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TSUBAKI
Compact Gear Motors
Gear Motors TA Series
Hypoid Motors TA Series
Croise Motors TA Series
Gear Motors TS Series
Instruction Manual
● Thank you for purchasing a Tsubaki Gear motor/Hypoid motor/Croise
motor. Gear motors/Hypoid motors/Croise motors should be handled by
trained individuals. Be sure to carefully read this instruction manual and
fully understand the contents contained herein prior to using the product.
● Provide the instruction manual at a location that is accessible to the
operator.
● Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for easy reference before using
the product.
TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.
Three-phase 0.1 to 5.5 kW
Single-phase 100 to 200 W
TA01.00TS E (17)
Issued June 1,2024

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  • Page 1 Gear Motors TS Series Single-phase 100 to 200 W Instruction Manual ● Thank you for purchasing a Tsubaki Gear motor/Hypoid motor/Croise motor. Gear motors/Hypoid motors/Croise motors should be handled by trained individuals. Be sure to carefully read this instruction manual and fully understand the contents contained herein prior to using the product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Gear Motor/Hypoid Motor/Croise Motor Checking the Contents ........................3 1-1. Checking the contents ........................... 3 1-2. Information to provide when contacting your distributor or Tsubakimoto Chain ........3 1-3. Lubrication ............................. 3 1-4. Model number designation ........................4 Transport ............................6 Mounting ............................
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Tsubakimoto Chain product. The level of damage and injury that can occur if the correct operations are not followed is generally divided into "WARNING" and "CAUTIONS" in the instruction manual. The definition of each is described below. WARNING Incorrect operation can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Checking The Contents

    Checking the Contents 1-1. Checking the contents Check the following items upon receipt of your motor. Contact your distributor or Tsubakimoto Chain if any defects are found. CAUTION ● Check the contents for all ordered parts. Installing an incorrect product can result in injury or equipment damage.

  • Page 5: Model Number Designation

    1-4. Model number designation Gear motor model numbers GMTA 010 – 38 L 1200             Product and series name GMTA With motor(Three-phase) GMTS With motor(Single-phase) GRTA With double shaft and adapter ...
  • Page 6 Hypoid motor model numbers HMTA 010 – 38 L 1200 L              Product and series name HMTA With motor HRTA With double shaft and adapter  Motor capacity (example) Three-phase 0.1 kW Single-phase 100 W ...

  • Page 7: Transport

    Model numbers for Croise motor CSMA/HCMA series CSMA 010 – 13 0 L 20 T B              Product and series name CSMA Single reduction type with motor HCMA Double reduction type with motor ...

  • Page 8: Mounting

    Mounting Mounting quality will affect Gear motor/Hypoid motor/Croise motor life, so it is important to pay particular attention to the points below. Grease-lubricated models do not have any restrictions on mounting direction. WARNING ● Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Use an explosion-proof motor. Otherwise, explosion, ignition, electric shock, injury, fire, or equipment damage can occur.

  • Page 9: Mounting

    ● Pressure-resistant explosion-proof motors Pressure-resistant explosion-proof motors can be used in the atmospheres below specified in the Recommended Practices for Explosion-protected Electrical Installations in General Industries (Gas Vapor Explosion-Proofing). (Motor: Conforms to JIS C 0931) Zone 1 or Zone 2 category hazardous areas that have explosive gas from ignition group G1 to G4 with atmospheres of explosion class 1 or 2, or non-hazardous areas.

  • Page 10: Mounting Direction (Croise Motor Only)

    3-3. Mounting direction (Croise motor only) Refer to the mounting direction guide below when mounting the motor. Table of mounting direction numbers indicated on the nameplate CSMA Series HCMA Series Frame No. 13 to 28 Frame No. 16 to 28 Frame No.

  • Page 11: Connecting To Another Machine

    Values for α and ε differ according to the type of coupling, so ensure that they are within the allowable values indicated by the manufacturer. (Reference: For Tsubaki Roller Chain Couplings, α = 1° or less and ε = 2% of chain pitch or less.) 4-2.
  • Page 12 (2) Fixing to the driven shaft ● Be sure to secure the Hypoid motor/Croise motor to the driven shaft. • Fixing methods that prevent the Hypoid motor/Croise motor from moving to the machine side Fixing with a stepped shaft Fixing with a spacer Fixing with set screw and (driven shaft not stepped) stopper ring...
  • Page 13 (3) Preventing the torque arm from rotating ● Mount the torque arm on the of the driven-machine side of the Hypoid motor housing/Croise motor. Mount using a hex bolt. Provide sufficient room for the rotation stopper of the torque arm so that the torque arm is free to move without excessive force being applied between the Hypoid motor and driven shaft.

