Installation
Electrical Connections
Node Controller Hardware User Manual 101
Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM013B-EN-P - April 2020
Motor Connections
The NC-S, NC-12, and NC LITE node controllers can use either RS-422 or Ethernet to com-
municate with the motors as shown in Figure 5-10, Figure 5-11, and Figure 5-12. The NC-E
node controllers only use Ethernet to communicate with the motors as shown in Figure 5-11.
The following procedure provides the information that is required to make all motor connec-
tions to the node controllers.
NOTE: The network for the transport system must be a dedicated, separate subnet to mini-
mize any unrelated network traffic.
RS-422 Only Motor Connections
RS-422 is the traditional method for connecting the motors to other motors and to the node
controllers using daisy chained RS-422 communications as shown in Figure 5-10. The NC-S,
NC-12, and NC LITE node controllers can use this connection scheme. See the MagneMover
LITE User Manual, the QuickStick 100 User Manual, or the QuickStick HT User Manual for
detailed connection information.
Figure 5-10: RS-422 Motor Wiring Example
1. Connect an RS-422 cable from an RS-422 port on the node controller to the upstream
connection on the first motor in a path.
• When connecting a DE-9 connector, tighten the mounting screws to 3 in•lb
[0.34 N•m] – do not overtighten.
• When connecting a Nano-Mizer connector, tighten the connector shell finger
tight only – do not overtighten.
2. Connect an RS-422 cable from the downstream connection on the motor to the
upstream connection on the next motor in the path.
• When connecting a DE-9 connector, tighten the mounting screws to 3 in•lb
[0.34 N•m] – do not overtighten.
• When connecting a Nano-Mizer connector, tighten the connector shell finger
tight only – do not overtighten.
HLC &
Node
Controller
Host
Controller
Relay
RS-422 Motor RS-422 Motor
Loop Transport System:
Two RS-422 Connections,
One Path
RS-422 Motor RS-422 Motor
P1M1
P1M2 P1M3
P1M4
P1M5
P1M6P1M7
P1M8
RS-422
Motor
RS-422
Motor
RS-422
Motor
RS-422
Motor
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