Rockwell Automation MPAS Integrated Linear Stages User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication MP-UM001D-EN-P - September 2013
Chapter 3
Planning Your Installation
Mounting Orientations for Ball Screw Linear Stages
Clearance Requirements
The figures depict the minimum clearances for each stage type.
Power and feedback cables can impose additional clearance requirements. Refer
to
Installation, Maintenance, and Replacement Kits on page 83
for connector
and bend radius requirements.
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance Requirements
Mounting Orientation
Restriction
Ceiling - inverted surface
A ceiling mount (inverted on a horizontal surface) must be of the covered and sealed configuration, and have a travel of 300 mm (11.8 in.) or
less.
Wall - horizontal
A horizontal wall mount stages must be of the covered and sealed configuration.
Wall - vertical or incline
Vertical wall mount or inclined stages must have a brake option. Application of the holding brake option through operating program settings
prevents uncontrolled motion.
419 mm (16.5 in.) Clearance Both Ends for Lubrication Access
3.2 mm (0.125 in.) Clearance Around Entire Stage
MPAS-xxxxxxx-ALMx2C
MPAS-xxxxxxx-VxxSxA
Additional clearance is required for power
and feedback cables.