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DC Power Supply

• 24-75VDC is required for ClearPath bus power. Teknic typically recommends 75VDC for maximum motor power.
• ClearPath can run from supplies up to 90VDC, but will protectively shutdown at 94VDC, so a 75VDC supply gives you a little more design margin.
• The Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-5 power supplies are designed specifically for the unique requirements of servo control- they smoothly handle regenerated energy and large peak loads.
• One IPC power supply can typically power 2-6 ClearPath motors (application dependent - see FAQs and/or Accessories video).

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DC Power Cable

• This cable connects the DC power supply (or power hub) to the ClearPath motor.
• The DC Power cable requires a 4-pin molex connector on the ClearPath end and a 2-pin Sabre connector on the DC power end (if using Teknic IPC or power hub).
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

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Controller Cable

• This cable connects your control signals to the ClearPath motor.
• The controller cable requires an 8-pin Molex Mini-fit connector on the ClearPath end.
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

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AC Power Cable

• This cable connects AC Power (120VAC) to the Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-5 power supplies.

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ClearPath MSP Software

• This "Motor Setup Program" software is used for initial ClearPath setup and diagnostics.
• After initial setup, the motor is disconnected during application operation (but you can also use MSP for diagnostics and troubleshooting during application operation).
• You can download MSP from Teknic for free.

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USB Setup Cable

• The USB cable connects the ClearPath motor to a Windows PC for initial setup using the ClearPath MSP (Motor Setup Program) software.
• After initial setup, the cable is disconnected for application operation (but can also be used for diagnostic purposes).
• The connectors are USB A to micro-B.
• This cable can be purchased from Teknic or third parties. If you use a third-party cable, make sure to use a “fully rated” cable (shielded and designed for high-speed data communication).

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DC Power Cable

Connects your power supply (or your Power Hub power distribution board) to your ClearPath motor. A 4-pin Molex Mini-fit connector is required on the ClearPath end, and a 2-pin Sabre connector on the other end if you’re using the Power Hub or a Teknic IPC power supply. You can easily make this cable if you have the proper materials and crimp tools, or you can buy one from Teknic.

4-axis Power Hub

• This 4-axis power hub distributes DC bus power to 1-4 ClearPath motors.
• The hub requires 24VDC (in addition to motor bus power).
• The power hub also provides logic power backup. If bus power is removed (e.g., upon an E-stop), ClearPath will still communicate and monitor its position. So, upon restoring bus power, ClearPath can automatically return to its correct commanded position.

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DC Power Cable

• This cable connects the bus power supply to the 4-axis power hub.
• A 2-pin Sabre connector is required on both ends (if using either of the Teknic IPC power supplies).
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

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24V DC Power Cable

• This cable connects a user-supplied 24 VDC power supply to Teknic Power Hub.
• A 2-pin Molex Mini-fit connector is required on the power hub end.
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

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Power Hub and Logic Backup Power

• A 24 VDC power supply required for Power Hub power distribution board.
• The Power Hub also provides logic backup power. When used with the power hub, the motors retain encoder position and communication ability when DC bus power is removed (e.g. during E-stop). This avoids the need to re-home.
• See the video or the ClearPath user manual appendix for how to properly size your 24 volt logic power supply.

Using Analog Control Signals?

• ClearPath-MC can be controlled with 0-10V or 4-20 mA analog signals by using ASU-FR510 Analog Send Unit (A/D converter).

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Control Signals

• Users can communicate with ClearPath-MC using digital or PWM signals. These signals are available from wide variety of devices (PLCs, switches, pushbuttons, rotary encoders, etc.).
• No control signals are required for "Spin on Power Up" mode.

DC Power Supply & AC Power Cable

• 24-75VDC is required for ClearPath bus power. Teknic typically recommends 75VDC for maximum motor power.
• ClearPath can run from supplies up to 90VDC, but will protectively shutdown at 94VDC, so a 75VDC supply gives you a little more design margin.
• The Teknic IPC-3 and IPC-5 power supplies are designed specifically for the unique requirements of servo control- they smoothly handle regenerated energy and large peak loads.
• One IPC power supply can typically power 2-6 ClearPath motors (application dependent - see FAQs and/or Accessories video).

Accessories Video

Starts at: Power Supplies

DC Power Cable

• This cable connects the DC power supply (or power hub) to the ClearPath motor.
• The DC Power cable requires a 4-pin molex connector on the ClearPath end and a 2-pin Sabre connector on the DC power end (if using Teknic IPC or power hub).
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

Accessories Video

Starts at: Power Cables

Controller Cable

• This cable connects your control signals to the ClearPath motor.
• The controller cable requires an 8-pin Molex Mini-fit connector on the ClearPath end.
• The cable can be purchased from Teknic or can be easily made with the proper materials and crimp tools.

Accessories Video

Starts at: Controller Cables

USB Setup Cable

• The USB cable connects the ClearPath motor to a Windows PC for initial setup using the ClearPath MSP (Motor Setup Program) software.
• After initial setup, the cable is disconnected for application operation (but can also be used for diagnostic purposes).
• The connectors are USB A to micro-B.
• This cable can be purchased from Teknic or third parties. If you use a third-party cable, make sure to use a “fully rated” cable (shielded and designed for high-speed data communication).

Accessories Video

Starts at: USB Cables

Using Analog Control Signals?

• ClearPath-MC can be controlled with 0-10V or 4-20 mA analog signals by using ASU-FR510 Analog Send Unit (A/D converter).

Accessories Video

Starts at: Using Analog Controls

4-axis Power Hub & Cables (Optional)

• This 4-axis power hub distributes DC bus power to 1-4 ClearPath motors.
• The hub requires 24VDC (in addition to motor bus power).
• The power hub also provides logic power backup. If bus power is removed (e.g., upon an E-stop), ClearPath will still communicate and monitor its position. So, upon restoring bus power, ClearPath can automatically return to its correct commanded position.

Accessories Video

Starts at: Power Hub

ClearPath MSP Software

• This "Motor Setup Program" software is used for initial ClearPath setup and diagnostics.
• After initial setup, the motor is disconnected during application operation (but you can also use MSP for diagnostics and troubleshooting during application operation).
• You can download MSP from Teknic for free.

MSP Tutorial