  • Page 14: Direction Of Rotation

    Direction of rotation CAUTION ● Check the direction of rotation before connecting to another machine. A difference in direction can result in injury or equipment damage. 5-1. Direction of rotation of Gear motor The direction of rotation of the output shaft is as shown in the table below when the motor is wired as shown in Fig.

  • Page 15: Direction Of Rotation Of Hypoid Motor

    5-2. Direction of rotation of Hypoid motor Table 5-2. Direction of rotation of output shaft when motor is wired as shown in Fig. 5-1 Direction of rotation when viewed from output shaft side Motor Reduction ratio Reduction ratio Reduction ratio Frame No.

  • Page 16: Wiring

    Wiring WARNING ● Connect the power supply cable according to the wiring diagram in the terminal box and the instruction manual. Otherwise, electric shock or fire can occur. (If the terminal box does not have a wiring diagram, insulate the connectors properly.) ●...

  • Page 17: Wiring The Ac Source

    6-1. Wiring the AC source Be sure to use the AC source listed on the nameplate. Connect wiring for three-phase Gear motors/Hypoid motors as shown below. Table 6-1. Lead colors 0.1 to 0.75 kW 1.5 to 5.5 kW White Yellow Black Blue 6-2.
  • Page 18 Table 6-2. Wiring a motor with a brake Wiring Application AC internal General application wiring AC external When reducing the stop time or installing a phase advancing capacitor wiring When installing a frequency inverter or performing separate brake control. AC external However, braking with a VFD should be at 60 Hz or less.
  • Page 19 ● Wiring a 3-phase motor with brake (0.1 kW to 5.5 kW, 200 V class) Application 0.1 to 3.7 kW 5.5 kW • For general use • Standard factory wiring • For shorter stopping time • Use when installing a phase advancing capacitor.
  • Page 20 ●Wiring a 3-phase motor with brake (0.1 kW to 3.7 kW, 400 V class) Purpose 0.1 to 0.75 kW 1.5 to 3.7 kW • For general use • Standard factory wiring • For shorter stopping time • Use when installing a phase advancing capacitor.

  • Page 21: Dimensions Of Terminal Box Unit

    6-4. Dimensions of terminal box unit 0.1 to 0.75 kW ● Standard terminal box specifications Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: Plastic 2. Terminal screw size: M3.5 Tightening torque: 0.8 N·m {Ref. 0.08 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal Naked round type (R type) 1.25 to 3.5 2 to 3.5 1.25 to 4 2 to 4...
  • Page 22 ● Hard terminal box (optional) and outdoor type standard terminal box Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: aluminum die-cast 2. Terminal screw size: M4 Tightening torque: 1.8 N·m {Ref. 0.18 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal Naked round type (R type) 1.25 to 4 2 to 4 Round type with insulating coating 1.25 to 4...
  • Page 23 1.5 to 3.7 kW ● Standard terminal box specifications Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: SPCC 2. Terminal screw size: M4 Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m {Ref. 0.12 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal Naked round type (R type) 2 to 4 3.5 to 4 Round type with insulating coating 2 to 4 3.5 to 4...
  • Page 24 ● Outdoor type standard terminal box Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: SPCC 2. Terminal screw size: M4 Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m {Ref. 0.12 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal Naked round type (R type) 2 to 4 3.5 to 4 Round type with insulating coating 2 to 4 3.5 to 4 4.
  • Page 25 Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: SPCC 2. Terminal screw size: M5 Tightening torque: 2.0 N·m {Ref. 0.20 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal (for Y-Δ starting) Naked round type (R type) 5.5 to 5 Round type with insulating coating 5.5 to 5 (for full-voltage starting) Naked round type (R type) 14 to 5...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation 7-1. Operation WARNING ● Do not operate the product with the terminal box cover removed. After performing work, install the terminal box cover to its original position. Otherwise, electric shock can occur. Always install the cover securely. ● Never approach the shaft or other rotating parts during operation. Catching and injury can occur. ●...

