Specifications

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INSTALLING THE SD17063
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Step 5: Grounding and Powering the System
The chassis must be connected to earth ground. Failure to properly ground the chassis
leaves the potential for severe electrical hazard and/or problems with normal opera-
tion.
Properly grounding the SD17063 is accomplished by using the grounding lug. Run a minimum #8 gauge,
stranded wire from the drive’s grounding lug to your system ground bus. The wire should be as short as pos-
sible. Also use an oxide inhibiting joint compound at both connections when installing the wire.
AC power connections are made to the SD17063 using the PC-1 connector kit that ships with the drive. The
PC-1 kit includes the power connector and rubber boot. Figure 5.10 below shows how to properly wire and
ground the drive.
For clarity, the rubber boot is not shown in the figure. When installing the power cable, slide
the rubber boot onto the cable before wiring the connector. When you’re sure the wiring is
correct, slide the boot over the connector to cover the screw heads.
Figure 5.10 Power and Grounding Connections
1) Input power must be 95 to 132 Vac, 50/60 HZ, and able to supply 9.5A
PK
for proper
operation.
2) Never attempt to power the drive with 230Vac. Doing so will damage the drive and
void its warranty. If you are converting from an SD8055 to the SD17063, verify that the
SD8055 was operating at 120Vac before applying power to the SD17063.
If your instal-
lation only has 230 Vac, you must install a step down transformer to power the SD17063.
The transformer must be rated for a minimum of 1.1KVa.
Both the Neutral and the Line power connections are internally fused in the SD17063. External fuses or cir-
cuit breakers can also be used. They must be rated for at least 10 amps.
SD17063
Stepper Drive
AC POWER
95 – 132 V
AC
50/60 Hz
GND
N
L
GROUND BUS
Grounding Wire
Minimum #8 Gauge
Stranded or 1/2"
Braided Wire
Green - Chassis Ground
White - 115Vac Neutral
Black - 115Vac Line
#14 to #16 Gauge
Shielded Wire
Both the
Neutral
and
Hot
Lines are internally fused
in the SD17063.
MC-1 Motor Connector
Rubber Boot not shown .
115Vac present on terminals
when drive is powered.
Rubber Boot should be
installed to reduce the risk
of electric shock.