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High Energy Magnets Linear thruster magnet tracks contain high energy magnets that attract ferrous metals from a considerable distance. Precautions must be taken while unpacking, handling, and shipping by air. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Subsection 7.4.1: Magnetized Material Label • Section 8: Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods When shipped via ground in the United States, these products are not considered a U.S. D.O.T. Hazardous Material and standard shipping procedures apply. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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SHOCK HAZARD: An assembled linear thruster will generate power if the coil or magnet track is moved. Un-terminated power cables present an electrical shock hazard. Never handle flying leads or touch power pins while moving the motor. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
(1) Magnetic strip has 1 mm pole pitch. Final resolution when used with a Kinetix® 300 servo drive is 0.488 μm. Absolute encoder is only compatible with Kinetix 300 single-axis drives. Accessories on page 56 for accessory catalog numbers. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Accessory feet side -mount threaded holes Grease access (not applicable on frame 30) Bottom surface threaded direct-mount holes Stator body ATTENTION: Magnetized tools can cause damage if they come too close to surface magnetic encoder scale tape. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. For your system’s specific weight, refer to the system nameplate label or shipping weights on the packing slip. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
ANSI/RIA R15.06, Industrial Robots and Robot Systems Safety Requirements - Teaching Multiple Robots • ANSI/NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery • CSA/CAN Z434, Industrial Robots and Robot Systems- General Safety Requirements • EN60204-1, Safety of Machinery. Electrical Equipment of Machines Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Unexpected slider movement can cause personal injury. 5. Lift the linear thruster. 6. Visually inspect the linear thruster for damage. Closely examine the mounting surface, frame, and slider for defects. 7. Notify the carrier of shipping damage immediately. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
ATTENTION: Do not loosen the shipping and handling set screw until the linear thruster is installed in its application. ATTENTION: Install linear thruster to avoid interference with buildings, structures, utilities other machines and equipment may create a trapping hazard or pinch points. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Use these torque values to attach a rod eye, rod clevis or payload bracket to the slider. Cat. No. Torque, max LDAT-S03 LDAT-S05 6.8 N•m (5 lb•ft) LDAT-S07 LDAT-S10 14.7 N•m (10.83 lb•ft) LDAT-S15 (1) Unless otherwise noted, torque specifications have a ±20% tolerance. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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4. Install hex nut and spring anchor assemble in one of the three threaded mount locations. Torque nut to 33.9 N•m (25.0 lb•ft). 5. Remove three screws that secure the slider-end cap and discard. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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8. Screw one 3/8 in. hex nut onto a spring anchor. 9. Install hex nut and spring anchor assemble in the counter balance bracket. Torque nut to 33.9 N•m (25.0 lb•ft). Attach your counter balance spring between the two spring anchor pins. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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5. Torque the foot mount screw to linear thruster to the following values. Cat. No. Foot Mount Torque, max LDAT-S03 LDAT-S05 LDAT-SMID-FTMOUNT 4.5 N•m (3.33 lb•in) LDAT-S07 LDAT-S10 LDAT-SLARGE-FTMOUNT 6.8 N•m (5.00 lb•in) LDAT-S15 (1) Unless otherwise noted, torque specifications have a ±20% tolerance. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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ATTENTION: High voltage can be present on the shield of a power cable, if the shield is not grounded. Make sure there is a connection to ground for any power cable shield. Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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ATTENTION: Only apply force to the connectors; do not apply force to the cable. Do not use tools (for example, pliers and vise-grips) to assist with the rotation of the connector. Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Excessive and uneven lateral force at the cable connector may result in damage to the housing and contacts as the cable flexes. Failure to observe these safety precautions could result in damage to the motor and its components. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
