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ZETA6xxx Installation Guide
Matching the Motor to the ZETA6xxx (OPTIONAL)
Due to slight manufacturing variations, each motor has its own particular characteristics. In the
procedure below, you will adjust three potentiometers (pots), to match your ZETA6xxx to
your specific motor. You will also select the best current waveform to use with your motor.
The ZETA6xxx’s pots are located behind the removable metal cover on top of the chassis.
Before You Start
• Note that if you replace the ZETA6xxx unit or the motor, you will have to redo this procedure.
• Set up a serial communication link and terminal emulator (see installation test on page 27).
• Connect the motor to the ZETA6xxx.
• Secure the motor in a location such that you can turn the pots and feel or hear the motor at
the same time. (You should perform this procedure with the motor not coupled to the load,
because the characteristics you are matching are those only of the drive/motor combination.)
• Apply AC power when necessary to perform the steps below.
Step 1
Apply power to the ZETA6xxx, and allow it to reach a stable operating temperature. This may
take up to 30 minutes. For optimum results, perform the matching procedure at the same
ambient temperature at which your application will operate.
Step 2
For the adjustments that follow, consult the table below to find the speed at which to run the
motor. These are speeds that cause resonance in the unloaded motor. When the motor is
running at a resonant speed, you will notice increased noise and vibration. To make resonance
the most noticeable, you may need to vary the speed around the value given below for your
motor. You can find the resonant speed by touching the motor lightly with your fingertips as
you vary the speed. When you feel the strongest vibrations, the motor is running at resonant
speed.
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