Oriental motor BLE23AR*S Series User manual

HM-5140-3
Brushless Motor and Driver Package
BLE Series
RS-485 communication type
USER MANUAL
(Motor) (Driver)
Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product.
This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety precautions.
•Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
•Always keep the manual where it is readily available.

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1 Entry
1 Operating Manuals for the BLE Series.........6
2 Introduction ...................................................7
3 Safety precautions........................................8
4 Precautions for use.....................................10
5 Systemconguration..................................12
6 Preparation ..................................................13
6.1 Checking the product...................................13
6.2 How to identify the product model...............13
6.3 Combination tables......................................14
6.4 Names and functions of parts......................15
2 Installation and
connection
1 Installation ...................................................20
1.1 Installation location......................................20
1.2 Installation overview....................................20
1.3 Installing the combination type •
parallel shaft gearhead................................22
1.4 Installing the round shaft type......................23
1.5 Installing the combination type •
hollow shaft at gearhead............................23
1.6 Installing a load to the combination type •
parallel gearhead or round shaft type..........25
1.7 Installing a load to the combination type •
hollow shaft at gearhead............................26
1.8 Permissible radial load and
permissible axial load..................................28
1.9 Installing the driver ......................................29
1.10 Installing the external potentiometer
(supplied).....................................................30
1.11 Installing the regeneration unit
(accessory)..................................................30
2 Connection...................................................31
2.1 Connection example....................................31
2.2 Connecting the power supply......................32
2.3 Grounding....................................................32
2.4 Connecting the motor and driver.................33
2.5 Connecting the 24 VDC power supply.........34
2.6 Selecting the input signal power supply ...... 34
2.7 Connecting the I/O signals ..........................34
2.8 Connecting an external speed setter...........37
2.9 Connecting the data setter .......................... 38
2.10 Connecting the RS-485 communication
cable............................................................38
2.11 Test operation..............................................39
2.12 Connecting the regeneration unit ................ 39
2.13 Connection diagram (example) ...................41
3 Explanation of I/O signals ..........................44
3.1 Assignment of direct I/O..............................44
Assignment to the input terminals .....................44
Changing the logic level setting of input
signals ...............................................................45
Assignment to the output terminals...................46
3.2 Assignment of network I/O ..........................47
Assignment of input signals...............................47
Assignment to the output terminals...................49
3.3 Input signals ................................................50
3.4 Output signals..............................................52
3.5 General signals (R0 to R15)........................53
3 Method of control via I/O
1 Guidance......................................................56
2 Operation data and parameter...................58
2.1 Operation data.............................................58
2.2 Parameter....................................................59
Parameter list ....................................................59
Function parameter ...........................................60
I/O function parameter.......................................61
I/O function parameter (RS-485).......................62
Analog adjust parameter ...................................63
Alarm/warning parameter..................................63
Utilities parameter..............................................63
Operation parameter .........................................64
Communication parameter................................65
3 Method of control via I/O............................66
3.1 Operation data.............................................66
3.2 Setting the rotation speed............................66
Analog setting....................................................66
Digital setting.....................................................68
3.3 Setting the acceleration time and
deceleration time.........................................68
When setting the rotation speed with analog
setting................................................................68
When setting the rotation speed with digital
setting................................................................68
3.4 Setting the torque limiting............................69
3.5 Running/stopping the motor ........................70
Operation...........................................................70
Stop...................................................................70
Rotation direction...............................................70
3.6 Example of operation pattern ...................... 71
3.7 Multi-motor control.......................................71
Using an external potentiometer........................71
Using external DC voltage.................................72
How to adjust the speed di󰀨erence ...................72
3.8 Multi-speed operation..................................73

