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Simple-to-use ELECYLINDER with Built-in Controller Simple-to-use ELECYLINDER with Built-in Controller Ultra-Mini Double-guide Rod Type Ultra-Mini Double-guide Rod Type SL3/T3 SL3/T3 Simple-to-use ELECYLINDER with Built-in Controller Simple-to-use ELECYLINDER with Built-in Controller Ultra-Mini Slider & Ultra-Mini Table Type Ultra-Mini Slider & Ultra-Mini Table Type Battery-less Absolute Encoder A A b b b s s o o lu u t t t e e e E E n n c c c o o o d d e e r r No Battery,...
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Believe it: A built-in controller at this size! Ultra-Mini EleCylinder EC-T3 The following uses are available Application Example: Indexing table connector assembly equipment Transport/assembly Setting/cutting out Cutting out Insertion Select from three types according to the application Type Slider Table EC-SL3 EC-T3 EC-GDS3/GDB3...
Ultra-Mini EleCylinder resolves all kinds of small air cylinder problems! Problem Speed adjustment is di cult with small cylinders ... Problem solved! EleCylinder speed can be set easily at any value needed, from low speed to high-speed operation Speed can be set with numbers from 1% (low speed) to 100% (high speed), enabling the same...
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Introducing the functions made possible by EleCylinder Status shown by body LEDs LEDs on the body clarify the operation status. With forward end/backward end display added, the status is clear at a glance. LED left LED right Color Operation status LED left LED right Orange...
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EleCylinder Actuator Power I/O cable Series Type Lead Stroke Options cable length connector length Slider type NPN speci cation Lead 2mm Blank (base width 32mm) (interface box connection), no options Lead 4mm Rod type with rolling RCON-EC connection speci cation (Note 2) (Note 3) GDS3 bushing...
Mounting Methods Mount according to the mounting method for the applicable type. Slider type (SL3) Using base bottom surface Using base interior counterbored hole screw hole *The stainless steel sheet must be removed during the process. Hex socket bolt Set screw Hex socket bolt *Be careful, as the screw depth...
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EleCylinder EC-SL3 Body Width Lead Pulse Coupled Screw Motor Motor Model Speci cation Items Series Type Lead Stroke Actuator cable length Power I/O cable connector length Options 50mm See power I/O cable connector length See actuator cable length table below See options below table below 200mm...
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EleCylinder Main Speci cations Item Description Item Description Lead Ball screw lead (mm) Drive system Rolling screw ø4mm, rolled C10 Payload Max. payload (kg) Positioning ±0.05mm repeatability Max. speed (mm/s) Speed / Lost motion - (notation not available due to 2-point positioning function) Min.
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EleCylinder Dimensions CAD drawings can be downloaded from our website. www.elecylinder.de (Note) When the slider is returning to its home position, please be careful of interference from surrounding objects, as it will travel until it reaches the M.E. ST: Stroke (Note) Fix the cable so that its base does not move.
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EleCylinder EC-GDS3 Body Width Lead Pulse Coupled Screw Motor Motor Model Speci cation Items GDS3 Series Type Lead Stroke Actuator cable length Power I/O cable connector length Options 10mm See power I/O cable connector length See actuator cable length table below See options below table below 30mm...
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EleCylinder Main Speci cations Item Description Item Description Lead Ball screw lead (mm) Drive system Rolling screw ø4mm, rolled C10 Payload Max. payload (kg) Positioning repeatability ±0.05mm Lost motion Max. speed (mm/s) - (notation not available due to 2-point positioning function) Speed / Min.
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EleCylinder Dimensions CAD drawings can be downloaded from our website. www.elecylinder.de (Note) When returning to the home position, the rod will move to the M.E. Be careful of interference with surrounding objects. ST: Stroke (Note) Fix the cable so that its base does not move. M.E: Mechanical end The cable can be separated and replaced.
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EleCylinder EC-GDB3 Body Width Lead Pulse Coupled Screw Motor Motor Model Speci cation Items GDB3 Series Type Lead Stroke Actuator cable length Power I/O cable connector length Options 10mm See power I/O cable connector length See actuator cable length table below See options below table below 50mm...
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EleCylinder Main Speci cations Item Description Item Description Lead Ball screw lead (mm) Drive system Rolling screw ø4mm, rolled C10 Payload Max. payload (kg) Positioning repeatability ±0.1mm (Stroke 10), ±0.05mm (Stroke ≥ 20) Lost motion Max. speed (mm/s) - (notation not available due to 2-point positioning function) Speed / Min.
