Parker Products ViX500AE, ViX250AE User Manual

V iX250AE
V iX500AE

Servo Drives

User Guide

Part No: 1600.313.02 Augustt, 2003 (For software revision 2.0 onwards)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS

Installation and Operation of Motion Control Equipment

It is important that motion control equipment is installed and operated in such a way that all applicable safety
requirements are met. It is your responsibility as an installer to ensure that you identify the relevant safety
standards and comply with them; failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and personal injury. In
particular, you should study the contents of this user guide carefully before installing or operating the
equipment.

The installation, set-up, test and maintenance procedures given in this User Guide should only be carried
out by competent personnel trained in the installation of electronic equipment. Such personnel should be
aware of the potential electrical and mechanical hazards associated with mains-powered motion control
equipment - please see the safety warning below. The individual or group having overall responsibility for
this equipment must ensure that operators are adequately trained.

Under no circumstances will the suppliers of the equipment be liable for any incidental, consequential or
special damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way
connected with the use of the equipment or this user guide.

SAFETY WARNING

High-performance motion control equipment is capable of producing rapid movement and very high forces.
Unexpected motion may occur especially during the development of controller programs. KEEP WELL
CLEAR of any machinery driven by stepper or servo motors. Never touch any part of the equipment while it
is in operation.

This product is sold as a motion control component to be installed in a complete system using good
engineering practice. Care must be taken to ensure that the product is installed and used in a safe manner
according to local safety laws and regulations. In particular, the product must be enclosed such that no part
is accessible while power may be applied.

This and other information from Parker-Hannifin Corporation, its subsidiaries and authorised distributors
provides product or system options for further investigation by users having technical expertise. Before you
select or use any product or system, it is important that you analyse all aspects of your application and
review the information concerning the product in the current product catalogue. The user, through its own
analysis and testing, is solely responsible for making the final selection of the system and components and
assuring that all performance, safety and warning requirements of the application are met.

If the equipment is used in any manner that does not conform to the instructions given in this user guide,
then the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

The information in this user guide, including any apparatus, methods, techniques, and concepts described
herein, are the proprietary property of Parker Electromechanical Division or its licensors, and may not be
copied, disclosed, or used for any purpose not expressly authorised by the owner thereof.

Since Parker Electromechanical constantly strives to improve all of its products, we reserve the right to
modify equipment and user guides without prior notice. No part of this user guide may be reproduced in any
form without the prior consent of Parker Electromechanical Division.

© Electromechanical Division of Parker Hannifin plc, 2003

– All Rights Reserved –

Product Type: ViX250AE, ViX500AE
The above product is in compliance with the requirements of directives

• 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

• 93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive

• 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

Provided the installation requirements described in this user guide are met, and there are no special requirements of
the installation and operating environment so that the application may be considered typical, the ViX servo drive series
installation will conform to the protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive
92/31/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility when
operated and maintained as intended.

In assessing the overall compliance of an installation consideration must also be given to the effects of mains
harmonics and flicker when interfacing the total supply system to the public low voltage supply system.

In accordance with IEC 61800-3:1997 (Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems) this product is of the
restricted sales distribution class which meets the needs of an industrial environment when installed as directed.
However, further measures may need to be taken for use of the product in a domestic environment.

Compliance is demonstrated by the application of the following standards:
BS EN 61800-3 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems

(1997) including Part 3. EMC product standard including specific test methods
Amendment A11

BS EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-2: Generic standards
(2001) Immunity for industrial environments

BS EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-4: Generic standards –
(2001) Emission standard for industrial environments

BS EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
(1993) including control, and laboratory use. Part 1. General requirements
Amendment A2

WARNING – Risk of damage and/or personal injury

The ViX drives described in this user guide contain no user-serviceable parts.

Attempting to open the case of any unit, or to replace any internal component, may

result in damage to the unit and/or personal injury. This may also void the

warranty.

