Operating instructions
AL225x Connector-Box
Accessory for servo drives of the series AX5000 and AX2000
Version:
Date:
1.9
2019-05-15
Contents
Contents
1 Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Notes on the documentation..............................................................................................................5
1.2 Documentation Issue Status..............................................................................................................6
1.3 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................6
2 Guidelines and Standards .......................................................................................................................7
3 For your safety...........................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Staff qualification ...............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Description of symbols ......................................................................................................................9
3.3 Special safety instructions for the connector box ...........................................................................10
4 Product identification .............................................................................................................................11
4.1 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Name plate ......................................................................................................................................11
4.3 Type key ..........................................................................................................................................11
5 Technical description .............................................................................................................................12
5.1 Configuration of the connector boxes..............................................................................................12
5.2 Connection technology AL225x-0001 at AX5000............................................................................13
5.3 Connection technology AL225x-0000 at AX2000............................................................................14
5.4 Selection criteria ..............................................................................................................................15
5.4.1 Connection examples ...................................................................................................... 15
6 Mechanical installation ..........................................................................................................................17
6.1 Mounting the connector box on the slide.........................................................................................17
7 Electrical installation ..............................................................................................................................18
7.1 Important notes ...............................................................................................................................18
8 Technical data .........................................................................................................................................19
8.1 Dimensional drawing of connector box AL2250 ..............................................................................19
8.2 Dimensional drawing of connector box AL2255/AL2256.................................................................19
9 Appendix .................................................................................................................................................20
9.1 Support and Service ........................................................................................................................20
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Foreword
1 Foreword
1.1 Notes on the documentation
This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering who
are familiar with the applicable national standards.
It is essential that the documentation and the following notes and explanations are followed when installing
and commissioning the components.
It is the duty of the technical personnel to use the documentation published at the respective time of each
installation and commissioning.
The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
requirements for safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.
Disclaimer
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development.
We reserve the right to revise and change the documentation at any time and without prior announcement.
No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the
data, diagrams and descriptions in this documentation.
Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC® and XTS® are registered
trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.
Patent Pending
The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents:
EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835
with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries.
The TwinCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents:
EP0851348, US6167425 with corresponding applications or registrations in various other countries.
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Germany
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The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to
others without express authorization are prohibited.
Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a
patent, utility model or design.
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Foreword
1.2 Documentation Issue Status
Origin of the document
This documentation was originally written in German. All other languages are derived from the German
original.
Product features
Only the product features specified in the current user documentation are valid. Further information given on
the product pages of the Beckhoff homepage, in emails or in other publications is not authoritative.
Issue Notice
1.9 Chapter update:
Mechanical installation 6.1; Technical data 8.1 and 8.2
1.8 Chapter update:
Selection criteria 5.3; Technical data 8
1.7 Chapter update:
Connection technology AL225x-0001 at AX5000 5.2; Selection criteria 5.3; Mounting the
connector box on the slide 6.1; Technical data 8
New Chapter:
Connection technology AL225x-0000 at AX2000 5.3
1.6 Chapter update:
Name plate 4.2; Type key 4.3; Dimensional drawing Connector-Box 8.1 – 8.3
1.5 Chapter update:
1.0 Foreword; 3.0 Safety
1.4 Chapter update:
5.2; 5.3
1.3 Chapter update:
5.2
1.2 Chapter update:
5.2; 8.2; 8.3
1.0 First issue
1.3 Intended use
Connector boxes of the AL225x series are exclusively used for connecting linear motors of the AL2000
series to servo drives of the AX5000, AX2500 and AX2000 series. The connector boxes of the AL225x
series are exclusively installed or mounted as components in electrical installations. Accordingly, they may
only be commissioned as integrated system components.
DANGER
Serious risk of injury through high electrical voltage!
• Connector boxes are installed at open line ends. All system components and assemblies MUST be deenergized when installing and working on the connector boxes.
This documentation must be followed during wiring and commissioning of the connector boxes.
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