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2. Installation
2.1 Cautions
Do not install the product on inflammable matters or close to inflammable matters.
Do not over tighten the wire between the drive and the motor.
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the drive.
Be sure to tight lock every screw when fixed the drive.
Install the drive at a location where could bear the weight of the drive.
Align the axle of the motor and the axle of the machinery device.
Inflammable objects or conductive objects are not allowed inside the drive.
Upgrade the diameter of the U/V/W wires and the encoder cable if the length between the
drive and the motor is over 20m.
Do not clog up the vent of the drive or breakdown may be occurred.
Do not drop or clash the drive.
Not try to run the drive which something has been damaged.
Please refer to section 11.1 and 11.3 for drive and motor storage details.
2.2 The environment conditions of installation
The surrounding air temperature suitable for Shihlin drive is between 0 °C and 55 °C. If it is higher
than 45 °C, the installation place with good ventilation or air conditioner is necessary. For a long-time
operation, place the drive in an environment with temperature below 45℃ to ensure the reliability of the
drive. If the drives are installed in a distributor, make sure that its size and ventilation condition to
prevent from over-heat. Make sure that mechanical vibration will not affect the electronic devices of the
distributor. In addition, the use of Shihlin servo shall meet the following criteria:
Locations without high-heating devices.
Locations without floating dust and metal particles.
Locations without corrosive, inflammable gas and liquid.
Locations without water drops, steam, dust or oil dust.
Locations without electromagnetic interference.
Select a solid, vibration-free location.