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DR500
DRIVE CHASSIS
OPERATION & TECHNICAL MANUAL
P/N: EDA120 (V1.6)
AEROTECH, Inc. •101 Zeta Drive •Pittsburgh, PA. 15238-2897 •USA
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The DR500 Drive Chassis Operation and Technical Manual Revision History:
Rev 1.1 January 31, 1994
Rev 1.2 May 4, 1995
Rev 1.3 November 6, 1996
Rev 1.3a June 2, 1997
Rev 1.4 March 12, 1998
Rev 1.4a February 15, 2000
Rev 1.5 December 12, 2000
Rev 1.6 May 28, 2002
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DR500 Operation and Techincal Manual Table of Contents
Version 1.6 Aerotech, Inc. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................ 1-1
1.1. Product Overview............................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1. DR500 Functions ................................................................. 1-2
1.1.2. DR500 Configurations ......................................................... 1-2
1.2. DR500 Options................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1. The SHUNT500 Regulator Board........................................ 1-3
1.2.2. DRC I/O Cable..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.3. DR500 Brake Option............................................................ 1-7
1.3. Safety Procedures and Warnings........................................................ 1-8
CHAPTER 2: SET UP.............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Unpacking the DR500 Drive Package................................................ 2-1
2.2. DR500 Jumper Selections and Configurations...................................2-2
2.2.1. Rear Panel Interface Board Internal Jumpers....................... 2-3
2.2.2. Drive Interface Board Internal Jumpers............................... 2-3
2.2.3. Bus Configuration ................................................................ 2-8
2.2.3.1. Bus Type (Unipolar/Bipolar Configuration) ...... 2-8
2.2.3.2. Bus #1, Unipolar ................................................ 2-8
2.2.3.3. Bus #1, Bipolar................................................... 2-8
2.2.3.4. Bus #2, Unipolar ................................................ 2-8
2.2.3.5. Bus #2, Bipolar................................................... 2-8
2.2.3.6. Bus Voltage Configuration................................. 2-9
2.2.4. Installing A Drive Module in the DR500........................... 2-10
2.2.5. Brush Drive Configuration (DS16020 or DS16030).......... 2-11
2.2.5.1. Electrical Specifications................................... 2-12
2.2.5.2. Fault Output...................................................... 2-12
2.2.5.3. Personality Module........................................... 2-13
2.2.5.4. Setting the Current Limit.................................. 2-16
2.2.5.5. Pre-Amplifier Gain Characteristics .................. 2-16
2.2.5.6. The Post-Amplifier........................................... 2-16
2.2.5.7. Troubleshooting the DS160 Series................... 2-20
2.2.6. Stepper Drive Configuration (AM16007) ..........................2-22
2.2.7. AC Brushless Drive Configuration (AS32020 or
AS32030)........................................................................... 2-24
2.2.8. AC Brushless Linear Drive Configuration (AS3005)......... 2-26
2.2.9. Internal System Wiring....................................................... 2-27
2.3. Power Supply Fusing........................................................................ 2-28
2.4. Motor Fusing.................................................................................... 2-29
2.5. External Device Power..................................................................... 2-30
2.6. Mechanical Installation..................................................................... 2-30
2.7. Electrical Installation........................................................................ 2-31
2.7.1. DR500 Power Up............................................................... 2-32
2.8. DR500 Interface............................................................................... 2-33
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CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL DETAILS..................................................................3-1
3.1. Connector Pinouts and OP500 Interconnect Cable
Specifications......................................................................................3-1
3.1.1. Pin Descriptions ...................................................................3-3
3.2. DR500 Rear Panel Connectors.........................................................3-10
3.2.1. Motor Axis Connectors ......................................................3-10
Pin # 3-10
3.2.2. Joystick Connector.............................................................3-11
3.2.3. Miscellaneous Input/Output Connector..............................3-12
3.2.4. Brake Connector.................................................................3-12
3.2.5. Digital I/O Connector.........................................................3-13
3.2.6. The Opto-22 Connector......................................................3-14
3.2.7. DAC Outputs Connector ....................................................3-14
3.2.8. Motor Power Connector Pinouts........................................3-15
3.2.9. DR500 Test Points .............................................................3-16
3.3. DR500 Outline Drawings and Mechanical Specifications...............3-17
3.4. Electrical Specifications ...................................................................3-19
3.5. Environmental Specifications...........................................................3-20