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4 Method of control via
Modbus RTU
(RS-485 communication)
1 Guidance......................................................76
2 Communicationspecications ..................79
3 Setting the switches....................................81
4 Setting the RS-485 communication...........83
5 Communication mode and
communication timing................................84
5.1 Communication mode..................................84
5.2 Communication timing.................................84
6 Message.......................................................85
6.1 Query...........................................................85
6.2 Response ....................................................87
7 Function code..............................................89
7.1 Reading from a holding register(s)..............89
7.2 Writing to a holding register.........................90
7.3 Diagnosis.....................................................91
7.4 Writing to multiple holding registers.............92
8 Register address list...................................93
8.1 Operation commands..................................93
8.2 Maintenance commands .............................94
8.3 Monitor commands......................................95
8.4 Parameter R/W commands.........................98
Operation data...................................................98
User parameters................................................99
9 Group send................................................104
10 Detection of communication errors........106
10.1 Communication errors..............................106
10.2 Alarms and warnings................................106
11 Timing charts............................................107
5 Method of control via
industrial network
1 Method of control via CC-Link
communication.......................................... 110
1.1 Guidance................................................... 110
1.2 Setting the switches................................... 113
1.3 Remote register list.................................... 114
1.4 Assignment for remote I/O of 6 axes
connection mode....................................... 114
Assignment list of remote I/O ..........................114
Input/output of remote I/O................................115
Details of remote I/O assignment....................116
1.5 Assignment for remote I/O of 12 axes
connection mode....................................... 117
Assignment list of remote I/O ..........................117
Input/output of remote I/O................................118
Details of remote I/O assignment....................120
2 Method of control via MECHATROLINK
communication..........................................122
2.1 Guidance...................................................122
2.2 Setting the switches...................................125
2.3 I/O eld map for the NETC01-M2 .............126
2.4 I/O eld map for the NETC01-M3 .............127
2.5 Communication format ..............................128
Remote I/O input .............................................128
Remote I/O output...........................................128
Remote register input......................................128
Remote register output....................................129
3 Details of remote I/O .................................130
3.1 Input signals to the driver ..........................130
3.2 Output signals from the driver ...................131
4 Command code list...................................132
4.1 Group function...........................................132
4.2 Maintenance command.............................133
4.3 Monitor command......................................134
4.4 Operation data...........................................135
4.5 User parameters........................................135
Function parameter .........................................136
I/O function parameter.....................................136
I/O function parameter (RS-485).....................137
Analog adjust parameter .................................138
Alarm/warning parameter................................138
Utilities parameter............................................138
Operation parameter .......................................138
Communication parameter..............................139
6 Inspection,
troubleshooting and
remedial actions
1 Inspection ..................................................142
2 Alarms, warnings and
communication errors ..............................143
2.1 Alarms .......................................................143
Alarm reset......................................................143
Alarm records..................................................143
Alarm list..........................................................144
2.2 Warnings ...................................................145
Warning list......................................................145
Warning records ..............................................145
2.3 Communication errors...............................146
Communication error list..................................146
Communication error records..........................146
3 Troubleshooting and remedial actions ...147

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7 Reference
1 Specications ............................................150
1.1 Specications ............................................150
1.2 General specications ...............................152
1.3 Dimension..................................................152
2 Standard and CE Marking.........................153
3 Installing and wiring in compliance
with EMC Directive....................................155
8 Appendix
1 Accessories (sold separately)..................160
2 Related products (sold separately) .........162

1 Entry
This part explains the composition of the operating manuals, the product overview, specications and safety
standards as well as the name and function of each part and others.
Table of contents
1 Operating Manuals for the
BLE Series............................................6
2 Introduction ..........................................7
3 Safety precautions ...............................8
4 Precautions for use............................10
5 System conguration..........................12
6 Preparation.........................................13
6.1 Checking the product............................13
6.2 How to identify the product model.........13
6.3 Combination tables ...............................14
6.4 Names and functions of parts ...............15

Operating Manuals for the BLE Series
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1 Operating Manuals for the BLE Series
Operating manuals for the BLE Series FLEX RS-485 communication type are listed below.
After reading the following manuals, keep them in a convenient place so that you can reference them at any time.
Applicable product Type of operating manual Model Description of operating manual
BLE Series FLEX
RS-485
communication type
OPERATING MANUAL
(supplied with the product) HM-5143 This manual explains the functions
as well as the installation method and
others for the motor and driver.
USER MANUAL
(this manual) HM-5140 This manual explains the function,
installation and connection of the motor
and driver as well as operating method.
Data setter OPX-2A OPERATING MANUAL HP-5056
This manual explains the functions
and installation/connection method
as well as data setting method and
others for the accessory OPX-2A (sold
separately).
Data setting software
MEXE02 OPERATING MANUAL HM-60131 This manual explains how to set data
using the accessory data setting
software MEXE02 (sold separately).
Network converter
CC-Link Ver.1.1 compatible
NETC01-CC
USER MANUAL HM-60089
This manual explains the functions,
installation/connection method as well
as the operating method and others for
the network converter.
CC-Link Ver.2 compatible
NETC02-CC
USER MANUAL HM-60305
MECHATROLINK-Ⅱcompatible
NETC01-M2
USER MANUAL HM-60091
MECHATROLINK-Ⅲcompatible
NETC01-M3
USER MANUAL HM-60093

