Electro-Mechanical Actuators featrue AC-powered design.
Press Release Summary:
Tritex(TM) II Series, offering 1,500 W, AC-powered operation and digital position control, combine brushless servomotor with rotary or linear (output) actuation in one sealed housing. Operating from 100-240 Vac, actuators provide multiple I/O and feedback choices as well as software features such as 16 programmable indexes, linked moves, and firmware flash upgrades. Modbus port, via RS/485 protocol, allows complete control, programming, and monitoring of actuator.
Original Press Release:
Tritex II AC Powered Electro-Mechanical Actuators
Chanhassen, MN - March 27, 2009 - Exlar announces the Tritex(TM) II Series electric actuators, offering 1500 Watt, AC powered operation and digital position control within a single, space-saving housing. These actuators combine a brushless servomotor with either rotary or linear (output) actuation, assembling all elements into a compact, sealed housing for demanding environments. With their built-in mechanical converters, Tritex II actuators eliminate the need for traditional ball screw or gear reducer mechanisms - they incorporate all the required position control and power electronics into the actuator itself, providing a complete system solution. This design additionally eliminates the inconvenience and expense of an external servo amplifier and cables, which are often required with typical servo systems.
The new Tritex II actuators operate from 100-240 VAC, allowing direct connection to factory power sources. Enhanced software features include 16 programmable indexes, linked moves and firmware flash upgrade capability via the actuator's Modbus port. This port, via a RS/485 protocol, allows complete control, programming and monitoring of all aspects of the Tritex II actuator as it performs an application. Planned communications options include Modbus, Ethernet/IP(TM), HART, Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, and CAN J1939 protocols.
The Tritex II actuator has ample I/O capability: 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, plus one analog input and output. Feedback choices include analog Hall effect (standard) and incremental encoder for high positioning resolution. The new Tritex II design offers excellent connectivity with internal terminals accessible through the actuator's removable cover. Tritex II also offers a provision for Imperial or metric threaded ports for cable sealing glands, optional M23/M16 connectors for power and I/O, with an M8 connector for the RS485 port.
Tritex II linear actuators provide the same form factor as hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and provide for simple, clean all-electric retrofits in what were formerly fluid power applications. They are available with many different mounting options (metric or Imperial) such as front flange, rear clevis mount, side mount, trunnion mount, extended tie rod, and rear flange.
Tritex II rotary actuators are available in standard IEC metric dimensions. Direct drive units, as well as units with integral planetary gearing, provide compact, powerful solutions for most rotary applications. Custom mounting and options for both rotary and linear actuators are available to meet a wide range of installation requirements.
Tritex II Linear Actuator Features:
- 90 and 115 mm frame size
- 3 to 24-inch strokes available (75 to 610 mm)
- 0.1, 0.2, 0.5., 0.75-inch lead roller screws (2.54, 5.08, 12.7, 19.05 mm)
- Standard or high mechanical capacity roller screw drive
- Peak force to 7370 lbf (32.8 kN)
- 25 inches per second max. linear velocity (635 mm/s)
- 100Â-240 VAC power
- Multiple standard and custom mounts available
- Analog Hall effect or incremental encoder feedback
- Multiple connectorization options
- IP54 sealing standard; IP65 sealing optional
- RS485 serial communications for monitoring and control via Modbus
- Molded and shielded cables available
- Option boards for other I/O types, I/O expansion and various network types available
Tritex II Rotary Actuator Features:
- 90 and 115 mm frame size
- Motor torques to 95 lbf-in continuous and 105 lbf-in peak (11.9 Nm)
- 100-Â240 VAC power
- Integrated planetary gearing option 4:1 to 100:1 ratios, offering torque output to 4696 lbf in (530.4 Nm)
- Up to 1700 rpm base motor speed
- Multiple standard and custom mounts available
- Analog Hall effect or incremental encoder feedback
- Multiple connectorization options
- IP65 sealing standard
- RS485 serial communications for monitoring and control
- Molded and shielded cables available
- Option boards for other I/O types, I/O expansion and various network types available
Exlar Corporation designs, manufactures and sells linear and rotary motion products worldwide. For general product information, contact Exlar Corporation, 1470 Lake Drive West, Chanhassen, MN 55317. Phone: 952-368-3434. Fax: 952-368-4359. Website: www.exlar.com.
