Installation Guide Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Safety Information
- Chapter 2: Introduction
- Chapter 3: Installation
- 3.1. Before You Begin
- 3.2. Unpacking the Drive Components
- 3.3. Assembling the Heatsink
- 3.4. Mounting the Harmonica
- 3.5. Connecting the Cables
- 3.5.1. Wiring the Harmonica
- 3.5.2. Connecting the Power Cables (J8)
- 3.5.3. Special Note about Disconnecting Molex Connectors
- 3.5.4. Connecting the Auxiliary Power Cable (J4)
- 3.5.5. Connecting the Feedback and Control Cables
- 3.5.5.1. Main Feedback (Feedback A) Cable (Port J3)
- 3.5.5.2. Communication Cable (Port J1)
- 3.5.5.3. I/O Cables
- 3.5.5.4. Auxiliary Feedback (Port J2)
- 3.5.5.4.a Auxiliary Feedback: Main Encoder Buffered Output or Emulated Encoder Output Option (Port J2)
- 3.5.5.4.b Auxiliary Feedback: Differential Encoder Input Option (Port J2)
- 3.5.5.4.c Auxiliary Feedback: Single-Ended Encoder Input Option (Port J2)
- 3.5.5.4.d Auxiliary Feedback: Pulse-and-Direction Input Option (Port J2)
- 3.6. Powering Up
- 3.7. Initializing the System
- Chapter 4: Technical Specifications
- 4.1. Features
- 4.2. Harmonica Dimensions
- 4.3. Power Ratings
- 4.4. Environmental Conditions
- 4.5. Harmonica Connectors
- 4.6. Auxiliary Power Supply (J4)
- 4.7. Control Specifications
- 4.8. Feedback
- 4.9. I/Os
- 4.10. Communications
- 4.11. Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
- 4.12. Heatsink Specifications
- 4.13. Compliance with Standards

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3.2. Unpacking the Drive Components
Before you begin working with the Harmonica system, verify that you have all of its
components, as follows:
• The Harmonica servo drive
• The Composer software and software manual
• The Harmonica cable kit (if ordered separately)
The Harmonica is shipped in a cardboard box with Styrofoam protection.
To unpack the Harmonica:
1. Carefully remove the servo drive from the box and the Styrofoam.
2. Check the drive to ensure that there is no visible damage to the instrument. If any damage
has occurred, report it immediately to the carrier that delivered your drive.
3. To ensure that the Harmonica you have unpacked is the appropriate type for your
requirements, locate the part number sticker on the side of the Harmonica. It looks like
this:
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