Transport System Options; Precision Rail; Precision Rail Option - Rockwell Automation MagneMotion MagneMover LITE Original Instructions Manual

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Transport System Options

Transport System Options

Precision Rail

This section provides an overview of the precision rail option for use with the MagneMover
LITE railless motors. The motor and rail configuration when using this option differs from the
standard MM LITE configuration, where the rails are integral to the motors. When using this
option, railless motors are used and the rails are independent from the motors.
Figure 3-51 shows the basic structure of a precision rail system when configured as a loop.
Preassembled support post assemblies, each consisting of a spine plate, support post, and post
mount support the rails in a precision rail system. These assemblies are designed to hold the
precision rail in the correct relationship to the MM LITE motors. Different spine plates are
available to support the varying rail to rail connection and interface requirements. For installa-
tions that use the standard beam support structure, the post mount at the bottom of each sup-
port post attaches directly to the beam that supports the motors to provide structural integrity
throughout the system.
NOTE: Post mounts can be excluded from the support post assemblies to accommodate
installations that provide their own underlying support structure and only require the
support post and spine plate components to hold the precision rail.
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Spine Plate
Support Post
Post Mount
Figure 3-51: Precision Rail Option
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