Aerotech Ndrive FCL User manual

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Ndrive FCL Hardware Manual

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Ndrive FCL Hardware Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Ndrive FCL Hardware Manual 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Conformity 7
Agency Approvals 8
Safety Procedures and Warnings 9
Quick Installation Guide 11
Chapter 1: Introduction 13
1.1. Electrical Specifications 15
1.2. Mechanical Design 16
1.3. Environmental Specifications 17
1.4. Drive and Software Compatibility 18
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 19
2.1. Communication Channel Settings 19
2.2. Power Connections 20
2.2.1. Control Supply Connections (TB104) 20
2.2.2. Motor Supply Connections (TB201) 21
2.2.3. External Power Supply Options 22
2.2.4. Minimizing ConductedRadiated and System Noise 24
2.3. FireWire Interface 25
2.4. Motor and Feedback Connections (J201) 26
2.4.1. Analog Encoder Inputs (J201) 27
2.5. Position Synchronized Output (PSO)(TB101) 28
2.6. Encoder Input (TB103 A/B) 29
2.6.1. Emergency Stop Sense Input 31
2.7. Encoder Output (J103) 32
2.8. Digital and Analog I/O 34
2.8.1. Digital Inputs (TB102 B) 35
2.8.2. Digital Outputs (TB102 A) 37
2.8.3. Differential Analog Input 39
2.8.4. Analog Outputs (TB102 B) 40
2.9. Laser Output Polarity 41
2.10. PC Configuration and Operation Information 42
Chapter 3: Maintenance 43
3.1. Preventative Maintenance 44
3.2. Board Assembly 45
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 47
Appendix B: Revision History 49
Index 51
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NdriveFCL Controller 13
Figure 1-2: Functional Diagram 14
Figure 1-3: Dimensions 16
Figure 2-1: Control Supply Connections 20
Figure 2-2: Motor Bus Input Connections 21
Figure 2-3: Control and Motor Power Wiring using a TM3 Transformer 22
Figure 2-4: Third Party Power Supply Connection 23
Figure 2-5: Encoder Connections (TB103 A/B) 30
Figure 2-6: Emergency Stop Sense Input 31
Figure 2-7: Encoder Outputs 32
Figure 2-8: PSOExternal Sync Input 33
Figure 2-9: Inputs Connected to a Current Sourcing Device 36
Figure 2-10: Inputs Connected to a Current Sinking Device 36
Figure 2-11: Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode 38
Figure 2-12: Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode 38
Figure 2-13: Analog Inputs (TB102) 39
Figure 2-14: Analog Outputs (TB102 B) 40
Figure 3-1: Control Board Assembly 45
Figure 3-2: Power Board Assembly 46
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: FeatureSummary 13
Table 1-2: Electrical Specifications 15
Table 1-3: Unit Weight 16
Table 1-4: Drive and Software Compatibility 18
Table 2-1: Device Number Switch Settings (S2) 19
Table 2-2: Control Supply Input Wiring (TB104) 20
Table 2-3: 3-Pin Terminal Block Mating Connector Specifications for TB104 20
Table 2-4: Motor Supply Input Wiring (TB201) 21
Table 2-5: 4-Pin Terminal Block Mating Connector Specifications for TB201 21
Table 2-6: FireWire Card Part Numbers 25
Table 2-7: FireWire Repeaters (for cables exceeding 4.5 m (15 ft) specification) 25
Table 2-8: FireWire Cables (copper and glass fiber) 25
Table 2-9: Motor and Feedback Connector Pinout (J201) 26
Table 2-10: 25-Pin D-Style Mating Connector Specifications for J201 26
Table 2-11: Analog Encoder Specifications 27
Table 2-12: PSO Specifications 28
Table 2-13: PSOPins on the TB101 A Connector 28
Table 2-14: PSOPins on the TB101 B Connector 28
Table 2-15: Encoder Input Specifications (TB103) 29
Table 2-16: Encoder Input Connector Pinout (TB103 A) 29
Table 2-17: Encoder Input Connector Pinout (TB103B) 29
Table 2-18: 6-Pin Terminal Block Mating Connector Specifications for TB103 A/B 29
Table 2-19: Cable Part Numbers 29
Table 2-20: ESTOP Pins on the Encoder Input TB103 A Connector 31
Table 2-21: Electrical Noise Suppression Devices 31
Table 2-22: Encoder Output Connector Pinout (J103) 32
Table 2-23: 15-Pin D-Style Mating Connector Specifications for J103 32
Table 2-24: PSOExternal Sync Specifications 33
Table 2-25: Digital Outputs and Differential Analog Inputs Pinout (TB102 A) 34
Table 2-26: Digital Inputs and Analog Outputs Pinout (TB102 B) 34
Table 2-27: 8-Pin Terminal Block Mating Connector Specifications for TB102 A/B 34
Table 2-28: Digital Input Specifications 35
Table 2-29: Digital Inputs Pins on the TB102 B Connector 35
Table 2-30: Digital Output Pins on the TB102 A Connector 37
Table 2-31: Digital Output Specifications 37
Table 2-32: Analog Input Pins on the TB102 A Connector 39