  • Page 27: Variable Frequency Operation

    7-2. Variable frequency operation (1) Using a continuous variable frequency drive (VFD) (V/F control) for a standard motor Notes When operating at low frequencies or above 60 Hz, reduce the torque as shown in the graph above. ① When using a VFD with a 400 V class motor, high voltage spikes (micro surges) occur as the VFD switches, which can result in insulation failure.
  • Page 28 (2) Using a continuous variable frequency drive (VFD) (V/F control) for a VFD motor (0.55 kW motors do not support VFD motors) Output torque(%) is 100% when motor runs at 60 Hz rating (Set base frequency to 60Hz) These motors deliver constant torque from 6 to 60 Hz, with the continuous operating torque at 60 Hz. (On 2.2 kW and 3.7 kW motors, the torque is at 90% at 6Hz.

  • Page 29: Wiring A 3-Phase Motor With Brake During Variable Frequency Operation

    7-3. Wiring a 3-phase motor with brake during variable frequency operation (1) 200 V class motors Application 0.1 to 3.7 kW 5.5 kW • General variable frequency drive Note: The contact on the auxiliary relay (MCa) should be rated for 200 VAC, 7 A or more (load resistance).
  • Page 30 (2) 400V class motors Application 0.1 to 0.75 kW 1.5 to 3.7 kW Note: On the standard motor, cut and isolate the brown lead (N) wired with The contact on the auxiliary relay (MCa) a wiring nut. should be rated for 400 to 440 VAC ･...

  • Page 31: Specifications And Structure Of Slb Brake (For 0.1 - 2.2 Kw Motor With Brake) And Gap Adjustment

    7-4. Specifications and structure of SLB brake (for 0.1 - 2.2 kW motor with brake) and gap adjustment (1) SLB brake specifications and performance Values in curly brackets are for reference purposes only. Values in parentheses indicated 400 V class. 0.1kW 0.2kW Motor capacity...
  • Page 32 (3) Manual release procedure Remove the fan cover ⑩, insert the screw or hex cap bolt (effective depth of 10 to 15 mm) from the 2 holes for manual release ⑳, and screw them in. Once it becomes difficult to rotate the screw, at approximately 1/3 or 1/2 turn, the brake cap becomes almost 0 and is released.
  • Page 33 (5) Structure of single-action manual release (optional) [Three-phase 0.1 to 0.75 kW] [Single-phase100W・200W [Three-phase 1.5 to 2.2 kW] During normal operation, the single-action arm is in the engaged position indicated in the drawing above. Moving the arm to the released position releases the brake. After completing work, always return the arm to the engaged position.
  • Page 34 (6) Construction of motor with manual shaft (optional) [Three-phase 0.1 to 0.75 kW] Turn the hex socket hole (M6, 5 mm AF) in the center of the motor fan cover using a commercially available hex key. Before performing work, ensure that the brake has been manually released. Never turn the socket hole during operation.

  • Page 35: Specifications And Structure Of Vnb Brake (For 3.7 Kw/5.5 Kw Motor With Brake) And Gap Adjustment

    7-5. Specifications and structure of VNB brake (for 3.7 kW/5.5 kW motor with brake) and gap adjustment (1) VNB brake specifications and performance Values in curly brackets are for reference purposes only. Values in parentheses indicated doubled voltage. Motor capacity Brake model number VNB371K VNB55...

  • Page 36: Structure Of Motor With Encoder (Optional)

    (4) Structure of single-action manual release (optional) Engaged and released positions are reversed on 5.5 kW models. During normal operation, the single-action arm is in the engaged position indicated in the drawing above. Moving the arm to the released position releases* the brake. After completing work, always return the arm to the engaged position.

  • Page 37: Inspection And Adjustment

    Inspection and adjustment WARNING ● Never touch the shaft or other rotating parts when maintaining or inspecting the Gear motor/Hypoid motor/Croise motor during operation. Catching and personal injury can occur. ● When inspecting the gear tooth surfaces while stopped, properly prevent the drive and driven equipment from rotating.

