Automation1 iXL5e and XL5e High-Performance Linear Digital Drives HARDWARE MANUAL Revision 1.07...
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Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e Table of Contents Automation1 iXL5e and XL5e High-Performance Linear Digital Drives Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables EU Declaration of Conformity Agency Approvals Safety Procedures and Warnings Handling and Storage Installation Overview Chapter 1: iXL5e/XL5e Overview 1.1.
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3.5. PSO Interface [-EB1] Chapter 4: Cables and Accessories 4.1. Joystick Interface 4.2. Handwheel Interface Chapter 5: Maintenance 5.1. Preventative Maintenance 5.2. Fuse Specifications Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Voltage Selection Operation Appendix C: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
Digital Inputs Schematic (Aux I/O Connector) Figure 2-39: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing Devices Figure 2-40: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking Devices Figure 2-41: High-Speed Inputs Figure 2-42: Analog Output 0 Schematic Figure 2-43: Analog Input 0 Schematic www.aerotech.com...
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Two Axis Joystick Interface (to the Aux I/O of two drives) Figure 4-2: Two Axis Joystick Interface (to the I/O board) Figure 4-3: Handwheel Interconnection to Aux I/O Connector Figure 4-4: Handwheel Interconnection to the Aux I/O through a BBA32 Module Figure B-1: Voltage Selection Switch Access www.aerotech.com...
Motor Supply Mating Connector Ratings Table 2-5: Motor Power Output Connector Pinout Table 2-6: Motor Power Output Mating Connector Ratings Table 2-7: Wire Colors for Aerotech-Supplied Brushless Motor Cables Table 2-8: Hall Signal Diagnostics Table 2-9: DC Brush Voltage Output Configuration Table 2-10: Wire Colors for Aerotech-Supplied DC Brush Motor Cables...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product iXL5e/XL5e Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following directive(s): 2014/30/EU...
CE Attestation of Conformity, Standards: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EN 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2019 Visit https://www.tuev-sued.de/product-testing/certificates to view Aerotech's TÜV SÜD certificates. Type the certificate number listed above in the search bar or type "Aerotech" for a list of all Aerotech certificates. www.aerotech.com...
To find the newest information about this product, refer to www.aerotech.com. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments.
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2. Do not use the cables or the connectors to lift or move this product. 3. Use this product only in environments and operating conditions that are approved in this manual. 4. Only trained operators should operate this equipment. www.aerotech.com...
Store the drive in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective packaging, make sure to store the drive in it. The storage location must be dry, free of dust, free of vibrations, and flat. Section 1.3. Environmental Specifications Refer to www.aerotech.com...
2.5./ (if you purchased the I/O option). Chapter 3 Connect the Safe Torque Off (STO). Section 2.4. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply connector. Section 2.1.1. Connect the motor power to the Motor Supply connector. Section 2.1.2. www.aerotech.com...
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2.5./ (if you purchased the I/O option). Chapter 3 Connect the Safe Torque Off (STO). Section 2.4. Connect the power supply to the Control Supply connector. Section 2.1.1. Connect the motor power to the Motor Supply connector. Section 2.1.2. www.aerotech.com...
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The drives are factory configured for the specified AC input voltage, motor output voltage, and current. Refer to Table 1-1 for a complete list of features and ordering options. Figure 1-1: iXL5e High Performance Linear Amplifier www.aerotech.com...
-EB1 16 digital logic inputs (5 - 24 VDC), may be connected in current sourcing or sinking mode 16 digital logic outputs (5 - 24 VDC), user defined as current sourcing or sinking Digital logic laser firing (PSO) output www.aerotech.com...
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2 axes (includes One-Axis PSO). Three-axis Part-Speed PSO firing, which uses the PSO firing circuit based off of the -PSO6 commanded vector velocity of 3 or more axes (includes One-Axis PSO). Version -DEFAULT Firmware Matches Software Line -LEGACY Legacy Firmware Version X.XX.XXX www.aerotech.com...
