Drive Systems With 8C SERIES Brushless Servomotors and 500 Series BIVECTOR Converters

DRIVE SYSTEMS
with 8C SERIES
Brushless Servomotors
and 500 Series BIVECTOR
Converters
In compliance with EEC Directives and marking
Installation, Commissioning and

Use Manual
First Part: Installation
Ref. MANIU10.9906 GB
Update 01
Issue September 1999
ABB Servomotors S.r.l.

Ref. MANIU10.9906 GB
Update 01
Issue September 1999

Registered office: piazzale Lodi, 3 I 20137 Milano
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ABB Servomotors S.r.l. – MANIU10.9906 GB (First Part)

CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preliminary note
1.2 Reference and standard documents
1.3 Compliance with EEC Directives and marking
1.4 References to safety regulations
1.5 Guidelines on the application of electromagnetic compatibility
1.6 References for technical assistance
CHAPTER 2 THE DRIVE SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENTS

2.1 Basic components
2.2 Additional components
2.3 Optional components
2.4 500 Series BIVECTOR converter specifications
2.5 8C Series brushless servomotor specifications
2.6 Drive system specifications and servomotor/converter matching
CHAPTER 3 DRIVE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

3.1 General
3.2 Mechanical installation of the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter
3.3 Mechanical installation of 8C Series brushless servomotors
3.4 Electrical installation of the drive system
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preliminary note

This manual describes the drive systems1 made by the 500 Series BIVECTOR digital
converters and the 8C Series brushless servomotors. It was prepared by ABB Servomotors
S.r.l. and it must only be used by its customers, who use it under their own responsibility. No
further warranty, except what established by contract, will therefore be offered by ABB
Servomotors, especially for any defect and/or lackness of the text, and all responsibilities are
expressly excluded for direct or indirect damage, however caused by the use of the present
document.
For a correct installation and commissioning of the drive systems, made of the 500
Series BIVECTOR converters and the 8C Series servomotors, it is necessary to
thoroughly follow what is described in the present manual.
Since this manual covers different issues concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC),
note that the related terminology is extracted from the standard quoted in item [8], Section
1.2.2. Fig. 1-1 (extracted from the same publication) briefly describes the drive system and its
parts, as well as its physical limits related to its use in an installation or in a system.
INSTALLATION or part of installation It is anyway better to report below

INSTALLAZIONE o parte di installazione definitions of some terms concerning the
EMC field, particularly important as far as
Power Drive System (PDS) contract is concerned.
Azionamento Elettrico UNRESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION [8]:
CDM (Complete Drive Module)
Mode of sales distribution in which the
Gruppo di alimentazione, conversione e controllo supply of equipment is not dependent on
System control and sequencing
the EMC competence of the customer or
BDM (Basic Drive Module)
user for the application of drives. This
Modulo di conversione e controllo implements restrictive emission limits in
Control
Converter accordance with essential EMC protection
and Protection
requirements.
Feeding section
Field supply RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION [8]: Mode of
Auxiliaries
Others sales distribution in which the manufacturer
restricts the supply of equipment to
Motor and sensors suppliers, customers or users who
Motore e sensori separately or jointly have technical
competence in the EMC requirements of
Driven equipment the application of drives.
Apparecchiatura azionata For economical reasons, the partners
should ensure the essential EMC protection
requirements for the specific installation, by
Fig. 1-1: Block diagram of the installation and choice of suitable emission class, by
the power drive systems (PDS) measurement in situ with actual boundary
conditions and by exchange of technical
specifications.
1
For definitions related to power drive systems, used in this manual, see the CEI 301-1 (1997-10) document,
Issue 3977 “Azionamenti elettrici – Dizionario” (Power drive systems – Dictionary); this document also reports the
corresponding English term for each item.
2
All the bibliographic references are called with a number in brackets.
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Chapter 1 – Introduction
FIRST ENVIRONMENT [8]: Environment that includes domestic premises. It also includes
establishments directly connected without intermediate transformers to a low voltage power
supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
SECOND ENVIRONMENT [8]: Environment that includes all establishments other than
those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings
used for domestic purposes.
1.2 Reference and standard documents
The main documents (European directives, related Italian legislation of implementation,
normative documents) to which the text of this manual refers are indicated below. The
references in the text are reported between brackets.
1.2.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
[1] Directive 89/336/EEC, “On the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility” and the subsequent amendments
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
[2] Italian Legislative Decree, 4 December 1992, No. 476 “Attuazione della direttiva
89/336/CEE del Consiglio del 3 maggio 1989, in materia di ravvicinamento delle
legislazioni degli Stati membri relative alla compatibilità elettromagnetica, modificata
dalla direttiva 92/31/CEE del Consiglio del 28 aprile 1992” (Directive 89/336/EEC,
“On the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility” and the subsequent amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).
[3] Italian Legislative Decree, 12 November 1996, No. 615 “ Attuazione della direttiva
89/336/CEE del Consiglio del 3 maggio 1989, in materia di ravvicinamento delle
legislazioni degli Stati membri relative alla compatibilità elettromagnetica, modificata
ed integrata dalla direttiva 92/31/CEE del Consiglio del 22 luglio 1993 e dalla direttiva
93/97/CEE del Consiglio del 29 ottobre 1993” (Implementation of the directive
89/336/EEC, 3 May 1989, “On the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility” changed and integrated by the Directive of
the Council 92/31/EEC, 22 July 1993 and by the Directive of the Council 93/97/EEC,
29 October 1993).
IMPORTANT NOTE: This Legislative Decree repeals the Legislative Decree [2],
excepting article 14, sub-section 2.
1.2.2 Low Voltage Directive
[4] Directive 73/23/EEC, 19 February 1973, “Harmonization of the laws of Member

States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits”,
integrated by the Directive 93/68/EEC, 29 June 1993.
[5] Italian Law 18 October 1977, No. 791 “Attuazione della direttiva del Consiglio delle
Comunità europee (n. 73/23/CEE) relativa alle garanzie di sicurezza che deve
possedere il materiale elettrico destinato ad essere utilizzato entro taluni limiti di
tensione” (Directive 73/23/EEC, 19 February 1973, “Harmonisation of the laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits”, integrated by the Directive 93/68/EEC, 29 June 1993).
[6] Italian Legislative Decree, 25 November 1996, No. 626 “Attuazione della direttiva
93/68/CEE in materia di marcatura CE del materiale elettrico destinato ad essere
utilizzato entro taluni limiti di tensione” (Implementation of the Directive 93/68/EEC
concerning the CE marking of electric material designed for use within certain voltage
limits).
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1.2.3 Normative references

[7] CEI EN 60204-1, issue 98/04, Fascicolo 4445 “Sicurezza del macchinario.
Equipaggiamento elettrico delle macchine. Parte 1: Regole generali”. (Safety of
machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements.)
[7 bis] IEC 61800-2, First edition 1998-03, "Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
- Part 2: General Requirements - Rating Specifications for low voltage adjustable
frequency a.c. power drive systems".
[8] CENELEC EN 61800-3, Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3:
EMC product standard including specific test methods.
Documents [7], [7bis] and [8] include very detailed lists concerning the regulatory
references.
[9] CENELEC EN 60034-1, Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: Rating and
performance.
[10] CENELEC EN 60034-5, Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Classification of
degrees of protection provided by enclosures of rotating electrical machines (IP
code).
[11] CENELEC EN 60034-7, Rotating electrical machines - Part 7: Classification of types
of constructions and mounting arrangements (IM code).
[12] CENELEC EN 60034-9, Rotating electrical machines – Part 9: Noise limits.
[13] CENELEC EN 60034-18, Rotating electrical machines - Part 18: Functional
evaluation of insulation systems - Section 1: General guidelines.
1.3 Compliance with EEC Directives and marking
1.3.1 Conditions for compliance with EMC Directives of the drive systems composed by the
500 Series BIVECTOR converters and 8C Series servomotors.
The compliance of the drive systems, defined in the title of this section, with the directives
and/or legislative provisions [1], [2] and [3], related to the Electromagnetic Compatibility, are
only valid under the following conditions.
1.3.1.1
The drive systems defined in the title of this section are only delivered as PDS (Complex
component), “Restricted distribution” Class, and only sold to professional assemblers to
be included as part of a system or of an installation. The actual EMC behaviour is under the
responsibility of the equipment manufacturer of the system or of the installation, to which the
specific standards apply.
Therefore the CE marking, placed on the converter and the servomotor, only certifies the
compliance of the said components with the directives and the laws specified in section
1.2.2. “Low Voltage Directive”.
1.3.1.2
The drive systems specified in the title of this section must be installed according to the
instructions contained in Chapter 3 of this manual; provisions indicated in section 1.5
“Application guide to Electromagnetic Compatibility” must also be strictly followed.
1.3.1.3
The drives defined in the title of this section are intended for use in the “Second
Environment” and in the “First Environment”, remembering the following caution.

CAUTION • The drives with 500 Series BIVECTOR converters size S, type 3, 5 and 9
(see Table 2/1 in Chapter 2) can be used in both environments without input
filters for conducted emissions, because they comply inherently with the EMC
Directive.
• If the drives with 500 Series BIVECTOR converters size M1, type 13 and 18
and size M2 type 25 (see Table 2/1 in Chapter 2) have to be used in the “First
Environment”, the professional assembler must follow the precautions
described in section 3.4.2.3, Chapter 3, and he must install filters on the
power supply line.
1.3.2 Compliance of the drive systems with the Directives
Declaration of Conformity
ABB Servomotors declares that, under the conditions specified in this document, in particular
in section 1.3.1, the drive systems composed of the 500 Series BIVECTOR converters and
8C Series servomotors comply with EMC European Directives [1], including the most
recent changes, with the related endorsement Italian legislation [2] and [3], and with the Low
Voltage European Directives [4], [5] and [6]; the applicable regulatory references are
indicated in section 1.2.3.
1.3.3 Note for the application of other EEC Directives

Since drive systems are complex electrical components, they are not subject to other EEC
directives, apart from those specified in section 1.2. As far as the 89/392 EEC Machine
Directive and subsequent changes 91/368/EEC, 93/44 EEC, 93/68 EEC, Italian
legislation for implementation of the Presidential Decree No. 459, 24 July 1996, the
Certificate of Incorporation (also known as “Manufacturer’s declaration”) is sometimes
required, although various experts believe it is not relevant.
Certificate of Incorporation
ABB Servomotors, according to what required in the Machine Directive (MD) 89/392 EEC
and subsequent changes, declares that the drive systems, composed of the 500 Series
BIVECTOR converters and 8C Series servomotors, must be installed in accordance with
our installation instructions and must not be put into service until the machinery into which it
is to be incorporated has been declared in conformity with the Machinery Directive.