Contact Addresses

For engineering For engineering
assistance in Europe: assistance in Germany

Parker Hannifin plc Parker Hannifin GmbH
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Automation

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assistance in Italy assistance in the U.S.:

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Electromechanical Automation

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Symbols used, have the following meanings:

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accompanying documentation

Protective conductor terminal

CONTENTS i

Contents

1. Introduction.............................................................................................................1

2. Mechanical Installation...........................................................................................5

3. Electrical Installation...............................................................................................9

4. Control of ViX Drives..............................................................................................51

5. EASI-V Software ....................................................................................................71

6. Command Reference.............................................................................................87

7. ViX Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..................................................................107

8. Hardware Reference ..............................................................................................113

Appendix A..................................................................................................................117

Appendix B..................................................................................................................119

Index............................................................................................................................123

The ViX250AE/500AE Intelligent Digital Servo Drive is UL-Recognised under file
E194158. This means it may be incorporated into end-user products that may be eligible
for UL Listing, Classification or Certification.

User Guide Issue Change Summary

This user guide, version 1600.313.02, is the second version of the ViX250AE/ViX500AE
Digital Servo Drive.

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Latest Changes Sheet

This page lists important changes occurring immediately before publication or between
issue updates:

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1. Introduction

Product Description

Available in two power ranges, these digital servos use field-oriented control technology to
give enhanced dynamic performance with improved efficiency. Housed within an extremely
compact case, the drives are suitable for either direct panel or DIN rail mounting.

Using full PWM control with sinusoidal commutation, the two versions of power stage can
have continuous current ratings of 2.5A and 5A at motor bus voltages up to 80V. Having a
choice of resolver or encoder feedback, the drives may be used with a wide range of
3-phase servo motors of different pole counts.

Figure 1-1. ViX250/ViX500 Digital Servo Drive

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Product Variants

Digital servo drives are available in two power versions, with resolver or encoder feedback.
Table 1-1 lists the possible combinations:

Product Code Description

ViX250AE 250VA Servo with encoder/resolver feedback
ViX500AE 500VA Servo with encoder/resolver feedback

Table 1-1. ViX250/ViX500 Digital Servo Drive Options

Product Features

Protection Circuits

Motor short circuits
Over-voltage
Under-voltage
Drive/motor Over-temperature
24V reverse supply protection
Commutation encoder fault
Resolver fault

I2t protection

Function Indicators

Drive Status/Feedback Fault (HV/FB)
Drive Fault (DF)

Outputs and Inputs

1 Brake input
1 Brake output
1 Analogue monitor output

1. INTRODUCTION 3

Fit Kits

Two fit kits are available for ViX drives:

1. VIX-KIT required if you do not purchase motor cables

2. VIX-KIT-NFB required if you do purchase motor cables

VIX-KIT VIX-KIT-NFB

Part Number Quantity Description Part Number Quantity Description

1650.937.01 1 Information
sheet

5004.023 1 plastic bag 5004.023 1 plastic bag

5006.211 1 Product label 5006.211 1 Product label

0405.811 1 10-way Flange
plug strip

0405.961 1 9-way D-type
plug

0405.962 2 15-way HD
D-type plug

0405.963 1 15-way HD
D-type socket

0409.530 4 9-way D-type
cover

0313.020 1 H8FE1115NC
ferrite sleeve

4005.218 1 3:1 heatshrink
19mm diam.

4216.101 1 Closed P-clip
9mm ID

4216.102 1 Closed P-clip

10.7mm ID

4216.103 1 Closed P-clip

12.3mm ID

1650.937.01 1 Information
sheet

0405.811 1 10-way
Flange plug
strip

0405.961 1 9-way D-type
plug

0405.962 1 15-way HD
D-type plug

0405.963 1 15-way HD
D-type socket

0409.530 3 9-way D-type
cover

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Further Information

This user guide contains all the necessary information for the effective use of this drive.
However, to gain a more in-depth understanding of drive applications and motion control,
consider attending one of our world-wide Customer Specific Training Workshops.

