
Installing the Encoder
Powering Up the Unit
Makito X User’s Guide, v2.0, Issue 01
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To power up the MB6X-RAC or MB6X-MED Chassis:
1.
Make sure the power switch(es) on the back of the chassis are in the OFF (2) position.
2.
Connect the power cord(s) to one (or both) of the power receptacles.
3.
Plug the cord(s) into a grounded AC power source.
4.
Turn one or both PSU Power On/Off switches to the ON (1) position.
On the MB6X-RAC, the PSU Status LEDs will turn green indicating that the chassis
is powered up.
In the front of either chassis, the Makito X Status LEDs will start blinking green, indi-
cating that the encoders are booting up.
5.
Wait until the Status LEDs stay solid green, indicating that the encoders are ready for
operation.
To power up the MB6X
-DC
Chassis:
1.
Make sure the power switch is in the OFF (2) position.
2.
Locate DC Power IN connectors BAT and RET on the back of the chassis.
3.
Connect the chassis ground wire to the ground lug on the back of the chassis.
Adhere to your organization’s policy on the gauge of the ground wire (12 AWG, insu-
lated, stranded) and the number of crimps on the lug.
4.
Wrap each wire around the screw on the connector, and then tighten the screw firmly.
NOTE
Connect the screw marked BAT to a +28 VDC power source and the screw
marked RET to the neutral wire.
Figure 2-15
MB6X-DC Chassis Rear View showing Power Connectors
The PSU Status LEDs will turn green indicating that the chassis is powered up.
PSU Power
BAT and RET Connectors
Ground Lug
On/Off Switch
PSU Status LEDs (green)
PSU Fault LEDs (red)