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Figure 3-8: Digital Opto-Isolated Inputs Figure 3-9: Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sourcing Device Figure 3-10: Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sinking Device Figure 3-11: Digital Opto-Isolated Outputs (-IO Board) Figure 3-12: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode www.aerotech.com...
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Two Axis Joystick Interface (to the Aux I/O and I/O Board) Figure 5-4: Handwheel Interconnection (to Aux I/O) Figure 5-5: Handwheel Interconnection (to Aux I/O via a BBA32 Module) Figure 6-1: Power Board Assembly Figure 6-2: Control Board Assembly www.aerotech.com...
Table 2-2: Ferrite Noise Suppression Part Numbers Table 2-3: Motor Power Output Connections Table 2-4: Wire Colors for Aerotech Supplied Cables (Brushless) Table 2-5: Wire Colors for Aerotech Supplied Cables (DC Brush) Table 2-6: Wire Colors for Aerotech Supplied Cables (Stepper) Table 2-7:...
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Resolver Test Points Table 5-1: Standard Interconnection Cables Table 5-2: Cable Part Numbers Table 6-1: LED Description Table 6-2: Fuse Information Table 6-3: Control Board Jumper Configuration Table 6-4: Control Board Fuse Information Table 6-5: LED Description Table 6-6: Preventative Maintenance www.aerotech.com...
Declaration of Conformity Soloist HPe 150/200 EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product Soloist HPe 150/200 Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the...
U8 17 01 68995 023 Standards: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012; UL 61010-1:2012 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...
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
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4. Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to the equipment. 5. Operators must be trained before operating this equipment. 6. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. www.aerotech.com...
Section 2.2. Motor Output Connections Motor Feedback Section 2.3. Motor Feedback Connections (J207) Ethernet / USB No Section / Standard Connection Control Supply Section 2.1.1. Control Supply Connections Motor Supply Section 2.1.2. Motor Supply Connections Additional I/O User / Application dependent www.aerotech.com...
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Soloist HPe 150/200 Chapter 1: Introduction Aerotech’s Soloist HPe 150/200 (High Power PWM) network digital drive is a high performance amplifier. The drive provides deterministic behavior, auto-identification, and easy software setup. The Soloist HPe 150/200’s high performance double precision floating point DSP controls the digital PID and current loops.
Refer to the Help file. Locked drive; firmware and calibration data on the drive cannot be modified by the user after the product leaves Aerotech; the drive must be returned to Aerotech if -LCK firmware/calibration updates are required;...
Soloist HPe 150/200 Introduction The following block diagram shows a connection summary. For detailed connection information, refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Figure 1-2: Functional Diagram Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
Drives that list a specific version number in the Last Software Version column will not be supported after the listed version. Table 1-5: Drive and Software Compatibility Drive Type Firmware Revision First Software Version Last Software Version 2.51 Current www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
Power stage bias supply under voltage Optical and transformer isolation between control and power Isolation stages. (1) AC input voltage and load dependent. (2) Dependent on total output power: efficiency increases with increasing output power. Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
25 mm (1") of free air space. A space of 100 mm (4") should be allowed along the front of the unit for cable connections. Figure 1-3: Dimensions Table 1-7: Physical Specifications Weight Standard 11.06 kg (24.4 lb) w/ -IO option 11.46 kg (25.28 lb) w/ -RDP option 11.46 kg (25.28 lb) Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
Maximum relative humidity is 80% for temperatures up to 31°C. Decreasing Humidity linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. Non condensing. Altitude Up to 2000 meters. Pollution Pollution degree 2 (normally only non-conductive pollution). Indoor use only. www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
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Neutral if an external 2 A time-delay fuse is used. Although the control power supply contains an internal filter, an additional external filter located as close as possible to the Soloist HPe 150/200 may be required for CE compliance (Aerotech recommends Schaffner FN2080).
W A R N I N G : Do not operate the Soloist HPe 150/200 without the safety ground connection in place. W A R N I N G : Do not operate the Soloist HPe 150/200 without proper branch protection. Figure 2-2: Motor Bus Input Connections Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
EMC testing must be conducted on the final product configuration. Ferrite beads can be used on the motor leads to reduce the effects of PWM noise. Table 2-2: Ferrite Noise Suppression Part Numbers Wire Size Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 13.3 mm (#6 AWG) #2643626502 Elna Fair-Rite Products 8.3 mm...
