HL-17170-10 Motorized Cylinder EAC Series Actuator Edition OPERATING MANUAL Introduction ......2 Connection ......22 Safety precautions ....4 Maintenance ......24 Precautions for use ....7 Standards, general specifications ......31 Preparation ........ 9 Installation ....... 13 Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
For operating manuals, download from Oriental Motor Website Download Page or contact your nearest Oriental Motor sales office. EAC Series equipped with the AZ Series • EAC Series OPERATING MANUAL Actuator Edition (this document) • AZ Series/Motorized Actuator equipped with AZ Series OPERATING MANUAL Function Edition •...
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Introduction Equipped motor list These are the lists of the motor model that is equipped in the EAC Series. The power supply current capacity of the drivers to be combined with the motorized cylinders are described in the operating manual of the driver.
Safety precautions Safety precautions The precautions described below are intended to ensure the safe and correct use of the product, and to prevent the customer and others from exposure to the risk of injury. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions.
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Safety precautions • Assign qualified personnel to the task of installing, wiring, operating/controlling, inspecting, and troubleshooting the product. Handling by unqualified personnel may result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to equipment. • Take measures to keep the moving part in position if the motorized cylinder is used in vertical operations such as elevating equipment.
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Safety precautions • Use a motorized cylinder and driver only in the specified combination. An incorrect combination may result in a fire. • The motorized cylinder is very heavy. When transporting or installing the motorized cylinder, make sure two persons work together to carry out the necessary tasks. Failure to do so may result in injury. •...
Precautions for use Precautions for use This section covers restrictions and requirements the user should consider when using the product. General z Be sure to use our cable to connect the motorized cylinder and the driver. In the following cases, purchase our cable separately. Check on the Oriental Motor Website for the model name of cables.
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Precautions for use z Use the motorized cylinder equipped with the AR Series in conditions where the motor surface temperature does not exceed 100 °C (212 °F). The motorized cylinder does not have a function to protect from overheating. The motor surface temperature may exceed 100 °C (212 °F) under certain conditions (ambient temperature, operating speed, duty cycle, etc.).
Motorized cylinder and driver package model EAC 4 R W - 15 - AZ M -1 - Series name EAC: EAC Series 2: 28 mm Cylinder size 4: 42 mm 6: 60 mm R: Parallel motor mounting type Motor mounting direction...
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G: With guided-shaft covers Guided-shaft cover Blank: Without a guided-shaft cover Motorized cylinder model EACM 15 AZ M Series name EACM: EAC Series 2: 28 mm Cylinder size 4: 42 mm 6: 60 mm R: Parallel motor mounting type Motor mounting direction...
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Preparation Names of parts z In-line motor mounting type z Parallel motor mounting type Motor Motor Pulley cover Case Case Coupling case z With guided shafts z With guided-shaft covers Guided shafts Guided-shaft covers Shafts Mechanism of the parallel motor mounting type Motor mounting screw Pulley Pulley cover...
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Preparation Motor z Motorized cylinder equipped with the AZ Series EACM2 EACM4, EACM6 The following figure show models for the DC power The following figure show models for the electromagnetic input. brake type and AC power input. Motor Encoder (ABZO sensor) Protective Earth Terminal Encoder (ABZO sensor) Electromagnetic brake...
Installation Installation Location for installation The motorized cylinder is designed and manufactured to be incorporated in equipment. Install them in a well- ventilated location that provides easy access for inspection. The location must also satisfy the following conditions. • Inside an enclosure that is installed indoors (provide vent holes) •...
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Installation Releasing the electromagnetic brake When moving the rod of the electromagnetic brake type manually, connect the 24 VDC power supply for electromagnetic brake to release the electromagnetic brake. z Specifications of a power supply for electromagnetic brake Model Voltage Current capacity EACM2...
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Installation When a motorized cylinder is installed using the flange side When installing a motorized cylinder which stroke is equal to 150 mm or longer using the flange side, support the cylinder with a supporting table. Mounting plate Supporting table z When installing a motorized cylinder directly Model Screw size...
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Installation EACM2 Model Screw size Tightening torque Screw length from the mounting plate EACM2 1 N•m (142 oz-in) 6 mm or less Screws Screw length from the mounting plate EACM4, EACM6 1. Insert the nuts into the grooves on the side face of Groove the motorized cylinder.
