Brushless DC motor and driver package BX Series OPERATING MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product. This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety precautions. • Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation. • Always keep the manual where it is readily available.
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured for use in general industrial machinery, and must not be used for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
1 Introduction UL/CSA Standards Certification Body Applicable Standards Standards File No. 30 W UL 60950-1 60 W E208200 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 ∗ 120 W Motor 200 W UL 1004-1 E335369 400 W CSA C22.2 No.100 UL 508C Driver E171462 CSA C22.2 No.14 ∗...
2 Safety precautions 2 Safety precautions The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other personnel through safe, correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions.
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2 Safety precautions Maintenance and inspection • Do not touch the connection terminals of the driver immediately after the power is turned off (for a period of 30 seconds). The residual voltage may cause electric shock. Repair, disassembly and modification •...
3 Precautions for use 3 Precautions for use This section covers limitations and requirements the user should consider when using the BX series. Connect protective devices to the power line Connect a circuit breaker or earth leakage breaker to the driver’s power line to protect the primary circuit. If an earth leakage breaker is to be installed, use one incorporating high-frequency noise elimination measures.
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3 Precautions for use Measures against noise To prevent possible driver and motor operation errors due to external noise, take the following measures against noise: • Electrical connection of the motor For electrical connection of the driver and motor, use an optional extension cable. •...
4 Preparation 4 Preparation This section covers the points to be checked along with the names and functions of respective parts. 4.1 Checking the product Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or sales office from which you purchased the product. Verify the model number of the purchased unit against the number shown on the package label.
BXD200A-C BX6200CM- S BXD200A-C BX6400S- S BXM6400-GFS GFS6G BXD400A-S BX6400SM- S BXM6400M-GFS GFS6G BXD400A-S in the model names indicates a number representing the gear ratio (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50, 100 or 200). Combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead The motor comes preassembled with a hollow-shaft flat gearhead.
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BX5120CM-A BXD120A-C BX6200A-A BXD200A-A BX6200AM-A BXD200A-A BXM6200-A BXM6200M-A BX6200C-A BXD200A-C BX6200CM-A BXD200A-C BX6400S-A BXM6400-A BXD400A-S BX6400SM-A BXM6400M-A BXD400A-S Pinion-shaft type • Standard • With electromagnetic brake Unit model Motor model Driver model Unit model Motor model Driver model BX230A-GFS BXD30A-A...
4 Preparation 4.4 Name and function of each part This section explains the name and function of each part of the motor and driver. Driver (common to round shaft type and combination type) P.39 Internal potentiometer Power input indication LED (green) Set the motor speed.
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4 Preparation The figure shows a combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead, standard type motor. • Front side Gearhead Motor Encoder Key groove P.29 Motor cable Encoder P.29 cable Hollow output shaft Mounting hole P.15 (4 locations) • Rear side Frame Ground terminal (This terminal is used to reduce electrical noise.) Safety cover (supplied)
5 Installation 5 Installation This chapter explains the installation location and installation methods of the motor and driver, as well as how to install a load. Read the applicable sections carefully to install each item correctly. Combination-type parallel-shaft gearhead See page 13, 18 Combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead See page 15, 19 Round-shaft type...
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5 Installation Install the supplied hexagonal socket head screw in the four mounting holes you just opened and tighten the nuts until no gaps remain between the motor and mounting plate. Unit model Nominal thread size Tightening torque Hexagonal socket head screw 1.8 N·m BX230...
5 Installation 5.3 Installing the combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead A combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead can be Front Mounting plate installed by using either its front or rear side as the mounting surface. Install the supplied hexagonal socket Hollow-shaft head screw set in the four mounting holes you opened flat gearhead and tighten the nuts until no gaps remain between the motor and mounting plate.
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5 Installation Maximum applicable plate thickness ∗ Unit model Maximum applicable plate thickness BX230 5 mm (0.20 in.) BX460 8 mm (0.31 in.) BX5120 BX6200 12 mm (0.47 in.) BX6400 ∗ The figures in the table apply when the supplied hexagonal socket head screw set is used. Changing the motor cable output direction The gearhead can be removed and the motor cable position changed to one of three 90-degree directions.
