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ELECTRIC LINEAR ACTUATORS
LV SERIES
USER GUIDE
Version 2.1

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC LINEAR ACTUATORS LV SERIES USER GUIDE Version 2.1...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION - Introduction to this user guide 2.1. About this user guide 2.2. Terms and abbreviations 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW - About Gimatic's products: features and catalogue number interpretation 3.1. About Gimatic's LV Actuators 3.2. Features 3.3. LV and LVP systems 3.4.
  • Page 4 6.4. Servo drive configuration 7. MAINTENANCE - Suggested activities for systems based on Gimatic's LV products ACCESSORIES - Available accessories 9. APPENDIX - Additional information 9.1. Application continuous force calculation example 9.2. Duty cycle calculation 10. SERVICE ENQUIRIES - Information required for a correct enquiry 10.1.
  • Page 5 This manual and the warnings attached to the LV linear slides only highlight hazards that can be predicted by Gimatic. Be aware they do not cover all possible hazards. Gimatic shall not be responsible for any accidents caused by the misuse or abuse of the device by the operator.

  • Page 6: General Safety

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 1.1 General safety The following points must be understood and adhered to at all times: • Equipment operators must read the User Guide carefully and make sure of the correct procedure before operating the LV linear actuators.

  • Page 7: About This User Guide

    3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.1 About Gimatic's LV actuators The Gimatic LV actuator is a recirculating ball bearing slide equipped with a 3-phase, brushless, DC, permanent-magnet motor designed for direct-drive, high-precision and high-dynamics applications. High efficiency and performance of Gimatic's ML linear motors meet a lightweight aluminium slide which provides a prismatic guide for the motion of the slider (anti-rotation), a heat dissipation functionality and high stiffness in several directions.

  • Page 8: Features

    LV actuators can be combined in order to create multiple axis systems. Furthermore for all those applications requiring longer strokes and/or higher stiffness along the entire stroke, Gimatic linear actuators are also available as linear guides (LVP25 and LVP40). These guides can be combined with LV actuators to create more complex structures (i.e.

  • Page 9: Lv Product Range

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com LVP+LV EXAMPLE APPLICATION: 3 AXIS PICK&PLACE SYSTEM 3.4 LV product range LV25050 LV25100 LV25150 LV25200 LV40050 LV40100 LV40150 LV40200 Stroke [mm] Total mass [g] 1170 1380 1825 2185 2730 3590 4430 4865 Mass of parts...

  • Page 10: Catalogue Number Interpretation

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 3.5 Catalogue number interpretation Electric linear slide: ordering code example LV25050-70ABZHALL Motor's size: 25 [mm] 40 [mm] Stroke: 050 [mm] 100 [mm] 150 [mm] 200 [mm] BUS voltage: 70 (72 [V] peak) 300 (325 [V] peak)

  • Page 11: Electric Linear Slides

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 4.2 Electric linear slides 4.2.1 Application A LV linear actuator is based on a tubular linear motor that provides relative motion between the slider and the stator. In a single axis system the LV part hosting the motor's stator is typically fixed to an external frame while the slide hosting the motor's slider interacts with the load (directly or by means of gripper or some other tools).

  • Page 12: Weight Counter Balance

    A counter balance device should be considered in order to compensate the load statically. Gimatic manufactures a spring compensator that can be mounted laterally on LV devices. A brake is recommended for most applications but must be used to prevent damage in applications where the load drops immediately after power is removed.

  • Page 13: Brake

    4.3 Servo drive Gimatic does not manufacture servo drives since the LV actuators are compatible with most 3-phase, AC, brushless servo drives available on the market. The following is a list of some of the commercial drives tested over time.

  • Page 14: Linear Encoder

    The linear encoder is used to provide position feedback to the servo drive to allow for accurate control of the LV actuators. Gimatic manufactures an incremental ABZ encoder with RS-422 output signal for two different resolutions: 25 μm (SE9ABZ1) and 10 μm (SE9ABZ1-HR). The choice of what encoder best fits the application also depends on the maximum speed expected: the higher the resolution, the lower the maximum speed.
  • Page 15 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com SE9ABZ1 SE9ABZ1-HR SE9SIN1(*) Circuit output SIN/COS Output signal RS-422 1 Vss Power supply 5 Vdc Current consumption 50 mA 25 mA Working speed 6 m/s 2 m/s 4 m/s Operating temperature -40 ÷ +85 °C Resolution 25 μm...

  • Page 16: Sensors

    4.5 Sensors Hall sensors In the same package of the incremental encoder transducer, Gimatic manufactures a sensor with simulated HALL sensors output. This accessory is especially suited for vertical applications where initial movement usually required for the wake and shake procedure is not allowed.
  • Page 17 In addition to end stop sensors, it is recommended to incorporate end stop bumpers to absorb and stop the movement in the case of over travel. Gimatic can provide both end stop sensors and bumpers, please contact your local area Gimatic's distributor.
  • Page 18 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com LV linear actuators are provided with special brackets allowing the usage of magnetic proximity switches as end stop and home sensors. Since sliders of LV40 actuators show a much stronger magnetic field respect to LV25 models, inductive proximity switches can also be used for LV40 actuators only that can be mounted using optional brackets.
  • Page 19 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com Operating Environment The temperature of the operating environment is critical when determining the appropriate motor model to use. When the motor is producing force, it will produce a temperature rise above ambient. The higher the temperature of the motor operating environment, the hotter the motor will become under the same duty cycle.

