Intelligent Motion Systems MForce Series Microstepping PowerDrive operating instructions

WARNING! DO NOT connect or disconnect power leads

when power is applied! Disconnect the AC power side to power down the DC power supply.

Example B: AC Power to Full Wave Bridge Cabling Over 50 Feet

Transformer - 10 to 28 VAC RMS for 48 VDC Systems	NOTE:
	Connect the cable illustrated
20 to 48 VAC RMS for 75 VDC Systems
	in Figure 2.2.2 to the output of
	the Full Wave Bridge

ΠType RFI Filter

ρ Required Current	Shielded Twisted Pair
	+

Shield to Earth Ground

on Supply End Only

Cable Length

as required

-

Full Wave Bridge

Figure 2.2.4: AC To Full Wave Bridge Rectifier, Cabling over 50 Feet

Example C – Cabling 50 Feet or Greater, AC Power to Power Supply

	Shielded Twisted Pair	NOTE:
	Π Type RFI Filter	Connect the cable illustrated
		in Example A to the output of
	ρ Required Current	the Power Supply
120 or 240 VAC		+ DC Volts Out
Dependent on
Power Supply		-
	Cable Length
Shield to Earth Ground	as required
on Supply End Only

Power Supply

Figure 2.2.5: AC Cabling - 50 Feet or Greater - AC To Power Supply

MForce PowerDrive Recommended Power Supply Cable AWG

	1 Amperes (Peak)						3 Amperes (Peak)
Length (Feet)	10	25	50*	75*	100*	Length (Feet)	10	25	50*	75*	100*
Minimum AWG	20	20	18	18	16	Minimum AWG	18	16	14	12	12
	2 Amperes (Peak)						4 Amperes (Peak)
Length (Feet)	10	25	50*	75*	100*	Length (Feet)	10	25	50*	75*	100*
Minimum AWG	20	18	16	14	14	Minimum AWG	18	16	14	12	12

*Use the alternative methods illustrated in examples B and C when cable length is ≥ 50 feet. Also, use the same current rating when the alternate AC power is used.

Table 2.2.1: Recommended Wire Gauges

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