Table 2-33: Differential Analog Input Specifications 39
Table 2-34: Analog Output Pins on the TB102 BConnector 40
Table 2-35: Analog Output Specifications 40
Table 3-1: LEDDescription 43
Table 3-2: Preventative Maintenance 44
Table 3-3: Control Board Fuse Specifications 45
Table 3-4: Power Board Fuses 46
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Ndrive FCL Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Product NdriveFCL
Model/Types All
This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the
following Directive(s):
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive
and has been designed to be in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following Standard(s)
when installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s supplied installation instructions.
EN 61010-1:2010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
Authorized Representative: Simon Smith, European Director
Address: Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Name
/ Alex Weibel
Position Engineer Verifying Compliance
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Date 3/26/2019
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Declaration of Conformity Ndrive FCL Hardware Manual
Agency Approvals
Aerotech, Inc. Model NdriveFCL drives have been tested and found to be in accordance to the following
listed Agency Approvals:
Approval / Certification: CUS NRTL
Approving Agency: TUV SUD America Inc.
Certificate #: U8 16 06 68995 021
Standards: UL 61010-1:2012; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012; EN 61010-
1:2010
Visit https://www.tuev-sued.de/product-testing/certificates to view Aerotech's TÜV SÜD certificates. Type
the certificate number listed above in the search bar or type "Aerotech" for a list of all Aerotech certificates.
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Electrical Safety Ndrive FCL
Safety Procedures and Warnings
This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the Ndrive FCL. Read all parts of this
manual before you install or operate the Ndrive FCL or before you do maintenance to your system. To
prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this manual. The precautions
that follow apply when you see a Danger or Warning symbol in this manual. If you do not obey these
precautions, injury to you or damage to the equipment can occur. If you do not understand the information in
this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support
This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments. The protection
provided by the equipment could be impaired if the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any
time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this
manual’s release. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
D A N G E R : This product contains potentially lethal voltages. To reduce the possibility of
electrical shock, bodily injury, or death the following precautions must be followed.
1. Disconnect electrical power before servicing equipment.
2. Disconnect electrical power before performing any wiring.
3. To minimize the possibility of electrical shock and bodily injury, extreme care must be
exercised when any electrical circuits are in use. Suitable precautions and protection must
be provided to warn and prevent persons from making contact with live circuits.
4. Do not connect or disconnect any electrical components or connecting cables while
connected to a power source.
5. All components must be properly grounded in accordance with local electrical safety
requirements.
6. Operator safeguarding requirements must be addressed during final integration of the
product.
W A R N I N G : To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, bodily injury or death the
following precautions must be followed.
1. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the product can be impaired and result in damage, shock, injury, or death.
2. Moving parts can cause crushing or shearing injuries. Access to all stage and motor parts
must be restricted while connected to a power source.
3. Cables can pose a tripping hazard. Securely mount and position all system cables to avoid
potential hazards.
4. Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed
specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to
the equipment.
5. Operators must be trained before operating this equipment.
6. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
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