NOTE: Ensure that proper clearance is allowed for wiring and cabling.

Especially when end mounting the device.

NOTE: Mounting Hardware is not supplied.

Mounting Surface

Recommended Tightening Torque: 8 - 9 lb-in (89.6 - 100.8 N-cm)

Mounting Hole Pattern

Use #29 Drill Size (3.3 mm)

Tap to #8-32 2 PL (M4 - 0.70)

Mounting Hardware

2 x #8-32 Screw

2 x #8 Split Lockwasher

2 x #8 Flat Washer

Mounting Hardware (Metric

2 x M4 - 0.70 Screw

2 x M4 Split Lockwasher

2 x M4 Flat Washer

3.000 TYP

(76.20 TYP)

Figure 2.1.2: End Mounting the MForce PowerDrive

Securing Power Leads and Logic Leads

Some applications may require that the MForce and/or the connected motor to move with the axis motion. If this is a requirement of your application, the motor leads must be properly anchored. This will prevent flexing and tugging which can cause damage at critical connection points on the MForce connectors.

Layout and Interface Guidelines

Logic level cables must not run parallel to power cables. Power cables will introduce noise into the logic level cables and make your system unreliable.

Logic level cables must be shielded to reduce the chance of EMI induced noise. The shield needs to be grounded at the signal source to earth. The other end of the shield must not be tied to anything, but allowed to float. This allows the shield to act as a drain.

Power supply leads to the MForce PowerDrive need to be twisted. If more than one driver is to be connected to the same power supply, run separate power and ground leads from the supply to each driver.

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