3.6. Emergency Stop Sense Input............................................................3-21
CHAPTER 4: SOFT-START / VOLTAGE SELECTOR BOARD ......................4-1
4.1. Soft-Start / Voltage Selector Overview ..............................................4-1
4.2. Soft-Start Operation............................................................................4-2
4.3. Voltage Selector Function ..................................................................4-3
4.4. Connector Pinouts...............................................................................4-4
4.4.1. AC Input Power Connector (J1)...........................................4-4
4.4.2. +24 VDC Power Connector (J2)..........................................4-4
4.4.3. Transformer Interface Connectors (J3, J5)...........................4-4
4.4.4. Fan Interface Connector (J4)................................................4-5
4.5. Fuse Information.................................................................................4-6
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................5-1
5.1. Warning and Cautions ........................................................................5-1
5.2. Amplifier Related Problems ...............................................................5-2
5.3. Power Related Problems.....................................................................5-3
5.4. Fuse Replacement...............................................................................5-4
5.5. Preventative Maintenance...................................................................5-5
5.6. Cleaning..............................................................................................5-6
APPENDIX A: WARRANTY AND FIELD SERVICE.......................................... A-1
INDEX
REVISION HISTORY
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DR500 Operation and Technical Manual List of Figures
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. DR500 Drive Chassis......................................................................... 1-1
Figure 1-2. UNIDEX 500 / UNIDEX 600 System Diagram................................. 1-3
Figure 1-3. SHUNT500 Wiring ............................................................................ 1-4
Figure 1-4. Mounting of the Shunt Board............................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-5. SHUNT500 Board.............................................................................. 1-5
Figure 1-6. DRC I/O Cable................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 1-7. Sample Uses of the DRC Cable.......................................................... 1-6
Figure 1-8. BRAKE OPTION Wiring................................................................... 1-7
Figure 2-1. Rear Panel Interface Board Jumper Locations ...................................2-2
Figure 2-2. Drive Interface Board Internal Jumper Locations .............................. 2-4
Figure 2-3. Drive Module Installation................................................................. 2-10
Figure 2-4. DS16020 / DS16030 Brush Drive Modules..................................... 2-11
Figure 2-5. Simplified Block Diagram of the DS160 Series Servo
Amplifier Module............................................................................. 2-14
Figure 2-6. DS16020 / DS16030 Brush Drive Modules Pre-Amp
Schematic ......................................................................................... 2-15
Figure 2-7. Transfer Function of Pre-Amplifier Circuit...................................... 2-17
Figure 2-8. Outline of Personality Module RCN4 .............................................. 2-18
Figure 2-9. Detailed Electrical Diagram of DS160 Post-Amplifier Circuit ........ 2-19
Figure 2-10. AM16007 Stepper Drive Modules ...................................................2-22
Figure 2-11. AS32020 / AS32030 AC Brushless Drive Modules......................... 2-24
Figure 2-12. AS3005 Brushless Linear Drive Module..........................................2-26
Figure 2-13. Power Supply Fusing 5V Adjust Potentiometer............................... 2-28
Figure 2-14. Drive Module Fuse Mounting ..........................................................2-29
Figure 2-15. DR500 Rear Panel Connector Layout .............................................. 2-30
Figure 2-16. DR500 Electrical Connections ......................................................... 2-31
Figure 2-17. U500/U600 Generic System Interconnect........................................ 2-34
Figure 3-1. DR500 Rear Panel Connector Layout ................................................ 3-1
Figure 3-2. CW Motor Rotation Viewed from Mounting Flange End .................. 3-4
Figure 3-3. Linear Motor (Forcer) CW Direction................................................. 3-4
Figure 3-4. Joystick Interface.............................................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-5. DR500 Desktop Package.................................................................. 3-17
Figure 3-6. DR500 Rack Mount Package ........................................................... 3-18
Figure 4-1. Soft-Start / Voltage Select Board ....................................................... 4-1
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DR500 Operation and Techincal Manual List of Tables
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1. Rear Panel Interface Board Jumper Selections................................... 2-3
Table 2-2. Drive Interface Board Jumper Selections........................................... 2-5
Table 2-3. Drive Interface Bd. Jumper Selections for AM16007 Stepper
Drive................................................................................................... 2-7