  • Page 20: Electrical

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 Electrical LV25050-70 LV25100-70 LV25150-70 LV25200-70 Stroke [mm] Mass of parts fixed to 1050 the slider [g] Total mass [g] 1170 1380 1825 2185 BUS peak voltage [Vdc] Max Continuous Force [N] Max Continuous Current [A] 1.57...
  • Page 21 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com LV40050-70 LV40100-70 LV40150-70 LV40200-70 Stroke [mm] Mass of parts fixed to 1350 1840 2150 2420 the slider [g] Total mass [g] 2730 3590 4430 4865 BUS peak voltage [Vdc] Max Continuous Force [N] Max Continuous Current [A] 3.09...

  • Page 22: Operative Fields

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5.2 Operative fields The following graphs show the operative field of LV linear actuators, that is all the possible operation points of the actuator only. The internal portion defines the motor’s continuous operation area and shows the conditions that enable the actuator to operate for an indefinite period of time.
  • Page 23 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com Continuous Intermittent Page 19...

  • Page 24: Static Thrusts

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5.3 Static thrusts The maximum thrust the linear actuator can exert depends on the slider portion inserted in the motor. The following graphs show the variation of the maximum force that can be exerted by the motor under static conditions.
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  • Page 26: Mechanical

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5.4 Mechanical Page 22...
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  • Page 28: Safety Loads

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5.5 Safety loads Excessive loads can damage the linear unit and cause functioning troubles. The dimensions Y0 and Z0 identify the centre of the linear bearing (dimensions measured under conditions of maximum opening).

  • Page 29: Deflection

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 5.6 Deflection The graphs show the deflection f (mm) in the three directions shown, as a function of forces A, B or C and the stroke of the slide. Page 25...

  • Page 30: Unpacking

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 6 INSTALLATION 6.1 Unpacking WARNING: Tubular motor shafts contain powerful permanent magnets. People with a pacemaker, AICD or similar medical devices should maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm from the shaft WARNING: The shaft emits a very strong magnetic field. Always use caution when handling.

  • Page 31: Linear Encoder

    2. electrical wiring between the encoder and servo drive (on an incremental encoder, inversion of one of the quadrature signals is sufficient); 3. software configuration on the servo drive. In case of first installation or replacement of Gimatic's position transducers and/or sensors (SE9 series), please refer to the following steps: •...

  • Page 32: Mounting Examples

    Several mounting interfaces are available to connect LV actuators with other LV units, LVP guides, gripping and rotating devices of Gimatic's Mechatronics series. An overview on some mounting solutions is summarized here in the following pictures but many others are possible. Please refer to the accessories section for a complete list of available interfaces and ordering codes.

  • Page 33: Electrical

    DANGER: The actuator must be grounded to prevent the possibility of electric shock during motor operation. Any Gimatic’s ML motor is provided with a 30 mm log flying cable output. The power supply and temperature signal cable can be directly connected to a servo drive by means of an extension cable and either EN175000 7-pole circular connectors (for 70 V BUS voltage) or M23 6 pole circular connectors (for 325 V BUS voltage).

  • Page 34: Sensors

    Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 6.3.2 Sensors Connect the sensors, such as home switches and dead stops, to be used to the servo drive as specified in the sensor and servo drive documentation. 6.3.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) While the ultimate responsibility for a system’s EMC compliance lies with the system builder, the LV design provides good EMC performance as a system component.
  • Page 35 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 7. MAINTENANCE LV linear actuator requires very little maintenance. However, the following activities are recommended for periodic maintenance. • Ensure the stator can move freely over the entire stroke. • Clean any accumulated debris from the slider.
  • Page 36 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com Remove the protection metal plate. Lubricate the steel bars. Move the carrier to distribute the lubricant in the ball bearings. Pay attention not to drive the carrier out of the guide. Page 32...
  • Page 37 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 8. ACCESSORIES Part Number Description Image Cabling connector EN175000, 7 poles, male version (motor side) CMGM2200700 for 72 Vdc BUS voltage. Weight 55 g Cabling connector EN175000, 7 poles, female version (extension CFGM2200700 cable side) for 72 Vdc BUS voltage.
  • Page 38 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com Cabling connector M12, 8 poles 90 degrees for connection of SE CFGM1290825P series transducers, with 2.5 m pig tailed cable output. Power supply unit series SP with universal AC input and 24 Vdc MPS24-8.4...
  • Page 39 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com SN4N225-G Magnetic proximity switches (N SN4M225-G for PNP and M for NPN output) SS4N225-G with 2.5 m pig tailed cable SS4M225-G output. SN3N203-G Magnetic proximity switches (N SN3M203-G for PNP and M for NPN output) SS3N203-G with 0.3 m cable output length...
  • Page 40 LV over LV/LVP mounting LV40-KIT-01* interface plate. LV25-KIT-04 LV head interface. LV40-KIT-04* LV over LV/LVP angular LV25-KIT-07 mounting LV40-KIT-07* interface plate. (*) Under development. For a complete and up to date list of accessories, please refer to Gimatic’s website www.gimatic.com Page 36...
  • Page 41 Gimatic - LV Electric Linear Actuators www.gimatic.com 9. APPENDIX 9.1 Application continuous force calculation example The following example demonstrates calculation of a LV25100-70 duty cycle for a simple horizontal positioning movement with a trapezoidal velocity profile. The profile is broken up into sections i.e.
  • Page 42 Force RMS This motion can be cyclically actuated by Gimatic's LV25100-70 motor because the value of the calculated force RMS is lower than the maximum continuous (19.8 N < 20 N), that the maximum force required is lower than the motor's peak force (38.8 N <<...
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