300 EtherNet/IP Indexing Servo Drives User Manual, publication 2097-UM001. Kinetix You can use Motion Analyzer software, version 6.0 or later as required. Download these files from http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support. Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support at (440) 646-5800 for assistance. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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You must verify that the servo control system safely controls the linear thruster with regard to maximum force, acceleration, and speed. Positive Motion Direction Positive motion is defined as the slider extending from the stator body opposite the power and feedback connectors. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Systems using a 230V drive show linear thruster with a _A suffix and those using a 460V drive will show _B suffix. EXAMPLE LDAT -S031020-Bx_A catalog numbers are shown when 230V drive is selected. LDAT -S031020-Bx_B catalog numbers are shown when 460V drive is selected. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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For preliminary Autotune do not check tune parameter boxes. 3. Click Start Tuning. You can fine tune the linear thruster for your specific application requirements by using the suggestions made in the next section. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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ATTENTION: Avoid excessive force while homing the linear thruster. Do not exceed 100 mm/s (4.0 in/s) during a home routine. Speeds greater than 100 mm/s (4.0 in/s) may damage the linear thruster when the slider reaches the end of travel. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Position Error and the Position Error Tolerance is set to a relatively large value, such as, the default value, the increase in Position Error may go undetected. If proper precautions are not in place, this could lead to equipment damage and/or serious injury. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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In your application run-time code, monitor the axis.MotorCapacity real time attribute. Drive Foldback occurs when axis.MotorCapacity reaches 108% of rated continuous torque. • Implement a program that brings your axis to a controlled stop before axis.MotorCapacity reaches 100%. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Follow steps to do a hookup test for the linear thruster. 1. Set the Test Distance to 60 mm. 2. Click Start. 3. Verify that the Motor Polarity, Feedback Polarity and Motion Polarity are normal. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Home The Kinetix 6500 drive does not support Home-to-Torque homing. Use this link to the Sample Code Library to download the AOI file called CIP Home to Torque. http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webassets/sc_legal _info.hcst?dID=75636 Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Follow these steps to do a hookup test for the linear thruster with an incremental encoder. ATTENTION: This procedure causes the linear thruster to move in the negative direction. 1. Position the slider in the center of travel. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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7. Set the Travel Limit to 50.0 User Units. 8. Click Start. The linear thruster will oscillate. To accept the autotune parameters, click Yes. 10. Adjust the Gain Scaling by adding -1. 11. Set the Feed back Filter to Off Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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We recommend you wire a home switch to Input B1. Follow these steps to home the linear thruster. 1. Disable the axis. 2. From the General category set Drive Mode to Indexing. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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4. Double-click the Online Drive icon to view the main Drive setup dialog box. 5. From the Workspace, select Motor category. 6. Change the parameter Auto Motor Iden to Disabled. 7. From the Motor Model pull-down menu, select your linear thruster catalog number. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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3. Set the parameters to the following values. Parameter Value Motor Direction Bi-Directional Maximum Distance 10000 counts Step Current 4. Click Start Autotune. The Velocity Regulator Gains changes to reflect autotune values. The Autotune Complete status indicator turns yellow. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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6. Click Enable Drive. 7. Click Start Homing. The linear thruster moves to the negative spring stop and returns to the home position. The In Position and At Home display indicators turn yellow. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
V = maximum velocity of stage in your application [m/s] (1) Velocity and kinetic energy can be much higher due to uncontrolled, worst-case motion that is only constrained by the length of stroke and the power capacity of the motor-drive pairing. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
Recommended maintenance and lubrication interval for frame 50, 75, 100, and 150 linear thrusters is every 6 months or 5000 km of travel, whichever comes first. Frame 30 linear thrusters are lubricated for life. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
8. Install the end clamps with the M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm button head cap screws. 9. Install the stator cover with the M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm flat head cap screws. 10. Torque all screws to 1.1 N•m (10 lb•in). Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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After six months of storage, cycle the linear thruster two complete strokes to redistribute the internal lubricants. • After storage for a period longer than two years without use, lubricant replacement is recommended, contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
