.1. Port C – Emulated Encoder Output The following figure describes the connections at Port C for the Emulated Encoder Differential. Figure 29: Emulated Encoder Differential Output – Recommended Connection Diagram Note that the user is required to connect a 120 Ω termination at the end of each differential line.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8.2. Analog Input The following circuit describes the internal interface of the Analog input. Figure 30: Differential Analog Input Table of Contents ||Port C, Digital I/Os, and Analog Inputs(J2)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8.3. Digital Input and Output TTL Mode The following figure describes the connections at the I/O Port for the Digital Input and Output TTL Mode. Figure 31: Digital Input TTL Mode Connection Diagram...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Figure 32: Digital Output Connection Diagram – TTL Option Table of Contents ||Port C, Digital I/Os, and Analog Inputs(J2)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8.4. Digital Input and Output PLC Source Mode The following figure describes the connections at the I/O Port for the Digital Input and Output PLC Mode. Figure 33: Digital Input Connection Diagram – Source PLC Option...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Figure 34: Digital Output Connection Diagram – Source PLC Option Table of Contents ||Port C, Digital I/Os, and Analog Inputs(J2)|www.elmomc.com...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.8.5. Digital Input and Output Sink Mode The following figure describes the connections at the I/O Port for the Digital Input and Output Sink Mode. Figure 35: Digital Input Sink Mode – PLC voltage level Molex Type Connection Diagram...
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Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Figure 36: Digital Output as Sink Configuration Molex Type Connection Diagram Table of Contents ||Port C, Digital I/Os, and Analog Inputs(J2)|www.elmomc.com...
MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.9. USB 2.0(J9) The USB Network consists of Host controller and multiple devices. The Gold DC Bell is a USB Device. See Section 12.1 in the in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for full details. Pin(J9)
MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.10. EtherCAT Communication Version Fieldbus communications are industrial network protocols for real-time distributed control that allows connection of servo drives. The Gold DC Bell supports the following EtherCAT fieldbus type industrial network protocol: Fieldbus Type Product Number...
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.10.2. EtherCAT OUT(J8) See Section 12.2 in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for the electrical diagram. Pin(J8) Signal Function EtherCAT_OUT_TX+ EtherCAT in transmit + EtherCAT_OUT_TX- EtherCAT in transmit - EtherCAT_OUT_RX+ EtherCAT in receive +...
(when it is red) of the EtherCAT device. For further details, see the EtherCAT Manual. Note: There is no Gold DC Bell ECAT Status indicator equivalent in the CAN version, refer to the figure below. Figure 40: Gold DC Bell Status Indicator - CAN...
MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) 6.11. CAN Communication Version Fieldbus communications are industrial network protocols for real-time distributed control that allows connection of servo drives. The Gold DC Bell supports the following CAN fieldbus type industrial network protocol: Fieldbus Type Product Number G-DCBEL XX/YYYSXX See Section 12.4 in the MAN-G-Panel Mounted Drives Hardware manual for the electrical diagram.
6.11.1. CAN Wiring Caution When installing the CAN communications, ensure that each servo drive is allocated a unique ID. Otherwise, the CAN network may hang. Figure 41: Gold DC Bell Connection Diagram – CAN Table of Contents ||CAN Communication Version|www.elmomc.com...
6.13. Initializing the System After the Gold DC Bell has been connected and mounted, the system must be set up and initialized. This is accomplished using the EASII, Elmo’s Windows-based software application. Install the application and then perform setup and initialization according to the directions in the EASII User Manual.
Gold DC Bell Installation Guide MAN-G-DCBELIG-EC (Ver. 1.205) Chapter 7: Dim ensions This chapter provides detailed technical information regarding the Gold DC Bell. Table of Contents ||www.elmomc.com...
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