1.4 References to safety regulations
1.4.1 Safety symbols

In this document the following symbols are used:
1.4.1.1
WARNING! This symbol signals a situation that could cause serious harm to
human life or serious machine or system damage. This is the most
important alarm level. It is absolutely necessary to follow the
instructions indicated by symbols 1.4.1.2 and 1.4.1.3!
1.4.1.2
WARNING! Dangerous voltage: it signals dangerous situations,
according to subsection 1.4.1, caused by electrical voltages.
1.4.1.3
WARNING! Generic danger: it signals dangerous situations,
according to subsection 1.4.1, not caused by electrical voltage.
1.4.1.4
CAUTION This symbol is used to signal a lower danger level than the one
indicated by “WARNING!”. Situations signaled by this symbol could
result in minor injuries to human body or things.
1.4.1.5
NOTE Sections indicated in this way contain specific warnings, that have
always to be taken into consideration in the commissioning and
operation of the drive systems.
1.4.2 Reference to safety regulations
1.4.2.1 Installation operations

WARNING! Troubleshooting and, in general, maintenance work on
the drive system should be carried only by qualified personnel.
Personnel must refer to the specific documentation supplied by ABB Servomotors, and in
particular to this manual.
For no reason should an unskilled operator work on the terminal block of the converter or
open the servomotor connection box.

1.4.2.2 Residual voltages

WARNING! The BIVECTOR converter contains high capacity
capacitors which, for functional reasons, can not always be
discharged in less than 5 seconds following a power outage.
For no reason should any person access the internal part of the converter, before at
least two minutes from the power outage.
Potentially lethal voltages are present on a DC intermediate circuit and on the
associated circuits!
On the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter, an appropriate warning placed in a visible place
warns of this danger, according to EN 60204-1 § 6.2.4.
1.4.2.3 Disconnecting device on the power supply
WARNING! Since the converter must be integrated in an electrical
control cabinet, which may contain other equipment, the manual
control power supply disconnecting device, required by EN
60204-2 § 5.3.1, can be shared by all the electrical control cabinet
and must be, in any case, installed by the machine manufacturer.
1.4.2.4 Stop function

WARNING! According to EN 60204-1 § 9.2.2, the stop functions,
in particular the 0 category stop, must be prepared by the
machine manufacturer, following the instructions contained in this
manual, because they are inherent to the machine logic, which is
obviously different according to the drive machine type.
1.4.2.5 Emergency stop

WARNING! According to EN 60204-1 § 9.2.5.4, even the
emergency stop must be a function of the specific characteristics
of the operated machine and therefore it must always be made by
the machine manufacturer.
1.4.2.6 Protection degree of drive system components

For the protection degree of the 8C Series servomotors see subsection 3.3.1 Chapter 3
(according to EN 60034-5).
The 500 Series BIVECTOR converters have an IP20 protection degree; to comply with
section 4.4.6 “Contaminates” of the EN 60204-1 standard, the machine manufacturer must
install the converters in an appropriate housing (electrical control cabinet), according to the
protection degree required.

1.5 Guidelines on the application of electromagnetic compatibility

1.5.1
This section applies to prescriptions specified in subsection 1.3.3 concerning the standard
about electromagnetic compatibility for drive systems [8].
1.5.2
The need to follow precise rules as far as EMC is concerned, is due to the increasing use of
electronic power units, which, for the used techniques, represent a noise source in a wide
frequency range (emission). These devices are at the same time sensitive to noise
produced by other devices; for this reason they must be provided with an adequate
immunity level.
1.5.3
Noise is conventionally classified as low frequency (0 = < f < 9 kHz) and high frequency
(f > 9 kHz) noise.
In the range of the low frequency noise, the harmonic frequency phenomena of the power
supply line frequency are particularly important.
There are also large spectrum events, such as electrostatic discharges in the air or by
contact.
1.5.4
Noise can be transmitted both through conductors (<conducted noise>; conducted
emission: 0,15 MHz ÷ 30 MHz) and through irradiation (<irradiated noise>; irradiated
emission: 30 MHz ÷ 1000 MHz).
1.5.5
Industrial experience showed that the main causes of compatibility lack are caused by
conducted noise.
1.5.6
The drive system installation must be carried out by closely following the instructions
contained in Chapter 3.
1.5.7
For electromagnetic compatibility, the installation must be carried out following some
appropriate instructions; the most important follows.
Apart from some very specific cases, the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter is enclosed into
a metal cabinet (the so-called electrical control cabinet), also containing different kinds of
electrical equipment (other power electronic converters, contactors, transformers, chokes,
etc.).
The motor assembly, including the 8C Series servomotor and the resolver angle position
transducer, as well as the motor thermal switch and - where necessary - the brake, is usually
mounted on the machine at a certain distance from the electrical control cabinet.
There are actually two different types of installations: the one referring to the electrical
control cabinet manufacture and the actual on-site installation, which is carried out by the
installer at the premises of the final user.
1.5.8 Electrical control cabinet
According to the EMC, it is important to keep in mind some important prescriptions for the
electrical control cabinet, which are listed in the following subsections.

1.5.8.1
The arrangement of the components within the electrical control cabinet, both in
terms of positioning and distances, must be carried out to minimize the mutual
influences of the equipment mounted for the electromagnetic noises.
As an example, note that some types of transformers, power chokes or also contactor coils
can generate rather strong fields at short distance.
1.5.8.2
The power circuit wirings must be physically separated from the driving and control
circuit wirings (signal circuits); the power circuits must be carefully shielded against
signal circuits; this can be achieved by using metal wire channels and metal sheaths
or shielded cables, even power cables, arranged within plastic channels.
As an example, the power circuits (cables provided with U, V, W, R1, R2, R3, R, S, T, 230
V~ end terminals, as shown in Fig. 3-2, Chapter 3) must be physically separated, in the
above mentioned way, from the cables provided with end terminals or connectors with signal
cables, such as DIGITAL I/O, RESOLVER, etc.
1.5.8.3
All the equipment, for which supplementary units are prescribed in order to comply
with EMC standards, must be provided with these units, mounted according to the
manufacturers prescriptions.
Example: anti-noise units to be mounted in line with AC contactor coils, diodes to be installed
in parallel with relays or DC coil contactors, filters against high frequency conducted noise to
be mounted at the line input of some converters.
1.5.8.4
Cable shields must end as close as possible to the terminal block; if the shield has to
be connected to ground or sometimes to earth, the connections must be as short as
possible and the conductors must have an adequate section.
1.5.8.5
Within the electrical control cabinet, it is important that all the panels are connected
one to the other with mechanical connections and that they have low electrical
impedance at high frequencies.
As an example, to achieve this connection, it could be necessary to add locking screws,
remove the paint in the interconnecting points and use special EMC metal gaskets.
1.5.9 Electrical equipment
As stated in section 1.5.7, we refer to the on-site installation, in the final installation of the
machine. For some types of machines (such as small machine tools), the electrical control
cabinet is physically connected to the machine and therefore the on-site electrical equipment
is reduced to the connection of the machine to the power mains. Nevertheless, the electrical
control cabinet is usually placed at a certain distance from the machine, on which the motor
assembly is mounted; sometimes there is also a remote control desk, to which conductors
could be connected.
In this case, since the emission problem is strictly linked to installation factors, the following
recommendations come from good technique standards and from experience in field and
must be basically considered as guidelines and not as sure solutions.

1.5.9.1
For use in a “Second Environment”, i.e. industrial environments where the low
voltage network does not feed residential buildings, it is necessary to follow the
instructions as per section 1.5; If the drive system is used in a “First Environment”
and for the sizes listed in subsection 1.3.1.3, Chapter 1, the solutions prescribed in
subsection 3.4.2.3, Chapter 3, have to be adopted.
1.5.9.2
(This point is cancelled).
1.5.9.3
The connections in the electrical control cabinet from the MAINS (R,S,T) terminal
block of the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter and the mains circuit breaker (see
subsection 1.4.2.3) as well as the connection lines from this device and the secondary
of the medium voltage transformer of the plant must avoid voltage drops which can
get the power supply voltage values at converter terminals out of contractual
tolerance.
1.5.9.4
Sometimes, the low tension power factor compensation systems of the power supply
line can cause problems, with possible resonances.
1.5.9.5
Carefully study the installation cable routes, minimizing length.
1.5.9.6
All the metal channels and sheaths and, in general, all the shields, if not otherwise
specified, must be earthed both on the electrical control cabinet side and on the
motor side; the earthing connections must have a largely dimensioned section and
their route must be as short as possible.
This is an EMC specific need, which can seem in contrast with what is often prescribed, that
is to say the need to earth shields at only one side; this prescription requires very efficient
earths.
1.6 References for technical assistance
1.6.1 Preliminary warning

NOTE This “Installation and Use Manual” is intended for use by the
manufacturer of the electrical control cabinet, the installer and the
final user. In the text, it is sometime recommended to contact the
Customer Service, as described in section 1.6.4. Refer to the
Customer Service for any problem that arises or in case of
troubles; remember that you always have to provide the serial
number (S.N.) of basic components (see section 2.1, Chapter 2).
This is to accelerate troubleshooting as much as possible in order
to remove faults.
Except for special cases, any repair work must be carried out by
qualified personnel.

1.6.2 Servomotor nameplate
1.6.3 Converter nameplate
ABB Servomotors S.r.l. BIVECTOR

ASTI -ITALY AC / AC CONVERTOR
PART NUMBER S. N.
FOR MOTOR TYPE YEAR
RATED IN. VOLTAGE V 3ph. 50/60 Hz RATED IN. CURRENT A (rms)
AUX. IN. VOLTAGE V 1ph. 50/60 Hz
RATED OUT. VOLTAGE V (rms) 3ph. RATED OUT. CURRENT A (rms)
RATED OUT POWER kVA
FACTORY LEVEL HW SW D. S.
LEVEL UPGRADE HW HW D. S.
SW SW D. S.
Note For lack of space, some data related to the converter are not contained in the
nameplate. Refer to section 2.4 “500 Series BIVECTOR (CDM) converter specifications”,
Chapter 2.
1.6.4 Customer Service

For any doubt, service or spare part inquiry, contact:
Customer Service
Frazione Stazione Portacomaro, 97/C
I – 14100 ASTI (ITALY)
Tel. +39 (0141) 276.111
Fax +39 (0141) 276.294

CHAPTER 2 – THE DRIVE SYSTEM
AND ITS COMPONENTS
2.1 Basic components

According to CEI/CENELEC definitions, the power drive system includes:
a) BDM/CDM electronic converter; in our case: 500 BIVECTOR;
b) motor assembly, including the motor and the built-in transducer; in our case: 8C
Series servomotor.
2.2 Additional components

As shown in the diagram in Fig. 3-2, Chapter 3, the system or the installation are provided
with the following additional components:
c) line automatic circuit breaker or breaker + line fuse;
d) power and signal connecting cables;
e) external braking resistor (see section 3.4.2.4, Chapter 3);
f) hand-held Key-B type keyboard and/or PC (if necessary, both the components
must be used only in the installation and commissioning phase, or for
troubleshooting).
Note: The c) to f) components are not part of the drive system scope of supply. They can be
required as separate material. Please contact the Customer Service (see subsection 1.6.4,
Chapter 1).
2.3 Optional components

As well as the above mentioned components, some other components can be supplied on
request.
2.3.1 Mains filters
Only for the application in a “First Environment” and for some sizes of 500 Series
BIVECTOR converters (see items 3.4.2.4, Chapter 3) it is necessary to use filters for high
frequency conducted emissions which must be installed on the three-phase power supply of
the mains. See item 3.4.2.3, Chapter 3.
2.3.2 Servomotor’s Brake
For particular applications, the motor assembly may be provided with an electrically-driven
brake, which mechanically acts on the servomotor shaft and whose construction is integrated
in the motor assembly structure. See item 3.4.2.6, Chapter 3.
Do not confuse this mechanical-action brake with the electronic unit for the control of the
converter intermediate DC voltage circuit, allowing for the dissipation of electric power
generated by the servomotor during electric braking on the resistor; this part of the electronic
circuit is often simply called “braking”.
The servomotor’s brake can be considered as a “parking and emergency brake” because its
main functions are to lock the motor shaft when there is no electric power supply to the
converter and to brake in emergency cases. In case of axial loads on the motor shaft, please
contact the Customer Service.