13.3 mm (#6 AWG) ØA Phase A Motor Lead 13.3 mm (#6 AWG) ØB Phase B Motor Lead 13.3 mm (#6 AWG) ØC Phase C Motor Lead 13.3 mm (#6 AWG) Earth Ground to Motor (required for safety) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Refer to Section 2.2.1.1. for powered motor phasing or Section 2.2.1.2. for unpowered motor and feedback phasing. N O T E : If using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Soloist HPe 150/200 Installation and Configuration 2.2.1.1. Powered Motor Phasing Refer to the Motor Phasing Calculator in the Configuration Manager for motor, Hall, and encoder phasing. Figure 2-4: Encoder and Hall Signal Diagnostics Chapter 2 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 Aerotech wire set used by Aerotech. (2) “&” (Red & Orange) indicates two wires; “ / ” (Green/White) indicates a single wire Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Connect the motor lead from the negative lead of the voltmeter to the ØC motor terminal on the Soloist HPe 150/200. N O T E : If using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required.
Green/Yellow & Shield Black Brown Yellow White White & Red (1) Wire Color Set #1 is the typical Aerotech wire set used by Aerotech. (2) “&” (Red & Orange) indicates two wires; “ / ” (Green/White) indicates a single wire Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-10: Clockwise Motor Rotation N O T E : If using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required. N O T E : After the motor has been phased, use the ReverseMotionDirection parameter to change the dir- ection of “positive”...
An analog encoder is used with the -MXH option (refer to Section 2.3.1.3. for more information). Table 2-10: Encoder Specifications Specification Value Encoder Frequency 10 MHz maximum (25 nsec minimum edge separation) x4 Quadrature Decoding 40 million counts/sec Figure 2-11: Line Driver Encoder Interface (J207) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Refer to the Help file for information on how to set up your EnDat or Resolute absolute encoder parameters. The encoder interface pinout is indicated in Section 2.3.1. Figure 2-12: Serial Data Stream Interface www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram N O T E : The input amplitude is measured peak to peak for any encoder signal (sin, sin-n, cos, cos-n) relative to signal common. These signals have a typical offset voltage of 2V to 2.5V. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-15: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) N O T E : Encoder manufacturers may refer to the encoder signals as A, B, and Z. The proper phase rela- tionship between signals is shown in Figure 2-15. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
+5V Power for Encoder (500 mA max) Output Hall-Effect Sensor B (brushless motors only) Input Hall-Effect Sensor A (brushless motors only) Input Hall-Effect Sensor C (brushless motors only) Input Signal Common for Encoder Figure 2-17: Hall-Effect Inputs (J207) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
The nominal trip value of the sensor is 1k Ohm. Table 2-13: Thermistor Interface Pin on the Motor Feedback Connector (J207) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Motor Over Temperature Thermistor Input Figure 2-18: Thermistor Interface Input (J207) www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
End of Travel Limit Input Interface Pins on the Motor Feedback Connector (J207) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Clockwise End of Travel Limit Input +5V Power for Limit Switches (500 mA max) Output Signal Common for Limit Switches Home Switch Input Input Counterclockwise End of Travel Limit Input www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
CW and CCW inputs at the motor feedback connector. The logic level of the EOT limit inputs may be viewed in the Diagnostic Display (shown in Figure 2-22). Figure 2-22: Limit Input Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Refer to Section 3.1. for more information on using the brake output with the mechanical relay. Table 2-16: Brake Output Pins on the Motor Feedback Connector (J207) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Brake Output - Output Brake Output + Output Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
The external relay must be sized based on the number of the Soloist HPe 150/200s connected and the peak current rating of each drive. Figure 2-24: Typical Emergency Stop Circuit Table 2-19: Typical ESTOP Relay Ratings Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N HPe 150 Sprecher & Schuh CA6-115C-xx-xxx HPe 200 Sprecher & Schuh CA6-115C-xx-xxx Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Section 2.5.2. Table 2-21: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Connector ECK01259 Kycon K86-AA-26P Backshell ECK01022 Amphenol 17E-1725-2 NOTE: These items are provided as a set under the Aerotech P/N: MCK-26HDD-CE. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
