Connection
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6
Connection
6-1
Connecting the driver
For details about the connection method of the driver, refer to the operating manual of the driver.
6-2
Grounding the motorized linear slide
Use a round terminal when grounding, and make sure to ground with a screw and washer. Ground wires and crimp
terminals are not included.
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When multiple motorized linear slides are used in combination, ground each motorized linear
slide.
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Do not share the grounding wire with a welder or any other power equipment.
Motorized linear slide equipped with the
AZ
Series
The grounding method of the motorized linear slide varies depending on the driver input power. Check the table and
ground using a suitable method. Be sure to ground the driver.
Driver input voltage
Grounding method
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 motorized linear slide Required to ground
Not required
Not required
3) Protective Earth Terminal of the motorized
linear slide
*
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 motorized linear slide 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 driver connector
Grounding
