4 System Design
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G5-series Linear Motors/Servo Drives With Built-in EtherCAT Communications
For the installation of ironless linear sliders, no particular order of assembly is specified.
In an ironless Linear Motor, no magnetic attraction force is exerted between the Magnet Track and the
Motor Coil Unit. However, a strong magnetic attraction force is present between the Magnet Track units.
Be careful so that you are not caught or the magnets are damaged by shock.
As long as the Magnet Track is installed in a straight line so that it does not affect the motor functionality
regardless of whether its face is front or back, the Motor Coil Unit can be installed in any direction,
whether horizontal or vertical.
1
Assemble the Linear Slider parts.
2
Install the Magnet Track.
Install the Magnet Track units in a correct order. After installing the first Magnet Track unit, if you
bring the second unit closer to the first unit linearly, collision may occur due to a magnetic
attraction force. Approach the second unit non-linearly to fix the position as shown below.
3
Check the linearity of the Magnet Track.
To add Magnet Track units to the left and right of the first Magnet Track unit, bring them along
the first unit as shown above. You can fix the position in a straight line.
4
Install the Motor Coil Unit and the moving table.
Check that the Motor Coil Unit and the Magnet Track are installed correctly.
5
Install the external encoder.
6
Wire cables to appropriate terminal blocks installed inside the connector box.
Precautions for Correct Use
Precautions for Correct Use
There is a risk of motor runaway. Before performing trial operation, be sure to check the encoder
and Motor Coil Unit directions and set the drive direction parameter. This is done easily by using
the Linear Motor Parameter Setup function of the CX-Drive.
Installation Procedure
Magnet Track 1
Magnet Track
2
Magnet Track
3
