Changes
26 MagneMotion
Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002F-EN-P - October 2022
Rev. F
Added the following:
• Added references to the NC-E and NC-S node controllers.
• Added information on the wheeled pucks.
• Added information on the motors that use Ethernet communication.
• Added information on the Precision Rail lubrication system.
• Added catalog numbers for all components.
•In Chapter 1, Introduction, added motion specifications and overviews for the glide
pucks, wheeled pucks, and the precision rail vehicles. Added descriptions of new utili-
ties (NC File Retrieval Tool and Ethernet Motor Commissioning Tool) and file types
(Restricted Parameters and MICS).
•In Chapter 2, Safety Guidelines, added identification of hazardous points on the pucks
and vehicles. Added loose material hazard caution.
•In Chapter 3, Design Guidelines, added descriptions of the different motor types.
Added Ethernet Motor Communication Recommendations, Ethernet Motor Connec-
tion Examples, and information on Using Both RS-422 and Ethernet Motors. Added a
description of the Ethernet Motor MICS File. Added a section on Pucks, which
includes glide pucks, wheeled pucks, and a section on Precision Rail Vehicles. Added
information about High Inertia Payloads. Added information about Precision Rail
Lubrication.
•In Chapter 4, Specifications and Site Requirements, added an index to all motor types.
Added the Mechanical Specifications for the air-cooled motors, Ethernet motors and
switches, high payload switches, wheeled pucks, the precision rail lubrication pump,
and V-brace Kits. Added information about ingress protection, vibration rating, and
shock rating for all motors. Added the Electrical Specifications for the Ethernet
motors, switches, and high payload switches. Added the Pneumatic Specifications for
the air-cooled motors.
•In Chapter 5, Installation, added Switch Alignment for standard and high payload
switches. Added Ethernet Motor Communication. Added information about Mounting
Allen-Bradley Power Supplies including proper fusing. Added a notice to Lubricate
the Precision Rails and the procedure to Install the Optional Precision Rail Lubrica-
tion Pump System.
•In Chapter 6, Operation, added information about Block Ownership and Thrust Lim-
itations. Added additional information about the Electrical System, including
Power-Related Faults. Added information about Node Controllers and their use.
•In Chapter 7, Maintenance, added wheeled puck maintenance procedures. Added
lubrication procedures and the Precision Locator Maintenance procedure. Added
Ethernet motor replacement procedures. Added procedures to Replace Motor Rails
and Replace Switch Rails. Added tandem glide puck, and wheeled puck maintenance
and replacement procedures.
Updated the following:
• Changed the logo to the Rockwell Automation Company version.