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Getting Started with AKD EtherCAT Drives and NI SoftMotion
Connect the Motor and Encoder to the AKD Drive
All AKM series servo motors available from NI come pre-wired for direct connection to the
AKD EtherCAT servo drive X2 Motor connector and X10 Feedback connector. Figure 8 shows
the location of the connectors.
1.
Connect the motor 6-pin connector to the AKD EtherCAT servo drive X2 Motor connector.
Note
The X2 connector also provides connection for the drive to control the +24 V
holding brake for motors that have a brake. Refer to the
AKD Installation Manual
for
information about the holding brake if your motor contains an internal brake.
2.
Connect the motor DSUB feedback connector to the AKD EtherCAT servo drive X10
Feedback connector.
Figure 8.
Motor and Encoder Connections
1
Motor Connector (X2)
2
Feedback Connector (X10)
1
2
