Baldor MintDrive, Installation Manual

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2.1 Outline
You must read all the sections in Basic Installation .
It is important that the correct steps are followed when installing the MintDrive. This section covers the
mechanical and electrical installation of the MintDrive, including the following steps:
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Location considerations
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Mounting the MintDrive
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Connecting the power supply
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Connecting the optional control supply
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Connecting the motor
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Installing a regeneration resistor
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Connecting the feedback signal
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Connecting the drive enable signal.
Each step should be followed in sequence.
2.1.1 Hardware requirements
The components you will need to complete the basic installation are described below:
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Under some applications, such as those with high deceleration rates, there may be a requirement
for a dynamic brake (or regeneration) resistor.
Note: Without the braking resistor, the drive may produce an overvoltage fault.
All MintDrives have overvoltage sensing circuitry, but only the 2.5A and 5A units have an
integral regeneration resistor. For 7.5A, 10A and 15A units a regeneration resistor must be
purchased separately if required. See Appendix D.
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A PC that fulfills the following specification:
Minimum specification Recommended specification
Processor Intel Pentium 133MHz Intel Pentium 200MHz or faster
RAM 32MB 64MB
Hard disk space 40MB 60MB
CD-ROM A CD-ROM drive is required
Screen 800 x 600, 256 colors 1024 x 768, 256 colors
Mouse A mouse or similar pointing device is required
Operating system Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT or Windows 2000
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