(4) Amplifier power dissipation is calculated as (Vbus – Vout) · Iout for each phase. A 40B configuration that drives 1 A into 0 Ω results in 40 W of power dissipation in the amplifier. (5) The XL5e amplifier has peak power-limiting circuitry to protect itself from damage. The Power Limiting bit in the Drive Status word indicates if this has occurred. www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e IMPORTANT: iXL5e-EB1 and XL5e-EB1 dimensions are the same. iXL5e-EB1 is shown. Figure 1-5: Dimensions [-EB1] www.aerotech.com...
0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level. Operating Altitude If you must operate this product above 2,000 m or below sea level, contact Aerotech, Inc. Pollution Degree 2 Pollution Typically only nonconductive pollution occurs.
The Control Supply contains an internal filter but you could be required to add an external filter for CE compliance. Install the external filter module as close as possible to the drive. Use a Schaffner FN2080 filter, an Aerotech UFM-ST noise filter module, or equivalent device. Figure 2-1:...
Stepper (No Connection) Table 2-6: Motor Power Output Mating Connector Ratings Specification Description Type 5-Pin Terminal Block Aerotech: ECK02393 Part Numbers Phoenix: 1827622 One conductor, stranded with ferrule 18...22 AWG (0.25...0.75 mm and plastic sleeve Conductor Cross Two conductors (same cross-...
Black #3 Violet & Blue (1) Wire Color Set #1 is the wire set typically used by Aerotech. (2) “&” indicates two wires (Red & Orange); “ / ” indicates a single wire (Green/White). Brushless motors are commutated electronically by the controller. The use of Hall effect devices for commutation is recommended.
Observe the state of the encoder and Hall-effect device signals in the Diagnostics section of the Status Utility. Table 2-8: Hall Signal Diagnostics Hall-Signal Status Definition 0 V or logic low 5 V or logic high Figure 2-4: Positive Motor Direction Figure 2-5: Encoder and Hall Signal Diagnostics www.aerotech.com...
With the designations of the motor and Hall leads of a third party motor determined, the motor can now be connected to an Aerotech system. Connect motor lead A to motor connector A, motor lead B to motor connector B, and motor lead C to motor connector C. Hall leads should also be connected to their respective feedback connector pins (Hall A lead to the Hall A feedback pin, Hall B to Hall B, and Hall C to Hall C).
Red & Orange Yellow & Blue Black Yellow & Blue (1) Wire Color Set #1 is the typical wire set used by Aerotech. (2) “&” (Red & Orange) indicates two wires; “ / ” (Green/White) indicates a single wire. www.aerotech.com...
5. Connect the motor lead from the positive lead of the voltmeter to the ØA motor terminal on the drive. Connect the motor lead from the negative lead of the voltmeter to the ØC motor terminal on the drive. For Aerotech-supplied systems, the motor, encoder and Hall sensors are correctly configured and connection adjustments are not necessary. www.aerotech.com...
Yellow White White & Red (1) Wire Color Set #1 is the typical wire set used by Aerotech. (2) “&” (Red & Orange) indicates two wires; “ / ” (Green/White) indicates a single wire. 2.2.3.1. Stepper Motor Phasing A stepper motor can be run with or without an encoder.
2-14). If the motor moves in a counterclockwise direction, reverse the motor leads and re-run the command. After the motor has been phased, if you want to change the direction of positive motion, use the ReverseMotionDirection parameter. Figure 2-14: Positive Motor Direction www.aerotech.com...
Description In/Out/Bi Connector Reserved Motor Over Temperature Thermistor Input +5V Power Output Plug and Play Serial Data (for Aerotech stages only) Bidirectional Hall-Effect Sensor B (brushless motors only) Input Encoder Marker Reference Pulse - Input Absolute Encoder Clock - Output...