N O T E : When using the MRK± signals with single-ended systems, do not connect MRK+ or MRK- to GROUND (GND). Table 2-25: PSO Output Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Auxiliary Marker- / PSO output Bidirectional Auxiliary Marker+ / PSO output Bidirectional Analog Common Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Output Off (High Impedance State) Table 2-27: Port 0 Digital Output Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Digital Output 0 Output Digital Output 1 Output Digital Output 2 Output Output Common Digital Output 3 Output Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Soloist HPe 150/200 N O T E : Outputs must be connected as all sourcing or all sinking. Figure 2-27: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode (J205) Figure 2-28: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode (J205) www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Port 0 Digital Input Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Digital Input 0 / CCW EOT Input Input Digital Input 1 / CW EOT Input Input Input Common Digital Input 2 / Home Input Input Digital Input 3 Input (1) Software configured option Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
N O T E : Each bank of 8 Inputs must be connected in the all sourcing or all sinking configuration. Figure 2-29: Digital Inputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode (J205) Figure 2-30: Digital Inputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode (J205) www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Output Current 5 mA Resolution (bits) 16 bits Resolution (volts) 305 µV Table 2-34: Analog Output Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Analog Output 0 Output Analog Common Figure 2-32: Analog Output 0 (J205) www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
1. Signals outside of this range may damage the input Table 2-36: Analog Input Pins on the Auxiliary I/O Connector (J205) Pin# Description In/Out/Bi Analog Input 0 + (Differential) Input Analog Input 0- (Differential) Input Analog Common Figure 2-33: Analog Input 0 (J205) Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
24 VDC brake connected to TB202. The user must connect J207 pin 13 to J207 pin 25. In this case, J207 would function as an interlock to prevent the brake from releasing if the Motor Feedback connector is not connected. Figure 2-35: Brake Connected to TB202 Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Input Reserved Input Reserved (1) Total user +5 V power is limited to 500 mA. Table 2-41: RS-232 Port Connector Mating Connector (J206) Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 9-Pin D-Connector ECK00137 FCI# DE09P064TXLF Backshell ECK01021 Amphenol 17E-1724-2 Figure 2-36: RS-232 Interface (J206) www.aerotech.com...
It must be properly enclosed and shielded to avoid risk of fire and operator shock. Table 2-42: -EXTSHUNT Component Information Component Description Aerotech P/N 50 Ω (min), 300 W Recommended Shunt Resistor ECR01039 Vishay/Dale: RBEF030050R00KFBVT 8 A S.B. (3 AG)
Soloist HPe 150/200 Installation and Configuration 2.9. PC Configuration and Operation Information For additional information about PC configuration, hardware requirements, programming, utilities, and system operation refer to the Soloist Help file. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Otherwise, the user must connect J207 pin 13 to J207 pin 25. In this case, J207 would function as an interlock to prevent the Brake from releasing if the Motor Feedback connector is not connected. Figure 3-3: Brake Connected to TB301 www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
Internal +5 Volt Power Supply (0.5 A max) W A R N I N G : Opto-isolated inputs and outputs should not be powered by the user output power. Doing so would compromise the isolation provided by the opto-isolator. www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
Digital Input 7 (Optically-Isolated) Input Internal +5 Volt Power Supply (0.5 A max) Table 3-22: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Opto In Connector (TB305/TB306) Wire Size: mm [AWG] Aerotech P/N Phoenix P/N 10-Pin Terminal Block ECK01294 1881406 0.5-0.080 [20-28] Chapter 3...
N O T E : Each bank of 8 Inputs must be connected in the all sourcing or all sinking configuration. Figure 3-9: Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sourcing Device Figure 3-10: Digital Inputs Connected to a Current Sinking Device Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
It is important that the diode be installed correctly (normally reversed biased). Refer to Figure 3-13 for an example of a current sinking output with diode suppression and Figure 3- for an example of a current sourcing output with diode suppression. www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
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Digital Output 5 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output 6 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output 7 (Optically-Isolated) Output Table 3-26: Mating Connector for the Opto Out Connector (TB307/TB308) Wire Size: mm [AWG] Aerotech P/N Phoenix P/N 10-Pin Terminal Block ECK01294 1881406 0.5-0.080 [20-28] Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
Soloist HPe 150/200 -IO Expansion Board Figure 3-12: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 3-13: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
D A N G E R : Always disconnect the Mains power connection before opening the Soloist HPe 150/200 chassis. Figure 4-1: -RDP Option Board Table 4-1: -RDP Expansion Board Jumper Configuration Jumper Setting Description Resolver (default) Inductosyn Resolver (default) Inductosyn www.aerotech.com Chapter 4...