Introduction
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2 Introduction
Before use
Only qualied and educated personnel should work with the product.
Use the product correctly after thoroughly reading the section p.8 "3 Safety precautions".
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured to be incorporated in general industrial
equipment. Do not use for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused
through failure to observe this warning.
Product overview
This is a motor and driver package product consisting of a compact, high-torque brushless motor and driver
compatible with I/O control and RS-485 communication.
The operation data and parameters can be set using an accessory data setter OPX-2A or data setting software
MEXE02 (sold separately), or via RS-485 communication.
Accessories
The operation data and parameters can be set using an accessory data setter OPX-2A or data setting software
MEXE02, or via RS-485 communication. Provide the OPX-2A or MEXE02 as necessary.
Related products
The BLE Series FLEX RS-485 communication type can be used via various network when connecting to a network
converter.
Network converter Supported network
NETC01-CC CC-Link communication (Ver.1.1 compatible)
NETC02-CC CC-Link communication (Ver.2 compatible)
NETC01-M2 MECHATROLINK-Ⅱcommunication
NETC01-M3 MECHATROLINK-Ⅲcommunication
Notation rules
The following term is used in explanation of this manual.
Term Description
Master controller This is a generic name for a programmable controller,
master module and so on.
Hazardous substances
The products do not contain the substances exceeding the restriction values of RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU).

Safety precautions
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3 Safety precautions
The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other personnel through safe,
correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions.
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a "Warning"
symbol may result in serious injury or death.
Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a "Caution"
symbol may result in injury or property damage.
Note
The items under this heading contain important handling instructions that the user should
observe to ensure the safe use of the product.
•Do not use the product in a place exposed to explosive, ammable or corrosive gases or water splashes or near
combustible materials. Doing so may result in re, electric shock or injury.
•Only qualied and educated personnel should be allowed to perform installation, connection, operation and
inspection/troubleshooting of the product. Handling by unqualied personnel may result in re, electric shock,
injury or equipment damage.
•Do not move, install, connect or inspect the product while the power is supplied. Perform these operations after
turning o the power. Failure to observe these instructions may result in electric shock.
•The terminals on the driver’s front panel marked with symbol indicate the presence of high voltage. Do not
touch these terminals while the power is on to avoid the risk of re or electric shock.
•Do not use a non-electromagnetic brake type motor in a vertical application. If the driver’s protection function is
activated, the motor will stop and the moving part of the equipment will drop, thereby causing injury or equipment
damage.
•Do not use the brake mechanism of the electromagnetic brake motor as a safety brake. It is intended to hold the
moving parts and motor position. Doing so may result in injury or damage to equipment.
•If the driver protective function has been activated, remove the cause and reset the protective function. Continuing
to operate the equipment without removing the cause of problem will lead to a motor or driver malfunction,
resulting in injury or equipment damage.
•Use a specied motor (gearhead) and driver combination. Failure to do so may result in re, electric shock or
equipment damage.
•The motor and driver are Class I equipment.
When installing the motor and driver, connect their Protective Earth Terminals. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock.
•Install the motor and driver in an enclosure. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
•Securely connect the cables in accordance with the connection examples. Failure to do so may result in re or
electric shock.
•Do not forcibly bend, pull or pinch the cables. Doing so may result in re or electric shock.
•Do not machine or modify the motor cable or connection cable. Doing so may result in electric shock or re.
•Be sure to observe the specied cable sizes. Use of unspecied cable sizes may result in re.
•Observe the specied screw tightening torque when connecting terminals to the terminal block. Failure to do so
may result in electric shock or equipment damage.
•Always keep the power supply voltage of the driver within the specied range. Failure to do so may result in re or
electric shock.
•When using the electromagnetic brake motor, do not turn the MB-FREE input ON while a load is held in vertical
direction. Otherwise, the holding power of the motor and electromagnetic brake will be lost, causing personal
injury or damage to equipment.
•When using the electromagnetic brake motor in vertical drive (gravitational operation), be sure to operate after
checking the load condition. If a load in excess of the rated torque is applied or the small torque limiting value is
set using a OPX-2A, MEXE02 or RS-485 communication, the load may fall. This may result in injury or damage
to equipment.
•Always turn o the power before performing maintenance/inspection. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
•Do not touch the motor or driver when measuring insulation resistance or performing a dielectric strength test.
Accidental contact may result in electric shock.
•Do not touch the connection terminals on the driver immediately (until the CHARGE LED turns o) after the
power is turned o. Residual voltage may cause electric shock.
•Regularly check the openings in the driver for accumulated dust. Accumulated dust may cause re.
•Do not disassemble or modify the motor (gearhead) and driver. Doing so may result in electric shock, injury or
equipment damage. Should you require inspection or repair of internal parts, please contact the Oriental Motor
branch or sales oce from which you purchased the product.

