SMC Networks LAT3 Series User manual

PRODUCT NAME
Card Motor
MODEL / Series / Product Number
LAT3 Series
Doc No. LA-OMP0023-D
Controller
LATCA Series

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About this operation manual
This operation manual summarizes how to operate the LAT3 Card Motor.
For operation of the Card motor Controller, refer to the operation manual for the [Card Motor Controller].
For initial setting and installation of the LAT3 Card Motor refer to the operation manual [Card Motor Simple
Setting Manual].

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Contents
1. Safety Instructions...................................................................3
2. Product Outlines ......................................................................5
2. 1 How to Order...............................................................................5
2. 2 System structure ........................................................................6
3. Specifications...........................................................................8
3. 1 Card Motor ..................................................................................8
3. 2 Card Motor Return to Origin....................................................15
3. 3 Card Motor Controller ..............................................................16
3. 4 Actuator cable........................................................................... 18
3. 5 I/O cable.....................................................................................19
4. Card Motor® / Specific Product Precautions ........................20
4. 1 Design / Selection.....................................................................20
4. 2 Handling Precautions...............................................................22
4. 3 Mounting ................................................................................... 24
4. 4 Operating environment ............................................................26
4. 5 Maintenance..............................................................................27
5. Common Precautions for wiring and cables..........................28
6. Troubleshooting.......................................................................29
6. 1 Operation troubles....................................................................29
6. 2 Position / Speed / Thrust troubles........................................... 30

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LAT3 Series/Card Motor
1. Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These
instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all
important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC)*1), and other safety
regulations.
1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
ISO 10218-1: Robots and robotic devices - Safety requirements for industrial robots - Part 1:Robots
etc.
Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results. The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be
the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility with the product. This person should also
continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog information, with a view to
giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly. The assembly, operation and
maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be performed by an operator who is
appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1. The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2. When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Our products cannot be used beyond their specifications. Our products are not developed,
designed, and manufactured to be used under the following conditions or environments. Use
under such conditions or environments is not covered.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Use for nuclear power, railways, aviation, space equipment, ships, vehicles, military application, equipment
affecting human life, body, and property, fuel equipment, entertainment equipment, emergency shut-off
circuits, press clutches, brake circuits, safety equipment, etc., and use for applications that do not conform
to standard specifications such as catalogs and operation manuals.
3. Use for interlock circuits, except for use with double interlock such as installing a mechanical protection
function in case of failure. Please periodically inspect the product to confirm that the product is operating
properly.

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LAT3 Series/Card Motor
1.Safety Instructions
Caution
We develop, design, and manufacture our products to be used for automatic control equipment, and
provide them for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
Use in non-manufacturing industries is not covered.
Products we manufacture and sell cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the
Measurement Act.
The new Measurement Act prohibits use of any unit other than SI units in Japan.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements
The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer
1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered, whichever is
first.∗2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please consult your
nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, a replacement
product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred due to
the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in the
specified catalog for the particular products.
*2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1-year warranty.
A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum pad or failure due to
the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited warranty
Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the relevant security
laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a SMC product to
another country, assure that all local rules governing that export are known and followed.

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2. Product Outlines
2. 1 How to Order
L A T ３F－１０－１※ １ D－※
Note1) Refer to the table below for the Card motor model resolution and stroke available.
Note 2) If “Without controller” has been selected, the I/O cable is also not included.
Therefore, it is not possible to select the I/O cable for this option.
If the I/O cable is required, please order separately. (Refer to section “3.5 I/O cable” (P.19)
Note 3) The DIN rail is not included. If the DIN rail is required, please order separately.
(Refer to the LAT3 series catalogue for details.)
Note 4) The I/O cable attached is changed from LATH5 to LATH2.
Card Motor
Sensor resolutionNote1)
I/O cable lengthNote2)
NIL
Without cable
1
1m
3
3m
5
5m
Controller mounting method
NIL
Screw mounting type
DNote3)
DIN rail mounting type
NIL
Without controller
AN
With controller LATCA（NPN）
AP
With controller LATCA（PNP）
StrokeNote1)
10
10mm
20
20mm
30
30mm
50
50mm
Controller
Actuator cable length
NIL
Without cable
1
1m
3
3m
5
5m
I/O cable specification
NIL
with shield
X152
without shield Note4)
NIL
30μm
M
5μm
F
1.25μm
Stroke
10mm
20mm
30mm
50mm
Model No.
LAT3
O
O
O
-
LAT3M
-
-
-
O
LAT3F
O
O
O
O
O：Available -：Not available

