Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration
The sections in this chapter include details on how to set up the electrical and safety components of
your system. Obey all safety warnings, including those in
Safety Procedures and Warnings
.
2.1. Input Power Connections
The controller has one DC input power connector for control power. For a full list of electrical
specifications, refer to
for a System Interconnection Drawing.
2.1.1. Control Supply Connector
The Control Supply input supplies power to the communications and logic circuitry of the drive . The
+24V
input is connected to an internal fuse. Refer to
for the internal fuse value and part
number. For an isolated DC supply, connect
0V
to protective ground at the supply. Use twisted pair
wiring to minimize radiated noise emissions (refer to
).
IMPORTANT
: Refer to local electrical safety requirements to correctly size external
system wires.
Figure 2-1:
Control Supply Connections
Table 2-1:
Control Supply Connector Wiring Specifications
Pin
Description
Recommended Wire Size
+24 V
24 VDC (±10%) Control Power Input
(2-Axis: 2 A max, 0.45 A typical;
4-Axis: 2 A max, 0.6 A typical)
0.34 mm
2
(#22 AWG)
0 V
Control Power Common Input
0.34 mm
2
(#22 AWG)
Protective Ground
0.34 mm
2
(#22 AWG)
Table 2-2:
Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Control Supply Connector
Type
Aerotech
P/N
Third Party
P/N
Screw
Torque: N·m
Wire Size:
mm
2
[AWG]
3-Pin Terminal Block
ECK02456
Phoenix 1839610
0.22 - 0.25
2.5 - 0.05 [14-30]
2.1.2. Minimizing Noise for EMC/CE Compliance
IMPORTANT
: The iXI4/XI4 is a component designed to be integrated with other
electronics. EMC testing must be conducted on the final product configuration.
To reduce electrical noise, observe the following motor feedback and input power wiring techniques.
1. Use shielded cable for the feedback connector. Connect the shield to the backshell at each end of
the cable.
2. Mount drives and power supplies on a conductive panel.Keep wire-run lengths to a minimum.
3. Use a separate wire for each ground connection to the drive.Use the shortest possible wire
length.
For additional iXI4/XI4 system interconnection information, refer to
.
iXI4/XI4 Hardware Manual
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