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Controls
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Copley Motion Systems LLC
ServoTube 38
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Publication Ref: UM03013/C
Copley Motion Systems LLC
Luckyn Lane, Pipps Hill, Basildon, Essex SS14 3BW England
Tel: +44 (0)1268 287070
Fax +44 (0)1268 293344

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  • Page 1 Copley Controls Corp. Copley Motion Systems LLC ServoTube 38 INSTALLATION GUIDE Publication Ref: UM03013/C Copley Motion Systems LLC Luckyn Lane, Pipps Hill, Basildon, Essex SS14 3BW England Tel: +44 (0)1268 287070 Fax +44 (0)1268 293344...
  • Page 2 Prelims ServoTube 38 Installation Guide WARRANTY Copley Motion Systems guarantees its equipment against faulty components for a period of twelve months from delivery. Replacement components will be free of charge. Copley Motion Systems shall not in any event be liable for consequential damage or loss.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Prelims ServoTube 38 INSTALLATION GUIDE Contents Preliminary pages Title page ..........(i) Copyright notice / disclaimer .
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Prelims ServoTube 38 Installation Guide WARNINGS Warning symbols and meanings In this User Manual warning symbols are used. These are intended to alert you to the potential hazards to personnel which are associated with the equipment described, in all aspects of use, including handling, installation, operation and maintenance.
  • Page 5: Reader's Notes

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Prelims READER’S NOTES GENERAL This manual describes the Installation, Maintenance and Spares of the ServoTube 38 linear motor. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS The following publications are associated with the ServoTube 38 User Manual. Title Reference Number ServoTube Applications Guide UM03012 XTA Data sheet DS01093...
  • Page 6 Prelims ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Page (vi)
  • Page 7: Overview

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Product Overview model number and the system comes up tuned and SERVOTUBE 38 ACTUATOR ready to run. Clear diagnostics make system The ServoTube 38 Actuator is an optimal solution commissioning easy. Fill in the blanks to define position, for industrial position control.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Overview The tubular motor has superior thermal efficiency, radiating heat uniformly. High duty cycles are possible without the need for forced-air or water cooling. Amplifiers ServoTube 38 is complemented by a range of matched, self-tuning servo-amplifiers and indexers complete with plug-and-play cabling.
  • Page 9: Installation

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation UNPACKING • Check packaging for signs of damage. • Metal surfaces may be hot or below 0 C following prolonged storage. • Remove packaging. Do not discard. In the event of items requiring return, it is recommended that the original packaging be used.
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Installation Mechanical - XTA The outline drawing of the XTA is shown in Figure 2.1. It comprises the forcer with an integrated plastic sleeve bearing and the thrust rod. The integrated bearing acts as a guide for the moving thrust rod. It is not intended to withstand side loading.
  • Page 11 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installation ACTUATOR ENVELOPE = (2 X STROKE ) + 319 (See Note 1) 4 MTG HOLES M6 x 10 DEEP 258.0 40.3 40.0 59.0 27.0 4 MTG HOLES M4 x 8 DEEP XTA3804 29.0 PITCH TYP 33.0 83.0 8 MTG HOLES...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Installation Mechanical - XTB The XTB is shown in Figure 2.2. It comprises the forcer and the thrust rod. With the addition of thrust rod supports and a linear bearing a moving forcer solution can be implemented. The XTB forcer can be mounted by two methods.
  • Page 13 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installation 218.0 40.3 59.0 XTB3804 29.0 PITCH TYP 4 MTG HOLES 70.0 M4 x 8 DEEP 33.0 8 MTG HOLES EITHER SIDE 174.0 M4 x 8 DEEP 70.0 THRUST ROD 289.0 XTB3806 29.0 PITCH TYP 76.0 8 MTG HOLES 239.0...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Installation Electrical All electrical connections to the XTA and XTB are made via two cables, see Figure 2.3a and Figure 2.3b. One cable carries power to the forcer and the other carries signals from the position sensor. These cables are supplied either pre-terminated for a specific drive or with flying leads.
  • Page 15 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 2 TO J8 SENSOR CABLE Installation XENUS MICRO PANEL XSJS POWER CABLE TO J2 SENSOR CABLE TO J6 PARKER COMPAX 3 SENSOR CABLE TO X13 POWER CABLE TO X3 Figure 2.3b - Schematic showing connection of XTA / XTB to the Xenus Micro Panel Amplifier XSJ-S and the Parker Compax 3 Amplifier Page 9...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Installation Page 10...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 3 Maintenance Chapter 3 Maintenance The XTA is low maintenance and as such requires only minimal periodic inspection. The integral bearing is dry running, requiring no lubrication. Periodically: • Check that the thrust rod can move freely over the entire stroke. •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Maintenance • Loosen the two fixings on the cable clamp. M3 FIXING SCREWS (4 OFF) • Pull the cable out through the cable gland. SENSOR CABLE Replacement Re-fitting is the reverse of the removal procedure. POWER CABLE •...
  • Page 19: Service