5 Installation 5.4 Installing the round-shaft type Install the motor to a mounting plate of the following size or larger, so that the motor case temperature will not exceed 90 °C (194 °F). Unit model Size of radiation plate Material/thickness BX230 115 mm ×...
5 Installation 5.6 Installing a load on the combination-type parallel gearhead or round-shaft type When installing a load on the motor (gearhead), align the center of the motor output shaft (gearhead output shaft) with the center of the load shaft. When coupling the motor (gearhead) with a load, pay attention to centering, belt •...
5 Installation 5.7 Installing a load on the combination-type hollow-shaft flat gearhead If the motor is subject to a strong impact upon instantaneous stop or receives a large overhung load, use a stepped load shaft. Apply grease (molybdenum disulfide grease, etc.) on the surface of the load shaft and Note •...
5 Installation Recommended load shaft installation dimensions [Unit:mm (in.)] Nominal Outer diameter Inner diameter of Recommended diameter Applicable Spacer Unit model diameter of of stepped hollow shaft of load shaft screw thickness retaining ring shaft (ØD) BX230 Ø12 (Ø0.4724 Ø12 (Ø0.4724 Ø12 (Ø0.47) 3 (0.12)
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5 Installation Round-shaft type Distance from tip of motor output shaft Permissible thrust load and overhung load [N (lb.)] Unit model [N (lb.)] 10 mm (0.39 in.) 20 mm (0.79 in.) BX230 87.2 (19.6) 107 (24) BX460 117 (26) 137 (30) Not to exceed one-half the motor’s dead BX5120...
5 Installation 5.9 Installing the driver 20 mm (0.8 in.) Orientation or more The driver is designed on the basis of heat radiation by air convection and heat conduction to the housing. When installing the driver in the housing, be sure to mount it in a vertical orientation using the mounting holes provided on the driver.
5 Installation • Mounting to DIN rail When mounting the driver to a DIN rail, use a separately sold DIN rail mounting plate (model number: PADP01) and attach it to a 35 mm (1.38 in.) wide DIN rail. Attach the DIN rail mounting plate (model DIN rail mounting plate number: PADP01) to the back of the...
5 Installation 5.11 Installing and wiring in compliance with EMC Directive General • EMC Directive The BX series has been designed and manufactured for incorporation in general industrial machinery. The EMC Directive requires that the equipment incorporating this product comply with these directives. The installation and wiring method for the motor and driver are the basic methods that would effectively allow the customer’s equipment to be compliant with the EMC Directive.
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• If an extension cable is required between the motor and driver, it is recommended that an optional extension cable (sold separately) be used, since the EMC measures are conducted using the Oriental Motor extension cable.
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5 Installation Example of motor and driver installation and wiring Motor For BX6200 and BX6400 Power input For BX230, BX460 and BX5120 ∗ Driver A : Motor cable E : Encoder cable B : Mains filter F : Power cable C : Cable clamp G : Signal cable D : Protective earth terminal...
6 Connection 6 Connection The section covers the method of connecting the driver and power source/regeneration unit/motor/external control equipment, earth connection method, an example of connection and input/output signals. 6.1 Connecting to the power supply Connect the power cable to the L and N terminals or the L1, L2 and L3 terminals of the power supply terminals located on the driver.
6 Connection Terminal screw size and applicable lead wire size for power connection For connection, use an insulated round crimp terminal. Ø3.2 mm (0.126 in.) or more • Terminal screw size: M3 • Tightening torque: 0.8 N·m (7.0 lb-in) • Applicable lead wire size: AWG16 to 18 (1.25 to 0.75 mm 9 mm (0.35 in.) or more 6.2 Turning on the power...
6 Connection 6.4 Connecting the motor Insert the motor cable connector into the driver motor connector (CN3). Insert the encoder connector cable into the driver encoder connector (CN2). To increase the distance between the motor and driver, use the optional extension cable. For the details of this cable, see page 45.
6 Connection 6.6 Connecting input/output signal Connecting the input/output signal connector The combination type connector is used for the input/output signal connection (CN4). The combination connector may be installed and removed with the lead wire connected, as shown figure, thereby offering better work efficiency for driver installation and maintenance.
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6 Connection • Input signal The CW, CCW, M0, M1, M2, FREE and BRAKE inputs are photocoupler inputs. Internal resistor: 2.3 kΩ Internal voltage: +15 V The M1 and M2 inputs are connected when using the system upgrading tool (OPX-1A). •...
