Precautions for use
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Precautions for use
This chapter covers restrictions and requirements the user should consider when using the product.
General
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Be sure to use our cable to connect the motorized linear slide and the driver.
In the following cases, purchase our cable separately. Check on the Oriental Motor Website for the model name of
cables.
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If a flexible cable is to be used.
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If a cable of 3 m (9.8 ft.) or longer is to be used.
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If a motorized linear slide and driver package without a cable was purchased.
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If an actuator only was purchased.
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When conducting the insulation resistance measurement or the dielectric strength test, be sure to
separate the connection between the motorized linear slide and the driver.
Conducting the insulation resistance measurement or dielectric strength test with the motorized linear slide and
driver connected may result in damage to the product.
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Do not make an impact on the motorized linear slide.
Do not drop the motorized linear slide. Also, do not hit the motorized linear slide on something hard. Doing so may
cause the positioning accuracy decrease, the motorized linear slide damage or the product service life reduction.
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Make sure not to hit or apply a strong impact on the encoder (ABZO sensor).
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The warning label shown in the right is indicated on the motor of the motorized
linear slide equipped with the
AZ
Series.
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Making a strong impact on an encoder (ABZO sensor) may cause the motorized
linear slide malfunction or damage to the encoder (ABZO sensor). When
transporting the motorized linear slide or installing a load, handle the motorized
linear slide carefully not to make a strong impact on the moving part.
Warning label
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Do not move the encoder (ABZO sensor) toward a strong magnetic field.
A magnetic sensor is built into the encoder (ABZO sensor). If the motorized linear slide is installed close to equipment
which generates a strong magnetic field, the encoder (ABZO sensor) may break or malfunction. Keep the magnetic
flux density on the surface of the encoder (ABZO sensor) so as not to exceed the values in the table.
Magnetic flux density
When operating
10 mT
When transporting and storing
10 mT
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Meshing noise of mechanical sensor
A gear type mechanical sensor is built into the encoder (ABZO sensor). Although the meshing noise of gears may
generate, it is not malfunction.
Temperature
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Use the motorized linear slide equipped with the
AZ
Series in conditions where the motor surface
temperature does not exceed 80 °C (176 °F).
The motor surface temperature may exceed 80 °C (176 °F) under certain conditions (ambient temperature, operating
speed, duty cycle, etc.). In order to protect the encoder (ABZO sensor), use the motor in conditions where the surface
temperature does not exceed 80 °C (176 °F). If the encoder (ABZO sensor) temperature reaches the upper limit, the
motor overheat alarm will generate.
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Use the motorized linear slide equipped with the
AR
Series in conditions where the motor surface
temperature does not exceed 100 °C (212 °F).
The motorized linear slide does not have a function to protect from overheating. The motor surface temperature may
exceed 100 °C (212 °F) under certain conditions (ambient temperature, operating speed, duty cycle, etc.). To prevent
the motor bearings (ball bearings) from reaching its usable life quickly, use the motor in conditions where the surface
temperature does not exceed 100 °C (212 °F).
