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TB141 Rev1 110 Volt Rotary Table MS Connectors
Overview
This Tech Bulletin is about the 4th Axis Rotary table connectors on Centroid Controls configured for 110 Volt rotary
tables
Problem
Before the week ending April 26th 2002 Centroid shipped every Control setup for 4th axis in the same way regardless of
whether it was setup for 24V or 110V operation This has been known to cause problems if someone would try and
connect the Rotary table setup for 24V operation to a Control set for 110V
Solution
To combat this problem Centroid will begin shipping Controls setup for 110V Rotary operation with the MS connector in a
different configuration The new configuration for the MS connector is what is called the ĂZĂ position The cables shipped
for 110V operation will also be set to the ĂZĂ position You can clearly see the difference between the ĂZĂ position and the
normal position in the diagrams below All diagrams show the connectors when looking from the front
Female MS Connector Set For 24V Female MS Connector in ĂZĂ For 110V
It is recommended that all Controls in the field have the connectors changed to the ĂZĂ position if they are set for 110V
operation This ensures that there will be no confusion in the future with these machines and the cables Note It is still
just as important to have the correct cable for the rotary table in use
Instructions for changing connector configuration
To set up the connectors to the ĂZĂ position you need to follow the simple steps below
Female
1 Remove socket from cabinet
2 Remove snap ring on back of socket holding connector together
3 Slide out center of connector
4 Rotate to ĂZĂ position
Note You may have to remove some material from the center section in order for it to slide into the ĂZĂ position To do
this simply use a Dremel or a Exacto Knife to remove the material as needed
5 Slide center back into connector body
6 Replace snap ring
7 Replace socket back in cabinet
Male
1 Unscrew back of connector
2 Remove snap ring in back of connector
3 Slide out center section of connector
4 Rotate center c\section to the ĂZĂ position
Note You may have to remove some material from the center section in order for it to slide into the ĂZĂ position To do
this simply use a Dremel or an Exacto Knife to remove the material as needed
5 Slide center section back into socket
6 Replace snap ring
7 Screw back of connector back into place
Document History
Rev1 Created on 2002 04 25 by #000