Information About Installation

Overview

Proceed with care during the following steps in order to help to prevent the following points:

oInjuries and material damage

oIncorrect installation and programming of components

oIncorrect operation of components

oUse of non-authorized cables or modified components

For further Information, refer to Specific Safety Information.

Accessibility for Servicing

When installing the axis, the motor, the gearbox, and the sensors, consider that these components may have to be accessed for servicing. Allow for such accessibility in your mechanical design.

Standard Tightening Torques

The following tightening torques apply to mounting the payload and fastening slot nuts, clamping claws, contact plate, motor, gearbox, and adaptation material with hex socket screws.

Thread

Hex key size in mm (in)

Maximum tightening torque in Nm (lbf-in)

M3

2.5 (0.098)

1.1 (9.7)

M4

3 (0.118)

2.5 (22)

M5

4 (0.157)

5 (44)

M6

5 (0.197)

8.5 (75)

M8

6 (0.236)

21 (186)

M10

8 (0.315)

42 (372)

M12

10 (0.39)

70 (620)

Special tightening torques apply, for example, for mounting sensors or elastomer couplings. These special tightening torques are stated at the respective steps.