Bidirectional Encoder Cosine + Input Encoder Cosine - Input +5V Power Output Encoder Sine + Input Encoder Sine - Input Absolute Encoder Data+ Bidirectional Signal Common Output Signal Common Output (1) The maximum combined current output is 500 mA. www.aerotech.com...
You cannot echo an absolute encoder signal. Refer to Figure 2-16 for the serial data stream interface. Refer to the Help file for information on how to set up your EnDat or BiSS absolute encoder parameters. Figure 2-16: Absolute Encoder Schematic (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-19: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) IMPORTANT: Encoder manufacturers may refer to the encoder signals as A, B, and Z. The proper phase relationship between signals is shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-20: Position Feedback in the Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
Hall-Effect Sensor A (brushless motors only) Input Hall-Effect Sensor C (brushless motors only) Input +5V Power Output Signal Common Output Signal Common Output (1) The maximum combined current output is 500 mA. Figure 2-21: Hall-Effect Inputs Schematic (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
1.385 kΩ. The circuit includes a 12 kΩ internal pull-up resistor which corresponds to a trip voltage of +0.52 V. Table 2-19: Thermistor Input Pin on the Feedback Connector Pin # Description In/Out/Bi Motor Over Temperature Thermistor Input Figure 2-22: Thermistor Input Schematic (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
The nominal trip voltage of the encoder fault input is +2.5 V. Table 2-20: Encoder Fault Input Pin on the Feedback Connector Pin # Description In/Out/Bi Encoder Fault Input Input Figure 2-23: Encoder Fault Input Schematic (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
IMPORTANT: Use NPN-type normally-closed limit switches (Active High) to provide fail- safe behavior in the event of an open circuit. www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual Figure 2-24: End of Travel and Home Limit Input Connections Figure 2-25: End of Travel and Home Limit Input Schematic (Feedback Connector) www.aerotech.com...
CW and CCW limit functionality in the software using the EndOfTravelLimitSetup parameter. View the logic level of the EOT limit inputs in the Diagnostics display (shown in Figure 2-26). Figure 2-26: End of Travel and Home Limit Input Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
Brake Output + Output Table 2-23: Brake Control Specifications Specification Value Maximum Voltage 24 VDC Maximum Current A varistor must be connected across the brake to minimize voltage transients. Figure 2-27: Brake Connected to the 25-Pin Feedback Connector (Typical) www.aerotech.com...
Output RETURN. Not for customer use. Table 2-25: STO Mating Connector Ratings Specification Description Type 5-Pin Terminal Block Aerotech: ECK02393 Part Numbers Phoenix: 1827622 One conductor, stranded with ferrule 18...22 AWG (0.25...0.75 mm and plastic sleeve Conductor Cross Two conductors (same cross- Section section), stranded , twin ferrule with 20 AWG (0.5 mm...
WARNING: The drive does not check for short circuits on the external STO wiring. If this is not done by the external safety device, short circuits on the wiring must be excluded. Refer to EN ISO 13849-2. For Category 4 systems, the exclusion of short circuits is mandatory. Figure 2-28: Typical STO Configuration www.aerotech.com...
Interval for manual STO test: EN/IEC 61508 Once per year for SIL2/PL d/category 3 Once per three months for SIL3/PL e/category 3 Once per day for SIL3/PL e/category 4 SIL3 EN/IEC 61508 PFH < 3 FIT SFF > 99% www.aerotech.com...
Connect the ESTOP signal directly to a digital input, in addition to the external timer, to allow the drive to begin a software-controlled stop as soon as the ESTOP signal becomes active. Use the EmergencyStopFaultInput parameter to configure a digital input as an ESTOP input. www.aerotech.com...
(open circuit or 0 V), and that the STO channel is in the safe state. DANGER: The STO circuit does not remove lethal voltage from the motor terminals. AC mains power must be removed before servicing. www.aerotech.com...
If power is reapplied to the STO inputs before the STO Delay Time, an STO hardware shutdown will not occur but a software stop may, depending on the width of the STO pulse. The controller will ignore STO active pulses shorter in length than the STOPulseFilter parameter setting. www.aerotech.com...