Linear thruster is enabled but operating range of travel. If a particular location is erratically or not at all. malfunctioning, replace incremental Encoder magnetic strip is damaged encoder magnetic scale. If using an absolute encoder, return for repair. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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RSLogix Software configuration matches linear thruster nameplate Kinetix 300 drive displays E07 while Install un-terminated motor feedback Not using correct feedback connector using linear thruster with absolute cable with LDAT-CONKIT-ABS connector accessory feedback option Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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3. Mount the encoder scale by following procedure on page 67. 4. Assemble the linear thruster by following procedure on page 62. 5. Check the encoder by following procedure on page 68. 6. Do the Hookup test by following procedure on page 69. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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1. If your linear thruster has the strip cover, option follow Remove Strip Cover procedure on page 66. 2. Loosen the shipping and handling set screw. 3. Remove the coil screws. 4. Remove the bearing screws. There are four screws per bearing. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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6. Remove the slider end cap opposite the connector side. 7. Remove the end stop bracket. 8. Remove screws that mount the power and feedback connectors to the stator body. 9. Slide the connectors out of the stator body. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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ATTENTION: Be sure the cables do not come in contact with the slider assembly when completing the assembly. Contact with moving parts will cause damage to the cables and premature failure of the linear thruster. 4. Loosely attach the coil to the stator body. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
Slide the slider assembly and verify the cables do not come in contact with it. 16. Attach the stator end cap. 17. If your linear thruster has the strip cover option, install the cover by following the Remove Strip Cover procedure on page in reverse. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Position the bearing pucks out of your way as necessary. 2. Remove the bearing rail. Install Bearing 1. Clean the bearing mounting and banking surface with isopropyl alcohol and a soft clean cloth. 2. Loosely install the new bearing rail. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Leave the plastic bearing retainer in place until you are ready to assemble the puck to the rail. To assemble the frame 30 bearing pucks, do the following. a.Butt the plastic retainer against end of the rail. b.Slide the bearing from the retainer to the rail. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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4. If you are removing the strip cover to lubricate the linear thruster, you are finished. 5. If you are replacing the strip cover, do the following. Peel off the low-friction tape from the stator body and the stator cove and discard. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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2. Loosely install the new encoder on encoder bracket. Orient the encoder on the encoder bracket such that the cables exit towards the feedback connector. 3. Connect the encoder cable. 4. Install the encoder bracket assembly. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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6. Locate the axis tag ActualPosition. You will monitor this tag while doing the next step. 7. Move the linear thruster through its entire range of motion. Verify the position readout does not miscount. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Lay the stainless steel backer flat to the slider. If the scale is not flat, the encoder scale will rub on the encoder. 5. Remove the paper backing from the encoder scale tape and place the scale tape on the stainless steel backer. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Brown Motor Power GREEN WHT/GREEN Motor Feedback +5VDC GRAY (MF) Connector Motor ECOM WHT/GRAY Feedback – ORANGE WHT/ORANGE Thermostat BLUE WHT/BLUE YELLOW WHT/YELLOW 2090-XXNFMF-Sxx (standard) or 2090-CFBM7DAFxx (continuous-flex) (flying-lead) Feedback Cable Note 2 Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
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Turn clamp over to hold small cable secure. secure. Use 2090-UXBB-DM15 connector Use 2090-UXBB-DM15 connector with Ultra3000 drives. with Ultra3000 drives. Exposed shield secured under Exposed shield secured under clamp. clamp. Cable Tie Cable Tie Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
20 g peak, 6 ms duration Vibration, max 2.5 g peak @ 30…2000 Hz (1) Tested for one hour per Rockwell Automation specification 10000056670. Contact your distributor for a copy of this specification. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
GMC-RM001 minimize system failures caused by electrical noise. You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001B-EN-P - March 2020...
Rockwell Automation representative. New Product Satisfaction Return Rockwell Automation tests all of its products to ensure that they are fully operational when shipped from the manufacturing facility. However, if your product is not functioning and needs to be returned, follow these procedures.
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