Npaq MR Hardware Manual
Installation and Configuration
2.3. Motor Output Connections
The Npaq MR can be used to drive three motor types: Brushless, DC Brush, and Stepper motors.
The DC brush, brushless, and stepper motor connections are made to the 5-pin high power “D” style motor
power connectors (Axis 1-8) that are located on the rear panel. The pin assignments for these connectors are
shown in
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Figure 2-4:
Motor Output Connections
Table 2-5:
Motor Power Output Connector Pin Assignment
Pin
Description
Wire Size
1
Brushless Phase A Motor Power / DC Brush + / Stepper
1.3 mm
2
(#16 AWG)
2
Brushless Phase B Motor Power / DC Brush - / Stepper
1.3 mm
2
(#16 AWG)
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Brushless Phase C Motor Power / Stepper Returns
1.3 mm
2
(#16 AWG)
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Reserved
1.3 mm
2
(#16 AWG)
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Ground
1.3 mm
2
(#16 AWG)
Table 2-6:
Motor Power Output Mating Connector
Description
Aerotech P/N
Third Party Source P/N
Male 5 Pin D-Style
ECK01236
ITT Cannon DBM5W5PK87
Contact (QTY. 5)
ECK00660
ITT Cannon DM53745-7
Backshell
ECK00656
Amphenol 17-1726-2
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