Safety precautions
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•Do not use the product in conditions exceeding the motor (gearhead) or driver specications. Doing so may result
in electric shock, re, injury or equipment damage.
•Do not insert an object into the openings in the driver. Doing so may result in re, electric shock or injury.
•Do not touch the motor (gearhead) or driver while operating or immediately after stopping. The surface of the
motor (gearhead) or driver may be hot and cause a skin burn(s).
•Do not carry the product by holding the motor (gearhead) output shaft or any of the cables. Doing so may result in
injury.
•Do not place around the motor and driver any object blocking the air ow. Doing so may result in equipment
damage.
•Do not touch the motor output shaft (end of shaft or pinion) with bare hands. Doing so may result in injury.
•When assembling the motor (pinion shaft) with the gearhead, exercise caution not to pinch your ngers or other
parts of your body between the motor and gearhead. Injury may result.
•Securely install the motor (gearhead) and driver to their respective mounting plates. Inappropriate installation may
cause the motor/driver to detach and fall, resulting in injury or equipment damage.
•Provide a cover on the rotating part (output shaft) of the motor (gearhead). Failure to do so may result in injury.
•When installing the motor (gearhead) in the equipment, exercise caution not to pinch your ngers or other parts of
your body between the equipment and motor or gearhead. Injury may result.
•Securely install the load on the motor output shaft. Inappropriate installation may result in injury.
•Be sure to ground the motor and driver to prevent them from being damaged by static electricity. Failure to do so
may result in re or damage to equipment.
•Use a 24 VDC power supply with reinforced insulation on its primary and secondary sides. Failure to do so may
result in electric shock.
•Provide an emergency stop device or emergency stop circuit external to the equipment so that the entire equipment
will operate safely in the event of a system failure or malfunction. Failure to do so may result in injury.
•Immediately when trouble has occurred, stop running and turn o the driver power. Failure to do so may result in
re, electric shock or injury.
•Do not touch the rotating part (output shaft) during operation. Doing so may result in injury.
•The motor surface temperature may exceed 70 °C (158 °F) even under normal operating
conditions. If the operator is allowed to approach a running motor, attach a warning label as shown
to the right in a conspicuous position. Failure to do so may result in skin burn(s).
•Use an insulated screwdriver to adjust the switches in the driver. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock. Warning label
•Dispose the product correctly in accordance with laws and regulations, or instructions of local governments.
Warning information
A warning label with handling instructions is attached on the driver. Be sure to observe the instructions on the label
when handling the driver.

