Applied Motion STAC6-C - Manual (Page 20)

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STAC6 Hardware manual 920-0029 Rev. C
5/2/2012
Connecting Other Motors
We can’t stress enough the wisdom in using one of the recommended motors. We’re not just trying to make
money here, we want your application to be successful and the odds of that are highest when you have a
high quality motor whose torque, rotor inertia and harmonic waveform content are precisely known. Further-
more, our motors include shielded cables to reduce electrical emissions and enhance safety and come with
pre wired mating connectors which further reduces the risk of error. If you do want to connect other motors ,
here is some information that will help
Four lead motors can only be connected one way. Please follow the sketch below.
Six lead motors can be connected in series or center tap. In series mode, motors produce more torque at
low speeds, but cannot run as fast as in the center tap configuration. In series operation, the motor should
be operated at 30% less than the rated current to prevent overheating. Winding diagrams for both connec-
tion methods are shown below. NC means not connected.
A+
A–
B+ B–
4
lead
motor
Red
Blue
Yellow White
4 Leads
A+
A–
NC
B+ B– NC
6
lead
motor
Red
Black
Red/
Wht
Green
Grn/Wht
White
A+
A–
NC
B+ B– NC
6
lead
motor
Grn/Wht
White
Green
Red
Red/
Wht
Black
6 Leads Series Connected 6 Leads Center Tap Connected