(1) Software configured option (2) For PSO, refer to Section 2.5.2. Table 2-33: Auxiliary I/O Mating Connector Ratings Specification 26-Pin Solder Cup Backshell Aerotech Part Number ECK01259 ECK01022 Manufacturer Part Number Kycon K86-AA-26P Amphenol 17E-1725-2 Maximum Wire Size 22 AWG (0.25 mm (1) Refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.
You cannot use an absolute encoder with incremental signals on the Auxiliary I/O Connector. Refer to Figure 2-31 for the serial data stream interface. Refer to the Help file for information on how to set up your EnDat or BiSS absolute encoder parameters. Figure 2-31: Absolute Encoder Schematic (Auxiliary I/O Connector) www.aerotech.com...
Reset State Output Off (High Impedance State) Table 2-40: Digital Output Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Digital Output 0 Output Digital Output 1 Output Digital Output 2 Output Digital Output Common Output Digital Output 3 Output www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e Figure 2-36: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 2-37: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e Figure 2-39: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing Devices Figure 2-40: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking Devices www.aerotech.com...
Output Voltage -10 V to +10 V Output Current 5 mA Resolution (bits) 16 bits Table 2-46: Analog Output Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Analog Output 0 Output Analog Common Output Figure 2-42: Analog Output 0 Schematic www.aerotech.com...
1. Signals outside of this range may damage the input Table 2-48: Analog Input Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Analog Input 0+ (Differential) Input Analog Input 0- (Differential) Input Analog Common Output Figure 2-43: Analog Input 0 Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Brake Power Supply (-) Input Table 2-50: Brake Power Supply Mating Connector Ratings Specification Description Type 2-Pin Terminal Block Aerotech: ECK02391 Part Numbers Phoenix: 1827635 One conductor, stranded with ferrule 18...22 AWG (0.25...0.75 mm and plastic sleeve Conductor Cross Two conductors (same cross-...
HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Part Number Description HYPERWIRE-AO10-5 HyperWire cable, active optical, 0.5 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-10 HyperWire cable, active optical, 1.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-30 HyperWire cable, active optical, 3.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-50 HyperWire cable, active optical, 5.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-200 HyperWire cable, active optical, 20.0 m www.aerotech.com...
The controller is equipped with 100BASE-TX Industrial Ethernet ports. IMPORTANT: Industrial Ethernet is only available on the iXL5e. For the location of the ports, refer to Figure 1-1. For cable part numbers, refer to Table 4-1. For more information, refer to the Help system. www.aerotech.com...
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Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e 2.11. PC Configuration and Operation Information For more information about hardware requirements, PC configuration, programming, system operation, and utilities, refer to the Help file. www.aerotech.com...
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24 V (26 V Maximum) Maximum Sink/Source Current 250 mA/output Output Saturation Voltage 0.9 V at maximum current Output Resistance 3.7 Ω Rise / Fall Time 250 µs (2K pull up to 24V) Reset State Output Off (High Impedance State) www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e Figure 3-3: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode [-EB1] Figure 3-4: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode [-EB1] www.aerotech.com...
IMPORTANT: Each bank of four inputs must be connected in an all sourcing or all sinking configuration. Figure 3-6: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing (PNP) Devices [-EB1] Figure 3-7: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking (NPN) Devices [-EB1] www.aerotech.com...
This output signal is a 5V TTL signal which is used to drive an opto coupler or general purpose TTL input. This signal is active high and is driven to 5V when a PSO fire event occurs. Figure 3-12: PSO TTL Outputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual 4.1. Joystick Interface Aerotech Multi-Axis Joystick (NEMA12 (IP54) rated) is powered from 5 V and has a nominal 2.5 V output in the center detent position. Three buttons are used to select axis pairs and speed ranges. An optional interlock signal is used to indicate to the controller that the joystick is present. Joystick control will not activate unless the joystick is in the center location.