Chapter 2 – The drive system and its components
2.3.3 Different options

Options for fieldbus communication are available.
For any specific need, please contact the Customer Service.
2.4 500 Series BIVECTOR (CDM) converter specifications

500 Series BIVECTOR is a last-generation converter, being part of the so-called category of
“smart converters”. Actually many functions that were previously obtained by using external
controllers are now directly implemented in the converter.
Table 2/1
500 Series BIVECTOR Size S M1 M2
Type 3 5 9 13 18 25
Power supply: phase to phase rated [VRMS] Three-phase
voltage UVN 400 V -15% ÷ 440 V +10%
50/60 Hz
Auxiliary power supply UAUXNN [VRMS] Single-phase, 230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Rated input current IVN
[ARMS] 3,8 5,7 9,4 13,8 19 26,5
Rated output voltage UaN1
[VRMS] Three-phase, 400 V
Output continuous current IaN
[ARMS ] 3,5 5,3 8,8 13 18 25
Output continuous power
[kVA] 2,4 3,6 5,5 9 12,4 17,3
@ U VN = 400 V
Output continuous power
[kVA] 2,6 4 6 9,9 13,7 19
@ U VN = 440 V
Overload time
[s] 1,8
@ I aM = 2 x I aN
Power dissipation @ IaN (excluding
[W] 100 130 180 270 360 485
possible brake internal resistor)
Ambient temperature [°C] +5 ÷ +40
Maximum ambient temperature [°C] 55
Derating in the 40÷55 °C range [%/ °C] 2,5
Humidity [%] max 85 (condensation is not allowed)
Altitude [m a.s.l.] 1000
Maximum altitude [m a.s.l.] 2000
Derating in the
[%] 1% every 100 m
1000 ÷ 2000 m a.s.l. range
Weight [kg] 4,6 8,6 10,5
Dimensions See Fig. 3-1b
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Table 2/2
01 Processor HITACHI H8/3003
02 IGBT IPM module
03 Switching frequency 10 kHz
04 Encoder emulator Configurable: pulses/rev., width and position of
the North Marker
05 Multiturn positioner Absolute, time optimal based
06 Synchronization (high dynamic) Phase control, variable gear ratio
07 Special functions “On-fly” tables change, homing, jog, limit switch
protection (hardware and software)
08 Autotuning functions currently being prepared
09 Digital and analog inputs 10 digital inputs (2 dedicated and 8
configurable), 2 differential analog inputs
10 Digital and analog outputs 7 digital outputs (1 relay and 6 configurable), 2
analog outputs
11 Serial interface RS232 / RS485
Table 2/1 indicates the size and some features of power section, while Table 2/2 specifies
some technical performance of the series. As far as UVN power supply voltage is concerned,
note that power supply source should have a maximum value of the internal impedance such
as to allow the power supply voltage at converter terminals, under overloading conditions,
not to be less than 360 V. For the meaning and the use of functions, listed in Table 2/2, see
the Second Part of this manual.
2.5 8C Series brushless servomotors specifications
2.5.1 General features

The 8C Series servomotors are high performance 6-pole brushless servomotors with rare
earth permanent magnets (neodymium, iron, boron). Each motor assembly, used in the drive
systems described in this manual, is not only made of the 8C Series servomotor, but also
of a brushless/frameless resolver (integrated mounting on the servomotor), of a
temperature sensor and, only as an option, of a brake.
Other features are described in the notes to Table 2/5.
2.5.2 Some usage notes
During the use of all servomotors, pay special attention to mechanical aspects; to better use
8C Series servomotors, Table 2/3 indicates axial and radial loads for each servomotor, which
must not be exceeded in order to guarantee a regular lifetime of 20,000 hours in continuous
duty of the bearings with permanent lubrication. In general, the locked bearing is mounted on
the motor front-side. The configuration related to the load application is shown in Fig. 2-1.
z
FR
FA
Fig. 2-1: Axial and radial loads on motor shaft

Table 2/3
Servomotor Speed Sealed bearing type Radial load Axial load Distance
type [rpm] FR [N] FA [N] z
8 SERIES n1 nN Front side Back-side @ n1 @ nN @ n1 @ nN [mm]

(shaft end)
8C1 3000 6000 6004-C3 6002-C3 475 375 290 240 20
8C4 1500 3000 6205-C3 6204-C3 950 750 575 475 20
8C5 1500 3000 6207-C3 6205-C3 1750 1400 1000 850 27,5
Notes:
(1) Values for simultaneous axial stresses are available on request.
(2) Values for versions with integrated brake (special versions) are available on
request.
(3) The permissible axial load values refer to the FA force direction towards the
motor; for reverse direction a reduction is necessary (values are available on
request).
WARNING For motors provided with brake, if axial loads are present, please contact
the Customer Service.
WARNING Taking into consideration the foreseen duration, FR radial loads must not
exceed the values indicated, even for a transient period (accelerations,
decelerations). In particular, shocks caused, for example, by the
assembling of mechanical parts (couplings, keys, nuts, etc.) on the shaft
end are not allowed.
2.5.3 Overall dimensions
The overall dimensions drawings of 8C Series servomotors are shown in Fig. 2-2; Fig. 2-2a
is referred to the version with the power connector as well as the signal connector; the Fig.
2-2b is referred to the version with the signal connector and connection box for power
connections (available only for 8C4 and 8C5); the mm dimensions related to the a.m.
drawings are shown in Table 2/4.

12 POLES 8 POLES
Fig. 2-2a: Overall dimension drawings of 8C Series servomotors with connectors
12 POLES
Fig. 2-2b: Overall dimension drawings of 8C Series servomotors with connection box
(only for 8C4 and 8C5)

Table 2/4
TYPE LB AC N T M S M1 S1 P D E DD F GA AD HC HD
8C1.1 185
8C1.2 xx0xxxxxSE3M 212 80 60 2,5 75 M5x10 / / 100 16 j6 40 M5x12,5 5 18 83 80 -
8C1.3 239
8C1.4 266
8C1.1 185
8C1.2 xx1xxxxxSG3M 212 100 95 3 115 Ø10 / / 140 19 k6 40 M6x16 6 21,5 83 80 -
8C1.3 239
8C1.4 266
8C1.1 185
8C1.2 xx2xxxxxSC3M 212 90 80 3 100 Ø7 / / 120 14 k6 30 M5x12,5 5 16 83 80 -
8C1.3 239
8C1.4 266
8C4.0 220
8C4.1 251
8C4.2 xx0xxxxxSG3M 276 118 110 3,5 130 Ø10 / / 150 19 j6 40 M6x16 6 21,5 91 118 116
8C4.3 299
8C4.4 332
8C4.0 220
8C4.1 251
8C4.2 xx1xxAxxSG3M 276 118 95 3 115 Ø10 / / 150 19 k6 40 M6x16 6 21,5 91 118 116
8C4.3 299
8C4.4 332
8C4.0 220
8C4.1 251
8C4.2 xx9xxxxxSL3M 276 140 130 3,5 165 Ø12 / / 190 24 j6 50 M8x19 8 27 91 118 116
8C4.3 299
8C4.4 332
8C5.0 266
8C5.1 xx0xxAxxSL3M 296 24 j6 50 M8x19 8 27
8C5.2 326
8C5.3 356 148 130 3,5 165 Ø12 / / 190 106 148 133
8C5.4 xx0xxxxxSN3M 387 32 k6 58 M12x28 10 35
8C5.5 418
8C5.6 447
8C5.0 266
8C5.1 xx4xxxxxSL3M 296 M 24 j6 50 M8x19 8 27
8C5.2 326 8
8C5.3 356 148 110 4 165 Ø12 130 x 190 106 148 133
8C5.4 xx4xxxxxSN3M 387 1 32 k6 58 M12x28 10 35
8C5.5 418 2
8C5.6 447
Note
The motor code (or better, the motor assembly code) is made of a combination of letters
and/or digits. In the “TYPE” column of Table 2/4, the first two positions (8C) indicate the
series, the third position indicates the axis height (1, 4, etc.), the forth indicates the motor
size (1, 2, etc.) related to axial length, the sixteenth indicated the servomotor/converter
matching (letter E: 300 Series BIVECTOR, letter M: 500 Series BIVECTOR).
The other letters/digits indicate further specifications of the servomotor.
2.5.4 8C Series servomotor technical specifications
The most important performance data of 8C Series servomotors are shown in Table 2/5,
while data mainly related to the electrical features of the series are illustrated in Table 2/6.
Note that all of these data are provided for information, but only a part of them is currently
used by users.