Precautions for use
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4 Precautions for use
This chapter explains the restrictions and other items you should take heed of when using the BLE Series FLEX RS-
485 communication type.
•Connect protective devices to the power line
Connect a circuit breaker or earth leakage breaker to the driver’s power line to protect the primary circuit. If an
earth leakage breaker is to be installed, use one incorporating high-frequency noise elimination measures. Refer to
"Preventing leakage current" below for the selection of protective devices.
•Use an electromagnetic brake type for an application involving vertical travel
When the motor is used in an application involving vertical travel, use an electromagnetic brake type to hold the load
in position.
•Do not use a solid-state relay (SSR) to turn on/o󰀨 the power
A circuit that turns on/o the power via a solid-state relay (SSR) may damage the motor and driver.
•Do not conduct the insulation resistance measurement or dielectric strength test with the motor
and driver connected.
Conducting the insulation resistance measurement or dielectric strength test with the motor and driver connected may
result in damage to the product.
•Grease measures
On rare occasions, grease may ooze out from the gearhead. If there is concern over possible environmental damage
resulting from the leakage of grease, check for grease stains during regular inspections. Alternatively, install an oil
pan or other device to prevent leakage from causing further damage. Oil leakage may lead to problems in the user's
equipment or products.
•Apply grease to the hollow output shaft of a hollow shaft at gearhead
When using a hollow shaft at gearhead, apply grease (molybdenum disulde grease, etc.) on the surface of the load
shaft and inner walls of the hollow output shaft to prevent seizure.
•Preventing leakage current
Stray capacitance exists between the driver’s current-carrying line and other current-carrying lines, the earth and the
motor, respectively. A high-frequency current may leak out through such capacitance, having a detrimental eect on
the surrounding equipment. The actual leakage current depends on the driver’s switching frequency, the length of
wiring between the driver and motor, and so on.
When connecting an earth leakage breaker, use one of the following products oering resistance against high
frequency current:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation: NV series
•Noise elimination measures
Provide noise elimination measures to prevent a motor or driver malfunction caused by external noise.
For more eective elimination of noise, use a shielded I/O signal cable or attach ferrite cores if a non-shielded cable is
used. Refer to "3 Installing and wiring in compliance with EMC Directive" on p.155 for the noise elimination measures.
•Note on connecting a power supply whose positive terminal is grounded
The data edit connector (CN3), I/O signal connectors (CN5/CN6) and RS-485 communication connectors (CN7/CN8)
are not insulated. When grounding the positive terminal of the power supply, do not connect any equipment (PC, etc.)
whose negative terminal is grounded. Doing so may cause the these equipment and driver to short, damaging both.
•The driver uses semiconductor elements, so be extremely careful when handling them
Electrostatic discharge can damage the driver.
Be sure to ground the motor and driver to prevent them from being damaged by electric shock or static electricity.
•Use a connection cable (supplied or accessory) when extending the wiring distance between the
motor and driver
•When using the motor in operation such as vertical drive (gravitational operation) or a large
inertial load drive, use an accessory regeneration unit EPRC-400P (sold separately).
The driver may be damaged if the regeneration energy generated during vertical drive (gravitational operation) or
sudden starting/stopping of a large inertial load exceeds the allowable limit that can be absorbed by the driver.
The accessory regeneration unit EPRC-400P is designed to discharge the regenerated energy, thereby protecting the
driver.

Precautions for use
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•Saving data to the non-volatile memory
Do not turn o the 24 VDC power supply while writing the data to the non-volatile memory, and also do not turn o
within 5 seconds after the completion of writing the data. Doing so may abort writing the data and cause a EEPROM
error alarm to generate.
The non-volatile memory can be rewritten approximately 100,000 times.

System conguration
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5 Systemconguration
An example of system conguration using the BLE Series FLEX RS-485 communication type is shown below.
Illustration shows the electromagnetic brake type.
Driver
Motor
Connection
cable
(supplied or
accessory)
Motor signal
connector
Electromagnetic
brake connector
Input
Motor power
connector
External control
equipment
Connect I/O signals.
24 VDC power
supply
Be sure to connect it.
Mains filter
Use a mains filter to eliminate
noise. It effectively reduces
noise generated from the power
source or driver.
Power supply
Make sure power supply
voltage does not exceed
the rated voltage.
External potentiometer
(supplied)
Connect this potentiometer
to set the motor speed
externally.
External DC voltage
Connect an appropriate
power supply to set the
motor speed using DC
voltage.
Circuit breaker or
earth leakage
breaker
Always connect a
breaker to protect the
primary circuit.
Regeneration unit
EPRC-400P (accessory)
Use this regeneration unit when
using the motor in operation
such as vertical drive
(gravitational operation) or
a large inertial load drive.
Or
Data setter OPX-2A
(accessory)
Or
PC in which the data
editing software MEXE02
has been installed
The PC must be supplied by the user.
Output

