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Axis 0, Axis 1 and Axis 2 motor drive connectors (7W2 'D' socket)

Each machine axis is connected to the SPA3-2 via a 7W2 socket, as shown below:

SPA3-2 connectors - axis 0_1_2 motor drive connectors (7w2 'D' socket)
Pin numberFunction

A1

Positive motor connection

A2

Negative motor connection

1

Positive tacho input *

2

Negative tacho input *

3

Screen (tacho)

4

Negative tacho input *

5

Screen (tacho)

Shell

Screen (motor)

The table shows the default polarity configurations for all pins, both motor output and the tacho feedback signals can be reversed in UCCassist-2 during machine commissioning.

CAUTION: Each SPA3-2 motor connection is capable of supplying up to 9.5 A peak at 80 V maximum. The actual peak current will be dependent on the size of the motor fitted and the machine performance specification, therefore the cable size needs to be calculated by the system installer or OEM.

* NOTE: The motor tacho input supports a maximum differential input of ±100 V, tacho signals must be floating (i.e. not connected to ground or cable screen). Single-ended inputs can be used, however the maximum input in this configuration is ±18 V. It is therefore recommended isolated tachometers are used.

NOTE: Motor velocity feedback is supported through tacho, motor encoder and the incremental readhead input. It is not supported with absolute readheads.

NOTE: The SPA3-2 is designed for a continuous combined output of 10 A at 80 V (800 W), and a peak output of 960 W for 1 second.

For ambient temperatures of between 40 °C and 50 °C the output power must be limited to 400 W.

CAUTION: Unused output connectors must be blanked off when not in use to prevent the risk of electric shock.

For SPA3-2 supply voltage of over 60 V, motor cables must have a minimum cross section of 0.75 mm² as specified in BS EN 60204-1:2018 (or current version) para.12.2 and have insulation rated to at least 150 V to provide adequate protection against electric shock.

CAUTION: Hazardous voltage warning labels must be fitted to motors where hazardous voltages are present.