
Rockwell Automation Publication TLP-IN001A-EN-P - October 2019
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Kinetix TLP Servo Motors with 046…235 mm Frame Size
Install the Motor
Perform these steps to install the motor.
1.
Leave enough space around the motor so it can dissipate heat and stay within its specified operating temperature range.
See
for the operating temperature range. Do not enclose the motor unless forced air is blown
across the motor for cooling. A fan that blows air across the motor improves its performance. Keep other heat-producing devices away from
the motor.
2.
See
to determine the radial and axial shaft load limitations of your motor.
3.
Install the motor with the connector positioned beneath the motor housing.
This position can provide better environmental protection for the connector.
4.
Mount and align the motor.
5.
Attach the motor cables that transmit power, feedback, and brake signals as described below.
a. Carefully align the cable connector with the motor connector.
b. Hand-tighten military style connectors on TLP-A115…TLP-A235 motors and press rectangular connectors together on
TLP-A046…TLP-A100 motors until the contacts are inserted and a click is heard.
ATTENTION:
Damage can occur to the motor bearings and the feedback device if sharp impact is applied to the shaft during installation of couplings and pulleys.
Damage to the feedback device can result from applying leverage to the motor mounting face when removing devices mounted on the motor shaft.
Do not strike the shaft, couplings, or pulleys with tools during installation or removal. Use a wheel puller, to apply pressure from the user end of the shaft, when
attempting to remove any device from the motor shaft.
BURN HAZARD:
Outer surfaces of the motor can reach a high temperature, 125 °C (257 °F), during motor operation.
Take precautions to prevent accidental contact with hot surfaces. Consider motor surface temperature when selecting motor mating connections and
cables.
ATTENTION:
Keyed connectors must be properly aligned and hand-tightened.
Do not use tools, or apply excessive force, when mating the cable to the motor connector. If the connectors do not go together with light hand force,
realign and try again.
ATTENTION:
The overall shield on the motor cable must be grounded to obtain an effective encoder signal.
The encoder data signal is transmitted through an impedance-matched twisted-wire pair that requires effective shielding for optimum performance.
Make sure there is an effective connection between the motor cable shield and the drive system ground.