Preparation
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6 Preparation
This chapter explains the items you should check, as well as the name and function of each part.
6.1 Checking the product
Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or sales oce
from which you purchased the product.
Verify the model number of the purchased product against the number shown on the package label.
Check the model number of the motor and driver against the number shown on the nameplate. Model names for
motor and driver combinations are shown on p.14.
•Motor............................................................. 1 unit (with a gearhead, only for combination type)
•Driver............................................................ 1 unit
•Connection cable........................................... 1 piece (Only models with a supplied connection cable)
•CN5 connector (10 pins)............................... 1 piece
•CN6 connector (8 pins)................................. 1 piece
•External potentiometer.................................. 1 piece
•Signal cable for external potentiometer........ 1 piece [1 m (3.3 ft.)]
•OPERATING MANUAL.............................. 1 copy
Accessories for combination type • parallel shaft gearhead
•Hexagonal socket head screw set............1 set
(Hexagonal socket head screw, at washer, spring washer and nut, pieces each)
•Parallel key..............................................1 piece
Accessories for combination type • hollow shaft at gearhead
•Hexagonal socket head screw set............1 set
(Hexagonal socket head screw, at washer, spring washer and nut, 4 pieces each)
•Safety cover ............................................1 piece
•Safety cover mounting screw..................2 pieces
•Parallel key..............................................1 piece
6.2 How to identify the product model
BLE 5 12 A M R 5 S - 1
Number: Length (m) of a supplied connection cable
None: Without a supplied connection cable
Gearhead type for combination type S: Parallel shaft gearhead
F
: Hollow shaft flat gearhead
Number: Gear ratio for combination type
A: Round shaft type
R: RS-485 communication type
M: Electromagnetic brake type
None: Standard type
Power supply voltage A: Single-phase 100-120 V
C: Single-phase 200-240 V, Three-phase 200-240 V
Output power 3: 30 W
6: 60 W
12: 120 W
Motor size 2: 60 mm (2.36 in.) sq.
4: 80 mm (3.15 in.) sq.
5: 90 mm (3.54 in.) sq.
Series name

Preparation
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6.3 Combination tables
•
•in the model names indicates a number representing the gear ratio.
•
•indicates a number representing the length of a connection cable.
•The combination types come with the motor and gearhead pre-assembled.
Standard type
Motor type Model Motor model Gearhead model Driver model
Combination type •
parallel shaft gearhead
BLE23ARS-
BLEM23-GFS GFS2GBLED3AM-R
BLE23CRS-BLED3CM-R
BLE46ARS-
BLEM46-GFS GFS4GBLED6AM-R
BLE46CRS-BLED6CM-R
BLE512ARS-
BLEM512-GFS GFS5GBLED12AM-R
BLE512CRS-BLED12CM-R
Combination type •
hollow shaft at
gearhead
BLE23ARF-
BLEM23-GFS GFS2GFR BLED3AM-R
BLE23CRF-BLED3CM-R
BLE46ARF-
BLEM46-GFS GFS4GFR BLED6AM-R
BLE46CRF-BLED6CM-R
BLE512ARF-
BLEM512-GFS GFS5GFR BLED12AM-R
BLE512CRF-BLED12CM-R
Round shaft type
BLE23ARA-
BLEM23-A
−
BLED3AM-R
BLE23CRA-BLED3CM-R
BLE46ARA-
BLEM46-A BLED6AM-R
BLE46CRA-BLED6CM-R
BLE512ARA-
BLEM512-A BLED12AM-R
BLE512CRA-BLED12CM-R
Electromagnetic brake type
Motor type Model Motor model Gearhead model Driver model
Combination type •
parallel shaft gearhead
BLE23AMRS-
BLEM23M2-GFS GFS2GBLED3AM-R
BLE23CMRS-BLED3CM-R
BLE46AMRS-
BLEM46M2-GFS GFS4GBLED6AM-R
BLE46CMRS-BLED6CM-R
BLE512AMRS-
BLEM512M2-GFS GFS5GBLED12AM-R
BLE512CMRS-BLED12CM-R
Combination type •
hollow shaft at
gearhead
BLE23AMRF-
BLEM23M2-GFS GFS2GFR BLED3AM-R
BLE23CMRF-BLED3CM-R
BLE46AMRF-
BLEM46M2-GFS GFS4GFR BLED6AM-R
BLE46CMRF-BLED6CM-R
BLE512AMRF-
BLEM512M2-GFS GFS5GFR BLED12AM-R
BLE512CMRF-BLED12CM-R
Round shaft type
BLE23AMRA-
BLEM23M2-A
−
BLED3AM-R
BLE23CMRA-BLED3CM-R
BLE46AMRA-
BLEM46M2-A BLED6AM-R
BLE46CMRA-BLED6CM-R
BLE512AMRA-
BLEM512M2-A BLED12AM-R
BLE512CMRA-BLED12CM-R

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6.4 Names and functions of parts
Motor
Illustration shows the electromagnetic brake type.
Motor cable
Motor power connector
Motor signal connector
Electromagnetic brake connector
Pilot
Motor
Output shaft
Mounting hole (4 locations) Protective Earth Terminal
Be sure to ground.