Examples of previous courses that have proved to be of benefit include:

Use and programming of the DIN rail H & L series drives
PDFX training
Using the 6K controller
EASI Tools programming
Mechanical product training for ET/ER, XR and HPLA

2. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5

2. Mechanical Installation

Installation Requirements

Environment

ViX drives operate in a temperature range of 0° to 40°C with natural convection, or 50°C
Max with forced-air cooling (see Hardware Reference), at normal levels of humidity (5-95%
non-condensing). The drives can tolerate atmospheric pollution degree 2, which means only
dry, non-conductive pollution is acceptable.

Drive Cooling

Cooling of all drive types is by natural convection up to 40°C. To assist cooling, drives
should be installed vertically in an area where there is at least a 50mm (minimum) air gap
above and below the package and a 10mm (minimum) gap either side. Avoid mounting
heat-producing equipment directly below a drive.

Installers must ensure that the air temperature entering the drive or rising up to the drive is
within the ambient temperature restrictions. Under normal use the air temperature leaving
the drive and heatsink may be 25°C above ambient.

In the final installation, check that the ambient temperature specification of 40°C Max
(without forced air cooling) is not exceeded directly below the top-most drives and that any
circulating air flow is not being blocked from reaching the drives. For cabinet cooling
calculations, allow 20W per drive.

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Drive Dimensions

ViX250 and ViX500 drives share the same dimensions, shown in Figure 2-1.

98.5 (with connector)

3

10.1

124.7

21

X1

X2

HVSTFB

X3

X4

X5

5

135

145

4,5

88,1

4,5

42

Figure 2-1. ViX250 & ViX500 Dimensions

2. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 7

Drive Mounting Options

If you require a DIN-Rail mounting ViX drive use the DIN-Rail clip adapter bracket shown in
Figure 2-2.

16mm

57.2mm

Viewed from the back

131.2mm

Allow 10mm
for release

of the DIN rail

Figure 2-2. DIN-Rail Adapter Bracket

Remove the panel mounting plate from the back of the drive and attach the bracket to the
back of the drive using the screws provided. The drive and bracket can now be fixed to a
DIN rail by hooking the top of the bracket over the top of the DIN rail and gently pushing the
drive forward to engage the lower section of the bracket. Remove the bracket by inserting a
flat bladed screwdriver into the release slot to pull down the bottom of the bracket, releasing
it from the DIN rail.

Thermal Limitations

If you are using DIN rail mounting with natural convection airflow cooling and the drive is
working under continuous load, the maximum continuous output torque should be de-rated
by 10%. For example, using the drive for reel tensioning rather than point-to-point
applications may require torque de-rating when using DIN rail mounting.

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Motor Mounting Mechanical Considerations

Keep motors securely fixed in position at all times. Do not test a motor/drive combination
without first securing the motor – see the Safety Warning at the front of this user guide.

CAUTION – risk of equipment damage

Do not back drive the motor, that is use the motor in an application that causes

mechanical rotation of the motor shaft in a manner uncontrolled by the drive.

Back driving the motor at high speed may damage the drive.

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 9

3. Electrical Installation

Installation Safety Requirements

ViX drives meet the requirements of both the European LVD & EMC directives when
installed according to the instructions given within this section. It is recommended the drive
be installed in an enclosure to protect it from atmospheric contaminants and to prevent
operator access while it has power applied. Metal equipment cabinets are ideally suited for
housing the equipment since they can provide operator protection, EMC screening, and can
be fitted with interlocks arranged to remove all hazardous motor and drive power when the
cabinet door is opened. Do not arrange interlocks to open circuit the motor phase
connections while the system is still powered, as this could cause damage to the drive.

Precautions

During installation, take the normal precautions against damage caused by electrostatic
discharges. Wear earth wrist straps. A switch or circuit breaker must be included in the
installation, which must be clearly marked as the disconnecting device and should be within
easy reach of the machine operator.

Cabinet Installation

To produce an EMC and LVD compliant installation we recommend that drives are mounted
within a steel equipment cabinet. This form of enclosure is not essential to achieving EMC
compliance, but does offer the benefits of operator protection and reduces the contamination
of the equipment from industrial processes.

