This document does not contain any export-controlled technical data.
Information furnished by Exlar Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Exlar Corporation for
its use. Exlar reserves the right to change the design and operation of the equipment described herein and any associated motion products that
may appear in this document. Information in this document pertaining to equipment not furnished by Exlar should be confirmed by that equipment
manufacturer. Exlar assumes no responsibility for changes to information by other manufacturers or errors in that information or the description of that
information. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Summary of Contents for Exlar Curtiss-Wright Tritex TTX Series
Page 1
Information furnished by Exlar Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Exlar Corporation for its use. Exlar reserves the right to change the design and operation of the equipment described herein and any associated motion products that may appear in this document.
1.1 GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Commissioning software and set-up uses the Exlar Expert™ The Tritex TTX Series is Exlar’s latest family of fully integrated software tools used on all Tritex II integrated actuators linear actuators. They feature a robust planetary roller screw...
Page 4
DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL TRITEX TTX DC MODELS Drive Specifications Main Power Input Voltage Nominal Input Voltage: 12 to 48 Vdc Control and Power Input Tolerance: ±10% of nominal Voltage (Optional) Note: Control Power is optional. Optional External I/O 24 Vdc ±10% - 0.8 A dc max load Power Supply Provides power for Digital Outputs when powering brake and 12 to 30 V when no brake is used (Required with brake)
| 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 5...
Page 6
1.4 LABEL INFORMATION Sample Product Number: TTX080-0300-02-D-B-B-D-PIO-1-A TTX AAA Actuator Type & Frame Size Stroke Length Other Options Screw Lead Mounting Options Winding Voltage Rod End Thread Option Boards Internal Holding Brake Amplifier Voltage Actuator Type E = Rod End Thread M = Mounting Options TTX = Integrated Drive / Motor / Actuator A = Male Metric...
Torque: 12.2 Nm (9 ft-lbs) Figure 3 – Rear clevis mount (NOTE: Dimension drawings can be found in the Tritex TTX Series catalog or on the Exlar website.) www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 7...
Page 8
TTX060: 5 mm Hex 18 mm Long TTX060: 5 mm Hex 18 mm Long TTX080: 6 mm Hex 25 mm Long TTX080: 6 mm Hex 25 mm Long TTX060: 5 mm Hex 30 mm Long TTX080: 6 mm Hex 40 mm Long TTX060: 5 mm Hex 30 mm Long TTX080: 6 mm Hex...
Tritex TTX actuator and servo amplifiers to power manually or to a limit switch, or maintaining continuous Logic them, consult the sizing and selection section of the Exlar Power or using the absolute position feedback option to avoid catalog.
Otherwise make external provisions to keep water away from the main rod or shaft. greased and ready for installation. Exlar uses Mobil SHC 220, a high performance, extreme-pressure grease. The unique When using the power and I/O connectors verify the cable...
4-20m A OUT + 4-20m A OUT - Input 3 Input 4 Shield 24V Common RS485+ I/O Common RS485- RS485Common Figure 8 Electrical Diagram 4-20 mA – www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 13...
Page 14
DC Input + Bus and Motor Drivers Output 1 DC Input - Output 2 Logic Power Output 3 Power Output 4 Supplies IO +V IO +V 24V Power SRC +24V Brake SRC +24V Jumper- (Optional) Brake +V Ethernet Input 1 Ethernet Port Control Electronics (Optional)
4.2 SUPPLIED CONNECTORS often used for temporary connection to the Expert™ software All standard models have connectors for external electrical configuration tool, but also used for connection to a Modbus interface, though the connectors may be removed as needed RTU host. for direct wiring to internal terminals or connections.
than rated voltage results in proportionally reduced maximum The connectors and cables supplied by Curtiss-Wright properly speed. Refer to Torque/Speed diagrams in catalog for additional terminate shields. If cable glands are used, make sure the information. cable gland has a feature to make contact between the metal body and shield and that the outer jacket is removed as recommended by gland manufacturer and installed according to Actuator...
Inputs 5, 6, 7 & 8 and Output 4 are not available. or less The analog voltage input and output are replaced with 4-20 mA input and output respectively. www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 17...
Sustained voltage outside the Absolute Max range may damage the circuits. Note that an output should not be driven more positive than I/O Power +. www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 19...
4.9 ACTUATOR BRAKE OPTION On Tritex TTX080 models, other modifications to standard wiring The actuators may be ordered with a brake option. This brake can provide other functionality. If a separate interlock is required to is intended as a “parking brake” and must not be used as a ensure that power is removed from the brake while maintaining logic “stopping brake”...
2 or the connector body DO NOT CONNECT TO A GROUNDED POINT to meet EMC requirements. EXTERNALLY! A differential input should be used with this www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 21...
PC communications ports and the RS485. This can In addition to the CBL-T2USB485-M8-xxx described above, be either a USB to 485 converters, such as the Exlar CBL- the CBL-TTIOC-SMI-xxx cable assembly available in various T2USB485-M8-xxx or any other standard 485 converter. See lengths may be used to wire from the Tritex TTX080 connector Accessories section.