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2. 2 System structure
Options
(Can be ordered separately or with the motor)
Accessories
(Supplied with the controller attached to it)
No.
Description
Part No.
No.
Description
Part No.
1
Controller
LATCA-□
1
Power supply plug
LATC4P-020S
2
Actuator cable
LATH1-□
2
Counter plug
LATC4P-050S
3
I/O cable
(Without shield)
LATH2-□
4
I/O cable
(With shield)
LATH5-□
Separately sold products
No.
Description
Part No.
Remarks
1
Multi-counter
CEU5□□-□
2
Counter cable
LATH3-□
Connection of LATCA and CEU5.
3
Communication cable
LATH6-□
For serial communication
4
Branch communication cable
LATH7-□
For serial communication
5
Controller setting kit
LATC-W2
Controller setting software
Controller setting cable
Note 1) “Options” such as controller and cables can be added to the How to Order for the main
products (Card Motor and Card Motor controller). Refer to How to Order for details.
Note 2) “Separately sold products” cannot be added to the How to Order for the main products
(Card Motor and Card Motor controller). These should be ordered separately.
Note 3) Power supply, power supply cables, PLC, and PC should be prepared by the user.
Note 4) These items are used to set the parameters and step data and to perform test operations.
Note 5) Download from SMC’s website.
https://www.smcworld.com/products/pickup/en-jp/electric_actuator/download.html

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Caution
Refer to the Card Motor Controller operation manual for detailed wiring.
Refer to section “5. Common Precautions for wiring and cables” (P.28) for instructions regarding wiring
and handling of cables.
Refer to the Card Motor Controller operation manual for parts which are not included.

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3. Specifications
3. 1 Card Motor
(1) Card Motor specifications
Model
LAT3-10
LAT3F-10
LAT3-20
LAT3F-20
LAT3-30
LAT3F-30
LAT3M-50
LAT3F-50
Stroke [mm]
10
20
30
50
Motor
Type
Moving magnet type linear motor
Maximum
instantaneous
thrust [N]
Note 1) Note 2) Note 3)
5.2
6
5.5
2.5
Continuous thrust
[N]
Note 1) Note 2) Note 3)
3
2.8
2.6
1.5
Guide
Type
Linear guide with circulating balls
Maximum load
weight [g]
Horizontal: 1000, Vertical: 100
Horizontal: 1000,
Vertical: 50
Horizontal: 1000,
Vertical load not
allowed.
Sensor
Type
Optical linear encoder (incremental)
Resolution [μm]
30
1.25
30
1.25
30
1.25
5
1.25
Origin position
signal
None
Provided
None
Provided
None
Provided
Provided
Pushing
operation
Pushing speed
[mm/s]
6
Set value of force
Note 1) Note 2) Note 3)
1 to 5
1 to 4.8
1 to 3.9
1 to 2
Positioning
operation
Positioning
resolution
[μm]
30
1.25
30
1.25
30
1.25
5
1.25
Positioning
repeatability
[μm] Note 4) Note 5)
±90
±5
±90
±5
±90
±5
±20
±5
Measurement
Accuracy [μm]
Note 4) Note 5)
±100
±10
±100
±10
±100
±10
±40
±10
Maximum speed [mm/s] Note 6)
400
Operating temperature range [oC]
5 to 40 (No condensation)
Operating humidity range [%RH]
35 to 85 (No condensation)
Weight [g] Note 7)
130
190
250
360
Table weight [g]
50
70
90
110
Note 1) Continuous thrust can be generated and maintained continuously. Instantaneous maximum thrust can be generated
only momentarily. Refer to “Fig. 4-1: Thrust force characteristics” (P.9) and to “Fig. 4-3: Allowable thrust force setting
values” (P.11) for details.
Note 2) When mounted on a base with good heat dissipating capacity at 20oC ambient temperature.
Note 3) The pushing force varies depending on the operating environment, pushing direction and table position. Refer to Fig.
4-1 Thrust force characteristics” (P.9).
Note 4) When the temperature of the product is 20oC.
Note 5) The accuracy after mounting the Card Motor may vary depending on the mounting conditions, operating conditions
and environment, so please calibrate it with the equipment used in your application.
Note 6) The maximum speed varies depending on the operating conditions (load weight, total travel distance).
Note 7) The weight of the Card Motor itself. Controllers and cables are not included.

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(2) Card motor characteristics
Connector side
Pushing direction
Opposite side of the connector
Operating conditions:
Mounting orientation:
Horizontal table mounting.
Base material:
Aluminum alloy.
Table start position:
Connector side (retracted).
Pushing direction:
Towards the “Opposite side of the connector”.
Pushing position:
The travel distance from the connector side.
Operating conditions:
Mounting orientation:
Horizontal table mounting.
Base material:
Aluminum alloy.
Table start position:
Opposite side of the connector (extended).
Pushing direction:
Towards the “Connector side”.
Pushing position:
The travel distance from the connector side.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 2 4 6 8 10
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：3
Thrust Setting Value：5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 5 10 15 20
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：2.8
Thrust Setting Value：4.8
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：2.6
Thrust Setting Value：3.9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 2 4 6 8 10
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：3
Thrust Setting Value：5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 5 10 15 20
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：2.8
Thrust Setting Value：4.8
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：2.6
Thrust Setting Value：3.9
LAT3□-20
LAT3□-30
LAT3□-20
LAT3□-30
Fig. 4-1 Thrust force characteristics (guideline).
LAT3□-10
LAT3□-10
Pushing direction
Connector side
Opposite side of the connector

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Operating conditions:
Mounting orientation:
Horizontal table mounting.
Base material:
Aluminum alloy.
Table start position:
Connector side (retracted).
Pushing direction:
Towards the “Opposite side of the connector”.
Pushing position:
The travel distance from the connector side.
Operating conditions:
Mounting orientation:
Horizontal table mounting.
Base material:
Aluminum alloy.
Table start position:
Opposite side of the connector (extended).
Pushing direction:
Towards the “Connector side”.
Pushing position:
The travel distance from the connector side.
LAT3□-50
Fig. 4-1 Thrust force characteristics (guideline).
Pushing direction
Connector side
Opposite side of the connector
Connector side
Pushing direction
LAT3□-50
Fig. 4-2 Allowable load weight.
Note) LAT3□-50 is applicable mounted horizontally only.
0
1
2
3
010 20 30 40 50
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：1.5
Thrust Setting Value：2
0
1
2
3
010 20 30 40 50
Pushing thrust [N]
Pushing Position [mm]
Thrust Setting Value：1
Thrust Setting Value：1.5
Thrust Setting Value：2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Allowable load weightWmax
[kg]
Mounting angle θ [°]
LAT3□-10、-20
LAT3□-30
(Horizontal)
(Vertical)
Mounting
angle
Work load
Card motor
Travel
direction
Opposite side of the connector

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0
1
2
3
020 40 60 80 100
許容押当推力 [N]
Duty [%]
5℃
20℃
40℃
周囲温度
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
許容押当推力 [N]
Duty [%]
5℃
20℃
40℃
周囲温度
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
許容押当推力 [N]
Duty [%]
5℃
20℃
40℃
周囲温度
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
許容押当推力 [N]
Duty [%]
5℃
20℃
40℃
周囲温度
Fig. 4-3 Allowable thrust force setting values.
LAT3□-20
LAT3□-50
LAT3□-10
LAT3□-30
Allowable pushing force [N]
Allowable pushing force [N]
Allowable pushing force [N]
Allowable pushing force [N]
Ambient
temperature
Ambient
temperature
Ambient
temperature
Ambient
temperature
Operating condition (Common for 3 types)
Mounting orientation: Horizontal / vertical
Step data input method: Takt input method (Triangle wave operation)
LAT3-□
LAT3M-□
LAT3F-□
Fig. 4-4 Shortest positioning time (guideline)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0 10 20 30 40 50
Total travel distance [mm]
最短移動時間[ms]
Loadweight：1000g
700g
500g
300g
100g
0g
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
0 10 20 30 40 50
Total travel distance [mm]
最短移動時間[ms]
Loadweight：1000g
700g
500g
300g
100g
0g
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Total travel distance [mm]
最短移動時間[ms]
Loadweight：1000g
700g
500g
300g
100g
0g
Positioning time [ms]
Positioning time [ms]
Positioning time [ms]

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Table displacement due to
pitching moment
Displacement when a load is applied
to the point indicated by the arrow.
Table displacement due to
yawing moment
Displacement when a load is applied
to the point indicated by the arrow.
Table displacement due to
rolling moment
Displacement when a load is applied
to the point indicated by the arrow.
Fig4-5 Table displacement (guideline)
Correction values (A1) for the
distances to the moment
centre
LAT3□-10 ：22.5mm
LAT3□-20 ：32.5mm
LAT3□-30 ：42.5mm
LAT3□-50 ：35mm
Load
Load
Load
0
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0 2 4 6
Table displacement[mm]
Load [N]
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0 2 4 6
Load [N]
LAT3□-50
LAT3□-10,-20,-30
Table displacement[mm]
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0 2 4 6
Tabledisplacement[mm]
Load[N]

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(3) Card motor dimensions
LAT3□-10 、LAT3□-20、LAT3□-30
[mm]
Part No.
Stroke
Table dimensions
Rail dimensions
Origin position note 4)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
LAT3□-10
10
49
4
-
60
50
4
10.5
LAT3□-20
20
69
6
25
90
80
14
20.5
LAT3□-30
30
89
6
25
120
110
24
30.5
Note 1) Refer to “Mounting screw specifications
and tightening torques” in section “4.3
Mounting”(P.24).
Note 2) The length of the part of the dowel pin
inserted into the positioning hole should
be shorter than the specified depth.
Note 3) This drawing shows the Origin Position.
Note 4) The G and H Origin position dimensions
are reference values (guidelines).

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LAT3□-50
Part No.
Stroke
Table dimensions
Rail dimensions
Origin position note 4)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
LAT3□-50
50
75
6
25
150
140
54.5
70
Note 1) Refer to “Mounting screw specifications
and tightening torques” in section “4.3
Mounting”(P.24).
Note 2) The length of the part of the dowel pin
inserted into the positioning hole should
be shorter than the specified depth.
Note 3) This drawing shows the Origin Position.
Note 4) The G and H Origin position dimensions
are reference values (guidelines).