A steel equipment cabinet will screen radiated emissions provided all panels are bonded to a
central earth point. Separate earth circuits are commonly used within equipment cabinets to
minimise the interaction between independent circuits. A circuit switching large currents and
sharing a common earth return with another low level signal circuit could conduct electrical
noise into the low level circuit, thereby possibly interfering with its operation. For this reason
so called ‘dirty earth’ and ‘clean earth’ circuits may be formed within the same cabinet, but all
such circuits will eventually need to be returned to the cabinet’s main star earth point.

Mount the individual drives and EMC filter on a metal earth plane. The earth plane will have
its own individual star point earth which should be hard wired (using an insulated copper
conductor) back to the cabinet’s ‘clean earth’ connection point.

LVD - Low voltage directive
EMC – Electro Magnetic Compatibility directive

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Power Supply Connections

Power drives from a DC supply derived from an isolating transformer or a DC power supply
(See Power Supply Options later in this section).

Note: Pin 10 is at the top of the connector X1 and pin 1 at the bottom.

Power & motor
10-way
connector

X1

10

+HV

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

-HV
PE

+24V
0V (GND 24v DC)

MOTOR
CONNECTIONS

Figure 3-1. X1 Power Connections

WARNING – Possible drive damage

If you use Parker XL Series stepper drives do not attempt to use any power wiring

harness taken from an XL drive. Although the same mating connector is used for
both an XL and a ViX, the ViX wiring is the reverse of the XL and the wrong wiring

connection will damage the drive.

Mating connector type is: Wieland type number 8213B/ . This connector is available in two
forms:

1. Part number 25.323.4053.0 (Parker part number 0405.811)

2. UL marked version with part number 25.323.1053.0

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 11

Supply Requirements

Power the ViX drives from DC supplies as specified below:

Volts

Drive Type DC Supply Voltage

between DC+ and DC-

ViX500 48V to 80V (recommended)
ViX250 24V to 80V

Table 3-1. Drive Supply Voltages

WARNING

The drive HV supply input is not reverse polarity protected.

Reverse polarity connections will damage the drive.

Current and Capacitance

A supply must have a minimum amount of capacitance to support a drive at peak power
draw.

Drive Type DC Supply Current Supply Capacitance

ViX500 6.3A RMS
ViX250 2.5A RMS

Table 3-2. Drive Supply Currents

6600µF
3300µF

+24V Requirements

Both drive types require a +24V controller and logic supply. The supply to each drive should
be fitted with a time-delay fuse, rated at 3A. Note: The +24V supply used must meet the
voltage requirement specification of +24V DC +10% -15%, ripple <1V p-p.

The supply may also be required for an encoder and motor brake.

Absolute voltage range 20 to 27V
Nominal drive current 250mA (excluding encoder & brake)
Extra encoder current 150mA
Extra brake current 500mA

Safety Earth Requirements

Earth the drive using the earth pin on X1 (pin 8). Also earth the power 0V connector on
pin 9.

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Power Supply Options

Using the previous section, estimate the power required for a single drive or for a group of
drives. A set of torque curves (Figure 3-2) for various motor/drive combinations can be used
for calculating an applications likely power requirements.

A single axis using a ViX250, or possibly a lightly loaded dual-axis application may be
powered using an XL-PSU. This switching supply has a power rating of 250W and can
supply 3.1A continuous (7.5A peak, depending on supply volts and 24V loading) which could
be used for BE230D medium speed applications.

Higher torque/current requirements will need to use the ViX500 drive and a high current
linear power supply, such as the PL1100. Further power supply information is given in
Appendix A.

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 13

Nm

1.5

1.0

0.5

Nm

2.5

2.0

1.5

ViX250 with BE230D motor

PEAK

CONT.

0

10000 1500 2000 2500 3000

ViX500 with BE231G motor

PEAK

rpm

3500 4000 4500

Nm

1.5

1.0

0.5

Nm

5.0

4.0

3.0

ViX500 with BE163F motor

PEAK

CONT.

0

10000 2000 3000 4000 5000

rpm

ViX500 with BE341G motor

PEAK

6000 7000

1.0

0.5

0

Nm

4

3

2

1

0

CONT.