  • Page 38: Lubrication

    8-2. Lubrication (1) Lubricant ● Gear motors/Hypoid motors Gear motors/Hypoid motors are grease-lubricated and are filled with the specified amount of grease before shipment. They can be used without adding grease. In most cases, it is not necessary to replace the grease, but the Gear motor/Hypoid motor can be used for a longer time if grease is replaced about every 20,000 hours.
  • Page 39 (3) Amount of grease for Hypoid motors ● Hollow shaft types (H)/Face mount types (U) ● Foot mount types Frame Motor Reduction Motor Frame Reduction Amount (kg) Amount (kg) capacity ratio capacity ratio 5 to 50 0.27 0.1 kW 60 to 120 0.23 0.1 kW 20 22...
  • Page 40 (5) Recommended grease (Gear motors/Hypoid motors) Nippon Grease : Nigtight LMS No. 000 (factory filled) Showa Shell : Alvania EP Grease R000 JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy : Pyronoc Universal 000 In the case of No. 1 grease specification, Nippon Grease : Nigtite LYS No.

  • Page 41: Structure Of Gear Motor/Hypoid Motor/Croise Motor

    Structure of Gear Motor/Hypoid Motor/Croise Motor (1) Gear motor structure Motor 1st-stage wheel Bearing Terminal box 2nd-stage pinion Metal Fan cover 2nd-stage wheel Oil seal Housing 3rd-stage pinion Filter M-bracket 3rd-stage wheel Motor pinion Output shaft...
  • Page 42 (2) Hypoid motor structure Motor 1st-stage wheel Bearing Terminal box 2nd-stage pinion Oil seal Fan cover 2nd-stage wheel Filter Housing 3rd-stage pinion 3rd-stage wheel Motor pinion Output shaft...
  • Page 43 (3) Croise motor construction Motor Motor pinion Oil seal Terminal box 1st-stage wheel Filter Fan cover WG worm Base Housing WG wheel Pressure vent Output bearing support Output shaft Oil gauge Motor Flange Bearing...

  • Page 44: Motors With Clutch & Brake

    While there are many different methods of organizing a discharge circuit, Tsubaki Gear motors with clutch and brake come with two discharge elements (varistors), so please use them. (When using a TMP controller, varistors are not required as a discharge circuit is already built in to the controller.)

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Gear Motors With Clutch & Brake

    Basic circuit Tr: Transformer, Rf: Silicon rectifier, EF: Fuse, PB1/PB2: Push button switch Z: Varistor, CL: Electromagnetic clutch, MB: Electromagnetic brake, MC: Coil MCa/MCb: Electromagnetic contacts, SW: Switch ● Wiring for Gear motors with clutch & brake The operating voltage for the clutch & brake is 24 VDC, so use the DC power unit (which converts commercial AC power supply to the prescribed 24 VDC) and connect it as shown in the (reference) diagram below.

  • Page 46: Terminal Box On Motors With Clutch & Brake

    10-3. Terminal box on motors with clutch & brake Output Category Dimensions 1. Material: SPCC 2. Terminal screw size: M3.5 Tightening torque: 0.8 N·m {Ref. 0.08 kgf·m} 3. Compatible crimp-on terminal Naked round type (R type) 1.25 to 3.5 2 to 3.5 0.1 to With 1.25 to 4...

  • Page 47: Reducers With Adapters/Double Shafts (Gear Motors/Hypoid Motors)

    [11] Reducers with adapters/double shafts (Gear motors/Hypoid motors) 11-1. Attaching a motor to a reducer with an adapter (1) Motor attachment procedures ① Check that the key is set accurately on the motor shaft. (On 0.1 kW/0.2 kW motors, the key is already attached to the input shaft pinion.) ②...

  • Page 48: Relationship Between Rotation Speed Of Input Shaft And Allowable Torque Of Output Shaft

    Table 11-1. Equivalent capacity of 4-pole motor L x W 0.1 kW / 0.2 kW 27.4 N·m 2.8 kgf·m} max. 0.4 kW 31.3 N·m 3.2 kgf·m} max. 0.75 kW 49.0 N·m 5.0 kgf·m} max. 1.5 kW 80.3 N·m 8.2 kgf·m} max. 2.2 kW 98.0 N·m 10.0 kgf·m} max.

  • Page 49: Structure Of Reducers With Adapters

    11-3. Structure of reducers with adapters Motor flange Input shaft pinion of adapter Bearing 11-4. Structure of reducers with double shafts R-bracket Input shaft pinion Bearing...