Table 2/5
Continuous Current at Rated Rated Rated Mechanical Peak Current at Motor
torque at continuous torque current speed rated torque peak current
zero speed torque power torque limit
TYPE M0 I0 MN IN nN PN Mmax Imax Ilimit
[Nm] [A] [Nm] [A] [revi/min] [kW] [Nm] [A] [A]
(4) (3) (1) (2) (3) (3) (1) (2) (3) (3) (1)
8C1.1.30... ..M 1,3 1,4 1,2 1,3 3000 0,38 4,6 5,5 9,3
8C1.1.60... ..M 1,3 2,1 1,05 1,8 6000 0,66 4,6 8,1 13,8
8C1.2.30... ..M 2,5 2,5 2,2 2,3 3000 0,69 8,8 9,7 16,4
8C1.2.60... ..M 2,5 3,1 1,8 2,4 6000 1,13 8,8 12,2 20,7
8C1.3.30... ..M 3,6 2,4 3,1 2,2 3000 0,97 12,6 9,3 15,8
8C1.3.60... ..M 3,6 4,3 2,3 2,9 6000 1,45 12,6 16,7 28,3
8C1.4.30... ..M 4,5 2,8 3,8 2,5 3000 1,19 15,8 10,8 18,4
8C1.4.60... ..M 4,5 4,9 2,5 3,0 6000 1,57 15,8 19,2 32,5
8C4.0.15... ..M 4 1,5 3,9 1,5 1500 0,61 14 5,8 9,9
8C4.0.30... ..M 4 2,8 3,6 2,6 3000 1,13 14 10,8 18,3
8C4.1.15... ..M 7,5 2,6 7,2 2,6 1500 1,13 26,3 10,3 17,5
8C4.1.30... ..M 7,5 4,7 6,5 4,3 3000 2,04 26,3 18,3 31,1
8C4.2.15... ..M 10 3,4 9,4 3,4 1500 1,48 35 13,4 22,7
8C4.2.30... ..M 10 6,1 8,4 5,4 3000 2,64 35 23,8 40,4
8C4.3.15... ..M 12,2 4,1 11,5 4,0 1500 1,81 42,7 15,9 26,9
8C4.3.30... ..M 12,2 7,6 10 6,6 3000 3,14 42,7 29,5 50,0
8C4.4.15... ..M 15,1 4,9 14 4,8 1500 2,2 52,9 19,2 32,5
8C4.4.30... ..M 15,1 8,5 12,2 7,3 3000 3,83 52,9 33,0 56,1
8C5.0.15... ..M 12,2 4,2 11,6 4,1 1500 1,82 42,7 16,3 27,7
8C5.0.30... ..M 12,2 8,0 10 6,8 3000 3,14 42,7 31,0 52,6
8C5.1.15... ..M 16,9 5,3 16 5,1 1500 2,51 59,2 20,5 34,7
8C5.1.30... ..M 16,9 11,0 13 8,8 3000 4,08 59,2 43,0 72,9
8C5.2.15... ..M 21,5 7,5 20 7,1 1500 3,14 75,3 29,3 49,7
8C5.2.30... ..M 21,5 14,1 16 10,9 3000 5,03 75,3 54,6 92,7
8C5.3.15... ..M 25,8 8,4 23,5 7,8 1500 3,69 90,3 32,8 55,6
8C5.3.30... ..M 25,8 15,6 18,5 11,6 3000 5,81 90,3 60,5 102,7
8C5.4.15... ..M 30 9,8 27 9,0 1500 4,24 105 38,1 64,7
8C5.4.30... ..M 30 17,8 21 13,0 3000 6,6 105 69,3 117,6
8C5.5.15... ..M 34,1 11,9 30,5 10,9 1500 4,79 119 46,4 78,8
8C5.5.30... ..M 34,1 21,2 22,7 14,8 3000 7,13 119 82,5 140,1
8C5.6.15... ..M 38,2 12,5 33 11,0 1500 5,18 134 48,5 82,4
8C5.6.30... ..M 38,2 23,4 24 15,5 3000 7,54 134 91,0 154,5
Notes
(1) Current values shown in table are RMS values.
(2) Tolerance ± 5%.
(3) Duty type S1, ambient temperature mounted on 40°C, steel flange (dim.
300x300x20 mm), altitude ≤ 1000 m above sea level.
(4) See Note to Table 2/4 about the servomotor code.
Other features of the series

- operating ambient temperature: 0 ÷ 40°C;
- max ambient temperature: 50°C with 1% / °C derating in the 40 to 50°C range;
- storage temperature: -30°C ÷ 85°C;
- cooling: IC0041 (completely enclosed machine, surface cooled - no fan);
- thermal class F;
- IP65 protection degree (for the motor frame, for the connector version) or IP54 (for the
connection box version); see also sub-section 3.3.1.
- optional integrated brake (the presence of the brake does not change the motor length);
its features are listed in Table 2/7.
- integrated 2-pole brushless “hollow shaft” resolver;
- sinewave b.e.m.f.

Table 2/6
Torque constant B.e.m.f. between Resistance at Inductance at Moment of Weight
phases at rated terminals terminals inertia of
TYPE speed rotor
Kt0 V RUV LUV Jm m
[Nm/A] [V] [Ω] [mH] [kgcm2] [kg]
(5) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (3) (4) (3) (6)
8C1.1.30... ..M 1,05 190 20,8 47 0,9 3,1
8C1.1.60... ..M 0,71 257 9,07 21 0,9 3,1
8C1.2.30... ..M 1,14 208 6,85 23 1,65 4,1
8C1.2.60... ..M 0,90 328 4,26 14 1,65 4,1
8C1.3.30... ..M 1,71 310 8,33 31 2,35 4,9
8C1.3.60... ..M 0,95 346 2,60 9,6 2,35 4,9
8C1.4.30... ..M 1,84 333 6,27 25 3 5,8
8C1.4.60... ..M 1,04 376 2,02 8 3 5,8
8C4.0.15... ..M 3,04 276 29,3 113 5 6,9
8C4.0.30... ..M 1,63 296 8,51 33 5 6,9
8C4.1.15... ..M 3,22 292 10,7 52 9,4 9,2
8C4.1.30... ..M 1,81 328 3,22 16 9,4 9,2
8C4.2.15... ..M 3,30 299 6,76 38 12,8 10,8
8C4.2.30... ..M 1,85 336 2,12 12 12,8 10,8
8C4.3.15... ..M 3,40 308 5,13 30 16 12,4
8C4.3.30... ..M 1,83 332 1,46 8,7 16 12,4
8C4.4.15... ..M 3,48 316 3,76 24 20,5 14,8
8C4.4.30... ..M 2,02 366 1,30 8 20,5 14,8
8C5.0.15... ..M 3,30 300 5,71 44 21 15
8C5.0.30... ..M 1,74 315 1,58 12 21 15
8C5.1.15... ..M 3,65 331 3,65 32 30,2 18,3
8C5.1.30... ..M 1,74 315 0,82 7,3 30,2 18,3
8C5.2.15... ..M 3,25 294 1,91 19 40 21,9
8C5.2.30... ..M 1,74 315 0,55 5,3 40 21,9
8C5.3.15... ..M 3,48 315 1,59 17 49,2 25,3
8C5.3.30... ..M 1,88 342 0,46 4,9 49,2 25,3
8C5.4.15... ..M 3,48 315 1,23 13 59 28,6
8C5.4.30... ..M 1,91 347 0,38 4,1 59 28,6
8C5.5.15... ..M 3,25 294 0,89 9,8 68,4 32
8C5.5.30... ..M 1,83 331 0,28 3,1 68,4 32
8C5.6.15... ..M 3,48 315 0,86 9,7 78 35,4
8C5.6.30... ..M 1,85 336 0,24 2,8 78 35,4
Notes
(1) All parts of motor at 20°C.
(2) Voltage and current values are RMS values.
(3) Tolerances ±5 %.
(4) Tolerances ±10 %.
(6) Rotor inertia can be increased on request.

Table 2/7
Technical data related to the permanent magnet brakes
Power supply voltage: 24 VDC; Tolerance: ±10%
TYPE Holding torque Moment of inertia Weight Excitation current
(20°C)
Mbr Jbr M Ibr
[Nm] [kgcm²] [kg] [A]
8C1.1.30 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.1.60 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.2.30 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.2.60 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.3.30 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.3.60 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.4.30 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C1.4.60 2 0,4 0,4 0,5
8C4.0.15 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.0.30 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.1.15 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.1.30 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.2.15 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.2.30 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.3.15 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.3.30 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.4.15 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C4.4.30 10 4 1,2 0,75
8C5.0.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.0.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.1.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.1.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.2.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.2.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.3.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.3.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.4.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.4.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.5.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.5.30 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.6.15 18 11 2 0,9
8C5.6.30 18 11 2 0,9
Notes
Brakes with higher torques are available on request with following features:
motor type 8C1: 4 Nm
The addition of the above mentioned brakes does not increase servomotor length.

2.6 Drive system specifications and servomotor/converter matchings

Servomotor/converter matchings were chosen for general use and for the optimization of the
overall performances of the drive system; for specific applications, please contact the
Customer Service (see sub-section 1.6.4, Chapter 1).
Table 2/8
Servomotor Converter PDS performance
Type Type
Continuous Peak torque at Peak torque at Rated speed Operating
torque at zero zero speed rated speed curve No.
speed
M0 (PDS) Mmax (PDS) Mmn (PDS) nN
(4) (1) (2) (3)
8C Series BIVECTOR [Nm] [Nm] [Nm] [rpm]
8C1.1.30... ..M 500-3 1,3 4,6 4,6 3000 500745
8C1.1.60... ..M 500-3 1,3 3,9 3,9 6000 500745
8C1.2.30... ..M 500-3 2,5 6,3 6,3 3000 500746
8C1.2.60... ..M 500-3 2,5 5,6 5,6 6000 500746
8C1.3.30... ..M 500-3 3,6 9,5 9,5 3000 500747
8C1.3.60... ..M 500-5 3,6 8,9 8,9 6000 500747
8C1.4.30... ..M 500-3 4,5 10,2 10,2 3000 500748
8C1.4.60... ..M 500-5 4,5 9,7 9,7 6000 500748
8C4.0.15... ..M 500-3 4 14,0 8,9 1500 500749
8C4.0.30... ..M 500-3 4 9,1 9,1 3000 500749
8C4.1.15... ..M 500-3 7,5 17,8 17,8 1500 500750
8C4.1.30... ..M 500-5 7,5 16,9 16,9 3000 500750
8C4.2.15... ..M 500-3 10 20,3 20,3 1500 500751
8C4.2.30... ..M 500-9 10 25,9 25,9 3000 500751
8C4.3.15... ..M 500-5 12,2 28,5 28,5 1500 500752
8C4.3.30... ..M 500-9 12,2 28,3 28,3 3000 500752
8C4.4.15... ..M 500-5 15,1 32,5 32,5 1500 500753
8C4.4.30... ..M 500-9 15,1 31,3 31,3 3000 500753
8C5.0.15... ..M 500-5 12,2 27,7 27,7 1500 500754
8C5.0.30... ..M 500-9 12,2 26,9 26,9 3000 500754
8C5.1.15... ..M 500-5 16,9 34,1 34,1 1500 500755
8C5.1.30... ..M 500-13 16,9 39,8 39,8 3000 500755
8C5.2.15... ..M 500-9 21,5 50,3 50,3 1500 500756
8C5.2.30... ..M 500-18 21,5 49,6 49,6 3000 500756
8C5.3.15... ..M 500-9 25,8 53,9 53,9 1500 500757
8C5.3.30... ..M 500-18 25,8 59,7 59,7 3000 500757
8C5.4.15... ..M 500-13 30 71,6 71,6 1500 500758
8C5.4.30... ..M 500-18 30 60,6 60,6 3000 500758
8C5.5.15... ..M 500-13 34,1 74,3 74,3 1500 500759
8C5.5.30... ..M 500-25 34,1 80,3 80,3 3000 500759
8C5.6.15... ..M 500-13 38,2 79,6 79,6 1500 500760
8C5.6.30... ..M 500-25 38,2 81,6 81,6 3000 500760
Notes
(1) The peak torque provided by the PDS is limited by the converter maximum
current value. On request, it is possible to create servomotor/converter
matchings or windings to allow the PDS to supply higher peak torques (see
Table 2/5)
(2) Mmn: it si the maximum peak torque (except for rotational losses) the PDS can
supply, at rated speed, with a rated value of the power supply voltage.
(3) The operational curves representing the continuous and intermittent operating
torque at various speeds are available on request.