Table 2-4. Drive Interface Bd. Jumper Selections for DS16020 /
DS16030 Servo Drive ........................................................................ 2-7
Table 2-5. Drive Interface Bd. Jumper Selections for AS32020 /
AS32030 Brushless Drive .................................................................. 2-7
Table 2-6. Drive Interface Board Jumper Selections for AS3005
Brushless Drive .................................................................................. 2-8
Table 2-7. DS160 Series Electrical Specifications ............................................ 2-12
Table 2-8. DS160 Series Potentiometer Descriptions........................................ 2-13
Table 2-9. DS160 Series Personality Module RCN4 Modes............................. 2-18
Table 2-10. DS160 Series Environmental Specifications .................................... 2-20
Table 2-11. Power Stage Specifications...............................................................2-20
Table 2-12. DS160 Series Troubleshooting Guide .............................................. 2-21
Table 2-13. DS160 Series Replacement Parts......................................................2-21
Table 2-14. AM16007 Series Electrical Specifications....................................... 2-23
Table 2-15. AM16007 Series Test Points............................................................ 2-23
Table 2-16. AS32020 / AS32030 Series Electrical Specifications ......................2-25
Table 2-17. AS32020/AS32030 Series Test Points............................................. 2-25
Table 2-18. AS3005 Series Electrical Specifications........................................... 2-27
Table 2-19. AS3005 Series Test Points ............................................................... 2-27
Table 3-1. Pinouts for Connector J1 (Interface to U500/U600 Connector
P1) ...................................................................................................... 3-2
Table 3-2. Pinouts for Axis 1 Through Axis 4 (J2 - J5)..................................... 3-10
Table 3-3. Pinouts for the Joystick Interface Connector (J12)........................... 3-11
Table 3-4. Pinouts for the Miscellaneous I/O Connector (J13).......................... 3-12
Table 3-5. Pinouts for Optional Brake Connector (J14) .................................... 3-12
Table 3-6. Pinouts for the Digital I/O Connector (J10)...................................... 3-13
Table 3-7. Pinouts for the I/O Bus or Opto-22 Connector (J11)........................ 3-14
Table 3-8. Pinouts for the DAC Outputs Connector (J16)................................. 3-14
Table 3-9. Motor Connector (Stepper)...............................................................3-15
Table 3-10. Motor Connector (Brush)................................................................. 3-15
Table 3-11. Motor Connector (Brushless) ........................................................... 3-15
Table 3-12. DR500 Rear Panel InterfaceTest Points........................................... 3-16
Table 3-13. DR500 Drive InterfaceTest Points, Fuses, and L.E.D.s.................... 3-16
Table 3-14. Weights for DR500 Packages (not including drives)........................ 3-18
Table 3-15. Electrical Specifications................................................................... 3-19
Table 4-1. Voltage Selector Switch Settings........................................................ 4-3
Table 4-2. AC Input Power Connector (J1) Pinouts ............................................ 4-4
Table 4-3. +24 VDC Power Connector (J2) Pinouts............................................4-4
Table 4-4. Transformer Interface Connectors (J3, J5) Pinouts............................ 4-4
Table 4-5. Fan Interface Connector (J4) Pinouts................................................. 4-5
Table 4-6. Fuse Replacement Part Numbers........................................................ 4-6
Table 5-1. Amplifier Problems ............................................................................ 5-2
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Table 5-2. Power Checks.....................................................................................5-3
Table 5-3. Fuse Replacement Part Numbers........................................................5-4
Table 5-4. Preventative Maintenance...................................................................5-5
Table R-1. Revisions ............................................................................................R-1
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DR500 Operation and Technical Manual Regulatory Information
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name and Address
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2897
Declares that the product:
Product Name: DR500
Conforms to the following product specifications:
• Electrostatic Discharge in accordance with IEC 1000-4-2
as specified by EN50082-2
• Electrical Fast Transients in accordance with
IEC 1000-4-3 as specified in EN50082-2
• Immunity to radiated electromagnetic fields in accordance
with IEC 1000-4-3 as specified in EN50082-2
• Immunity to conducted RF in accordance with EN 501041
• Radiated emission in accordance with EN55011; Group 1,
Class A
• Conducted Emission in accordance with EN550100;
Group 1, Class A
• EN61010-1:93 - safety of electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
and complies with EMC directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC low voltage directive.
Pittsburgh, PA David F. Kincel_________________________
March, 1998 Quality Assurance Manager
Alex Weibel__________________________
Engineer Verifying Compliance
General notes concerning the test setup.