  • Page 50: Ce Certified Motor

    [12] CE Certified Motor (optional, 0.1 kW only) For 0.2kW or more, please refer to the TR instruction manual (instruction manual No.TR020.00TS-*). Please take into consideration the following items in addition to sections 1 to 12 when using the product. Protection: IP55 (Outdoor type) IP44 (Indoor) IP20 (Motor with brake)
  • Page 51 (2) Motor/brake wiring See pages 13 to 19. (3) Motor rotating direction When using the wiring configurations shown in Fig. 5-1 (pages 13 and 14), the direction of rotation of the motor is clockwise when viewed from the opposite side of the load. (The rotating direction of the motor is the same as standard motors.) (4) Overload (overheat) protection device Protect with an EU certified thermal relay.

  • Page 52: Ul Listed Motor

    [13] UL Listed Motor (optional, 0.1 to 0.75 kW) *Excludes 0.55 kW Please take into consideration the following items in addition to sections 1 to 12 when using the product. Rated voltage: N2 230/240 V, 60/60 Hz (motors with and without brake) : VN2 460/480 V, 60/60 Hz (motor without brake) 460 V, 60 Hz (motor with brake)

  • Page 53: Ccc Compliant Motor

    [14] CCC Compliant Motor (optional, 0.1 kW only) For 0.2kW or more, please refer to the TR instruction manual (instruction manual No.TR020.00TS-*) Please take into consideration the following items in addition to sections 1 to 12 when using the product. Rated voltage : PN3 HN3 WN3 200/220/200/220 V...

  • Page 54: China Rohs Instruction

    [15] China RoHS Instruction 本资料是中国R0HS 的必备资料 （China RoHS requisite document） GMTA、HMTA 有害有毒物质或者元素（ Hazardous Substances or Elements） 零部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Part Name) (PBDE) （Pb） （Hg） （Cd） （Cr(Ⅵ)） （PBB） 电动机 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × （ Motor） 铝制减速机箱体...

  • Page 55: Shaft-End Cover (Option For Hypoid Hollow Shaft Motors)

    [16] Shaft-end cover (option for Hypoid hollow shaft motors) Installation method (1) Shaft-end cover HM70CAP/HM90CAP Hold the shaft-end cover against the installation face and push it straight in by hand. Do not attempt to install the cover at an angle or hit it in using a hammer. Doing so may damage the shaft-end cover.
  • Page 56 [When tripped] ● When an overload occurs, force greater than the disk spring load acts in the direction of thrust. ● This disengages the center plate and the steel ball, and the center plate starts idling. 17-2. Determining trip torque •...
  • Page 57 ● Tightening Amount - Torque Correlation Diagram Reducer frame No. 13 Reducer frame No. 32 Shaft nut tightening angle [degrees] Shaft nut tightening angle [degrees] Reducer frame No. 16 Reducer frame No. 40 Shaft nut tightening angle [degrees] Shaft nut tightening angle [degrees] Reducer frame No.

  • Page 58: Heat-/Cold-Resistant Models

    [18] Heat-/Cold-resistant Models 18-1. Heat-resistant models Basic specifications Applicable models : Gear motors/Hypoid motors Three-phase models without brake: 0.1 to 2.2 kW, Three-phase model with brake: 0.1 to 0.75 kW Protection : Three-phase motor without brake: IP44, Three-phase motor without brake: IP20 Ambient temperature : 0 to 60°C Altitude: Up to 1,000 m...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    [19] Troubleshooting (1) Troubleshooting Gear motors Problem Possible cause Action Check power supply/contact Power outage power company Broken connection wiring Check circuit Motor does not turn in Poor switch connection Repair or replace unloaded state Broken stator coil wiring Send to specialty plant for repair Three-phase is single-phase Check terminal voltage Gear/shaft/bearing damage...

  • Page 60: Storage

    (3) The product malfunctioned due to a problem with it being connected to another device. (4) The construction of the product was changed due to alterations by the customer. (5) The product was repaired by a company other than Tsubaki or by a company not specified by Tsubaki.
  • Page 61 【MEMO】...
  • Page 62 TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO. 1-1, Kohtari-Kuresumi, Nagaokakyo Kyoto 617- 0833 Japan Website: http://tsubakimoto.com/ Global Associated Partners: U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC Tsubakimoto Singapore Pte. Ltd. Tsubakimoto Europe B.V. http://www.ustsubaki.com/ http://tsubaki.sg/ http://tsubaki.eu/ Tsubaki of Canada Limited Taiwan Tsubakimoto Co. Tsubakimoto U.K. Ltd.

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