Rockwell Automation MPAI Heavy Duty Electric Cylinders - Manual (Page 16)

16 MP-Series Heavy Duty Electric Cylinders
Rockwell Automation Publication MPAI-IN001E-EN-P - March 2012
Change Connector Orientation
You can rotate the circular DIN connector housings up to 270° in either direction.
Follow these steps to rotate the DIN connectors.
1. Mount and fully seat a mating cable on the connector.
2. Grasp the connector and the cable plug by their housings and slowly rotate them to the
outside of the motor.
If necessary, repeat these steps for the other connector (feedback or power/brake).
ATTENTION: For actuators with food grade white paint, consider rerouting cables instead of
rotating the connectors. Rotation of the connectors interrupts continuity of the white paint across
the rotation joint. This might allow foreign material in and start corrosion. If you must rotate the
connectors, consider applying food grade RTV to the joint to assist in corrosion protection.
ATTENTION: You can rotate the connectors into a fixed position during installation of the electric
cylinder and remain in that position without further adjustment. Strictly limit the applied forces
and the number of times the connector is rotated to be sure that connectors meet the
requirements of IP67 for the motor portion of the electric cylinder.
Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in damage to the motor and its
components.
ATTENTION: Only apply force to the connectors; do not apply force to the cable. Do
not use tools (for example, pliers and vise-grips) to assist with the rotation of the
connector.
Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage
to equipment.
180°
90°
270°
As Manufactured
Front
(rod side of actuator)
Front
(rod side of actuator)