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Introduction
Before use
Only qualified personnel of electrical and mechanical engineering should
work with the product.
Use the product correctly after thoroughly reading the section “Safety
precautions.” In addition, be sure to observe the contents described in
warning, caution, and note in this manual.
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured
to be incorporated in general industrial equipment. Do not use for any other
purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused
through failure to observe this warning.
Overview of the product
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Compact and lightweight
Downsizing and light weighting are achieved, making the dimensions to
41×49×18.5 mm (1.61×1.93×0.73 in.) and the mass to 39 g (0.086 lb.).
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Simple wiring
Simple wiring achieves space saving for wiring and smaller equipment size
since the power and communication lines can be connected in a daisy chain
collectively.
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Compatible with industrial network
Operation data and parameters can be set via Modbus RTU (RS-485
communication), and start and stop commands of operation can be executed
as well.
Operation data and parameters can also be set using the support software
MEXE02
.
Related operating manuals
For operating manuals not included with the product, contact your nearest
Oriental Motor sales office or download from Oriental Motor Website
Download Page.
Operating manual name
Included or not included
with product
AZ
Series/Actuator equipped with
AZ
Series
Compact Driver OPERATING MANUAL
Driver Edition (this document)
Included
AZ
Series/Actuator equipped with
AZ
Series
OPERATING MANUAL Function Edition
Not included
HM-60383
OPERATING MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety
precautions.
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Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
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Always keep the manual where it is readily available.
AZ
Series/Actuator equipped with
AZ
Series
Compact Driver
Driver Edition
R-R-OMC-116
Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury
to the user and other personnel through safe, correct use of the product.
Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these
instructions.
Handling the product without observing the instructions
that accompany a “WARNING” symbol may result in
serious injury or death.
Handling the product without observing the instructions
that accompany a “CAUTION” symbol may result in injury
or property damage.
The items under this heading contain important handling
instructions that the user should observe to ensure the
safe use of the product.
The items under this heading contain related information
and contents to gain a further understanding of the text
in this manual.
General
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Do not use the product in explosive or corrosive environments, in the
presence of flammable gases, locations subjected to splashing water, or
near combustibles. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
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Assign qualified personnel to the task of installing, wiring, operating/
controlling, inspecting and troubleshooting the product. Failure to do so
may result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to equipment.
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Do not transport, install, connect or inspect the product while the power is
supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
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Do not touch the driver while the power is supplied. Doing so may result in
fire or electric shock.
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Take measures to keep the moving part in position if the product is used in
vertical operations such as elevating equipment. Failure to do so may result
in injury or damage to equipment.
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When an alarm is generated in the driver (any of the driver's protective
functions is triggered), remove the cause before clearing the alarm
(protective function). Continuing the operation without removing the cause
of the problem may cause malfunction of the motor and driver, leading to
injury or damage to equipment.
Installation
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Install the driver inside an enclosure. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock or injury.
Connection
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Always keep the power supply voltage of the driver within the specified
range. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
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Connect the cables securely according to the wiring diagram. Failure to do
so may result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not forcibly bend, pull, or pinch the cable. Doing so may result in fire
and electric shock.
Operation
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Turn off the main power supply in the event of a power failure. Failure to do
so may result in injury or damage to equipment.
Introduction .............................................. 1
Safety precautions .................................. 1
Precautions for use ................................. 2
Preparation ................................................ 2
Installation ................................................. 3
Connection ................................................ 4
Alarm............................................................ 6
Inspection and maintenance .............. 7
Specifications ............................................ 7
Regulations and standards .................. 7
Cables .......................................................... 8