CM3+

2. Configuration

2.1 Product Code Scheme

The CM3+ product code scheme is described as below (example: CM3+-17L50A).

Product code scheme breakdown

Product Name

Product Code

CM3+ 42 Short

CM3+-17S50A

CM3+ 42 Long

CM3+-17L50A

CM3+ 56 Short

CM3+-23S50A

CM3+ 56 Long

CM3+-23L50A

2.2 Function Block Diagram

The CM3+ integrates the controller, driver interface, communication interface, I/O interface, power unit, DC-DC converter, motor driver, motor, and magnetic encoder (position/speed detection) in a single package.

Function block diagram

2.3 Parts Description

The names of the parts of CM3+ are as shown below: motor, mounting holes (4 corners), flange, output shaft, rabbet, main connector, status LED, and driver case. The status LED displays the motor status with LED blinking patterns.

Parts description

Please refer to "11.8 Status LED" for the status LED blinking patterns.

2.4 Rotating Direction and Coordinate

Rotating direction and coordinates are defined as below:

  • CW (Clockwise) Direction: clockwise direction as viewed from the output shaft side.

  • CCW (Counterclockwise) Direction: counterclockwise direction as viewed from the output shaft side.

CW and CCW rotating directions viewed from the output shaft side

Coordinate Direction

By the default setting, CW direction is the positive direction and CCW direction is the negative direction in the coordinate system. The coordinate direction can be reversed by parameter. Ref: 10.2 Coordinate Direction (K4).