IMPORTANT: You can find instructions on how to enable the handwheel in the online Help file. Connect a handwheel to the Aux I/O as shown in Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4. Figure 4-3: Handwheel Interconnection to Aux I/O Connector Figure 4-4: Handwheel Interconnection to the Aux I/O through a BBA32 Module www.aerotech.com...
The light is configured to blink for setup. Table 5-2: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Make sure the power LED is illuminated (this indicates that power is present). No Communication Make sure that all communication cables (HyperWire, for example) are fully inserted in their ports. www.aerotech.com...
Also make sure that it does not go onto the outer connectors and components. Internal contamination from the cleaning solution can cause corrosion and electrical short circuits. Do not clean the labels with a cleaning solution because it might remove the label information. www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual iXL5e/XL5e 5.2. Fuse Specifications WARNING: Replace fuses only with the same type and value. Table 5-4: Fuse Specifications Aerotech Third Party SCCR Fuse Description Size Littelfuse F100 Control Supply at Line Input (L) 2 A S.B. 35 A EIF01044 0877002.MXEP...
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All Other Repairs - After Aerotech's evaluation, the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost. At such time the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the cost of the repair and freight, or authorize the product(s) to be shipped back as is, at the buyer's expense.
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for...
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3. Apply a visible indicator on the drive that lets the user know that the voltage input configuration has changed and that the factory order part number no longer represents the current configuration. www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual Figure B-1: Voltage Selection Switch Access www.aerotech.com...
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Agency Approvals Control Supply specifications have been updated Dimension drawings have been updated 1.01 Absolute Encoder support on the Auxiliary I/O connector has been added. System Wiring (best practices) drawing has been added Appendix B has been updated 1.00 New manual www.aerotech.com...
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Analog Input Connector Pinout [-EB1] Numbers Analog Input Pins (Aux I/O Connector) Brushless Motor Configuration (Motor Power Output Analog Input Typical Connection [-EB1] Connector) Analog Inputs [-EB1] Brushless Motor Connections (Motor Power Output Connector) Analog Output 0 on the Aux I/O Connector www.aerotech.com...
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Digital Input 1 Connector Pinout [-EB1] Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Digital Input 2 Connector [-EB1] Mating Connector Part Enclosure Numbers IP54 Compliant Digital Input 2 Connector Pinout [-EB1] encoder Digital Input Pins on the Aux I/O Connector absolute 40,60 Digital Input Specifications (Aux I/O Connector) www.aerotech.com...
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RS-422 Line Driver Encoder Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode [-EB1] 85 Square Wave Encoder Positive Motor Direction Thermistor Input PSO Isolated Output Sinks Current Travel Limit Input PSO Isolated Output Sources Current Feedback Monitoring PSO TTL Outputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
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Cable Part Numbers Motor Function Relative to STO Input State Card Part Number Motor Power Output Connector Brushless Motor Connections DC Brush Motor Connections I/O Option Board [-EB1] Mating Connector Part Numbers Input Power Connections Pinout inspecting cooling vents www.aerotech.com...
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End of Travel Limit Input Pins (Feedback Connector) Sine Wave Encoder (Aux Connector) Feedback Connector Sine Wave Encoder (Auxiliary I/O Connector) Hall-Effect Feedback Pins (Feedback Connector) Sine Wave Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram High-Speed Input Pins (Aux I/O Connector) Sine Wave Encoder Schematic (Auxiliary I/O Connector) www.aerotech.com...
Stepper Motor Phasing 35-36 Warranty and Field Service Connector Pinout Wire Colors for Aerotech-Supplied Brushless Motor Cables Diagnostics Wire Colors for Aerotech-Supplied DC Brush Motor Electrical Specifications Cables External Delay Timer Wire Colors for Aerotech-Supplied Stepper Motor Cables 35 Functional Description www.aerotech.com...