O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L
Stepping Motor
AZ
Series Connector Type
Motor Edition
Introduction .............................................. 1
Preparation ................................................ 3
Installation ................................................. 5
Introduction
„ Before using the product
Only qualified personnel of electrical and mechanical engineering should
work with the product.
Use the product correctly after thoroughly reading "Safety precautions. " In
addition, be sure to observe the contents described in warning, caution, and
note in this manual.
The product described in this manual is designed and manufactured to
be incorporated in general industrial equipment. Do not use for any other
purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any compensation for
damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
„ Related operating manuals
For operating manuals, download from Oriental Motor Website Download
Page or contact your nearest Oriental Motor sales office.
• AZ Series Connector Type OPERATING MANUAL Motor Edition
(this document)
• AZ Series/Motorized Actuator equipped with AZ Series
OPERATING MANUAL Function Edition
Refer to the operating manual of the driver for contents not described in
these manuals.
Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to ensure the safe and
correct use of the product, and to prevent the user and other personnel from
exposure to the risk of injury. Use the product only after carefully reading and
fully understanding these instructions.
Description of signs
Handling the product without observing the instructions
that accompany a "WARNING" symbol may result in
serious injury or death.
Handling the product without observing the instructions
that accompany a "CAUTION" symbol may result in injury
or property damage.
The items under this heading contain important handling
instructions that the user should observe to ensure safe
use of the product.
HM-60455-5
Connection ................................................ 8
Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety
precautions.
y Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
y Always keep the manual where it is readily available.
Explanation of graphic symbols
Indicates "prohibited" actions that must not be performed.
Indicates "compulsory" actions that must be performed.
Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the
presence of flammable gases, locations subjected to splashing water,
or near combustibles. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or
injury.
Do not transport, install, connect or inspect the product while the
power is supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock or damage to
equipment.
Do not forcibly bend, pull, or pinch the connection cable. Doing so may
result in fire or electric shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the motor. Doing so may result in injury
or damage to equipment.
Do not machine or modify the connection cable. Doing so may result
in fire, electric shock, or damage to equipment.
Do not apply a strong force to the connector or the terminal. Doing so
may damage to the connector or the terminal, resulting in fire, electric
shock, or damage to equipment.
Do not damage the O-ring of the connector. If the O-ring is damaged,
IP66 may not be satisfied, resulting in fire, electric shock, or damage to
equipment.
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 hold the moving parts in position if the product is
used in vertical operations such as elevating equipment. Failure to do
so may result in injury or damage to equipment.
Do not use the brake mechanism of the electromagnetic brake motor
for braking or as a safety brake. Doing so may result in injury or
damage to equipment.
Take measures to hold the moving part in position since the motor will
stop and lose its holding force if an alarm is generated in the driver (any
of the driver's protective functions is triggered). Failure to do so may
result in injury or damage to equipment.
Install the motor inside an enclosure. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock or injury.
Be sure to ground the AC input type motor as it is Class I equipment.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
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