H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................2 Introduction ........................4 What's in This Document ....................... 4 Information on the Web ......................4 What are Hudson Motors?.....................
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H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Q: Which motor winding option should I pick?..............19 Q: Do I need the optional motor shaft seal? .................20 Q: How do I tune a Hudson motor? ..................20 Q: How can I change a motor’s “sense of direction”?............20 Q: Why is the motor warm during operation? ...............21 Q: Where can I find 3D drawings of Hudson motors? ............21...
Previously, Hudson motors were available for purchase by high volume OEMs exclusively (i.e., companies buying hundreds or thousands of units per year). In late 2020, Teknic opened up sales of Hudson motors to the general public. Hudson motors are among the most reliable, safe, and rugged servo motors available, and our production staff are the guardians of Hudson quality.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 What are Hudson Motors? Hudson motors have been called (more or less correctly) all of the following: • BLDC motors •...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Safety and Safe Handling Information General Precautionary Statement Always follow appropriate safety precautions when installing and operating motion control devices. Automated equipment should be designed to prevent personnel from coming into contact with moving parts and electrical contacts that could potentially cause injury or death.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Safe Handling Practices • Do not hammer pulleys, pinions, etc. onto the motor shaft. • Do not wrench or pry pulleys, pinions, etc. off the motor shaft. When removing accessories use a gear puller that pushes on the center of the shaft (offsetting the applied force).
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Parts of a Hudson Motor Inside a Hudson Motor 16 inch pigtail elim inates costly m otor 11. C om pressio n-fit alum in um stator cables in m an y applicatio ns .
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Interconnect and Wiring This section discusses Hudson motor interconnect topics, including the following: • Motor connector options • Mating connector parts and pinout information Motor Connector Options Hudson motors are available in two connector options: Molex MiniFit Jr.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Connector Pinouts and Mating Parts Molex Mini-Fit Jr. Pinout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WIRE ENTRY VIEW Pigtail Pinout Table (Molex, Minifit Jr.) Pin#...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Souriau Trim-Trio Pinout Pigtail Pinout Table (Souriau, Trim Trio Connector) Front View Wire Entry View Pin# Color Signal Name Notes NO CONNECT BLK or WHT/BLK...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Servo Drive Selection Drive Compatibility Servo drives intended for use with a Hudson motor must have the capabilities listed below. Supported Methods of Commutation (see section below for details) •...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 During six-step commutation, current flows in only two phases at a time (the odd phase is always off). Example: In Step #1 above, when the commutation sensors read binary (1 0 1) the drive sends current through Phases R and S, while Phase T remains off.
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H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 individual motor phase currents, VTC drives servo control the actual torque produced at the motor shaft. The drive simultaneously takes calibrated current measurements from all motor phases, combines this data with information about rotor position, phase resistance, inductance and back-EMF, and then applies advanced vector mathematics to calculate the exact torque being produced at the shaft.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Encoder and Commutation Signals Hudson motors have differential encoder outputs and single-ended commutation (Hall) outputs. Encoder and commutation tracks are optically read from the Hudson encoder disk and then translated to driven signals present at the motor connector.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Encoder Signaling Differential encoders on a Hudson motor have balanced, driven outputs intended to drive terminated, twisted pair transmission lines. Differential signals offer excellent common-mode noise immunity and support longer cable runs than single-ended signaling.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Commutation (Hall) Signaling The optical commutation sensors are 5V TTL, totem pole driven outputs with 10mA maximum current. Commutation Signal and Motor Phase Relaionship The diagram below illustrates the relationship between commutation (Hall) outputs and motor phases for properly wired Hudson motors.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 The motor is phased correctly when the zero-crossings of motor phases line up with the transition points of the commutation sensor signals as shown in the previous illustration.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Hudson Motor FAQ Q: Are Hudson Motors UL or CE certified? A: Yes, both. Q: How are Hudson Motors tested? A: Each Hudson motor is rigorously tested before shipment.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Q: Do I need the optional motor shaft seal? A: For extra protection beyond the standard double-sealed ball bearings, an optional dynamic shaft seal is available.
Q: Where can I find 3D drawings of Hudson motors? A: 3D files for Hudson motors can be found at: https://www.teknic.com/downloads/?download=4&hudson=0#hudson_1 EKNIC P H O N E ( 5 8 5 ) 7 8 4 - 7 4 5 4...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Appendix A: Hudson Part Number Key Example 3 4 1 1 P - 0 8 D NEMA Frame Size: 23, 34 Stack Length: Indicates the number of magnet sets (stacks) on the rotor.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Appendix B: NEMA 23 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Insulation Rating: Class H, 180°C Motor Poles: Standard Shaft Diameter: 0.375 in., 9.5 mm Motor Pigtail Type: Space saving, single-exit, DualShield™...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Appendix C: NEMA 34 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Insulation Rating: Class H, 180°C Motor Poles: Standard Shaft Diameter: 0.500 in., 12.7 mm Motor Pigtail Type: Space saving, single-exit, DualShield™...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Appendix D: Motor Dimensions Hudson Motor 3D Models 3D Models of Hudson motors are available at Teknic.com. Note: you may be asked to log in or register to access to these files. https://www.teknic.com/downloads/?download=4&hudson=0#hudson_1 NEMA 34 Series Dimensions Ø...
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 NEMA 23 Series Dimensions 3/8" shaft option .810 ±.030 2.54 20.58 ±0.76 .100] 2.625 66.68 5.20 .205 THRU .075 ±.004 1.90 ±0.10...
Appendix E: Motor Cables This section contains Hudson motor extension cable fabrication tips and guidelines. Cable Drawings Example Hudson motor cable drawings are located at Teknic.com: https://www.teknic.com/files/downloads/hudson-souriau_cable.pdf https://www.teknic.com/files/downloads/hudson-molex_cable.pdf Golden Rules for Motor Cable Construction Use low capacitance, shielded twisted pair cable for the encoder and commutation (Hall) signals.
H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 Cable Making Guidelines The following guidelines are provided help minimize cable design, fabrication, and application errors. General Recommendations 1. The pitfalls of hand crimping tools. Hand crimping tools, when properly selected and used by a skilled operator, make good crimp connections.
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H u d s o n M a n u a l / R e v . 1 . 2 1 3. Specify 100% electrical testing of all cables. Specify that cables and harnesses be 100% electrically tested, preferably with resistance tests.
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