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Installation Changing the motor cable outlet direction The motor cable outlet direction can be changed according to the space of equipment. • When changing the motor cable outlet direction, remove the load, and perform in a state where the motorized cylinder is placed in a horizontal position. Doing the operation in a vertical condition may allow the moving part to fall, leading to injury or mechanical damage.
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Installation 2. Remove the motor mounting screws, and dismount the motor. EACM2 EACM4 EACM6 Motor mounting screws (M2.5, 2 places) Motor mounting screws (M3, 4 places) Motor mounting screws (M4, 4 places) 3. Change the cable outlet direction, and mount the motor. Mount the motor according to the procedure opposite of dismounting it.
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Installation Do not loosen or remove the screws other than the motor mounting screws. EACM4 EACM6 Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws 3. Change the cable outlet direction, and mount the motor to tentatively fix the motor mounting screws. Tentatively fix the screws in a degree to be able to move the motor when touching it.
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Installation 6. Tighten the tension adjustment screws. EACM4 EACM6 Tightening torque: 2.4 N•m (340 oz-in) Tightening torque: 1 N•m (142 oz-in) 7. Attach the pulley cover, and tighten the screws. Tightening torque: 1 N·m (142 oz-in) 8. After mounting the motor, set the home again. How to install a load ...
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Installation Positioning pin holes for load on rod end There are two positioning pin holes on the rod end. If installation repeatability is required when a load is installed, use these positioning pin holes. EACM2 EACM4, EACM6 Positioning pin holes Positioning pin holes Model Pin hole diameter...
Connection Connection Connecting the driver For details about the connection method of the driver, refer to the operating manual of the driver. Grounding the motorized cylinder Use a round terminal when grounding, and make sure to ground with a screw and washer. Ground wire and crimp terminal are not included.
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Connection 3) Grounding the Protective Earth Terminal of the motorized cylinder Be sure to ground the Protective Earth Terminal of the Protective Earth Terminal motorized cylinder. • Grounding wire: AWG18 (0.75 mm ) or more • Screw size of Protective Earth Terminal: M4 •...
Maintenance Maintenance This chapter explains the maintenance items in order to operate motorized cylinder safely and efficiently. If an abnormal condition is noted on the motorized cylinder, discontinue any use and contact your nearest Oriental Motor sales office. Inspection items and timing If the motorized cylinder is operated eight hours a day, perform maintenance according to the applicable period specified in the table.
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Maintenance Applying grease Refer to the re-greasing interval in the table, and apply new grease after wiping off the old grease on the rod with a soft cloth. Wear protective goggles when applying grease. Pay attention to safety and handle the grease carefully by following the instructions provided with that product.
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Maintenance 2. Check the belt condition. And check the belt does not detach or protrude from the pulley. 3. Attach the pulley cover, and tighten the screws. Tightening torque: 1 N·m (142 oz-in) Adjusting the belt tension and replacing the belt Adjust the belt tension of the parallel motor mounting type, or replace the belt.
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Maintenance 2. Loosen the motor mounting screws. Model Screw size EACM4 EACM6 Three turns or less To prevent the motor mounting screw from falling off, keep three turns or less when turning the screw. 3. Loosen the tension adjustment screws. When loosening the screws, tension of the belt will be adjusted properly by the strength of springs.
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Maintenance Replacing the motor • When replacing the motor, remove the load, and perform in a state where the motorized cylinder is placed in a horizontal position. Doing the operation in a vertical condition may allow the moving part to fall, leading to injury or mechanical damage.
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Maintenance z Replacement procedure 1. Remove the pulley cover fixing screws, and detach the pulley cover. Pulley cover Pulley cover xing screws (M3) 2. Remove the motor mounting screws. Model Screw size EACM4 EACM6 3. Dismount the motor and remove the belt. 4.
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Maintenance 6. Loosen the tension adjustment screws. When loosening the screws, tension of the belt will be adjusted properly by the strength of springs. Three turns or less To prevent the tension adjustment screws from falling off, keep three turns or less when turning the screw.
EU Directives CE Marking Motors for the EAC Series AC power input type are affixed with the CE Marking under the Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive. RoHS Directive This product does not contain the substances exceeding the restriction values.
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