
Section 3
Receiving and Installation
Receiving & Installation 3-1MN1213
Receiving & Inspection Baldor Controls are thoroughly tested at the factory and carefully
packaged for shipment. When you receive your control, there are several things
you should do immediately.
1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage
immediately to the commercial carrier that delivered your control.
2. Remove the control from the shipping container and remove all packing
materials. The container and packing materials may be retained for
future shipment.
3. Verify that the part number of the control you received is the same as the
part number listed on your purchase order.
4. Inspect the control for external physical damage that may have been
sustained during shipment and report any damage immediately to the
commercial carrier that delivered your control.
5. If the control is to be stored for several weeks before use, be sure that it
is stored in a location that conforms to published storage humidity and
temperature specifications stated in this manual.
Location Considerations The location of the control is important. Installation should be in an area
that is protected from direct sunlight, corrosives, harmful gases or liquids, dust,
metallic particles, and vibration. Exposure to these can reduce the operating life
and degrade performance of the control.
Several other factors should be carefully evaluated when selecting a location for
installation:
1. Clearance must be provided for air flow.
2. Altitude derating. Up to 3300 feet (1000 meters) no derating required.
Derate the continuous and peak output current by 3% for each 1000 feet
(305 meters) above 3300 feet up to 10,000 feet (3050 meters) maximum.
3. Temperature derating. From 0°C to 40°C ambient no derating
required. Above 40°C, derate the continuous and peak output current by
2.5% per °C above 40°C. Maximum ambient is 50°C.
Mechanical Installation See Figure 3-1.
Refer to Section 7 for the dimensions and layout of the chassis. Layout and drill
the four holes for mounting the chassis. Cut any openings in the cabinet for
wiring. debur all edges.
1. Mount the control to the mounting surface. The control must be securely
fastened to the mounting surface by the four control mounting holes.
2. Use one of the mounting holes to attach a ground wire to earth or the
central system ground.
3. Open the servo control card shipping box and remove each circuit board.
Remove the protective bag and install each board on the chassis using
the two phillips head machine screws (module mounting screws) located
in each slot position of the chassis. Tighten each screw using a long
phillips screwdriver.
4. Locate the large bus connector of the prewired harness and connect it to
J6.
5. Locate the smaller connector of the same harness and connect it it J5.
Note: Be careful not to bend connector pins and be sure pins are aligned before
pushing onto the connector.