3.4  Installation of the devices with air cooling
Step Action Comment
1.
Arrange the devices on the backing plate as per Figure 
3.1. 
Please also provide enough space to the left of the 
supply unit for the controller. 
Align all devices in a multi-axis group in a line along 
the top edge of the devices. 
This action is necessary to be able to 
couple the DC link using the busbars. 
2.
Mark out the position of the tapped holes on the 
backing plate. 
Drill holes in the backing plate and cut a thread for 
each xing screw in the backing plate. 
Pay attention to the bending radius of the 
connection cables!
For hole spacing and dimensional 
drawings see Table 3.1, Figure 3.5 and 
Figure 3.6
3.
Install the axis controllers vertically and butt mounted 
with the supply unit in a row on the backing plate. 
The contact surface must be bare metal 
and conductive. 
You will nd the next steps for the electrical installation 
in chapter 4.
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Operation Manual KeDrive D3-DA BG3 and BG4 
1804.200B.1-01    Date: 03/2023
Mechanical installation