CHAPTER 3 – DRIVE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
3.1 General
As described in Chapter 2, the power drive system (PDS) is generally made up of different
physically separated components, basically connected by electric wires. Therefore, the
installation of the whole drive system begins with the mechanical installation of its individual
components, followed by the laying of cables and the related connection to the various
terminal blocks and/or connectors.
The following sections provide first of all a detailed description of the basic components1
mechanical installation and, subsequently, of the drive system electrical installation.
The installation must be executed according to the state of the art

and in compliance with applicable directives and technical
standards; in this respect, see section 1.2, Chapter 1.
The instructions and/or recommendations provided in section 1.5
“Guideline on the application of electromagnetic compatibility” must
be observed and thoroughly complied with.
3.2 Mechanical installation of the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter
500 Series BIVECTOR converters are manufactured with degree of protection IP20;
therefore, except for exceptional cases, in a regular industrial environment they shall be
installed inside a metal cabinet. The front of the converter is shown in Fig. 3-1a; the
dimensions of different sizes are shown in Fig. 3-1b (small variations might be possible).
The converter should always be vertically installed; above and below the BIVECTOR
converter, a distance of at least 150 mm should be allowed for; this clearance is required for
air flow circulation; similarly, a distance of at least 30 mm should be allowed for at both side
(see Fig. 3-1b).
The converter is usually vertically fixed on a metallic panel, that is

typically 2,5 mm thick and zinc-plated; the converter zinc-plated
sheet-steel backwall leans against this panel, that is also an
auxiliary heat sink, which in the thermal calculation was counted
for.
The converter operation would be regular, even in case the
converter is mounted on guides and therefore the backpart of it
faces directly the air. Anyway, it must be kept in mind that the
backwall, because of the placing of the internal braking resistor,
could reach absolute temperature up to 85°C (in a 40°C
environment), therefore involving burning danger, if in the same
time the following extreme conditions should be present:
- rated current in continuous duty;
- maximum ambient temperature;
- rated braking power in continuous duty with internal braking
resistor.
A special plate highlights the burning danger.
1
See section 2.1, Chapter 2.
Chapter 3 – Drive system installation
Based on what explained above, not only is it necessary to avoid placing the converter too
close to foreign objects, in order to provide for cooling air flow circulation, and to keep it far
from heat sources, but it is also necessary to calculate the power dissipated inside the metal
cabinet and take appropriate cooling measures to keep the temperature inside the cabinet
within the prescribed limit.
The power dissipating capacity of 500 Series

BIVECTOR converters is indicated, for each size, in
Table 2/1 of Chapter 2.
The converter is mechanically mounted using the upper
RS232/RS485 and the lower slots, both having 6,0 mm diameter,
located on the background wall of the converter.
BIVECTOR From a mechanical point of view, the cables, in
500
particular the multiple power cables, should be fixed so
DIGITAL ANALOG as not to exert any force on the terminal blocks.
I/O I/O
+24V +10V
ENAB. −10V
RESET +AIN 1
DIN1 −AIN 1
DIN2 SHLD
DIN3 +AIN 2
DIN4 −AIN 2
DIN5 AOUT 1
DIN6 150 mm
AOUT 2
DIN7 GND
DIN8
DOUT 1
DOUT 2 FREQUENCY
DOUT 3 IN
DOUT 4
DOUT 5
DOUT 6
BIVECTOR
COMMON
500
RDY 1
RDY 2
ENCODER
OUT
RESOLVER
D C B
M
O
T
O
R
TH MOT I E
B N X
R T T
PTS E E
A R R
NTS K N N
SHLD A A
E L L
M
A 30 mm 30 mm
I
N
S
S
U A
P U
P X
L 150 mm
Y A E
CAUTION!
TERMINAL VOLTAGE IS PRESENT
UP TO 2 MINUTES AFTER
SWICHING OFF!
Fig.3-1b: 500 Series BIVECTOR converter dimensions
BIVECTOR 500
Fig.3-1a: 500 Series
Dimensions Size S Size M1 Size M2
BIVECTOR converter front
[mm] (3 – 5 – 9) (13 – 18) (25)
panel
A 91 96 124
B 300 321 325
C 324 347 352
D 336 359 366
E 248 333 309

3.3 Mechanical installation of 8C Series brushless servomotors

The mechanical installation of 8C Series servomotors does not require any particular
specification; it is obviously necessary to follow the common mechanical practice rules.
However, the following indications can provide additional guidance. During installation, bear
in mind the installation features of the standard execution of this series, including the
following.
3.3.1 Degree of protection (in compliance with EN 60034-5)
For 8C Series servomotors with power and signal connectors:
- for motor frame: degree of protection IP65;
- for shaft end (Front-side) with oil sealer (“corteco”) installed: IP64;
- for shaft end (Front-side) without oil sealer: IP54.
For the servomotors with signal connector and connection box (only for 8C4 and 8C5): IP54.
3.3.2 Types of construction and mounting arrangements
The servomotors of this series can only provide for flange installation. The different
possibilities for the different sizes as listed in Table 3/1.
Table 3/1
Construction type and
SERVOMOTOR TYPE Mounting arrangement
IMB5 IMV1 IMV3 IMB14 IMV18 IMV19
8C1.x.xx.0.x.x.x.x.x.S.x.3.M No No No Yes Yes Yes

8C1.x.xx.1.x.x.x.x.x.S.x.3.M Yes Yes Yes No No No
8C5.x.xx.4.x.x.x.x.x.S.x.3.M Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legend
The strict definitions of the IM code numbers are laid down in CEI EN 60034-7 (1993), number 2179 E; the
practical meaning is provided below.
IMB5: flange mounted with passing holes on the flange, horizontal.
IMV1: flange mounted with passing holes on the flange, vertical, shaft down.
IMV3: flange mounted with passing holes on the flange, vertical, shaft up.
IMB14: flange mounted with tapped blind holes on the flange, horizontal.
IMV18: flange mounted with tapped blind holes on the flange, vertical, shaft down.
IMV19: flange mounted with tapped blind holes on the flange, vertical axis, shaft up.
Note
Upon request, 8C1.x.xx.0..x.x.x.x.x.S.x.3.M servomotors are also available with IMB5, IMV1 and IMV3 design.
3.3.3 Pulleys and couplings

Couplings, sheaves and pinions must be assembled using adequate tools, absolutely
avoiding the use of a hammer, which could cause serious damage to the motor. Once the
assembly has been completed, the shaft should be greased in order to avoid oxidation.

3.3.4 Oil sealer

All servomotors of this series are mechanically designed to accommodate an oil sealer on
the shaft (the so-called front or “corteco” oil sealer); in the standard execution, this sealer is
not included and is supplied or installed on request.
WARNING! This oil sealer shall be installed (by the user or by ABB
Servomotors on request) only if the motor shaft and the oil sealer
itself are actually wet by oil. If lubricating fluids other than common
mineral and synthetic oils are used and in case of over-pressure of
these fluids, ABB Servomotors should be contacted.
3.4 Drive system electrical installation
3.4.1 Introduction
After completing the mechanical installation of the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter and of
the 8C Series servomotor, as well as of the additional components described under 2.2 of
Chapter 2, the cables for the various equipment are to be connected.
The notes provided under 1.5.7 of Chapter 1, concerning the distinction between electrical
wiring inside the electrical cabinet and external system, apply here as well; the external
system can in turn be divided into two parts: system on the machine and on-site electrical
system which is installed by the construction electrician at the machine final installation
location.
This manual does not obviously indicate the specific procedures for the installation of the
various electrical system parts, except for the particular instructions relating to the use of
power drive systems, as was the case under 1.5.7 of Chapter 1 with regard to EMC issues.
With respect to the installation aspects, please note:
- the connection diagrams, included in this manual (for example Fig. 3-2), are basic
diagrams; it is necessary to provide for standardized diagrams, with all the required
references2;
- the maximum allowable length of the connection cables, when indicated, refers to the
overall length of the various cable stretches;
- in some particular cases it may be necessary to avoid interrupting the cable with
intermediate terminals.
It is advisable to examine the power cable connections and signal connections separately;
please note that by the latter term we indiscriminately refer to conductors of various kind,
able to carry analog, logical and digital signals.
3.4.2 Power cable installation
As showed in Fig. 3-2, the power cables are:
- converter input power supply cables (three-phase power supply and single-phase
auxiliary power supply);
- converter output cables for the motor assembly (see item 3.4.2.5);
- converter output cables for the external braking resistor (only if the resistor is actually
installed).
2
In this respect, see for example the reference to regulations [7] and standard CEI 44-6 “Equipaggiamenti
elettrici di macchine industriali Parte 2: Designazione dei componenti ed esempi di disegni, schemi, tabelle,
istruzioni” (Electrical equipment of industrial machines Part 2: Components designation and examples of
drawings, diagrams, tables, instructions); this standard conforms to Modification 1 of standard CENELEC EN
60204-1.
3.4.2.1 Power supply

BIVECTOR side connections connect to: External connection
MAINS terminal block Factory electrical net: three-phase,
terminals R – S – T 400 V -15% …. 440 V +10%, 50,/60 Hz
Required power: see Table 2/1 and
Notes, point 2.
Earth terminal . connect to: installation PE.