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Chapter 4 Service Chapter 4 Service SERVICE Should you need to return any items to Copley Motion Systems, before doing so, please call our Sales co-ordinator on +44 (0)1268 287070 or send a fax to +44 (0)1268 293344 in order to obtain an RMA (Returned Materials Authorisation) number.
  • Page 20 Chapter 4 ServoTube 38 Installation GuideService Page 14...
  • Page 21: Appendices

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices Appendices CONTENTS APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS APPENDIX B - TROUBLE SHOOTING APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Page 15...
  • Page 22 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Page 16...
  • Page 23 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices Appendix A Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DESCRIPTION OF TERM Peak force Peak force is the force produced when the peak current is applied to the forcer. It is the product of Force constant (N/A ) and Peak current (A The forcer is not moving, there is no forced cooling and no additional heat-sinking.
  • Page 24 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide TERM DESCRIPTION OF TERM Continuous Continuous working voltage is the maximum allowable continuous voltage between any two forcer working voltage phases or between any forcer phase and the forcer safety earth. Pole pitch Pole pitch is the distance in millimetres for one complete electrical cycle (between like magnetic poles).
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices Appendix B Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Check to see if the problem you are experiencing is listed in the chart below. If the problem cannot be solved with reference to this chart, contact the customer services department. Fault Possible cause Action...
  • Page 26 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Page 20...
  • Page 27: C Technical Specification

    ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices Appendix C Technical Datasheet ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS FORCER TYPE 3804 3806 3808 3810 units S (1) P (1) S (1) P (1) S (1) P (1) S (1) P (1) Peak force @ 25 C ambient for 1 sec 1116 1488 1860...
  • Page 28 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide THERMAL SPECIFICATIONS FORCER TYPE 3804 3806 3808 3810 units Maximum phase temperature Thermal resistance R 0.23 0.16 0.13 0.11 thphase-housing With 25 x 25 x 2.5 cm heatsink plate Power dissipation @ 25 C ambient 89.3 110.3 127.1...
  • Page 29 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices POSITION SENSOR The position sensor outputs analogue, differential sine and cosine signals for providing position feedback. Figure C.1 shows the relationships between forcer phase back EMF and position sensor outputs for one direction of motion (as shown by arrows in Figures C.1 and C.2).
  • Page 30 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide FORCER OVER TEMPERATURE SENSOR It is strongly recommended that the forcer over-temperature sensor is connected to the drive amplifier or servo controller at all times in order to reduce the risk of damage to the forcer due to excessive temperatures. Protection is provided by three, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors embedded in the forcer phases.
  • Page 31 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices CONNECTIONS Connections within the forcer termination box are as follows: FUNCTION CONDUCTOR DESIGNATION Forcer phase U Black 1 Forcer phase V Black 2 Forcer phase W Black 3 Chassis Protective earth + both cable screens Green/Yellow Figure C.4 - Power cable connection at TB1 FUNCTION...
  • Page 32 Appendices ServoTube 38 Installation Guide XTA FORCE / VELOCITY PROFILES (WITH AN OPERATING VOLTAGE OF 325 VD.C.) S=series forcer phases P=parallel forcer phases XTA3804S force/velocity XTA3804P force/velocity PEAK PEAK CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Velocity (m/s) Velocity (m/s) XTA3806S force/velocity XTA3806P force/velocity 1200 1000 PEAK PEAK...
  • Page 33 ServoTube 38 Installation Guide Appendices XTB FORCE / VELOCITY PROFILES (WITH AN OPERATING VOLTAGE OF 325 VD.C.) S=series forer phases P=parallel forcer phases XTB3804S force/velocity XTB3804P force/velocity PEAK PEAK CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS Velocity (m/s) Velocity (m/s) XTB3806S force/velocity XTB3806P force/velocity 1200 1000 PEAK PEAK...
  • Page 34 Copley Controls Corp. Copley Motion Systems LLC Luckyn Lane, Pipps Hill, Basildon, Essex SS14 3BW England Tel: +44 (0)1268 287070 Fax +44 (0)1268 293344 Ref: UM03013/C...

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