T-Series/Initial setup/A-Series Motorized Devices

Initial Setup

If you are unfamiliar with Zaber motorized devices, you may wish to perform a few simple steps to familiarize yourself with their operation. First you will need a power supply. If you ordered one with your device, you shouldn’t have any problem. If not, you will require a power supply with output voltage between 24 and 48VDC. 48V will provide the fastest speed and the most power at high speeds. Power is not daisy chained through the data cables, so every A-Series device will require its own power supply.

Once you have a working power supply, you can test the operation of your device. Try turning the manual control knob counterclockwise to move the device towards its home position. The device is homed when it is first retracted completely. You must home the device every time you connect the power. You will not be able to achieve the maximum travel until you have homed the device. After the device retracts completely, it will stop and you can turn the knob clockwise to extend the device.

If you have not purchased a power supply with your Zaber device, you will have been shipped a PMF3 power plug to connect to your own supply. The wiring diagram below shows the power connector pinouts as seen looking into the connector on the device.

Pinout for Molex Mini-fit Jr. 3 pin (24-48V device power connector)

Molex mini-fit jr. 3pin