This product was tested at Compliance Labs in Middlefield, Ohio on December 16, 1997.
The report number is 1050.
The DR500 was tested with a CE-compliant, class B personal computer and it controlled
four brushless AC motors. The DR500 requires a line filter (Aerotech P/N UFM) to meet
conducted emission requirements. This filter may not be necessary if the DR500 is used
by the OEM in a system that has a line filter.
Not all configurations of the DR500 are CE compliant. Compliant versions are indicated
by the "CE" symbol on the back of the unit.
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DR500 Operation and Technical Manual Introduction
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
In This Section:
•Product Overview..................................................... 1-1
•DR500 Options......................................................... 1-3
•Safety Procedures and Warnings......................... .....1-8
1.1. Product Overview
Aerotech’s DR500 Drive Chassis is an integral part in a UNIDEX 500 or UNIDEX 600
based control system. The DR500 is a 19” rack mount chassis with provision for holding
up to four individual amplifiers (DC servo, AC brushless, or microstepping) that are
inserted into the front of the DR500 panel. The DR500 also provides bus power for the
amplifier modules and acts as a breakout for all control and I/O signals, as well as mating
to Aerotech’s standard motor and feedback cables. The DR500 is available in 19-inch
rack mount and desktop packaging. The individual amplifiers (a maximum of four) are
inserted into the front of the DR500 panel. The back of the DR500 has all the cable
connectors as well as descriptions for each. The DR500 Drive Chassis is shown in Figure
1-1.
Figure 1-1. DR500 Drive Chassis
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1.1.1. DR500 Functions
The DR500 gives the user flexibility in a motion control system, offering several different
functions. These functions:
• Supply low and high level (bus) voltage to amplifiers
• Condition and set bus voltage levels
• Power incremental encoder feedback transducers
• Supply up to two high power (bus) voltages at 40, 60, 80, or 160 VDC levels
• Distribute all motion related signals to and from the U500/U600
• Distribute all motor power connections for Aerotech motor cables
• Assure a fail-safe connection to the U500/U600 controller.
1.1.2. DR500 Configurations
The DR500 is easily configured to the users needs and can be set up for a wide range of
applications. It can be configured to:
• House up to 4 DC servo, AC brushless, or microstepping amplifiers
• House from 1 to 4 amplifier modules
• House up to 2 transformers
• House optional brake control logic, brake power, and passive regeneration
dissipation options
• Provide all motor power connections to the amplifier modules
• Mount in a rack assembly, or on a desk top
• Power up to 4 axes of motors
• Interface with a joystick or electronic handwheel.
Figure 1-2 illustrates a typical U500/U600 System (with the DR500 and several options
and accessories).
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Figure 1-2. UNIDEX 500 / UNIDEX 600 System Diagram
1.2. DR500 Options
A variety of options may be purchased with the DR500 drive chassis to enhance its
standard operation. The following sections discuss the available options.
1.2.1. The SHUNT500 Regulator Board
The SHUNT500 regulator board provides shunt regulated bus voltage. Figure 1-3 shows
the interconnections of the SHUNT500 regulator board.
DR500 Drive Chassis
(or DR300, DR600, DR800,
BB500, BB501)
Rotary and
Linear Positionin
g
Sta
g
es
Graphical User Interface
OP500 Interface Cable
Optional Digitizing Joystick
and Electronic Handwheels
MMI Software
User’s PC
U500 / U600 Control Board
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Figure 1-3. SHUNT500 Wiring
The SHUNT500 board, shown in Figure 1-5, is an integral option to the DR500 used to
regulate either one or both of the bus power supplies (both, if supplies are connected
together). Typically, the SHUNT500 board is required for motors operating from a 160
VDC bus with large inertial loads, which, on deceleration, return the energy back into the
power supply, potentially damaging the drive module. The SHUNT500 board prevents
the power from entering the power supply by dissipating the excess energy into a 95 watt
resistive load.
If the board’s dissipation limit is exceeded, the SHUNT500 board has an adjustable
voltage set point and fusing. The set point for the regulator is factory set and should not
require user adjustment. However, it may be necessary to change the fuse for the
regulator circuit. This is accessible by removing the front panel to access the fuse. There
are two possible mounting locations for the SHUNT500 board, refer to Figure 1-4. If the
SHUNT500 board is used to regulate the bus power supply connected to axis 1, the
mounting location is on the side of the divider that supports the card rails. Otherwise, the
board is mounted to the right side of the chassis to regulate the bus power supply
connected to axis 4.