10000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

rpm

ViX500 with SMB60-30 motor*

PEAK

CONT.

10000 2000 3000 4000 5000

rpm

2.0

1.0
CONT.

0

0 1500 2000 2500

Nm

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

1000

rpm

ViX500 with SMB82-25 motor*

PEAK

CONT.

5000 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500

rpm

Figure 3-2. Motor Torque/Speed Characteristics

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XL-PSU Power Supply

The XL-PSU is a 250W, power factor corrected, switched mode power supply. Designed for
direct operation from world wide single phase AC input voltages, the supply is capable of
powering up to two ViX250 drives (see note 1) without the need for an EMC mains input filter
(see note 2). The use of the XL-PSU offers the following benefits:

• Auto-adapts to supplies between 95 and 264V AC

• No external EMC filter required

• Compact size

• Built-in power dump switch

• Built-in +24V DC supply

Note 1: Check the application’s power requirements from the torque/speed curve of the
motor used.
Note 2: For drives with up to 30 metre motor leads.

For full installation instructions see the XL Power Supply leaflet 1600.300.XX.

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 15

XL-PSU Supply/Drive Connections

When used to supply up to two drives the power supply can be wired as shown in Figure 3-3.

X1

10

Mininum spacing
between drives & PSU

1

+DC (80V)

-DC

EXT. BRAKING RES.

ST

HV FB

X3

10 mm

If the supply is positioned

+24V

X4

GND

1

10

P1

this side of the drive
avoid blocking access to
D-type X3

P2 mating socket

X2

MAINS

N

INPUT

X5

L

110V-230V~
50/60 Hz
250VA

P2

XL

Power
Supply
Unit

HV STATUS
BRAKING RES.
24V STATUS

Figure 3-3. XL Power Supply and Drive Connections

LN

EARTH (GND.)

The XL_PSU must
be securely earthed

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XL-PSU Mounting Information

Mount the supply vertically, near the drives it will supply. Both the top 4.5mm diameter fixing
hole and the bottom two 4.5mm width fixing slots should be used.

Allow a minimum free space of 50mm both below and above its case and 10mm free space
on both sides.

Do not mount the supply above or close to other products that generate a significant amount
of heat by radiation or convection.

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 17

PL1100 Power Supply

General Description

The PL1100 is a linear power supply with a rated output of 1120W (80V/14A) for use with
ViX and XL series drives. The supply requires a suitably rated transformer supplying 50V
AC RMS for the HV and 20V AC RMS for the +24V DC. The use of the PL1100 offers the
following benefits:

• Provides 80V HV and +24V DC output

• Single or three phase operation

• Built-in power dump switch

• Integral fusing

Figure 3-4 shows the PL1100 output wiring for two ViX drives. This illustrates how to route
the main HV supply separately to each drive. The lower current requirements of the +24V
logic/brake supply can allow the wiring to be linked between drives.

For full installation instructions see the PL1100 Power Supply leaflet 1600.323.XX.

In Figure 3-4 the drives are wired individually to the PL1100, alternative daisy chain wiring
can be used.

ST

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.
High voltage remains on terminals
after power is removed.
Allow 5 minutes for capacitors
to discharge.

PL1100

Power Supply

55V

AC IN

1/3 PH.

HV

REGEN

X1

MOTOR HV OUT

MOTOR 0V.

EXT. BRAKING RES.

PE

+24V DC OUT

20V AC IN

20V AC IN

LINK
FOR

SINGLE

PHASE

X2

ST

+24V

0V

L3

L2

L1

X1

10

X2

HV FB

X3

X4

1

X5

X1

10

X2

HV FB

X3

X4

1

X5

10 mm MIN

Figure 3-4. PL1100 Power Supply and Drive Connections

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PL1100 EMC Installation Guidelines

These EMC installation recommendations are based on the expertise acquired during the
development of compliant applications, which Parker believes are typical of the way, a
PL1100 may be used. Provided you have no special installation requirements or untypical
operating environment requirements, PL1100 power supplies will conform to current EMC
Directives.