Notes
1 - WARNING! The power supply three-phase line has to be protected by an automatic
circuit breaker (QF1) or, alternatively, by a disconnecting switch plus three fuses. (QS1 and
F1), see Fig. 3-2.
2 - In case of systems with power components (such as the protection devices mentioned
under item 2, filters, etc.) common to more drive systems, it is necessary to size them in
relation to the installed apparent power rating (kVA), according to data in Table 2/1 for
each converter, and to the minimum overload voltage (see section 2.4), considering the
following factors: rated and peak power required by each drive system, simultaneous
operation function, usage of each drive system.
Motor
ALTERNATIVELY thermal
probe
Case A
Case B
To PE of the installation
Fig. 3-2: Power supply and related drive system connection diagram
3.4.2.2 Auxiliary power supply
BIVECTOR side connections connect to: External connection
SUPPLY AUX terminal block single-phase transformer secondary
no. 2 terminals at 230 V~ (TC), 230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA
power
Notes
1 - WARNING! The auxiliary power supply single-phase line must be protected by an
automatic circuit breaker or, as shown in Fig. 3-2, by two fuses (F2); the use of a
disconnecting switch (QS2) can also be useful. These devices need to be sized based on
the TC transformer power rating.
2 - WARNING! It is not allowed to use an autotransformer instead of the TC transformer,
because the auxiliary circuit must have a galvanic insulation from any other circuit and
earth.
3.4.2.3 Connection of the mains filter (only for BIVECTOR size M1 and M2, used in First
Environment)
With reference to Chapter 1, item 1.3.1.3, if the drive system with BIVECTOR size M1 or
M2, (see Table 2/1) is to be installed in a “First Environment”, the mains connection needs to
be provided with an appropriate line filter, installed on the connection to factory electrical net.
No filter is required when a drive system with 500 Series BIVECTOR size S (type 3A – 5A –
9A) is to be installed.
When many converters BIVECTOR size M1 and/or M2 are in one installation, it is useful and
advisable to use only one filter for all converters; therefore the filter input must be connected
to three phase power line and all converters must be connected in parallel to the filter output.
In this case it is necessary to size the filter according to: a) the sum of the apparent powers
(rated power as well as peak power) of all converters; b) the simultaneous operation
function; c) the duty type of each drive system.
FILTER
L1
LOAD
L1’
MAINS
LINE
L2
L2’
400 VAC L3 L3’
E E’
To PE of the installation
Directly on filter terminal board

(see text)
Fig. 3-3: Line filter connection diagram
Fig. 3-3 shows, for instance, the filter connection diagram for two converters. The filter
needs to be installed as close as possible to the converters, so that the connections between
R, S and T of two converters and connections L1’, L2’, L3’ on the “LOAD” side of the filter
are as short as possible. It is useful to connect the cables coming from the converters
directly on the filter terminal block; it is allowed to use an intermediate terminal block, on
condition that the cables between the filter and the converters are as short as possible and
the cable size is suitable.
Of paramount importance is the connection between the BIVECTOR converter earth
(marked by the earth symbol in Fig. 3-2 and in Fig. 3-3), the earth E and E’ of the filter and
the installation PE. These earth connections have to be performed as shown in Fig. 3-3,
with cable section not smaller than the transformer power cable and with short routes.
Note
Please contact the Customer Service for the available filter codes for BIVECTOR size M1
and M2.

3.4.2.4 Braking resistor

3.4.2.4.1
Warning: There are two possibilities, whether it is necessary to use the external resistor or
the internal one is sufficient. For the choice between these two alternatives and the resistor
sizing, see item 3.4.2.4.2.
Case A: no external resistor
BIVECTOR side connections External connection

BRAKE terminal block
Terminal R1 connect to: terminal R2 of the same BRAKE
terminal block (jumper connection).
Terminal R2 connect to: terminal R1 of the same BRAKE
terminal block (as above).
Terminal R3 not connected
Case B: external resistor
BIVECTOR side connections External connection

BRAKE terminal block
Terminal R1 connect to: first terminal of external resistor.
Terminal R2 not connected
Terminal R3 connect to: second terminal of external resistor.
WARNING! The braking resistor terminals feature dangerous DC electric

potentials (up to 800 V). When the braking resistor is external, it must be
mounted in an electrical control cabinet, provided with adequate
measures to ensure insulation and cooling.
BIVECTOR is fully protected against any short circuit between the

terminals R1, R2 and R3 and also between R1, R2 and the earth; on the
contrary the short-circuit between R3 and the earth may seriously
damage the converter. Therefore it is necessary to take action on the
electric installation to avoid damages.
The type of resistors compliant with standards can be purchased from ABB Servomotors;
see codes and features in Table 3/2.
For the connection between the converter and the resistor, use cables with section at least
equal to the section of power supply cables; the cables must be twisted and as short as
possible; the maximum length must be 2 m. The route of these cables must be such as to
prevent any interaction with other signal or power cables.
3.4.2.4.2
In order to choose the features (resistance and power) of the braking resistor, both internal
and external, it is necessary to know quite in detail the driven load conditions. A possible way
to obtain the required values is suggested below. First of all some fundamental data need to
be remembered.
a) The drive system consisting of 8C Series servomotors and 500 Series BIVECTOR
converters is characterized by four quadrant operation, with dissipating braking (or
dynamic)3; this means that, during the cycle phases where there is a deceleration, the kinetic
3
See items 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 of CEI 301-1 1997-10 “Power drive systems – Dictionary”.
energy of the motor and of the connected mechanical load is converted into electric energy
which is dissipated on a resistor.
b) The BIVECTOR converter power circuit can be represented as in the diagram of Fig. 3-4;
DI is a three-phase diode bridge, which rectifies the input AC current and powers the DC
intermediate circuit IC, where the capacitor C and the braking circuit CF are located; CO is
the power converter in the strict sense of the word, whose variable frequency AC output
supplies the servomotor.
IC
RFI
RFE
DI R3
R U
CO
+ R2
S C V M
- CF
T R1 W
SOFT IE
START
Fig. 3-4: Power stage basic diagram
Inside the braking circuit CF, IE is an electronic switch (for example an IGBT) used to adjust
the braking current, RFI is a braking internal resistor, RFE is the optional external braking
resistor, while R1, R2 and R3 are the terminals mentioned under 3.4.2.4.1; as clearly
illustrated in Fig. 3-4 and as deduced from the connections prescribed in the above
mentioned section, one or the other resistor can be used.
The adjusting circuit controlling I.E. depends on the VBUS voltage to the C capacitor ends
(rated value: 565 VDC @ input voltage UVN = 400 VAC); the CF circuit trip threshold is 775 VDC.
If the power generated by the braking motor exceeds the power that can be dissipated by
resistor RFI or by resistor RFE and the VBUS voltage rises beyond 775 VDC, an alarm circuit,
not represented in Fig. 3-4, stops the operation of the entire converter4.
c) The braking power can be established based, for example, on the mechanical
performance required by the load5. It can be constant over time or slowly change as in the
drive mechanisms of continuous cycle machines (e.g. paper machines, printing machines) or
- as is more frequently the case for operating machines - there can be repetitive cycles with
periods of acceleration, constant speed, deceleration. A simple example of braking cycle is
provided in Fig. 3-5.
4
See second Part of the manual, alarm O.1 “Overvoltage DC Bus_HW”.
5
The mechanical power, expressed in [W], results from PM = T ω, where torque T is expressed in [Nm] and the
motor angular speed ω in [rad/s].
P
[kW ]
t [s]
PFP
t off P fm
ton
t tot
Fig. 3-5: Braking cycle example
The braking power is in the negative half plane, because in this case the motor acts as
generator. In Fig. 3-5, ttot is the overall cycle duration, ton the actual braking duration and toff
the time when there is no braking (but there could be, for example, acceleration or constant
speed). During ton the braking power value PFP remains constant and is defined as “peak
power”; the braking power cycle average value is indicated with Pfm.
In more complex cycles, the power average value needs to be adequately calculated,
considering the different peak values and related duration:
Pfm = Σ (PFPi ⋅ toni) I ttot .
For the sake of simplicity, it is suggested to divide complex cycles into sub-cycles as
illustrated in Fig. 3-5.
d) To correctly use the braking circuit, it is necessary to abide by all the three following
conditions:
d1) PFP can never exceed the PPEAK value of Table 3/2
d2) ton must always be lower or equal to TP(PEAK) of Table 3/2
d3) the cycle average value Pfm must be lower or equal to the PCONT value of Table
3/2.
Table 3/2
BIVECTOR 500
Size S Size M1 Size M2
3-5-9A 13 - 18 A 25 A
Internal External Internal External External
Quantities resistor resistor resistor resistor resistor
Resistance [Ω] 75 75 54 54 38
PCONT. [W] 120 max. 1000 200 max. 1500 max. 2000
PPEAK [W] 7000 7000 10000 10000 16500
Tp(PEAK) [s] 0,6 0,8 0,6 0,8 0,8
Tp(0) [s] 35 (see Note 2) 30 (see Note 2) (see Note 2)
Notes:
1) time tP(0) corresponds to time toff of Fig. 3-8, when PFP = PPEAK.
2) tp(0) = (PPEAK /PCONT – 1)*tp(PEAK)
3) please contact the Customer Service (see section 1.6.4) when the external brake resistor
is used.

3.4.2.5 Connection to the motor assembly6

All power and signal connections to the motor assembly are indicated in this item.
The motor assemblies with 8C Series servomotors use for connections:
either
a) power and signal connectors, right-angled fixed on the frame of the motor; Fig. 2-2a in
Chapter 2 shows the overall dimension drawings; Fig. 3-7a and Fig. 3-7b show the pin
numbers;
or
b) connection box for connections to the servomotor and the possible brake and one
connector for connections to the resolver; Fig. 2-2b in Chapter 2 shows the overall
dimension drawings; Fig. 3-8a and Fig. 3-8b show the pin numbers; this version is
available only for 8C4 and 8C5.
Fig. 3-6 shows the electric diagram of motor assembly components, with terminal
identification either in the case a) (digit in the square) or in the case b) (letter in the circle).
The specific connections are showed in next items.
Shown from front side

¨ - Connector pin digit 3 A
U D
¡ - Letter in the
connection box
B
4 1 E
W V
Fig. 3-6: Electric diagram of motor assembly components
Fig. 3-7a: Front view of the power connector Fig. 3-7b: Front view of the signal connector
when right-angled fixed on the motor frame when right-angled fixed on the motor frame
6
See section 2.4 in Chapter 2.
Earth connected to
pin 3 of signal connector
Fig. 3-8a: Connection box (only for 8C4 e 8C5) Fig. 3-8b: Fixed on the connection box
signal connector (only for 8C4 e 8C5)
3.4.2.5.1 Connection to servomotor
Case a) (power connector on the motor)
BIVECTOR side connections Motor assembly side connection
MOTOR terminal block Power connector (Fig. 3-7a)
Terminal U connect to: pin 3
Terminal V connect to: pin 1
Terminal W connect to: pin 4
Earth terminal connect to: pin 2
The connection cables must be connected, motor assembly side, to a suitable female plug
connector (code on request), which is to be inserted on the power connector when right-
angled fixed on the motor frame.
Case b) (Connection box on the motor)

MOTOR terminal block Servomotor connection box (see Fig. 3-8a)
Terminal U connect to: terminal U
Terminal V connect to: terminal V
Terminal W connect to: terminal W
Earth terminal connect to: motor earth terminal
1 – For cable connections, the connection box contains a kit of loose nuts and washers.
2 – The cable must be introduced into the box through the PG21 hole (see Fig.2-2b) using
an adequate cable gland.
Notes for both cases a) and b)
1 - At least for the route between the electrical control cabinet and the motor, it is suggested
to use a shielded four-pole cable (three-phases + yellow-green), with appropriate section for
the 500 series BIVECTOR converter output rated current. For each size, see values
indicated in Table 2/1 of Chapter 2. For these connections it is also possible to use metal
sheath cables. In any case, the external shield must be connected to the motor earth.
2 - It is important to keep in mind that it is necessary to strictly observe what described in
section 1.5 of Chapter 1 “Application guide to electromagnetic compatibility ”.
WARNING! The correct correspondence of the connections between motor and

converter must be strictly observed. The exchange of phases
prevents the drive system from operating.
3.4.2.5.2 Connection to the resolver
RESOLVER connector Signal connector
Male, 9-pin, SUB-D type Through cable Signal connector right-angled fixed on
drawer connector (see code in the motor frame (see Fig. 3-7b)
Table 3/3) Or
Connect to: Signal connector fixed on the connection
box (see Fig. 3-8b)
Note
For the resolver connection between motor assembly and converter, standardized cables
for fixed installation are available complete with connector both on the motor assembly side
and on the converter side. These cables can be purchased together with the drive system,
specifying the related code, as in Table 3/3 depending on the desired length.
Table 3/3
Cable code Length [m]
BVC1CYSGN0L5ZXX 0,5
BVC1CYSGN1L0ZXX 1
BVC1CYSGN2L0ZXX 2
BVC1CYSGN2L5ZXX 2,5
BVC1CYSGN5L0ZXX 5
BVC1CYSGNL10ZXX 10
BVC1CYSGNL15ZXX 15
BVC1CYSGNL20ZXX 20
BVC1CYSGNL25ZXX 25
BVC1CYSGNL30ZXX 30
Table 3/4: Connections to signal connector (motor side)

PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Connections to
S2 S1 N.C. R1 N.C. R2 S4 S3 N.C.
resolver
Connections to
N.C. N.C. PTC PTC N.C.
thermal sensor
Note: N.C. = not connected.