Figure 1-4. Mounting of the Shunt Board
DR500
DR 500
Mount Shunt-Bus1 Resistor (ECR00115)
on rail, 4 hole points from support panel,
using resistor mounting hardware
(EIH00456).
SHUNT-BUS1 (Axis 1-2)
Mount Shunt-Bus1 Regulator
(EFN00169) to support panel with
(8) 4-40 x 1/4“ panhead screws and
(4) 3/8” spacers (EIH00101).
Note: Orient board so that R2 faces
the front of the rack.
SHUNT-BUS2 (Axis 3-4)
Mount Shunt-Bus2 Regulator (EFN00169) to
side panel with:
(4) 4-40 x 1/4“ flathead screws,
(4) 4-40 x 1/4“ panhead screws, and
(4) 3/8“ spacers (EIH00101)
Note: Add fish paper to bottom of shunt
board and orient board so that R2 faces the
front of the drive rack.
Mount Shunt-Bus2 Resistor (ECR00115)
on rail, 4 hole points from end, using
resistor mounting hardware (EIH00456).
DR500 – TOP REMOVED
FRONT
#18 RED
#18 GRN
TWIST
P2
P3
P1
P4
#18 RED
#18 BLU
TWIST
#18 RED
#18 GRN
TWIST
P2
P3
P1
P4
#18 RED
#18 BLU
TWIST
SHUNT-BUS1
SHUNT
REGULATOR
690C1488
(EFN00169)
DR500 DRIVE INTERFACE BD
(EFN01004)
690D1530
BW1
BW51
(left side)
(left side)
(right side)
(right side)
BW3
BW53
12 OHM
100W
(ECR00115)
12 OHM
100W
(ECR00115)
SHUNT-BUS2
SHUNT
REGULATOR
690C1488
(EFN00169)
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Figure 1-5. SHUNT500 Board
Shunt regulator circuit operates at a high DC bus voltage.
1.2.2. DRC I/O Cable
The DRC I/O cable serves two purposes when used with the DR500 Drive Chassis. The
primary use is for applications that use brushless motors with Hall effect sensors. In such
cases, the necessary Hall effect signals are not available through the standard OP500
cable, therefore, the DRC cable is connected between the U600/U500 and the DR500.
Different versions of the DRC I/O cable are available for (1) directly connecting the
U600/U500 and a PB8, PB16, or PB24 interface board to allow additional
inputs/outputs; or (2), connecting the U600/U500 to the DR500 (to provide Hall effect
inputs and extra I/O) with an additional connection for an optional PB8, PB16, or PB24
I/O board.
The second purpose is to allow more than four user inputs or outputs (as in the case when
the PB8, PB16, or PB24 I/O board is used).
Figure 1-6 is an illustration of the DRC I/O cable. Refer to Figure 1-7 for illustrations of
two versions of the DRC I/O cable.
See the U600 Hardware manual, EDU154, for complete information on using the
DRC cable. Figure 1-7 is for reference only.
The DRC cable is not needed to provide Hall effect signals with the U500 PCI board.
WARNING
Turret Terminal
(2 Places) Heatsink
1N4740
Q1
Heatsink
TP1
P1
P2
TP2
Optional Shunt BD. 690C1488 (REV -) EFN169
F1 3A P3
TP3
R4
8K
5W SNB1
.1, 10 Ohm Snubber
R2
20K
Q1
IRF640
C1 P4
.01UF
.47UF
6.2K
C2
R1 R5
R3
DZ1
1
TLC251
A1
RN1 1K
1N914
100K
200K
D1
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Figure 1-6. DRC I/O Cable
Figure 1-7. Sample Uses of the DRC Cable
DR 500
PB8
PB16
PB24
U500-P5
U600-P10
DIOSR/
DIOPB
PB8
PB16
PB24
DR500
U500-P5
U600-P10
DIOSR/DRC
Extended
Inputs/Outputs
Extended
Inputs/Outputs
and Hall Effect
Inputs
Output Wiring (8)
Output Wiring (8)
Input (8) and Output (8) Wiring
Input (16) and
Output (8) Wiring
Input (16) and
Output (8) Wiring
Input (8) and Output (8) Wiring
J10
TO
DR300
Connect shield wire to
pin 50 this end only (Red
line is #1) then cover
with heatshrink 2 pls.
