Chapter 2 Installation ASDA-M
2-6 Revision December, 2014
General Precaution
In order to ensure the best performance of EMI Filter, apart from the instructions of servo
drive installation and wiring, please follow the precautions mention below:
1. The servo drive and EMI Filter should be installed on the same metal plate.
2. When installing servo drive and EMI Filter, the servo drive should be installed above
the EMI Filter.
3. The wiring should be as short as possible.
4. The metal plate should be well grounded.
5. The metal cover of the servo drive and EMI Filter or grounding should be firmly fixed
on the metal plate. Also, the contact area should be as large as possible.
Motor Cable Selection and Installation Precautions
The selection of motor cables and correct installation affect the performance of EMI Filter.
Please follow the precautions mention below.
1. Use the cable that has braid shielding (The effect of double shielding is better)
2. The shield on both sides of the motor cable should be grounded in the shortest
distance and the largest contact area.
3. The protective paint of the U-shape saddle and metal plate should be removed in
order to ensure the good contact. Please see disgram 1.
4. It should have correct connection between the braid shielding of the motor cable and
the metal plate. The braid shielding on both sides of the motor cable should be fixed
by the U-shape saddle and metal plate. Please see diagram 2 for the correct
connection.