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Driver
Mounting hole (at the back)
Mounting hole (at the back)
RS-485 communication connector
(CN7/CN8)
Data edit connector (CN3)
Function setting switch1 (SW3)
Input signal connector (CN5)
24 VDC power supply input terminal (CN5)
I/O signal connector (CN6)
Protective Earth Terminal
Be sure to ground the driver using either
of the Protective Earth Terminals.
PWR/ALM LED
C-DAT/C-ERR LED
CHARGE LED
Address number setting switch (SW1)
Test operation mode switch (SW2)
Motor signal connector (CN4)
Electromagnetic brake connector (CN1)
Motor connector (CN2)
Main power supply input terminal (TB1)
Transmission rate setting switch (SW4)
Function setting switch2 (SW5)
Regeneration resistor terminal (TB1)
Name Description Ref.
PWR/ALM LED PWR (Green): This LED is lit while the 24 VDC power is input. −
ALM (Red): This LED will blink when an alarm generates. It is possible to check
the generated alarm by counting the number of times the LED blinks. p.143
C-DAT/C-ERR LED
C-DAT (Green): This LED will blink or illuminate steadily when the driver is
communicating with the master station properly via RS-485 communication.
−
C-ERR (Red): This LED will illuminate when the RS-485 communication error
occurs with the master station.
CHARGE LED (Red) This LED is lit while the main power is input. After the main power has been turned o󰀨, the LED will turn o󰀨 once the residual voltage in the driver drops to a
safe level.
Address number setting switch
(SW1)
Use this switch when controlling the system via RS-485 communication. Using
this switch in combination with the SW5-No.1 of the function setting switch2, the
address number of RS-485 communication can be set.
Factory setting: 0
p.81
p.113
p.125

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Name Description Ref.
Test operation mode switch
(SW2)
SW2-No.1: This switch is used to check the connection between the motor and
driver before establishing a communication. When having connected properly,
setting the SW2-No.1 to the ON side causes the motor to rotate at low speed in
the forward direction.
Factory setting: OFF
p.39
SW2-No.2: Not used. (Keep this switch OFF.)
−
Function setting switch1 (SW3)
•SW3-No.1: Not used. (Keep this switch OFF.)
•SW3-No.2: Not used. (Keep this switch OFF.)
•SW3-No.3: This switch is used to select the power supply for I/O signals (use
the built-in power supply or external power supply). To control the operation
using relays and switches, set the SW3-No.3 to the ON side to select the built-in
power supply.
Factory setting: OFF
p.34
•SW3-No.4: Use this switch when controlling the system via RS-485
communication. The termination resistor (120 Ω) of RS-485 communication can
be set.
Factory setting: OFF
p.81
p.113
p.125
Transmission rate setting switch
(SW4)
Use this switch when controlling the system via RS-485 communication. The
transmission rate of RS-485 communication can be set.
Factory setting: 7
Function setting switch2 (SW5)
Use this switch when controlling the system via RS-485 communication.
•SW5-No.1: Using this switch in combination with the address number setting
switch (SW1), the address number of RS-485 communication can be set.
Factory setting: OFF
•SW5-No.2: The protocol of RS-485 communication can be set.
Factory setting: OFF
Electromagnetic brake connector
(CN1) Connects the electromagnetic brake connector. (Electromagnetic brake type only) p.33
Motor connector (CN2) Connects the motor power connector.
Data edit connector (CN3) Connects a PC in which the MEXE02 has been installed, or the OPX-2A. p.38
Motor signal connector (CN4) Connects the motor signal connector. p.33
Input signal connector (CN5) Connects the input signals. p.34
24 VCD power input terminals
(CN5)
Connects the control power supply of the driver.
+: +24 VDC power supply input
−: Power supply GND [This is shared with the common wire of input signals (0 V)] p.34
I/O signal connector (CN6)
•Connects the external potentiometer (supplied) or external DC power supply.
•Connects the output signals. p.34
RS-485 communication
connectors (CN7/CN8) Connects the RS-485 communication cable. p.38
Regeneration resistor terminal
(TB1) Connects an accessory regeneration unit EPRC-400P (sold separately). p.39
Main power supply input terminal
(TB1)
Connects to the main power supply.
•Single-phase 100-120 VAC
L, N: Connects a single-phase 100-120 VAC power supply
NC: Not used.
•Single-phase 200-240 VAC
L1, L2: Connects a single-phase 200-240 VAC power supply
L3: Not used.
•Three-phase 200-240 VAC
L1, L2, L3: Connects a three-phase 200-240 VAC power supply
p.32
Protective Earth Terminal Ground this terminal using a grounding wire of AWG18 to 14 (0.75 to 2.0 mm2).
Mounting holes
(two locations at the back) These mounting holes are used to install the driver with screws (M4). p.29

