Flat Linear Motor Hardware Manual Revision: 2.01.00...
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This manual contains proprietary information and may not be reproduced, disclosed, or used in whole or in part without the express written permission of Aerotech, Inc. Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
2.7.2. Protective Ground 2.7.3. Over-Current Protection 2.7.4. Hall-Effect Device and Thermistor Wiring 2.7.5. Wiring Guidelines 2.7.6. Thermal Protective Device 2.8. Hall-Effect Operation and Motor Phasing 2.9. Motor Heating 2.10. Maintenance Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
Figure 2-2: Stacking Tracks Figure 2-3: Linear Motor with Tape Scale Encoder and Cable Management Figure 2-4: Wiring Overview Figure 2-5: Thermal Sensor Resistance as a Function of Temperature Figure 2-6: Typical Thermistor Interface Circuit Figure 2-7: Linear Motor Phasing www.aerotech.com...
BLMF Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product BLMFI, BLMFS, and BLMFS5 Motors Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the...
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N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
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W A R N I N G : To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, bodily injury or death the following precautions must be followed. 1. Aerotech's motors are meant to be part of a drive package consisting of an amplifier and a controller. The motor relies on the drive package for fault protection. Aerotech, Inc. does not approve of their motors being used in any other way.
Overview Chapter 1: Overview N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
BLMF Hardware Manual 1.1. Basic Specifications N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C. 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C. 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C. 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing.
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 125°C. 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing.
N O T E : All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release. The most recent system drawings and schematics can be found on your software DVD or on www.aerotech.com. Figure 1-1: BLMFS/BLMFI Model Dimensions www.aerotech.com...
Altitude Operating: 0 m to 1,000 m (0 ft to 3280 ft) above sea level Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 1000 m or below sea level. Atmosphere Not to be used in a hydrogen atmosphere.
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The motion could possibly result in bodily injury or damage to equipment. This is especially important in vertical applications where the use of a fail-safe brake needs to be incorporated in the event of a power disruption. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
With the forcer stationary and the magnet track moving, the load generally increases but the cable management system is simplified. A stationary forcer usually allows for increased heat transfer from the forcer. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
D-shell connector. A mating D-shell connector serves as the termination point of the high-flex cable in the cable management track. Figure 2-3: Linear Motor with Tape Scale Encoder and Cable Management www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Fuse values should be selected according to the RMS current rating of the motor. For most applications slow-blow type fuses should be used. When the motor is part of an Aerotech system using an Aerotech controller and drive, the “Amp ”...
An excessive amount of current through the thermistor will cause its temperature to rise and a false triggering will occur. Figure 2-6: Typical Thermistor Interface Circuit Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
In linear servomotors, one popular method of commutation is with Hall-effect sensors. They sense the presence of a magnetic field and provide an output as a function of the forcer position. Aerotech linear motor Hall sensors provide a unique set of Hall sensor outputs every sixty electrical degrees. Therefore the forcer position can be resolved to any of six segments over 360 electrical degrees.
Poor heat transfer away from the motor, excessive loading, elevated ambient temperatures, etc. are conditions that will cause excessive motor heating and failure. The importance of motor overload and thermal protection devices as described in previous sections becomes apparent. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Non-ferrous tools should be used when working around the magnet track. D A N G E R : Do not attempt to disassemble the magnet track for cleaning or any other reason since this can result in serious injury. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
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Assembly and Installation BLMF Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, whether or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, or whether or not Aerotech’s...
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...