Rockwell Automation MPM-Bxxx Medium Inertia Servo Motor - Manual (Page 9)

MP-Series Medium-inertia Servo Motor with 115 mm to 215 mm Frame Size 9
Rockwell Automation Publication MPM-IN001D-EN-P - January 2014
Change Connector Orientation
You can rotate the connector housing up to 180°. This lets you adjust the connector to a position
that best protects the connection from possible environmental contaminates while providing
cable access.
The circular DIN connector housing can be rotated up to 180° in either direction.
Follow these steps to rotate a DIN connector.
1. Mount and fully seat a mating cable on either the feedback or power/brake connector.
2. Grasp the mated connector and cable plug with your hands and slowly rotate them to the
outside of the motor.
3. Repeat these steps for the other connector.
Mount the Motor
Follow these steps to mount the motor.
1. Provide sufficient clearance, heatsink mass, and cooling air so the motor stays within the
operating temperature range of 0…40 °C (32…104 °F).
Do not enclose the motor unless cooling air is forced across the motor, and keep other
heat producing devices away from the motor. Heatsink requirements are listed in a
footnote to the
Specifications on page 22 table.
2. Verify the axial and radial shaft loads of your application do not exceed those listed in the
Motor Load Force Ratings on page 15 .
3. Position the motor on the machine with its connectors pointing downward.
ATTENTION: Connectors are designed to be rotated into a fixed position during motor installation, and remain
in that position without further adjustment. Do not rotate the connector multiple times, and do not use tools or
excessive force to rotate the connector. Excessive rotation or force can damage the connector seal and reduce
the international protection (IP) rating of the motor as outlined in
Specifications on page 22 .
ATTENTION: Apply force to only the motor connector and cable plug. Do not apply force to the
cable extending from the cable plug. Do not use tools (for example, pliers and vise-grips) to rotate
the connector.
ATTENTION: Damage can occur to the motor bearings and the feedback device if sharp impact to the shaft is
applied during installation of couplings and pulleys.
Do not strike the shaft, couplings, or pulleys with tools during installation or removal.
ATTENTION: Outer surfaces of the motor can reach high temperatures of 125 °C (275 °F) during
operation.
Take precautions to prevent accidental contact with hot surfaces. Consider motor surface temperature
when selecting connections and cables to install on a motor.