If you are using the recommended transformers (TO255 & TO256) both primaries can be fed
from a single EMC filter. Use a CORCOM 12FC10 or its equivalent. See Figure 3-5.

Mount the supply on a conductive panel to which the EMC filter and the drive(s) are also
attached. If the panel has a paint finish, it will be necessary to remove the paint in certain
areas to ensure the filter and supply, make a good large-area metal to metal contact with the
panel.

Position the PL1100 as close as possible to the drives it is to supply (less than one metre).
Ideally, the EMC filter needs to be close to the transformers, which in turn, should be as
close to the PL1100 as can be arranged. Assuming the use of an equipment cabinet, locate
the EMC filter and transformers in the base of the cabinet and route AC supply cables up to
the PL1100. Attempt to layout the wiring in a way that minimises cross coupling between
filtered and non-filtered conductors. This means avoiding running wires from the output of a
filter close to those connected to its input. Where you wish to minimise the cross coupling
between wires avoid running them side-by-side one another, if they must cross, cross them
at 90° to each other. Keep wiring supported and close to cabinet metalwork.

HV Transformer Specification (TO255)

Power rating 1000VA
Input voltage 230V +15% -10%
Output voltage 2 X 50V RMS full load voltage
Output current 2 X 10A RMS
Regulation 3.5%
Size 162mm diameter, 70mm height
Weight 6.5Kg
Mounting resin filled centre, drilled to accept an 8mm mounting screw.

See note 1, over the page.

Suitable Transformer (TO256)

A +24V DC logic supply can use the TO256 120VA toroidal transformer, which has the
following specification:

Power rating 120VA
Input voltage 230V +15% -10%
Output voltage 2 X 18V RMS full load voltage
Output current 2 X 3.3A RMS
Regulation 5.5%
Size 93mm diameter, 46mm height
Weight 1.2Kg
Mounting resin filled centre, drilled to accept an 8mm mounting screw.

See note 1, over the page.

CAUTION

Risk of electric shock.
High voltage remains on terminals
after power is removed.
Allow 5 minutes for capacitors
to discharge.

PL1100

Power Supply

AC IN

1/3 PH.

MOTOR HV OUT

EXT. BRAKING RES.

55V

HV

MOTOR 0V.

+24V DC OUT

LINK
FOR

SINGLE

PHASE

REGEN

PE

20V AC IN

20V AC IN

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 19

ST

+24V

X1

X1

0V

L3

L2

L1

X2

X2

To star earth point

HV FB

X1

10

X3

CABINET
BACK

X4

1

X2

X5

PLANE

TO256

Transformers

Figure 3-5. Using a single EMC Filter for PL1100 Supplies

TO255

(load)

Output

12FC10

(line)

Input

AC Mains input

To star earth point
on the metal
backplane

Note 1: A Neoprene insulating disc is included with the mounting kit to prevent the crushing
of transformer windings. This disc provides a 5kV isolation barrier between the transformer
and mounting panel.

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SMB Motor Cables

The following motor power and feedback cables are available for ViX drives:

Power cable Feedback cable

VIX-PWR-XXXX VIX-FDB-XXXX

Table 3-3. Motor Power and Feedback Cables

Where XXXX is the length of the cable in cm, up to a maximum length of 20 metres in 2.5
metre increments. In the case of SMB motor cables the feedback cable can be used for
resolver or encoder feedback.

BE & SM Motor Cables

When using BE- or SM-Series motors choose the appropriate connector option to ensure the
temperature sensor output is made available on the required connector:

• BE- nMSn

• SM- nGSn

Motor power cables are identified using the number 71-021125-XX, where XX is the length
of the cable in feet, up to a maximum of 50ft (15.24m) in 5ft (1.524m) increments.

The form of feedback cable used with both the BE- and SM- range will depend upon the type
of feedback transducer:

• Resolver feedback 71-021123-XX

• Encoder feedback 71-021124-XX

Once again XX defines the length in ft.
Should you require a BE or SM servo motor with a mechanical brake, please contact

Parker. See the front of this user guide for contact details.

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 21

SMB Motor Connections at the Drive

Standard motor power cables are prepared for connection at the drive end as shown in
Figure 3-6.

