HL-17181-8 Motorized Linear Slide EZS Series Actuator Edition OPERATING MANUAL Introduction ......2 Connection ......23 Safety precautions ....4 Maintenance ......26 Precautions for use ....7 Standards, general specifications ......35 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. EZS Series equipped with the AZ Series • EZS 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 EZS Series. The power supply current capacity of the drivers to be combined with the motorized linear slide 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 motorized linear slide. 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 product is used in vertical operations such as elevating equipment.
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Safety precautions • Do not use the motorized linear slide beyond its specifications. Doing so may result in electric shock, injury or damage to equipment. • Keep your fingers and objects out of the openings in the motorized linear slide. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
Precautions for use Precautions for use This chapter covers restrictions and requirements the user should consider when using the product. General z Be sure to use our cable to connect the motorized linear slide 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 Operation z In the case of the DC power input type products, the maximum speed may not be reached depending on the ambient temperature or the length of the motor cable. z Holding torque at standstill When the motorized linear slide stops, the holding torque will be reduced by the current cutback function of the driver.
Preparation Preparation This chapter explains the items you should check, as well as the name of each part. Checking the product Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the Oriental Motor sales office from which you purchased the product.
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Models for clean room use CL - 050 - AZ M Series name EZS : EZS Series 3 : Width 54 mm, Height 50 mm Linear slide size 4 : Width 74 mm, Height 50 mm 6 : Width 74 mm, Height 66.5 mm...
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Models for clean room use EZSM 050 AZ M Series name EZSM : EZS Series 3 : Width 54 mm, Height 50 mm Linear slide size 4 : Width 74 mm, Height 50 mm 6 : Width 74 mm, Height 66.5 mm...
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Preparation Names of parts • In-line motor • Parallel motor • Models for clean room use mounting type mounting type Motor Table cover Motor Air coupler Stainless steel sheet for suction Side cover Side cover Fastening plate for stainless steel sheet * Only the in-line motor mounting type is available for the models for clean room use.
Do not install the motorized linear slide close to equipment which generates a strong magnetic field. Installing the motorized linear slide The EZS Series is available for horizontal installation, vertical installation, and wall-mount installation. Taking account of vibration prevention as well as deflection of the motorized linear slide, install it on a metal surface of sufficient strength (thickness 10 mm or more).
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Installation Bottom face of the Upper face of the Securing from the upper side motorized linear slide motorized linear slide of the motorized linear slide Positioning using positioning pins 3 Securing from the back side of the motorized linear slide ...
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Installation z Releasing procedure 1. Connect the “electromagnetic brake cable” and “cable for electromagnetic brake. ” 2. Connect the lead wires of the “cable for electromagnetic brake” to the 24 VDC power supply. Connect the white lead wire to the +24 VDC terminal, and the black lead wire to the GND terminal. 3.
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Installation z Working procedure 1. Use the guide rail reference surfaces to position the Y direction. Position while pressing the guide rail reference surfaces to positioning pins. Motorized linear slide cross section Guide rail Positioning pin Mounting plate Guide rail reference surface 2.
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Installation How to install the motorized linear slide Install so that the entire area of the bottom face of the motorized linear slide contacts the mounting plate. 1. Secure the motorized linear slide from the upper face using the included bolts for mounting. 2.
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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 linear slide 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. EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 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. Refer to the table below for the tightening torque of the coupling fixing screw and motor mounting screw.
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Installation 2. Remove the motor mounting screws, and dismount the motor. EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws (M4) (M3) Do not loosen or remove the screws other than the motor mounting screws. EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws Motor mounting screws...
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Installation 5. Tighten the motor mounting screws with pressing the motor in the direction of arrow so that the motor does not tilt. EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 Tightening torque: Tightening torque: 2.4 N•m (340 oz-in) 1 N•m (142 oz-in) 6. Tighten the tension adjustment screws. EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 Tightening torque:...
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Installation How to install a load Using the load-installation screw holes on the table, install a load with screws. For the load fixing screws, be sure not to screw deeper than the length of 8 mm in the table. Exceeding 8 mm may cause the table to break, leading to injury or mechanical damage.
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 linear slide Use a round terminal when grounding, and make sure to ground with a screw and washer. Ground wires and crimp terminals are not included.
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Connection 2) Grounding the grounding wire of the motorized linear slide [AC power input type only] Connect the grounding wire of the "cable for motor" to the Protective Earth Terminal of the driver. Cable for motor Connect the grounding wire to the driver Protective Earth Terminal Protective Earth...
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Connection Connect the sensor (Motorized linear slide equipped with the AR Series) This section explains examples for how to connect the driver and our sensor set. For details, refer to the operating manual of the sensor set or operating manual of the driver. ...
Maintenance Maintenance This chapter explains the maintenance items in order to operate motorized linear slide safely and efficiently. If an abnormal condition is noted on the motorized linear slide, discontinue any use and contact your nearest Oriental Motor sales office. Inspection item and timing If the motorized linear slide is operated eight hours a day, perform maintenance according to the applicable period specified in the table below.
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Maintenance Internal inspection Visually check the internal condition of the motorized linear slide. Check the items specified in table below. Even if the grease has turned brown, lubrication condition is deemed appropriate if the running surface still appears glossy. Refer to “7-2 Applying grease”...
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Maintenance Checking the belt (Parallel motor mounting type) Detach the pulley cover, and check the belt condition according to the items in the table below. As the result of checking, replace the belt if abnormality is detected. Refer to p.29 for how to replace the belt. Inspection interval Every 500 km (310 mi) in mileage •...
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Maintenance Adjusting the belt tension and replacing the belt Adjust the belt tension of the parallel motor mounting type, or replace the belt. • When adjusting the belt tension or replacing the belt, remove the load, and perform in a state where the motorized linear slide 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 3. Loosen the tension adjustment screws. When loosening the screws, tension of the belt will be adjusted properly by the strength of springs. Model Nominal size EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 Three turns or less To prevent the tension adjustment screw from falling off, keep three turns or less when turning the screw.
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Maintenance Replacing the motor • When replacing the motor, remove the load, and perform in a state where the motorized linear slide 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 Nominal size EZSM3, EZSM4 EZSM6 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 adjusting screws from falling off, keep three turns or less when turning the screw.
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Maintenance Adjusting the tension of the stainless steel sheet If the stainless steel sheet is slacked, tighten and take up the slack of the stainless steel sheet. Do not touch the end section of the stainless steel sheet with bare hands. Doing so may result in injury.
Standards, general specifications Standards, general specifications Standards UL Standard and CSA Standard Check the “APPENDIX UL Standards” of each product for recognition information about UL Standards of the equipped motor. EU Directives z CE Marking Motors for the AC power input type are affixed the CE Marking under the Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive. ...
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