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- Page 1 Z8 Series Motorized DC Servo Actuators User Guide Original Instructions HA0199T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Z8 Series DC Motor Actuator Contents Chaper 1 Overview ......................1 1.1 Description ..................1 Chaper 2 Safety ......................2 2.1 Safety Information ................2 2.2 General Warnings ................3 Chaper 3 Connection Details & Specifications ............4 3.1 Pin Assignments .................4 3.2 Description of connections ...............5 Chaper 4 Operation and Maintenance ...............6... -
Page 3: Chaper 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Description Thorlabs has developed this series of high-resolution motorized actuators for use in high precision applications. From drop-in replacements to custom mounts, these motorized actuators will satisfy even the most demanding requirements. Three different travel lengths are offered;... -
Page 4: Chaper 2 Safety
Z8 Series DC Motor Actuator Chapter 2 Safety 2.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself. -
Page 5: General Warnings
80 mA. Caution The control PC used to operate the driver for the Z8 series actuators must be running APT Software version 2.8.0 or higher. Earlier versions of software do not support this product. -
Page 6: Chaper 3 Connection Details & Specifications
Z8 Series DC Motor Actuator Chapter 3 Connection Details & Specifications 3.1 Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the D-Type connector on the motor flying lead are dscribed below.. Fig. 3.1 Output Connector Description Description Ground (Limit and Vcc) Ident Resistor... -
Page 7: Description Of Connections
Chapter 3 Connection Details & Specifications 3.2 Description of connections Motor (+): supplies a + VDC supply to the motor of the actuator. The maximum current is 240 mA. Vcc: a connection should be made to a +5 VDC supply to power both channels A and B on the encoder. -
Page 8: Chaper 4 Operation And Maintenance
Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance 4.1 Compatible Drivers and Software The Thorlabs compatible controller for this product is the K-Cube Single Channel DC Servo Controller KDC101. The use of these controllers ensures optimal performance. All above performance specifications are guaranteed only with use of Thorlabs controllers and drivers. -
Page 9: Chaper 5 Specifications
Chapter 5 Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications 5.1 Specifications Specification Z806 Z812/Z812B Z825B Travel Range 6 mm 12 mm 25 mm Gear Reduction 67:1 Lead Screw Pitch 1.0 mm Feedback Motor-mounted rotary encoder 512 counts/rev of the motor 34,304 counts/rev of leadscrew Limit Switches Electromechanical Motor Type†... -
Page 10: How To Calculate The Linear Displacement Per Encoder Count
Z8 Series DC Motor Actuator 5.2 How to Calculate the Linear Displacement per Encoder Count For the Z806, there are 512 encoder counts per revolution of the motor. The output shaft of the motor goes into a 67:1 planetary gear head. This requires the motor to rotate 67 times to rotate the 1.0 mm pitch lead screw one revolution. -
Page 11: Chaper 6 Regulatory
Chapter 6 Regulatory Chapter 6 Regulatory 6.1 Declarations Of Conformity 6.1.1 For Customers in Europe See Section 6.3. 6.1.2 For Customers In The USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 12: Waste Treatment On Your Own Responsibility
• left over parts of units disassembled by the user (PCB's, housings etc.). If you wish to return a unit for waste recovery, please contact Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. 6.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life"... -
Page 13: Ce Declaration
Chapter 6 Regulatory 6.3 CE Declaration Page 11 Rev 15 Aug 2018... - Page 14 Waste treatment is your own responsibility. "End of life" units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
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