Aerotech BM Series User manual

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BM/BMSSeriesBrushless Rotary Motor
HARDWAREMANUAL

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Table of Contents
BM/BMSSeriesBrushless Rotary Motor 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Conformity 7
UKCA Declaration of Conformity 8
Safety Procedures and Warnings 9
Installation and Operation 10
Electrical Warnings 12
Motor-Related Warnings 13
Pinch Points 14
Handling and Storage 15
Chapter 1: Overview 17
1.1. Motor Specifications 21
1.2. Dimensions 31
1.3. Environmental Specifications 38
1.4. Vacuum Operation 39
Chapter 2: Assembly and Installation 41
2.1. Connector Pinout 41
2.1.1. Motor Connectors 42
2.1.2. Feedback Connectors 44
2.2. External Motor Wiring 48
2.2.1. MotorPower Conductors 48
2.2.2. Protective Ground 48
2.2.3. Over-Current Protection 48
2.2.4. Hall-Effect Device and Thermistor Wiring 49
2.2.5. Wiring Guidelines 49
2.2.6. Thermal Protective Device [BMSMotors Only] 50
2.3. Hall-Effect Operation and Motor Phasing 52
2.4. Motor Heating 56
Chapter 3: Maintenance 57
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 59
Appendix B: Revision History 61
Index 63
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Torque Speed Curves (BM24, BM75, and BM130) 22
Figure 1-2: Torque Speed Curves (BM200, BM250, and BM500) 24
Figure 1-3: Torque Speed Curves (BM800 and BM1400) 26
Figure 1-4: Torque Speed Curves (BMS35, BMS60, and BMS100) 28
Figure 1-5: Torque Speed Curves (BMS280 and BMS465) 30
Figure 1-6: BM24 Model Dimensions (NEMA 17) 31
Figure 1-7: BM75, BM130, BM200 Model Dimensions (NEMA 23) 32
Figure 1-8: BM250, BM500 Model Dimensions (NEMA 34) 33
Figure 1-9: BM800, BM1400 Model Dimensions (NEMA 42) 34
Figure 1-10: BMS35 Model Dimensions (NEMA 17) 35
Figure 1-11: BMS60 and BMS100 Model Dimensions (NEMA 23) 36
Figure 1-12: BMS280 and BMS465 Model Dimensions (NEMA 34) 37
Figure 2-1: Thermal Sensor Resistance as a Function of Temperature 50
Figure 2-2: Typical Thermistor Interface Circuit 51
Figure 2-3: Hall Effect and Motor Phasing 52
Figure 2-4: Test Setup Configuration 53
Figure 2-5: Motor Lead Phasing with Oscilloscope 54
Figure 2-6: Hall Phasing with Oscilloscope 55
Figure 2-7: Operating Regions Example 56
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: BM Motor Options 17
Table 1-2: BMS Motor Options 19
Table 1-3: BM24, BM75, and BM130 Motor Specifications 21
Table 1-4: BM200, BM250, and BM500 Motor Specifications 23
Table 1-5: BM800 and BM1400 Motor Specifications 25
Table 1-6: BMS35, BMS60, and BMS100 Motor Specifications 27
Table 1-7: BMS280 and BMS465 Motor Specifications 29
Table 1-8: Environmental Specifications 38
Table 2-1: Motor Connector Options 41
Table 2-2: Feedback Connector Options 41
Table 2-3: Limit Connector Options 41
Table 2-4: Motor Power Connector Pinout (-MSOption) 42
Table 2-5: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Power Connector (-MSOption) 42
Table 2-6: Motor Connector Pinout (-D25Option) 42
Table 2-7: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Power Connector (-D25Option) 42
Table 2-8: Motor Power Flying Leads Pinout (-D25-FLB Option) 43
Table 2-9: Motor Power Terminal BlockPinout (-D25-4TS Option) 43
Table 2-10: Motor Connector Pinout (-D25-5D Option) 43
Table 2-11: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the -D25-5D Option Motor Power Connector 43
Table 2-12: Feedback Connector Pinout (-MSOption) 44
Table 2-13: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the -MS Option Feedback Connector 44
Table 2-14: Feedback Connector Pinout (without Limits, -D25 Option) 45
Table 2-15: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the -D25 Option Feedback Connector 45
Table 2-16: Feedback Connector Pinout (with Limits, -D25-9D, -9D-CMS, -5D, -FLB, -4TS) 46
Table 2-17: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the -D25-XX Feedback Connector 46
Table 2-18: Limit Connector Pinout (-D25-9D,-9D-CMS, -5D, -FLB, -4TS) 47
Table 2-19: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Limit Connector 47
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Standard BM and BMS motors (excluding VAC6 versions)
Model/Types BM75, BM130, BM200, BM250, BM500, BM800, BM1400, BMS35, BMS60,
BMS100, BMS280, BMS465
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
EU 2015/863 Directive, Restricted Substances (RoHS 3)
Using the relevant section of the following EU Standards and other normative documents:
IEC 60034-1:2010 Rotating electrical machines
IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
NOTE: Safe operation of the motor requires over speed
and over current protection. This could be done by
the connected controller / amplifier combination.
Authorized
Representative: / Norbert Ludwig
Managing Director
Aerotech GmbH
Gustav-Weißkopf-Str.18
90768 Fürth
Germany
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Standard BM and BMS motors (excluding VAC6 versions)
Model/Types BM75, BM130, BM200, BM250, BM500, BM800, BM1400, BMS35, BMS60,
BMS100, BMS280, BMS465
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below:
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Using the relevant section of the following UK Designated Standards and other normative
documents when installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer.
IEC 60034-1:2010 Rotating electrical machines
IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
NOTE: Safe operation of the motor requires over speed
and over current protection. This could be done by
the connected controller / amplifier combination.
Authorized
Representative: / Simon Smith
Managing Director
Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
IMPORTANT: This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the
motor.
lRead all parts of this manual before you install or operate the motor or before you
do maintenance to your system.
lTo prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this
manual.
lAll specifications and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and
accurate as of the release of this manual. To find the newest information about this
product, refer to www.aerotech.com.
If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global
Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or
laboratory environments. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer:
lThe protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
lThe life expectancy of the product could be decreased.
Safety notes and symbols are placed throughout this manual to warn you of the potential risks at the
moment of the safety note or if you fail to obey the safety note.
Shock/Electrocution Hazard Pinch, Shear, or Crush Hazard
General/Conditional Awareness Rotational Machinery Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard Pinch/Entanglement Hazard
Magnetic Field Hazard Trip Hazard
Heavy, Bulky Lifting Hazard Appropriate Equipment Required
Pressure/Explosive Atmosphere
Hazard Electrostatic Discharge Hazard
A blue circle symbol is an action or tip that you should obey. Some examples include:
General tip Read the manual/section
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Safety Glasses If applicable, do not lift unassisted
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Gloves
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Hearing Protection
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Installation and Operation
To decrease the risk of damage to the equipment, you must obey the precautions that follow.
IMPORTANT: Aerotech motors are meant to be part of a drive package that consists of
an amplifier and a controller. The motor relies on the drive package for fault protection.
Do not use these motors in any other way.
DANGER: General Hazard Warning!
This product can produce high forces and move at velocities that could cause injury.
The user is responsible for its safe operation. The following general equation is
provided to assist with risk assessments in regards to contact and pinch points:
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