Accessories Soloist HPe 150/200 Chapter 5: Standard Interconnection Cables N O T E : A complete list of Aerotech cables can be found on the website at http://www.aerotechmotioncontrol.com/manuals/index.aspx. Table 5-1: Standard Interconnection Cables Cable Part # Description Joystick Section 5.1.
Accessories 5.1. Joystick Interface Aerotech joysticks JI (NEMA12 (IP54) rated) and JBV are powered from 5V and have a nominal 2.5V 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.
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Accessories Soloist HPe 150/200 Figure 5-2: Two Axis Joystick Interface (to the Aux I/O of two drives) www.aerotech.com Chapter 5...
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Two Axis Joystick Interface (to the Aux I/O and I/O Board) Table 5-2: Cable Part Numbers Part # Cable Description UPC # C22769-XX JSXT-FLY 26HD-15DU-MAX300DM SOLOISTHPE DUAL AXIS 630B2276-9 C227610-XX JSXT-26HD-15DU-MAX300DM SOLOISTHPE SINGLE AXIS 630B2276-10 C227611-XX JSXT-26HD 26HD-15DU-MAX300DM SOLOISTHPE DUAL AXIS 630B2276-11 Chapter 5 www.aerotech.com...
Soloist HPe 150/200 5.2. Handwheel Interface A handwheel (such as the Aerotech HW-xxx-xx) can be used to manually control axis position. The handwheel must provide 5V differential quadrature signals to the Soloist HPe 150/200. A handwheel can be connected to the Aux I/O as shown in...
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Turns green to indicate that the axis is in position. * If the power light flashes continuously and the unit does not operate, there is too much current draw from the 5V power supply or the control supply voltage level is low. www.aerotech.com Chapter 6...
D A N G E R : Always disconnect the Mains power connection before opening the Soloist HPe 150/200 chassis. Figure 6-1: Power Board Assembly Table 6-2: Fuse Information Fuse Description Size Aerotech P/N Manufacturer's P/N External Shunt Fuse 8 A S.B. (3 AG) EIF00109 Littelfuse 0313008.HXP (-EXTSHUNT Option) Fan Fuse 3 A Pico EIF01016 Littelfuse 0263003.MXL...
The electrical power must be disconnected from the Soloist HPe 150/200 while cleaning. Do not allow cleaning substances or other fluids to enter the Soloist HPe 150/200 or to get on to any of the connectors. Avoid cleaning labels to prevent removing the label information. www.aerotech.com Chapter 6...
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Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, whether or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, or whether or not Aerotech’s...
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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 repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...
Section 3.6. Opto In Connecter (Digital Inputs) (TB305, TB306) Section 3.7. Opto Out Connector (Digital Outputs) (TB307, TB308) 4.06.00 4.05.00 4.04.00 Revision changes have been archived. If you need a copy of this revision, contact Aerotech 4.03.00 Global Technical Support. 4.02.00 4.01.00 4.00.00...
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Analog Output 1 Connector Analog Output 1 Connector Pin Assignment DC Brush Motor Connections Analog Outputs (I/O Board) DC Brush Motor Phasing Auxiliary Encoder Channel 54-55 Declaration of Conformity Auxiliary Encoder Channel Pin Assignment 54,56 Digital Input Connector Pin Assignment 60,78 www.aerotech.com...
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End Of Travel Limit Input Interface (J207) Installation and Configuration End of Travel Limit Input Interface Pin Assignment Isolation End of Travel Limit Interface Input End Of Travel Limit Phasing J205 53,53-54,56,58-64 EnDat absolute encoder J206 EnDat Encoder Interface J207 36-39,41,44-48,50,66,73 www.aerotech.com...
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RS-422 Line Driver Encoder (Standard) PC Configuration and Operation Information serial data stream Peak Output Current specifications Single Axis Joystick Interface Pollution solid state brake control relay Position Feedback in the Diagnostic Display Standard Features Position Synchronized Output (PSO)/Laser Firing 56 www.aerotech.com...
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Thermistor Interface Input two-axis joystick Two Axis Joystick Interface Typical Emergency Stop Circuit Typical ESTOP Interface unit separation unit weight Unpowered Motor and Feedback Phasing User Common Connector Pin Assignment User Power User Power Supply specifications Voltage and Current Specifications www.aerotech.com...