Converter Side Motor Side

Male, 9-Pin, SUB-D type Resolver Signals 12-Pole Connector
Drawer Connector (Flying)
Black Black
1 7
Orange Orange
2 5
Black Black
3 10
Brown Brown
4 1
Black Black
5 11
Red Red
6 2
Red
7 8
Blue
9 9
8 4
PTC Signals 12
Fig. 3-9: Resolver cable connection diagram
WARNING! Resolver connections are extremely important! A malfunctioning of

this part of the circuit may seriously compromise the operation of the
whole drive system.
If users prefer to prepare the complete cable by themselves, cabling the flying connectors,
the following rules should be observed:
a) the assembly must be performed by skilled personnel;
b) only ABB Servomotors S.r.l. approved cable type can be used, code 16080125;
connections must be those described in Fig. 3-9;
c) only flying connectors can be used, which are supplied on request;
d) the prescriptions contained under section 1.5 “Guidelines on the application of
electromagnetic compatibility” of Chapter 1 must be complied with;
e) for no reason should the cable be interrupted between the motor assembly
connector and the converter connector: no intermediate terminal blocks and/or
connectors are allowed;
f) the maximum cable length must not exceed 30 m;
g) if, for special reasons, a non-approved type of cable needs to be used, the Customer
Service should be contacted (see section 1.6).
3.4.2.5.3 Connection to the thermal sensor
Inside the motor a PTC thermal sensor is provided; this device informs the BIVECTOR
control circuit about a possible overtemperature of the motor. The connection of the PTC
sensor to the converter is made through the resolver cable see Table 3/4.
The incorrect connection of the thermal sensor prevents the drive system from operating.
Note
In the standard version of Series 8C servomotors only the PTC sensor is provided; it is
possible to supply a special version of the servomotor, in which a thermal switch – instead
the PTC thermal sensor - is included. This special version is identified by the fifteenth digit in
the motor code. For the special version, the shielded bipolar cable, connecting the thermal
switch to the converter, must be connected to terminal block TH MOT (see Fig.3-1a) and
absolutely it cannot be connected to the signal connector. For this special application please
contact Customer Service.

3.4.2.6 Brake connections at the motors axis (only if the brake option is available)
When the brake option is available, the connection must be performed observing the
following.
WARNING! The brake management is fully under the care and
responsibility of the electrical control cabinet manufacturer. The
installed brake is a safety brake and so it is operating (i.e. it brakes)
when it is not powered. It is therefore absolutely necessary for the
motor to be free (without brake) before being powered, so the logic of
the electrical control cabinet must provide for a timely and adequate
power supply to the brake, also checking that during the servomotor
operation the brake is always powered.
All the electrical and mechanical data relating to the brakes are reported in Table 2/7, for the
various servomotor sizes. In this respect, it must be remembered:
a) the brake is powered by DC current, coming from a power supply (not included in the
drive system supply) having adequate power and the specified voltage tolerance;
b) the power supplied to the brake must come from a mains separated circuit;
c) the connections of the power supply circuit must be compliant with what indicated under
section 3.3;
d) the power supply polarity must absolutely be respected (positive pole on terminal D
and negative pole on terminal E): exchanging the poles means failure of supply and
therefore a braking action on the motor.
3.4.3 Signal cable installation
3.4.3.1 Warning
As shown in Fig. 3-1a, the 500 Series BIVECTOR converter front features 4 terminal blocks,
4 drawer connectors and an earth terminal. The previous sections have specified
connections that depend on the power terminal block (MOTOR, BRAKE, MAINS, AUX
SUPPLY), on the TH MOT terminal block and on the RESOLVER connector.
In this section, the connections depending on the other terminal blocks and connectors will
be presented– essentially from an installation point of view. Please note that the information
provided on the type of signals and their management, with regard to the various
connections, is exclusively meant as useful guidance for electrical installation purposes; for
the complete description of the control and monitoring functions and related software, refer
to the Second Part of Manual “Commissioning and use”.
WARNING! The installation must be performed according to the state of

the art and in compliance with applicable directives and technical
regulations; in this respect, see also section 1.2 of Chapter 1.
The prescriptions and/or recommendations contained under section 1.5
“Guidelines on the application of electromagnetic compatibility” must be
observed and strictly complied with.
3.4.3.2 RS232 / RS485 connector
Front panel: female, SUB-D type, 9-pin drawer connector.
This connector is provided for the connection of multiple cables for serial communication to
external devices, by means of two different protocols: RS-232 and RS-485. The two
protocols have different features; the most significant ones are described in Table 3/5.
WARNING! This connector is physically similar to the RESOLVER and FREQUENCY

IN connectors (they are all female); it is therefore necessary to be careful
not to exchange the cables during installation and/or converter
replacement.

Table 3/5
Type Maximum distance Some features
RS-232-C 20 m Single-point Full-duplex single-pole
RS-485 1000 m Multi-point Half-duplex differential
Fig. 3-10 shows the flying connector (500 Series BIVECTOR side) of the connection cable
for external devices, as well as the pin numbering, for the connection in the two different
cases; as can be seen, the references GND (ground) and SHIELD (shield) are controlled by
the same pins, whereas the active conductors are controlled by pairs of pins, different for
each type of protocol.
This connection is designed to connect, alternatively, the following equipment:
A) KEY-B type control keyboard;
B) Personal computer (PC);
C) Any other equipment with serial input.
A – Connection with KEY-B type keyboard

Protocol RS232-C is used. In this case no wiring is necessary, because the KEY-B keyboard
(see section 2.3 in Chapter 2) is equipped with connection cable, code
BVC1CBTSN1LOXXX.
This 1-m long cable features on one end a SUB-D type, 9- pin male flying connector for
connection to the BIVECTOR, and on the other end a MINIDIN type, 8-pin male round
connector for connection to the keyboard.
Connection of the KEY-B keyboard to the 500 Series BIVECTOR with cables other than the
standardized ones is not allowed.
For the use of the keyboard, refer to the Second Part of this manual.
Terminal to use for RS232
RS 232 / RS 485 communication
Terminal Description
5 2 Tx ( RS 232 )
3 Rx ( RS 232 )
9 5 GND
1 SHIELD
Terminal to use for RS485

connections
6
Terminal Description
1 8 RX/ Tx - (RS 485 B)
9 RX/ Tx + (RS 485 A)
5 GND
Male 9-pin 1 SHIELD
drawer connector
(flying)
Fig. 3-10: Serial connection terminal
B – Connection with PC
The PC must be equipped with a RS232-C serial port and be DOS compatible; connection
requires a cable prepared by the installer in accordance with Fig. 3-11 diagram which must
not be longer than 20 m. On the converter side, the flying connector is male, while on the PC
it is normally female and must be connected to a serial port.
This connection is particularly important because, as described in the Second Part, one of
the most convenient way to install, control and monitor the drive system is a special
program, called BIVCOM, installed on a PC, connected to the BIVECTOR through the
hereby described connection.

TX ( RS232 )
SERIAL 2 2 RS232/RS485
LINE RX ( RS232 )
3 3
GND
5 5
1 SHIELD 1
Female, 9-Pin Male, 9-Pin BIVECTOR

PC Drawer Connector Drawer Connector 500
(Flying) (Flying)
Fig. 3-11: PC – BIVECTOR connection diagram
C – Connection with other equipment provided with serial port

The connection can be of type RS232 or type RS485.
Since this is a particular type of connections, it is important to agree with the Customer
Service (see section 1.6.4) on the usage modalities both for the hardware part (connection
cable, connection procedures) and the software part.
Fig. 3-12 shows a connection diagram using protocol RS485, between an external device
(PC, PLC, etc.) as master and a certain number of 500 Series BIVECTOR converters as
slave; up to 32 slaves can be connected. The master can never be a BIVECTOR converter.
No branch connections, for example star topology, are possible. The connection between the
equipment must be physically carried out as shown in the figure; in particular, the connection
cables must be multiplied only at the BIVECTOR terminal blocks. The terminal resistors (RT
= 120 Ω, 1/4 W) need to be directly mounted at the connectors of the two devices at the line
ends, the cables must be twisted and shielded and the shields are to be connected on both
sides, as indicated in the figure.
RT RT
G 4 4 S
RS232/RS485 RS232/RS485
N 8 8 H
D 5 5 I 5 9 8 1 CONNECTOR 5 9 8 1 CONNECTOR
A B E 4 4 4 4
L 8 8 8 8
D 5 5 5 5
GND A B SHIELD GND A B SHIELD
RS 485 RS 485 DRIVER RS 485 DRIVER
MASTER
(PC, Controller,
PLC, etc. )
BIVECTOR 1 BIVECTOR N
Twisted Pair NOTE

485A = Tx / Rx +
485B = Tx / Rx -
Shield
Fig. 3-12: RS485 multipoint connection diagram

3.4.3.3 ENCODER OUT connector

Front panel: SUB-D type, 9-pin male drawer connector.
The electrical circuit, inside the BIVECTOR, depending on this connector is shown in
Fig. 3-13.
ENCODER
OUT
Male 9-pin
R VCC 4 PV5 drawer
connector
1A
6 nA
R
2B
7 nB
R 3 NM
8 nNM
GND 9 NV5
26C31 LINE DRIVER
5 Shield
EARTH
Fig. 3-13: ENCODER OUT internal circuit diagram
Through digital signals, this output provides the rotor angular position against the servomotor
stator. Therefore it can be considered equivalent to that provided by an incremental binary
encoder. The signal provided by this output is shown in Fig. 3-14; while this part provides
some hardware-related data, for the meaning and use of the signals refer to the Second Part
of this manual.
The nine pins (see Fig. 3-13) should be connected as follows:
- six are used for the outputs in the strict sense of the word (as explained further on);
- one pin, marked SHIELD, is intended for the cable shield connection;
- two pins are to receive the DC power, to be externally supplied; more precisely, between
pin PV5 (positive pole) and pin NV5 (negative pole) a DC voltage source must be
connected (12 V ± 3 V, maximum current required: 60 mA).
This power supply is not necessary in case of type A application (see below).
The output signals are three (A, B and NM) and can be used differentially; in this case the
outputs are, respectively, pairs A-nA, B-nB and NM-nNM corresponding to the connector
pins indicated in Fig. 3-13. As shown in Fig. 3-14, signal A has a 90° phase lag angle in
respect to signal B. Signal NM (North Marker) is a synchronism signal, provided every
mechanical 360° angle, whose position can be configured by the user at any angle of the
round angle. The main features of the signals are:
- output voltage: typically 10 Vpp, without load;
- output voltage: 5 Vpp, with output current of 20 mA;
- bandwidth: 500 kHz;
- user device impedance: Rmin = 500 Ω, Rmax = 10 kΩ; 200 pF in parallel; (note: a
resistance greater than 10 kΩ can generate reflection; it is therefore suggested to
terminate the connection with a 1 kΩ resistor, again connected in differential);
- cable maximum length: 10 m.

