
Hudson Manual / Rev. 1.21 2
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4
What's in This Document ....................................................................................................... 4
Information on the Web .........................................................................................................4
What are Hudson Motors?..................................................................................................... 5
Safety and Safe Handling Information ............................................................................ 6
General Precautionary Statement .........................................................................................6
Symbols Used in this Manual ................................................................................................6
Safe Handling Practices......................................................................................................... 7
Parts of a Hudson Motor................................................................................................... 8
Interconnect and Wiring................................................................................................... 9
Motor Connector Options.......................................................................................................9
Molex Mini-Fit Jr. Connector .................................................................................................. 9
Souriau Trim-Trio Connector ................................................................................................. 9
Connector Pinouts and Mating Parts ................................................................................... 10
Molex Mini-Fit Jr. Pinout ...................................................................................................... 10
Souriau Trim-Trio Pinout...................................................................................................... 11
Servo Drive Selection ..................................................................................................... 12
Drive Compatibility ............................................................................................................... 12
Supported Commutation Methods .......................................................................................12
Six-Step (Trapezoidal) Commutation ................................................................................... 12
Sine wave Commutation (Better) ......................................................................................... 13
Sine wave commutation with Vector Torque Control (Best)................................................. 13
Encoder and Commutation Signals............................................................................... 15
Encoder & Commutation Board Power Requirements ........................................................15
Encoder Signaling................................................................................................................ 16
Commutation (Hall) Signaling ..............................................................................................17
Commutation Signal and Motor Phase Relaionship............................................................. 17
Wiring Hudson Motors To Third-Party Drives ...................................................................... 18
Hudson Motor FAQ ......................................................................................................... 19
Q: Are Hudson Motors UL or CE certified? .......................................................................... 19
Q: How are Hudson Motors tested?..................................................................................... 19
Q: What type of servo drives will work with a Hudson Motor? ............................................. 19
Q: Which connector should I use? ....................................................................................... 19