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EleCylinder Dimensions CAD drawings can be downloaded from our website. www.elecylinder.de (Note) When returning to the home position, the rod will move to the M.E. Be careful of interference with surrounding objects. ST: Stroke (Note) Fix the cable so that its base does not move. M.E: Mechanical end The cable can be separated and replaced.
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EleCylinder EC-T3 Body Width Lead Pulse Coupled Screw Motor Motor Model Speci cation Items Series Type Lead Stroke Actuator cable length Power I/O cable connector length Options 10mm See power I/O cable connector length See actuator cable length table below See options below table below 50mm...
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EleCylinder Main Speci cations Item Description Item Description Lead Ball screw lead (mm) Drive system Rolling screw ø4mm, rolled C10 Payload Max. payload (kg) Positioning ±0.05mm repeatability Max. speed (mm/s) Speed / Lost motion - (notation not available due to 2-point positioning function) Min.
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EleCylinder Dimensions CAD drawings can be downloaded from our website. www.elecylinder.de (Note) Upon home return, the table will move to the M.E. Be careful of interference with surrounding objects. ST: Stroke (Note) Fix the cable so that its base does not move. M.E: Mechanical end The cable can be separated and replaced.
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Refer to P. 118 of the EleCylinder Catalog V10 for precautions on axis operations using a wireless connection. (Note) Customers cannot change WL to WL2, or WL2 to WL. Please contact IAI for this. When using wireless communication with RCON-EC...
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Individual Options Air cylinder mounting plates These plates provide compatibility for mounting with some models of air cylinders. Plates can be mounted on the base side to enable mounting in accordance with the air cylinder body mounting hole positions. Mounting to the table surface is not supported.
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EC maintenance part model list SL3/GDS3/GDB3/T3 (1) Motor unit (2) Actuator cable mounting box (3) Actuator cable assembly (4) Interface box conversion cable (5) Interface box (6) Stainless steel sheet The numbers in the table correspond to the numbers in the schematics. (1) Motor unit (5)-1 Interface box (Accessories: Bolts, screws, hex wrench)
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Push-motion operation Push-motion operation is a function that keeps the rod or table pushed up against the workpiece, as with an air cylinder. Please check the usage instructions and precautions below prior to use. [Precautions] · When pushing, the static and dynamic allowable moments of the guide must be taken into consideration. [Push force adjustment] (Example) ·...
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Selection notes When connecting the Ultra-Mini EleCylinder to a PLC, three connection methods are available. Select from these three connection methods. Take note of the connection restrictions and items to be prepared separately. *Contact our sales department to change the connection method after purchase. 1.
System Con guration Accessories: Included when designated in actuator model number Options Options: Separate order required teaching software Options (See P. 28) EC connection unit RS232 connection version (Refer to RCON Catalog V2) <Wires> <Model: RCM-101-MW> Select AWG18 or higher <...
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Basic Controller Speci cations Speci cation item Speci cation content Number of controlled axes 1 axis Power supply voltage 24VDC ±10% Power capacity (Note 1) Rated 0.7A, max. 1.1A Brake release power supply 24VDC ±10%, 200mA (only for external brake release) Generated heat Inrush current (Note 2) Momentary power failure resistance...
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Interface Box Speci cation (I/O speci cation) Input Output Input voltage 24VDC ±10% Load voltage 24VDC ±10% Input current 5mA per circuit Maximum load current 50mA/1 point Speci cations ON/OFF ON voltage: MIN. 18VDC Residual voltage 2V or less voltage OFF voltage: MAX.
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Consumption current 150mA (supplied from controller) TB-03- Model Please contact IAI for the current supported versions. Ambient operating temperature 0 ~ 40°C (no condensation or freezing) Con guration Wireless or wired connection Ambient operating humidity...
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*1 The pulse width of owing inrush current is less than 5ms. *2 This power supply can vary the output voltage according to the load in order to enable parallel operation. The power supply unit is therefore for use with IAI controllers only. 16.4 *3 Parallel connection cannot be used under the following conditions.
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Maintenance Parts (Cable) When individually ordered cables or replacements must be ordered, refer to the model number below. Table of Compatible Cables Cable type Cable model Power / I/O cable (user-wired speci cation) CB-EC-PWBIO-RB Power / I/O cable (user-wired speci cation, four-way connector) CB-EC2-PWBIO-RB Power / I/O cable (RCON-EC connection speci cation) CB-REC-PWBIO-RB...
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Maintenance Parts (Cable) Four-Way Connector Cable The cable exit direction from the connector can be freely selected from four directions. The cable management for the connector is the same as that of power I/O cable CB-EC-PWBIO -RB/CB-REC- PWBIO-RB.
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