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MP-Series Food Grade Servo Motor Installation Instructions
Publication MP-IN004D-EN-P — April 2009
About the MP-Series Food Grade Motors
MP-Series food grade (MPF) motors feature single-turn or multi-turn high resolution
encoders, and are available with 24V DC brakes. These compact brushless servo
motors combine the characteristics of the MP-Series low-inertia motors with unique
features designed for food and beverage applications.
Before You Begin
Remove all packing material, wedges, and braces from within and around the item.
After unpacking, verify the nameplate catalog number against the purchase order.
1.
Remove the motor carefully from its shipping container.
2.
Visually inspect the motor frame, shaft, mounting pilot, and encoder for
damage.
3.
Notify the carrier of any shipping damage immediately.
Prolonging Motor Life
Thoughtful design and proper maintenance can increase the life of a servo motor.
Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of a servo motor within a food
processing environment.
• Always provide a drip loop in each cable to carry liquids away from the
connection to the motor.
• Avoid spraying liquids under high pressure directly on the junction of the
motor shaft, housing, connectors, and the enclosure joints. Fluids under high
pressure, when forced around worn seals, can contaminate the motor
bearings and significantly shorten the life of a servo motor.
• If design requirements permit, provide shields that protect the motor
housing, shaft, seals and their junctions from product contamination, caustic
agents, and high pressure fluids.
• Replace the shaft seal at or before its expected lifetime of 12 months.
Refer to
Shaft Seals
for more information on shaft seals.
ATTENTION
Do not attempt to open or modify this motor beyond changing the connector
orientation as described in
Change Connector Orientation
.
Only an authorized Allen-Bradley repair center shall service this item. Refer to
Rockwell Automation Support for assistance to locate the nearest repair center.
Failure to observe safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage to
equipment.