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6 Connection • Soldering the external potentiometer terminal Guide the lead wires through the terminal hole and loop them two to three times. Solder the lead wires to the terminal. Soldering condition: 235 °C (455 °F), less than 5 sec. Cover a heat-shrinkable tube over the soldered part to insulate.
6 Connection 6.7 About input signal and output signal Input signals All input signals of the driver are photocoupler inputs. The signal state represents the “ON: Carrying current” or “OFF: Not carrying current” state of the internal photocoupler rather than the voltage level of the signal. •...
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6 Connection Activation of protection function (ALARM-RESET input) The function is performed as ALARM-RESET (alarm reset) input. The protection function is reset and the driver restarts. This is used to reset the protection function when power is applied. However, if protection functions for overcurrent, EEPROM error and encoder failure have activated, resetting will be disabled.
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6 Connection Output signals The signal state represents the “ON: Carrying current” or “OFF: Not carrying current” state of the internal photocoupler rather than the voltage level of the signal. • Driver internal circuit • Photocoupler state ALARM output ASG output Terminal level BUSY/ALARM-PULSE output BSG output...
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6 Connection Resetting the protection function Reset any of the protection functions via the ALARM-RESET input or by turning the power off and back on again only after removing the cause of the problem and ensuring safety. One-shot ALARM-RESET input (0.5 s) will restart the driver. However, if protection functions for overcurrent, EEPROM error and encoder failure have activated, resetting will be disabled.
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6 Connection • ASG output and BSG output: Transistor and open collector outputs Outputs feedback pulses from the encoder (500 p/r). CW direction rotation CCW direction rotation When you want to the encoder feedback pulses, count both the ASG output and BSG Note output in the phase difference mode of the up/down counter.
7 Running 7 Running Setting the motor running speed and running operation are as follows. 7.1 Rotating direction of the motor output shaft The rotating direction of the motor output shaft is defined as clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise (CCW) as viewed from the motor output shaft.
7 Running 7.2 Setting the running speed The motor’s running speed can be set using the driver’s internal potentiometer, external potentiometer or an external DC voltage. The motor speed range is from 30 to 3000 r/min. Two running speeds can be set by combining the internal potentiometer and external potentiometer, or the internal potentiometer and external DC voltage.
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7 Running How to set the acceleration and deceleration time You can set the acceleration time and deceleration time separately when you want to start and stop the motor. When the acceleration and deceleration time has been set, it is valid to any of the setting speeds by the internal potentiometer, external potentiometer and external DC voltage.
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7 Running • Changing the speed CW input CCW input BRAKE input M0 input Motor operation Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration Deceleration time time time time When the speed of rotation is changed over to the low speed by the M0 input, the speed Note is reduced according to acceleration setting time, not according to deceleration setting time.
8 Inspection 8 Inspection It is recommended to check the following four items after motor operation. If any failure is found, stop the operation, and please contact your local sales office. 8.1 Inspection items • Check if the motor and gearhead installation screws are loosened or not. •...
9 Troubleshooting and remedial actions 9 Troubleshooting and remedial actions During motor running, the motor and driver may not operate correctly due to speed setting error or connection error. If normal motor operation cannot be ensured, see the following description and take appropriate countermeasures.
9 Troubleshooting and remedial actions 9.2 Actions to be taken when the driver’s protection functions have activated When the driver’s ALARM LED is flashing, check the number of flashes and take an appropriate measure according to the table below. The ALARM LED’s flashing pattern is as shown in the figure below: Flashing pattern example: Overvoltage protection function (three flashes) 1.25 s 0.25 s...
10 Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Optional (Sold separately) System upgrade tool Data setter OPX-1A (Supplied with modular cable) This data setter provides a substantial extension of the BX series functions. It allows digital setting of the speed in eight steps, positioning operation (setting of movements at 6 points) and mechanical home position resetting.
10 Appendix 10.2 Recommended peripherals Circuit breaker or earth leakage breaker Be sure to connect a circuit breaker or earth leakage breaker to the power line of the driver to protect the primary circuit. BX5120 BX230 ∗ BX6200C BX6200A Model BX460 BX6400S Rated current of...
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