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2 Installation and
connection
This part explains the installation method of the product, the mounting method of a load and the connection
method as well as I/O signals.
Table of contents
1 Installation..........................................20
1.1 Installation location................................20
1.2 Installation overview..............................20
1.3 Installing the combination type •
parallel shaft gearhead..........................22
1.4 Installing the round shaft type...............23
1.5 Installing the combination type •
hollow shaft at gearhead .....................23
1.6 Installing a load to the combination type •
parallel gearhead or round shaft type ...25
1.7 Installing a load to the combination type •
hollow shaft at gearhead .....................26
1.8 Permissible radial load and permissible
axial load...............................................28
1.9 Installing the driver................................29
1.10 Installing the external potentiometer
(supplied) ..............................................30
1.11 Installing the regeneration unit
(accessory)............................................30
2 Connection.........................................31
2.1 Connection example .............................31
2.2 Connecting the power supply................32
2.3 Grounding .............................................32
2.4 Connecting the motor and driver...........33
2.5 Connecting the 24 VDC power
supply....................................................34
2.6 Selecting the input signal power
supply....................................................34
2.7 Connecting the I/O signals....................34
2.8 Connecting an external speed setter ....37
2.9 Connecting the data setter....................38
2.10 Connecting the RS-485 communication
cable......................................................38
2.11 Test operation........................................39
2.12 Connecting the regeneration unit..........39
2.13 Connection diagram (example).............41
3 Explanation of I/O signals ..................44
3.1 Assignment of direct I/O........................44
Assignment to the input terminals................... 44
Changing the logic level setting of input
signals.............................................................. 45
Assignment to the output terminals................. 46
3.2 Assignment of network I/O....................47
Assignment of input signals............................ 47
Assignment to the output terminals................. 49
3.3 Input signals..........................................50
3.4 Output signals.......................................52
3.5 General signals (R0 to R15)..................53

Installation
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1 Installation
This chapter explains the installation location and installation methods of the motor and driver, as well as how to
install a load and external potentiometer.
1.1 Installation location
The motor and driver are designed and manufactured for use as a component to be installed inside equipment.
Install them in a well-ventilated location that provides easy access for inspection. The location must also satisfy the
following conditions:
•Inside an enclosure that is installed indoors (provide vent holes)
•Ambient temperature: 0 to +50 °C (+32 to +122 °F) (non-freezing)
•Ambient humidity: 85% or less (non-condensing)
•Area not exposed to direct sun
•Area free of excessive amount of dust, iron particles or the like
•Area free of excessive salt
•Area that is free of explosive atmosphere or toxic gas (such as sulfuric gas) or liquid
•Area not subject to splashing water (rain, water droplets), oil (oil droplets) or other liquids
•Area not subject to continuous vibration or excessive shocks
•Area free of excessive electromagnetic noise (from welders, power machinery, etc.)
•Area free of radioactive materials, magnetic elds or vacuum
•Altitude Up to 1000 m (3300 ft.) above sea level
1.2 Installation overview
This section explains an overview of how to install the motor and driver. Refer to each applicable section for details.
Installing the combination type • parallel shaft gearhead and round shaft
type
Secure the motor using the hexagonal socket head screws through the four mounting holes. Tighten the nuts until no
gaps remain between the motor and mounting plate.
The combination type • parallel shaft gearheads come with a set of hexagonal socket head screws. Round shaft types
do not come with hexagonal socket head screws. Hexagonal socket head screws must be provided by the user if round
shaft types are used.
For machining dimension of the mounting plate or installing/removing method of the gearhead, see p.22 for the
combination type • parallel shaft gearhead and p.23 for the round shaft type.
Hexagonal socket head
screw set (supplied)
•Combination type • parallel shaft gearhead •Round shaft type
Hexagonal socket
head screw
Hexagonal socket head screw set (supplied with the combination type • parallel shaft gearhead)
Model Nominal
thread size Tightening torque Maximum applicable plate thickness ∗
BLE23 M4 1.8 N·m (15.9 lb-in) 5 mm (0.20 in.)
BLE46 M6 6.4 N·m (56 lb-in) 8 mm (0.31 in.)
BLE512 M8 15.5 N·m (137 lb-in) 12 mm (0.47 in.)
* When the supplied hexagonal socket head screw set is used.