Install the motor, Change connector orientation – Rockwell Automation MPF-Bxxx Food Grade Servo Motor User Manual
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MP-Series Food-grade Servo Motor with 100 mm to 165 mm Frame Size 9
Rockwell Automation Publication MP-IN004E-EN-P - January 2014
Install the Motor
MP-Series motors include a mounting pilot for aligning the motor on the machine. Preferred
fasteners are stainless steel. The installation must comply with all local regulations and use
equipment and installation practices that promote safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
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.
ATTENTION: Unmounted motors, disconnected mechanical couplings, loose shaft keys, and disconnected
cables are dangerous if power is applied.
Lock-out and tag-out disassembled equipment (restrict electrical power).
Before applying power to the motor, remove the shaft key and other mechanical couplings that can be thrown
from the shaft.
ATTENTION: Make sure that cables are installed and restrained to prevent uneven tension or flexing at the
cable connections.
Excessive and uneven lateral force on the cable can inhibit environmental sealing as the cable flexes.
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
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.