Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the Haydon RoHS
compliant IDEA external linear programmable actuator. This completes an entire
line of fully programmable size 17 stepper motor linear actuators. In addition
to full programmability through an easy-to-use graphic user interface, the external
linear actuator configuration is capable of up to 20 in. of stroke length with
a variety of screw pitches, allowing fine resolution linear motion. The
external linear IDEA programmable actuator is perfect for small gantry robots,
motion systems for optics and lasers, high resolution imaging, precision fluid
dispense, and other applications requiring precision linear motion.
The IDEA system is a compact, easy-to-use electronic drive
and fully programmable control unit integrated with a linear actuator resulting
in a single, compact package. Programming the actuator is through the use of
on-screen graphic buttons instead of complicated command sets or other
proprietary programming languages. The software allows the system designer to
easily troubleshoot programs through line-by-line or multiple line program
execution using the interactive debug feature. Inputs and outputs can also be
simulated in software before ever connecting actual I/O hardware.
Other features include programmable current control, a
single supply voltage of 12 to 48 VDC, 2.6 Arms (3.68 Apeak) max rated current
per phase, and eight opto-isolated general purpose I/O. The inputs are rated
for 5 to 24 VDC, 4 mA max per input. The outputs are open collector, 5 to 24
VDC, 200 mA maximum per output.