Speed and current curves - 12 V motor ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 29 Speed and current curves - 24 V motor ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Test of conducted and radiated emission (EMC) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Label for LA12 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Ordering example ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 33 Maintenance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35...
This User Manual does not address the end user� It is intended as a source of information for the equipment or system manufacturer only, and it will tell you how to install, use and maintain your LINAK electronics� The manufacturer of the end product has the responsibility to provide a User Manual where relevant safety information from this manual is passed on to the end user�...
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LA12| Safety instructions Please read this safety information carefully� Be aware of the following three symbols throughout the user manual: Warning! Failing to follow these instructions can cause accidents resulting in serious personal injury� Recommendations Failing to follow these instructions can result in the actuator suffering damage or being ruined�...
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Do not place load on the actuator housing and do prevent impact or blows, or any other form of stress to the housing� • Ensure that the duty cycle and the usage temperatures for LA12 actuators are respected� • Ensure that the cable cannot be squeezed, pulled or subjected to any other stress�...
Please pay special attention to the area around the housing where parts can be trapped and cause damage to the application and actuator� In applications with high dynamic forces LINAK recommends not to use the fully extended or retracted position over longer time, as this can damage the endstop system permanently�...
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LA12| Mounting guidelines • The mounting pins must have the correct dimension� • The bolts and nuts must be made of a high quality steel grade (e�g� 10�8)� No thread on the bolt inside the back fixture or the piston rod eye�...
LA12| Electrical installation • To ensure maximum self-locking ability, please be sure that the motor is shorted when stopped� Actuators with integrated controller provide this feature, as long as the actuator is powered� • When using soft stop on a DC-motor, a short peak of higher voltage will be sent back towards the power supply�...
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LA12| 14 Actuator with absolute positioning - Analogue feedback I/O specifications Yellow Analogue feedback Tolerances: +/- 0�2 V Max� current output: 1 mA 0-10 V (Option B) Ripple max�: 200 mV 0�5-4�5 V (Option C) Transaction delay: 100 ms Linear feedback: 0�5 %...
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LA12| 16 Actuator with Reed - Relative positioning 4 wires I/O specifications Black Reed output: same as input voltage Max� switching capacity 750 mA 4 pole magnet (Option M) count 2 mm pitch = 0�5 mm per count 4 mm pitch = 1�0 mm per 6 mm pitch = 1�5 mm per...
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LA12| 19 Actuator with IC (without Endstop Signal out) I/O specifications Input/Output Specification Comments Description Easy-to-use interface with integrated power electronics (H-Bridge)� The actuator can also be equipped with an H-Bridge electronic circuit that gives an absolute or relative feedback signal�...
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LA12| 21 Actuator with IC and Endstop Signals I/O specifications Input/Output Specification Comments Description Easy-to-use interface with integrated power electronics (H-bridge)� The actuator can also be equipped with an electronic circuit that gives an absolute or relative H-Bridge feedback signal�...
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LA12| 22 Actuator with IC and Endstop Signals I/O specifications Input/Output Specification Comments Violet Mechanical slide potentiometer: Max� 100 mm stroke 0-10 V Linearity: ± 20 % Slide potentiometer, 10 kohm Minimum lifetime: 15,000 cycles Average lifetime: 40,000 cycles 1 kohm = 0 mm stroke Max�...
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LA12| 23 Actuator with IC and Endstop Signals I/O specifications Input/Output Specification Comments White Signal GND Only for mechanical slide potentiometer and analogue feedback Max� 1 mA For correct wiring of power GND and Signal GND, see: Correct Wiring of...
LA12| 24 Correct wiring of Power GND and Signal GND for IC When using the feedback output, it is important to use the right connection setup� Attention should be paid to the two ground connections: Power GND in the Power Connector and Signal GND in the Control Connector�...
(if any) Customer fuse burned Check the fuse Cable damaged Please contact your local LINAK supplier For IC only: For IC only: Wrongly connected Please make sure that the power supply polarity is properly connected, otherwise...
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Check the power supply steps Load is higher than specified Reduce the load Actuator cannot hold the Load is higher than specified Reduce the load chosen load For further assistance, please contact your local LINAK supplier� Go to table of contents...
LA12| 27 Specifications Motor: Permanent magnet motor 12 or 24 V Housing: High strength-plastic housing Spindle part: Acme spindle: Trapezoidal spindle with high efficiency Temperature range: - 20 C to +60 F to +140 Full performance +5 C to +40...
Speed and current curves - 12 V motor The charts below display typical values made with a stable power supply and an ambient temperature of 20˚C� LA12 - 12 V Speed vs Thrust 6 mm pitch 4 mm pitch 2 mm pitch...
Speed and current curves - 24 V motor The charts below display typical values made with a stable power supply and an ambient temperature of 20˚C� LA12 - 24 V Speed vs Thrust 6 mm pitch 4 mm pitch 2 mm pitch...
XX µF LA12 1 μF Motor -/+ 2) For systems with LINAK PWM regulation (among other things parallel operation and speed regulation) the following is valid: • Radiated emission requirements are met� • Conducted emission requirements are met� 3) Speed regulation: •...
7. W/O #1234567-0001 The LINAK work order followed by a unique sequential identification number. Key to symbols The following symbols are used on the LA12 label:...
= Stainless steel (AISI 304) / 012114 position 01 = Stainless steel (AISI 304) / 012114 position 02 = Special *IC options for LA12 Necessary cable type = Potentiometer 0-10 V / max� 100 mm stroke 8 for IC (8 core)
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LA12| 34 Ordering example 12 X X XX - X XXX XX X X IC options: Basic IC � LA12 actuator: Cable With IC With analogue feedback = Black straight 2300 mm (8-core) = 5-core black straight 0�93 m = 8-core black straight 2�3 m Deutsch = 5-core black straight 0�93 m...
LINAK service centre� In order to avoid the risk of malfunction, all actuator repairs must only be carried out by an authorised LINAK Service shop or repairer, as special tools and parts must be used�...
LINAK service centre� In order to avoid the risk of malfunction, all actuator repairs must only be carried out by an authorised LINAK Service shop or repairer, as special tools and parts must be used�...
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LA12| 37 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY LINAK A/S Smedevænget 8 DK - 6430 Nordborg Hereby declares that Actuator 12xxxx-xxxxxxxx complies with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU according to following harmonized standards: EN 61000-4-2:2009, EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1+A2, EN 61000-4-4:2012, EN 61000-4-5:2014, EN 61000-4-6:2014, EN...
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Linear Actuators LA12, LA14, LA22, LA23, LA25, LA30, LA35, LA36, LA37 comply with the following parts of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ANNEX I, Essential health and safety requirements relating to the design and construction of machinery: 1.5.1 Electricity supply...
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