15 Feet
Approx. 3” – both ends
AMP PN.
3425-6050
Qty. 2
To
UNIDEX 500-P5
OR
UNIDEX 600-P10
Shielded Ribbon Cable
3M PN. 3659-50
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1.2.3. DR500 Brake Option
The DR500 brake option, shown in Figure 1-8, is an integral option that provides a
fail-safe way to maintain position on a vertical axis when power is removed from that
axis. This is accomplished by means of a normally-on electromagnetic brake coupled to
the load. To disable the brake, 24 VDC (typical) is applied to the brake when that axis is
enabled for motion by the UNIDEX 500 or UNIDEX 600. This option requires additional
wiring and the installation of several brake option components to the Drive Interface
Board and the Rear Panel Interface Board that are used to sense the switching of the
motor leads of PWM amplifiers. Additional modifications may also be included to meet
particular brake standards.
Figure 1-8. BRAKE OPTION Wiring
Brake output (J14) is typically 24 volts.
Y Axis X Axis
Z Axis
Vertical
Braking
IMPORTANT
P3
2
1
1
2
P4
P3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
OUT -
OUT +
Power Supply
Brake PS –
Brake PS +
Brake -
Brake +
A1
Drive Interface Bd
690D1530
EFN01004
A2
Rear Panel
Interface Bd
690D1529
EFN01003 J14
2
1
BRK1+
BRK1-
BRK2+
BRK2-
BRK3+
BRK3-
BRK4+
BRK4-
EXTBRAKE+
EXTBRAKE-
EXTBRK-
EXTBRK+
Ref. Only
Note: To Select the
Destination of the Brake
Output, Connect P3
Pins 1&2 of A1 to the
Associated Pins of P3
on BD A2.
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Introduction DR500 Operation and Technical Manual
1-8 Aerotech, Inc. Version 1.6
1.3. Safety Procedures and Warnings
The following statements apply wherever the Warning or Danger symbol appears within
this manual. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury to those
performing the procedures and/or damage to the equipment.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
by the equipment may be impaired. The user should practice caution when following
the given procedures. Deviation from this may result in damage to the equipment or
the machinery.
To minimize the possibility of electrical shock and bodily injury when servicing the
equipment, ensure that all electrical power switches are in the off position and
disconnect main power.
To minimize the possibility of electrical shock and bodily injury, extreme care must
be exercised when any electrical circuits are in use, that no person be in contact with
the circuitry.
To minimize the possibility of bodily injury prior to making any mechanical
adjustments, ensure that all electrical power switches are in the off position and
disconnect main power.
∇∇∇
WARNING
WARNING
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DR500 Operation and Technical Manual Set Up
Version 1.6 Aerotech, Inc. 2-1
CHAPTER 2: SET UP
In This Section:
•Unpacking the DR500 Drive Package................................. 2-1
•DR500 Jumper Selections and Configurations.................... 2-2
•Power Supply Fusing......................................................... 2-28
•Motor Fusing..................................................................... 2-29
•External Device Power...................................................... 2-30
•Mechanical Installation ..................................................... 2-30
•Electrical Installation......................................................... 2-31
•DR500 Interface................................................................ 2-33
2.1. Unpacking the DR500 Drive Package
Before unpacking any components, visually inspect the container of the DR500 for any
evidence of shipping damage. If any such damage exists, notify the shipping carrier
immediately.
All electronic equipment and instrumentation are wrapped in antistatic material and
packaged with desiccant. Ensure that the antistatic material is not damaged during
unpacking.
Remove the packing list from the DR500 container. Make sure that the items specified on
the packing list are contained within the package. Certain items required for use with your
DR500 are not included within the DR500 shipping container. These items may be found
in the UNIDEX 500/600 shipping container.
• The DR500 Drive Chassis
One to four axis amplifier chassis with power supply
• The OP500 Interface Cable
12 ft, (3.6m) cable used to connect the UNIDEX 500/600 to the DR500
• AC line cord
This cable connects the DR500 Drive Chassis to an AC outlet
The DR500 should never have any of its cables connected or disconnected from it
with power applied, nor should any drive modules be removed or inserted into it with
power applied. Doing so may cause damage to the system or its components.
WARNING
WARNING
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