T
t1
A
t
B
t
t2
NM
t
INCREASING ANGLE
t1=T/2 +/- T/4 256 ¼A

Pulses per Revolution 512 t2 = NORTH MARKER ½A
(P.p.R) WIDTH (NM)
(SW Configurable) 1024 (SW Configurable) ¾A
2048 A
Fig. 3-14: ENCODER OUT signal waveform
Note: The three signals mentioned above can also be taken with reference to pin NV5; in
this case the output signals are taken from the pin pairs A-NV5, B-NV5, NM-NV5 and the
available voltage is typically 5 V in no load condition and 2,5 V with load.
Two typical applications for the output signals from this connector can be mentioned.
A – Connection with another converter of BIVECTOR 500 Series, as a position slave
(synchronization, electrical axis).
This is the typical application for which this output has been implemented; in this case the
connection must be carried out between the converter ENCODER OUT connector acting as
master and the converter FREQUENCY IN connector acting as slave; the complete
connection is shown in Fig. 3-15. The master converter can only have one slave.
The cable terminates with a SUB-D type 9-pin female drawer flying connector for the master
converter side connection and with a SUB-D type 9-pin male flying drawer connector for the
slave converter side connection. The maximum length of this cable is 10 m.
B – Connection to other equipment for rotor position data transmission. This application
implies knowledge of the device to be connected and must be regarded as a particular
application; for the ENCODER OUT connector output signals, refer to Fig. 3-14 and to the
signal features described above.

MASTER SLAVE
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY
IN 1 1 IN
2 2
ENCODER 3 3
ENCODER
OUT OUT
4 4
5 5
RESOLVER 6 6
RESOLVER
7 7
8 8
9 9
BIVECTOR 500 BIVECTOR 500

Female, 9-Pin Male, 9-Pin
Drawer Connector Drawer Connector
(Flying) (Flying)
Fig. 3-15: Master-slave connection

3.4.3.4 FREQUENCY IN connector
Front: SUB-D type, female, 9-pin drawer connector.
The electrical circuit, inside the BIVECTOR, is shown in Fig. 3-16.
FREQUENCY
IN
Female 9-pin 150 Ω
drawer IA 1
connector
150 Ω
InA 6
150 Ω
IB 2
150 Ω
InB 7
150 Ω
INM 3
150 Ω
InNM 8
Shield 5
EARTH
Fig. 3-16: FREQUENCY IN internal circuit diagram
Again, two applications are possible.

A – Connection to a 500 Series BIVECTOR converter, as slave, for use as a position slave
(synchronization, electrical axis).
In this case, the converter using the FREQUENCY IN connector acts as slave (see 3.4.3.3
A).
B – Connection with other equipment for data reception. This application implies knowledge
of the device to be connected and must be regarded as particular application; for the type of
connection, take into account the receiving internal circuit, as shown in Fig. 3-16.

3.4.3.5 DIGITAL I/O terminal block

3.4.3.5.1
This box with 20 terminals is basically, but not exclusively, designed for input and output
digital signals (or simply logical signals). This section reports some data concerning the
installation aspects, while for the description of signals and their use see the Second Part of
this manual.
Note: The flying part of this terminal block is supplied with the converter.
3.4.3.5.2
Fig. 3-17 shows the input/output electronic circuits leading to this terminal block. Please note
that for the sake of clarity, the input signal electronic circuit and the output signal electronic
circuit have been illustrated just once, meaning that they repeat for all other inputs and,
respectively, outputs.
DIGITAL
I/O + 24 V
1 + 24V 100 mA
2 ENAB.
3 RESET 10 kΩ
4 DIN 1
5 DIN 2
6 DIN 3 x 10
7 DIN 4
8 DIN 5
9 DIN 6
10 DIN 7
11 DIN 8 150 Ω
12 DOUT 1
13 DOUT 2 PTC
14 DOUT 3
x6
15 DOUT 4
16 DOUT 5
17 DOUT 6
18 COMMON
19 RDY 1
20 RDY 2
Fig. 3-17: Digital input and output internal circuit diagram
The terminal block provides for the following connections:

A – Outputs:
- N. 1 power output: auxiliary voltage for 24 V DC supply: between +24 V terminal and
COMMON terminal;
Note stabilized voltage within ±10%;
maximum output current: 100 mA;
output galvanically insulated from the mains;
output protected against short-circuit.
- N. 1 output for non powered contact of internal relay, terminals RDY1 and RDY2;
Note maximum voltage 48 V (AC or DC);
maximum current 0,5 A.
- N. 6 digital outputs DOUT1 ÷ DOUT6, referred to the COMMON terminal;

Note optoinsulated and protected outputs;
maximum output voltage: 30 VDC (open collector);
maximum current sink 20 mA, for each output;
configurable via SW.
Note Because these outputs are open collector, an external pull-up resistor is needed (for

each output). For example, if an output current of 1 mA is required and voltage +24 V
available on terminal 1 is used, a 24 kΩ resistor between +24 V and the used output is
necessary.
+VDC
(e.g. +24V)
+24V
R
Output logic level “L”
Vout means Vout =Logic 0
Towards DOUT1
PLC
Input COMMON
+VDC
(e.g. +24V)
+24V
R
Output logic level “L”
means lit LED
DOUT1
COMMON
Fig. 3-18: Some examples of connection and interpretation of the digital outputs
B – Inputs:
- N. 2 ENAB and RESET status logical inputs, referred to the COMMON terminal;
- N. 8 digital inputs DIN3 ÷ DIN10, referred to the COMMON terminal;
Note optoinsulated and protected inputs;
maximum input voltage: 30 VDC;
typical input resistance: 10 kΩ;
SW configurable;
maximum input voltage for logical level 0: VIL = 4 V (differential)
minimum input voltage for logical level 1: VIH = 7,5 V (differential)
ENAB
RESET
RFO GO FAULT RFO GO RFO

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Fig. 3-19: Example: status of the drive system versus ENABLE and RESET inputs
Notes
(1) At first the converter is in RFO status.
(2) LOW-HIGH transition on ENAB moves the drive in GO status.
(3) If an external failure occurs (for instance the resolver cable is disconnected), then the
drive moves in Fault status (Converter display Failure message: F1).
(4) When the problem is solved, the LOW-HIGH transition on the reset INPUT moves the
drive in RFO status.
(5) A next LOW-HIGH transition on ENAB input moves the drive in GO status.
(6) The HIGH-LOW transition moves the drive in RFO status.
3.4.3.5.3
Note on the wiring. It is almost needless to say that the cables to this terminal block must be
connected observing the general principles for signal connections. It is recommended to
separate the inputs from the outputs, (separate shielded cables), to keep away from the
power cables, to prepare cables as short as possible (max. 10 m) with section not smaller
than 0,5 mm², essentially for mechanical reasons.
3.4.3.6 ANALOG I/O terminal block
3.4.3.6.1
This box with 10 terminals is essentially, but not exclusively, meant for input and output
analog signals. While this section provides some data concerning the installation part, for the
description of signals and their use refer to the Second Part of this manual.
Note: The mobile part of this terminal block is included in the converter scope of supply.
3.4.3.6.2
Fig. 3-20 shows the electronic circuits leading to this terminal block.
ANALOG
I/O
1 +10 V
+/- 10 V
2 -10 V
100 kΩ
3 +AIN 1 +
100 kΩ
4 -AIN 1 -
5 Shield
x2
6 +AIN 2
7 -AIN 2
8 AOUT 1
9 AOUT 2 Filter
10 GND
Fig. 3-20: Wiring diagram of the analog inputs and outputs

This terminal block provides for the following connections.
A – Outputs
N. 1 power output: DC reference voltage
20 VDC between terminal +10V and terminal –10V.
Note Stabilized voltage within ±2%.
maximum current: 10 mA.
N. 2 analogue outputs AOUT1 and AOUT2, ±5 VMAX or ±10 VMAX programmable, referred to
the GND terminal.
B – Inputs
N. 2 analogue inputs; between +AIN1 and –AIN1: ±10 V, 12 bit resolution, fMAX = 300 Hz;
between +AIN2 and –AIN2: ±10 V, 10 bit resolution, fMAX = 1 kHz.
3.4.3.6.3
Notes on cable connections. The recommendation provided under 3.4.3.5.3, namely the
need to connect the cables leading to this terminal block observing the general principles for
signal connections, is here once again so repeated. It is in particular recommended to shield
the analog inputs and to observe the maximum cable length of 10 m.

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DRIVE SYSTEMS

Installation, Commissioning and

First Part: Installation

ABB Servomotors S.r.l.

ABB Servomotors S.r.l.

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ABB Servomotors S.r.l. – MANIU10.9906 GB (First Part)

CHAPTER 2 THE DRIVE SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENTS

CHAPTER 3 DRIVE SYSTEM INSTALLATION

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1.1 Preliminary note

INSTALLATION or part of installation It is anyway better to report below

[4] Directive 73/23/EEC, 19 February 1973, “Harmonization of the laws of Member

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1.2.3 Normative references

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1.3.3 Note for the application of other EEC Directives

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1.4 References to safety regulations

1.4.1 Safety symbols

1.4.2 Reference to safety regulations

1.4.2.1 Installation operations

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1.4.2.2 Residual voltages

1.4.2.4 Stop function

1.4.2.5 Emergency stop

1.4.2.6 Protection degree of drive system components

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1.5 Guidelines on the application of electromagnetic compatibility

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1.6.1 Preliminary warning

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1.6.2 Servomotor nameplate

1.6.3 Converter nameplate

ABB Servomotors S.r.l. BIVECTOR

1.6.4 Customer Service

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2.1 Basic components

2.2 Additional components

2.3 Optional components

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2.3.3 Different options

2.4 500 Series BIVECTOR (CDM) converter specifications

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2.5 8C Series brushless servomotors specifications

2.5.1 General features

Fig. 2-1: Axial and radial loads on motor shaft

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8 SERIES n1 nN Front side Back-side @ n1 @ nN @ n1 @ nN [mm]

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Fig. 2-2a: Overall dimension drawings of 8C Series servomotors with connectors

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Other features of the series

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