8 V to operate and can tolerate up to 30 V. The where used best approach to determining whether a particular loop will www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 23...
have enough voltage is to determine the voltage required for 4.16 ABSOLUTE FEEDBACK each device in the loop at 20 mA and make sure the loop power The Tritex TTX080 comes standard with multi-turn absolute supply has enough voltage. If using a typical 24 V source for position feedback.
4.17.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT straight through cable set must be used. If there is a single The replacement battery kit is Exlar P/N 54108. To avoid loss of node connection direct from the Ethernet PC/PLC to the Tritex TTX080 then a crossover cable may be required. Some PC absolute position information if that is important, keep main or logic power applied.
4.19 SHIELDED OR UNSHIELDED CABLES Power supply sizing for motion is based mainly on maximum The Tritex TTX080 can be used with either shielded or un- mechanical power delivered to the load, which is force times velocity for linear or torque times angular velocity for rotary. The shielded Ethernet cables.
Contact Set-up page / Limits tab to a value that the power supply can Exlar applications support for additional information. tolerate. The Tritex TTX shunt regulator will operate at 90% of the User Overvoltage Fault Limit value. The drive will trip with a High Bus Voltage fault at the User Overvoltage Fault Limit 5.3 POWER FROM BATTERY SYSTEMS...
voltages that appear on the main supply. A single supply may In the example below a single 24 V regulated supply is used for main power (BUS+), and Digital I/O. Logic power is derived be used for both with a relay contact in series with the main supply positive connection to remove bus power.
Label AWG. Bus Power (+) Bus + 12-48 Vdc Power Common (-) COMMON Logic Power (+) LOGIC + 12-48 Vdc PE (GND) Figure 32 Grounding Diagram – www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 29...
6.0 STARTUP 6.2 GENERAL STARTUP PROCEDURE 6.1 CONSIDERATIONS FOR STARTUP IMPORTANT! Exlar recommends testing new systems prior 6.1.1 Safety Considerations to live operation (see Expert Software manual for startup procedure). CAUTION! Do NOT exceed the maximum input 1. A CD is provided with each actuator and contains the Expert voltage for Tritex TTX Series DC powered actuators (48 Vdc).
Temperature – Temperature is the most significant factor be necessary to hold the roller screw cylinder to keep it affecting grease life. Exlar’s testing of Mobil SHC 220 synthetic from turning. Turning the shaft will help force the faceplate grease indicates ideal performance operation in ambient assembly to break free of its housing.
12.2 Nm (9 ft-lb). re-lubricating procedure. To have this service performed for you, contact the Exlar Returns Department to send your unit in for For actuators equipped with an external anti-rotate service (see Section 9.0, “Product Returns”). If any additional mechanism and/or limit switch assembly, slide the rod of the maintenance or repair is needed, consult Exlar.
1. Check actuator mounting. Insure that the actuator is securely mounted vibrates when shaft is in motion. 2. Check tuning Output rod rotates during 1. Install Exlar anti-rotation assembly or incorporate anti-rotation into the application motion and thus does not provide proper linear motion. Brake does not hold load in 1.
9.0 CABLE ACCESSORIES 9.2 CBL-TTIPC-SMI-XXX POWER CABLE 9.1 TTIOC-xxx I/O CABLE xxx = cable length in ft. Standard lengths: 15, 25, 50 ft xxx = cable length in ft. Standard lengths: 15, 25, 50 ft FEMALE END VIEW 1=White/Yellow 2=White/Red 3=White/Green Shield to Nut 4=White/Black...
9.3 CBL-T2USB485-M8xxx COMMUNICATIONS CABLE Exlar offers a USB to RS485 converter with an M8 connector xxx = cable length in ft. Standard lengths: 15, 25, 50 ft ready to connect to the Tritex TTX080 port. Model # CBL- T2USB485-M8-xxx. This converter is not isolated and is not recommended for permanent installation.
Procedure to return products for repair or replacement: national authority and provide it with all the information and Before requesting an RGA number, please contact Exlar documentation in paper or electronic form necessary to Technical Support to see if it is possible to resolve the issue demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which prior to return.
Page 37
| 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 37...
Page 38
38 | Tritex ® TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions Curtiss-Wright | Rev D | PN75667 | 8/1/22...
Our technologies, some that are sole source or first-of-a-kind, achieve the demanding performance levels required for optimal safety, performance, and reliability in difficult “must not fail” applications. www.exlar.com | 952.500.6200 TTX Series DC Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions | 39...
Page 40
18400 West 77th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 855-620-6200 (US & Canada) Phone: 952-500-6200 Email: CHA_info@curtisswright.com Website: www.exlar.com ASIA – EXLAR ASIA PACIFIC Curtiss-Wright 1007 Pine City Hotel 8 Dong An Road, Xuhui District Shanghai 200032 China Phone: +86 021-6495-7868 Email: mfan@curtisswright.cn...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Curtiss-Wright Tritex TTX Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers