Installation Instructions Original Instructions Kinetix VP Electric Cylinders Catalog Numbers VPAR-x1xxxB, VPAR-x1xxxE, VPAR-x2xxxC, VPAR-x2xxxF, VPAR-x3xxxE, VPAR-x3xxxH Topic Page Catalog Number Explanation About the Kinetix VP Electric Cylinders Before You Begin Install the Electric Cylinder Change Connector Orientation Mount the Electric Cylinder Dimensions Connector Data Commission...
Accessory Type NA = Axial (In-line) Mounting Accessory NP = Parallel Mounting Accessory NE = Rod-end Accessory Actuator Type AR = Actuator Rod Bulletin Number MP = MP-Series™ and Kinetix VP Actuator Accessory Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
Single motor connector Kinetix VP motor Motor mounting bolts Actuator cylinder Breather port Hollow bolts with internal threads for fastening Piston rod Wrench flats to counteract torque on piston rod Accessories mounting holes Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
• Corrosive environments reduce the service life of electric cylinders. • Depending on the workload, the piston rod will bend. See Kinetix Linear Motion Specifications Technical Data, publication KNX-TD002, for the piston-rod deflection specifications for limitations. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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• Motor feedback, auxiliary feedback, and I/O connector kits are not included, but can be purchased separately. • Factory manufactured single cables are available in standard cable lengths. They provide environmental sealing and shield termination. Contact your Rockwell Automation sales office or refer to the selection guide for cables. Electric Cylinders with Brake Option The brake option on this servo motor is a spring-set holding brake that releases when voltage is applied to the brake coil.
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Due to the unique characteristics of single cable technology, which is designed for and tested with Kinetix 5500 and 5700 inverters and Kinetix VP electric cylinders, you cannot build your own cables or use third-party cables. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
Position the electric cylinder so that all operating parts are accessible and the breather port is not covered. 2. Make sure that the mounting surface supports the electric cylinder evenly so that it is free of mechanical stress and distortion. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Use one wrench to tighten the mounting nut or rod-end accessory and the other, on the piston-rod wrench flats, to counteract the applied torque. Be sure that the torque is not applied to the piston rod and that the piston rod does not rotate. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
The connector provides a larger area to grasp and extends the leverage force. 2. Grasp the mated connector and cable plug with your hands and slowly rotate the motor connector into the new position. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
ATTENTION: The keyed connector must be properly aligned and hand-tightened. Do not use tools, or apply excessive force, when mating the cable to the motor connector. If the connectors do not go together with light hand force, realign and try again. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Be sure that there is an effective connection between the single motor cable shield and the drive system ground. 3. If applicable, form a drip loop in the cables to carry liquids away from the connector. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Actuators are designed to metric dimensions. Inch dimensions are approximate conversions from millimeters. Dimensions without tolerances are for reference. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Kinetix VP Electric Cylinders Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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(1) For complete dimensions of the parallel configuration electric cylinders, use the in-line dimensions for an electric cylinder with the same rod-stroke length and the dimensions from this table. (2) The tolerance for this dimension is ±1.0 mm (0.04 in.). Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Kinetix VP Electric Cylinders Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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If you are ordering an VPAR-x3xxxH-x4x actuator with brake, add 48.5 mm (1.91 in.) to dimensions L7, LB, and LE. Kinetix VP Electric Cylinder Dimensions (Parallel, Frame 63) Electric Cylinder Cat. No. mm (in.) VPAR-x3100x-x2B/D/E 428.3 (16.86) VPAR-x3200x-x2B/D/E 528.3 (20.80) VPAR-x3300x-x2B/D/E 628.3 (24.74) VPAR-x3400x-x2B/D/E 728.3 (28.67) VPAR-x3600x-x2B/D/E 928.3 (36.55) VPAR-x3800x-x2B/D/E 1128.3 (44.42) Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
Phase U Phase V Phase W Ground DATA MBRK+ MBRK- DATA- Reserved Single Cable Types Cable Type Cable Cat. No. 2090-CSBM1Dx-xxAAxx (standard,non-flex) or With brake wires 2090-CSBM1Dx-xxAFxx (continuous-flex) Without brake wires 2090-CSWM1Dx-xxAAxx (standard, non-flex) Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
To configure your drive, do the following. 1. From Axis Properties select, Motor category. 2. From the Data Source pull-down menu, choose Catalog Number. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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If you initiate a motion command on an electric cylinder with an incorrect Position mode, you can damage to the electric cylinder and the application in which it is installed. 6. From Axis Properties, select Scaling category. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Application Type, choose Basic. b. Loop Response, choose Medium. c. Load Coupling, choose Rigid. 3. Check Measure Inertia by using Tune Profile. 4. Click Motor with Load or Uncouple Motor, which ever applies. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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6. From Direction pull-down menu, select Forward Bi-directional. 7. To Perform Tune, click Start. Wait for autotune to complete. 8. To apply values, click Accept Tune Values. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
5. Lubricate the piston rod with a fine layer of Centroplex 2 EP grease from Klüeber at http://www.klueber.com/. Storage Store your electric cylinder for a minimal amount of time in a clean and dry location within Specifications on page Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
Drive can be improperly tuned. Check gain settings. up to rated speeds/forces. Check drive setting for number of poles, Drive can be configured improperly voltage, current, resistance, inductance, for electric cylinder used. inertia, and other motor settings. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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Actuator is being operated outside Adjust operation to be within continuous Actuator is overheating. of continuous rating. operation rating. Drive is poorly tuned and excessive Check gain settings. current to be applied to motor. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
Environmental Specifications Attribute Value Temperature, ambient 0…40 °C (32…104 °F) Temperature, storage -25…+60 °C (-13…+140 °F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) 5…95% Shock 20 g peak, 6 ms duration Vibration 2.5 g peak @ 30…2000 Hz Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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(2) If you are ordering a VPAR-x2xxxF-P4x electric cylinder with brake, add 0.59 kg (1.30 lb). (3) If you are ordering a VPAR-x3xxxE-P4x electric cylinder with brake, add 0.63 kg (1.39 lb). (4) If you are ordering a VPAR-x3xxxH-P4x electric cylinder with brake, add 0.87 kg (1.92 lb). Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/ literature-library/overview.page. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. Rockwell Automation Publication VPAR-IN001B-EN-P - February 2019...
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