Connection
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5
Connection
5-1
Connecting the driver
Refer to the operating manual of the driver for how to connect with the driver.
5-2
Grounding the actuator
Use a round terminal when grounding, and make sure to secure with a screw and washer. Ground wires and crimp
terminals are not included.
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When multiple actuators are used in combination, ground each actuator.
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Do not share the grounding wire with a welder or any other power equipment.
Actuator equipped with the
AZ
Series
The grounding method of the motor varies depending on the driver input power. Check the table and ground using a
suitable method.
Be sure to ground the driver.
Ddriver input voltage
Grounding procedure
100-120 VAC
200-240 VAC
24 VDC
48 VDC
1) Protective Earth Terminal of the driver
Required to ground
Required to ground
Required to ground
2) Grounding wire of the motor
Required to ground
Not required
Not required
3) Protective Earth Terminal of the motor
*
Not required
*
* Ground if the grounding resistance of the standards that applies to the equipment is not satisfied.
Reference: Grounding wire of the "cable for motor"
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Conductor size: AWG18 (0.75 mm
2
)
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Maximum conductor resistance: 21.8 Ω/km (25.6 Ω/km for flexible cable)
1) Grounding the Protective Earth Terminal of the driver
Connect the motor to the driver, and surely ground the Protective Earth Terminal of the driver. Refer to the operating
manual of the driver for how to ground. The figure shows the DC power input type.
Cable for motor
Connect the "cable for motor"
to the motor connector on
the driver.
Grounding
