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Gem6K Hardware Installation Guide
Relay Connections (optional)
To use the Gem6K’s internal relay, connect your external circuit to the
RELAY COM and RELAY N.O. terminals. The next drawing shows a typical
application—connecting a motor brake to the relay terminals.
Gem6K Drive
RELAY COM
RELAY N.O.
Motor Cable
Flying Leads from
Cable Connector
+5VDC
User Supplied
+24VDC
User Supplied
24V Return
Optional
Diode
(1N4936)
Relay Connections
The relay is normally open. When the drive is enabled, it holds the relay closed. If
the drive faults or is disabled, the relay will open.
Relay Operation:
Drive Condition:
Relay State:
Enabled
Closed
Faulted
Open
No AC power*, or not enabled
Open
* +24VDC power does not affect the relay. With +24VDC applied, the relay will be open if
AC power is
not applied.
Relay Specifications:
Relay Type:
Dry contact mechanical relay
Normally open
Relay Rating:
5 amps at 24VDC or 120VAC
See the OUTFNC and OUTLVL commands in the
Gemini GV6K/GT6K Command
Reference
for more information on configuring the relay.
Multiple Drive Installations (optional)
Safety Earth Connections
For multiple drive installations, we recommend a single point or “star” safety earth
configuration, as shown in the next drawing.
