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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 “Introduction”
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.
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
AR
Series OPERATING MANUAL Motor
(this document)
Included
AR
Series/
Motorized actuator equipped with
AR
Series
USER MANUAL
Not included
APPENDIX UL Standards for
AR
Series
Included
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. Fully
understand the meaning of each item before using the product.
Description of signs
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.
HM-60309-3
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.
Stepping Motor
AR
Series Motor
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 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 the product, perform connections, or inspections
when the power is on. Always turn the power off before carrying out these
operations. Failure to do so may result in 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. The motor loses holding
torque when the power is shut off, allowing the moving parts to fall and
possibly cause injury or damage to equipment.
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The brake mechanism of an electromagnetic brake motor is used for the
purpose to hold the moving part and motor in position. Do not use it as a
deceleration/safety brake. Doing so may result in injury or damage to the
equipment.
Installation
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Install the motor in Class I equipment. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock. (It is no need to ground when the driver power supply voltage is
24 VDC.)
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When installing the motor, install it inside an enclosure so that it is out of
the direct reach of users. Be sure to ground if users can touch it. Failure to
do so may result in electric shock. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock.
Connection
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Connect the motor securely according to the motor connection method
explained in the USER MANUAL or OPERATING MANUAL Driver. Failure to
do so may result in fire or electric shock.
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Do not forcibly bend, pull, or pinch the cables. Doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.
Repair, disassembly, and modification
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Do not disassemble or modify the motor. This may cause electric shock or
injury. Refer all such internal inspections and repairs to the Oriental Motor
sales office from which you purchased the product.
General
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Do not use the motor beyond its specifications. Doing so may result in
electric shock, injury, or damage to equipment.
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Do not touch the motor during operation or immediately after stopping.
The surface is hot and may cause a skin burn(s).
Transportation
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Do not carry the motor by holding the motor output shaft or motor cable.
Doing so may cause injury.
Installation
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Provide a cover over the rotating parts (output shaft) of the motor. Failure
to do so may result in injury.
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Do not leave anything around the motor that would obstruct ventilation.
Doing so may result in damage to equipment.
Introduction .............................................. 1
Safety precautions .................................. 1
Precautions for use ................................. 2
Preparation ................................................ 3
Installation ................................................. 4
Connection ................................................ 7
Inspection and maintenance .............. 7
Specifications ............................................ 8
General specifications ........................... 8
Regulations and standards .................. 8