Stainless steel 'P' clip clamped firmly over
folded back braiding (do not over-tighten)

Fold braiding back over the cable's outer
insulation

Heatshrink Sleeving
Use relevant sleeving to suit cable diameter

40

100

1

2

3
4

5

30

10

50 30

Green/yellow

Non-insulated
boot-lace ferrules

All dimensions
in millimetres

Idents 1-5 (to UL94 C0)

Figure 3-6. Motor Power Cable, Drive End Preparation

Note: The cable braiding is folded back over the outer insulation of the motor cable to give a
larger diameter contact area and a mechanically strong fixing.

If you have a ready made ViX-PWR-XXXX cable, use the pre-fitted P-clip otherwise use one
of the clips listed below:

Size Parker part number Comments

9mm ID 4216.101 -

10.7mm ID 4216.102 -

12.3mm ID 4216.103 Supplied with standard
cables

Table 3-4. P Clip sizes

Three different size ‘P’ clips allow the use of a variety of motor power cables from different
manufactures.

All motor connections must be made using a high quality braided-screen cable. Cables
using a metallised plastic bandage for an earth screen are unsuitable and in fact provide
very little screening. Care must be taken when terminating the cable screen, the screen
itself is comparatively fragile; bending it round a tight radius can seriously affect the
screening performance. The selected cable must have a temperature rating which is
adequate for the expected operating temperature of the motor case.

22 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE

SMB Motor Connections at the Motor

The motor power connections are made using a 6-way connector. Figure 3-7 shows the
connector pin lettering and Table 3-5 gives the connectivity.

View looking

1

24

5

6

3

Figure 3-7. Motor Power Connector Pin Identification

into the cable
socket

Drive end identity

X1

Motor connector

pin number

Function

4 black 1 Phase U
3 black 2 Phase V
2 black 6 Phase W
7 black (via fuse) 4 Brake+
1 black 5 Brake­5 green/yellow 3 Gnd

Table 3-5. Motor Power Cable Wiring

Motor feedback connections are made using a 17-way connector. Figure 3-8 shows the
connector pin lettering and Table 3-6 gives the connectivity.

12

1

2

13

11

10

View looking
into the cable
socket

16

9

15

8

14

3

4

5

6

7

17

Figure 3-8. Motor Feedback Connector Pin Identification

3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 23

15-way D-

type pin

reference

X2

Motor

feedback

connector

pin

Resolver Encoder

1 15 Reserved Inc Enc Z+
2 16 Reserved Inc Enc Z­3 (twin) 7 0V 0V
4 14 REFres+ Reserved
5 (twin) 8 +5V output +5V output
6 7 0V 0V
6 13 Motor overtemp- Motor overtemp­7 1 SIN- Inc Enc A­8 2 SIN+ Inc Enc A+
9 4 Reserved Comm f-b A 0
10 9 Motor overtemp+ Motor Overtemp+
11 12 COS- Inc Enc B­12 11 COS+ Inc Enc B+
13 5 Reserved Comm f-b A1
14 6 Reserved Comm f-b A2

15 17 REFres- Reserved
*Note: two wires are used for the +5V supply (X2 pin 5) and two wires are used for 0V
returns (X2 pin 3), two wires are also taken from X2 pin 6.

Table 3-6. Motor Feedback Cable Wiring

The 15-way D-type connector will require the feedback cable screen to be bonded to the
metal connector shell, as shown in Figure 3-9.

RMI earth bonding required for both connectors

Example 2

Braid to be made into 3 round
forms and wrapped a round the
recess of cable ferrule to make
a 360° connection.

Earth bonding area
in cover

Example 1

cover

Braid to be folded back over
complete cable ferrule to make
a 360° connection.

braid

ferrule

cable

Figure 3-9. Screen Bonding Methods for D-type Connectors

A ferrite absorber, with a specification matching that of the Chomerics H8FE-1115-NC, is
also required to be positioned on the feedback cable using heat shrink sleeving. The
position of the absorber should be within 150mm of the feedback connector, as shown in
Figure 3-10.