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Opposite side of
the connector
Connector side
3. 2 Card Motor Return to Origin
The Card Motor uses an incremental type of sensor (linear encoder) to detect the position of the table.
Therefore, it is necessary to return the table to the Origin Position after the power has been switched on.
There are three [Return to Origin Position] methods as described below. In any of the methods, the Origin
position (0) will be set at the connector side.
When the table is moved towards the opposite side of the connector, after the [Return to OriginPosition]
operation has been completed, the position of the table registered in the controller will be added
(incremental positive direction).
Method
Description
Retracted End Position
(Connector Side)
(Recommended)
The table moves towards the connector side until it is stopped by the
retracted mechanical end stop, and the Origin Position (0) is set 0.3 mm
away from the retracted mechanical end stop.
After [Return to Origin Position] is completed, the table stops at the Origin
position (0).
The return to Origin position method is set to [Retracted End Position] in
the initial condition.
Extended End Position
The table moves towards the opposite side of the connector until it is
stopped by the extended mechanical end stop, and the Origin position (0)
is set at stroke A + 0.3 mm away from the retracted mechanical end stop.
After [Return to Origin Position] is completed, the table stops at the
Maximum Stroke position.
Sensor Origin
The table moves until it receives a signal from the sensor Origin position
integrated into the linear encoder, and the Origin Position (0) is set at a
certain distance J from that position towards the connector side.
After [Return to Origin Position] is completed, the table stops at the sensor
Origin position.
This method is used to achieve high repeatability of the Origin position.
This [Return to Origin Position] method applies only to LAT3F-□ which is
the only model equipped with [Origin Position signal] in the sensor.
The figure below shows the stopping positions for each [Return to Origin Position] method.
Model
A
H
JNote)
LAT3□-10
10
10.5
5
LAT3□-20
20
20.5
5
LAT3□-30
30
30.5
15
LAT3□-50
50
70
25
Note) LAT3F-□、LAT3M-□

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3. 3 Card Motor Controller
Refer to the Card Motor Controller operation manual.
(1) How to Order
L A T C A －N －X 1 5 2
Note 1) The DIN rail is not included. If the DIN rail is required, please order separately.
(Refer to the LAT3 series catalogue for details.)
Note2) When the standard I/O cable option is selected, the I/O cable (LATH5-□)with
shield is included.
The I/O cable can be changed to without shield (LATH2-□) by changing the I/O
cable specification.
Card motor controller
Parallel I/O type
N
NPN
P
PNP
I/O cable length
NIL
Without cable
1
1m
3
3m
5
5m
Controller mounting method
NIL
Screw mounting type
DNote1)
DIN rail mounting type
I/O cable specification
Nil
Standard cable
X152
Without shield Note 2)

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(2) Controller
Screw mounting type (LATCA-□□)
DIN rail mounting type (LATCA-□□D)

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3. 4 Actuator cable
(1) How to Order
L A T H １-１
(2) Dimensions
Note) The actuator cable is direction dependent.
Connect the Card Motor side of the cable to the Card motor, and vice versa.
A small area of the connector is raised on the controller side.
Card Motor side
Controller side
Cable length (L)
1
1m
3
3m
5
5m
Raised area

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3. 5 I/O cable
(1) How to Order (2) Parallel I/O plug terminal table
L A T H ２ － １
(3) Dimensions
i. LATH2-
ii. LATH5-
Terminal
number
LATH2-
LATH5-
Insulator
colour
Insulator
colour
Dot
Dot colour
A1
Red
Light
brown
■
Red
A2
Grey
Black
A3
Grey
Yellow
■
Red
A4
Grey
Black
A5
Green
Light
green
■
Red
A6
Grey
Black
A7
Grey
Gray
■
Red
A8
Grey
Black
A9
Grey
White
■
Red
A10
Green
Black
B1
Red
Light
brown
■■
Red
B2
Grey
Black
B3
Grey
Yellow
■■
Red
B4
Grey
Black
B5
Green
Light
green
■■
Red
B6
Grey
Black
B7
Gray
Grey
■■
Red
B8
Grey
Black
B9
Grey
White
■■
Red
B10
Green
Black
Cable length(L)
I/O cable type
*Refer to the Card Motor Controller operation manual for detailed wiring.
1
1m
3
3m
5
5m
2
Without shield
5
With shield
Number of ways
20
AWG size
28 AWG
Shield wire
Number of ways
1
AWG size
AWG24
Number of ways
20
AWG size
AWG28
Shield wire
Controller CN5 side
PLC side
B10
A10
A1
B1
I/O cable
Fused
Fused (10)
Controller CN5 side
PLC side
B10
A10
A1
B1
B10
B1
I/O cable