
2.MECHANICAL DESIGN HANDLING, DESIGN, AND ASSEMBLY B-65222EN/03
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2.7 MOTOR AND POWER LINE PROTECTION
In order to obtain a desired force, one amplifier may be used to drive
multiple linear motors. If a motor fails or a power lead is broken in
such a case, a current larger than the specified level flows into other
motor. In this case, an alarm may be issued because of an insufficient
force, or an overheat alarm may be issued because of an excessive
current flowing into a drivable motor. In the worst case, an abrupt
increase in current can burn a power lead or motor. If possible, take
the following protective measures:
Coil slider #1
Coil slider #2
Coil slider #3
Coil slider #4 Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
Fuse
PMC
Power line
Thermostat
U
V
W
Terminal block
Servo amplifier module
Power supply module
Ground fault
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Three-phase
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As shown above, insert a fuse between the servo amplifier module
and each coil slider. If an excessive current flows through a power
lead, an inserted fuse can shut down power. When a fuse with a built-
in microswitch is used, whether the fuse has blown can be known by
applying the signal to the PMC. With this function, the machine can
be stopped more safely with damage minimized when a fuse blows;
for example, the machine can be stopped after retracting the machine.