Curtiss-Wright EXLAR GTX Series Installation & Service Instructions Manual Download Page 16

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 | GTX Series Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Curtiss-Wright | Rev D | PN75557 | 10/01/2019

8.0 PRODUCT RETURNS

Procedure to return products for repair or replacement:

1.  Before requesting an RGA number, please contact Exlar 

Technical Support to see if it is possible to resolve the issue 
prior to return.

2.  If it is determined that an RGA number is required, please 

do so by completing an online RGA request form found 
on the Exlar website. For international repairs, closely 
follow instructions provided by the Exlar Returned Goods 
Administrator. Failure to comply with issued instructions 
may result in delays for repair and return.

9.0 CERTIFICATIONS

 

C E R T I F I C A T E   O F   C O M P L I A N C E  

 

 

 

Certificate Number 

 

20190906-E225288 

Report Reference 

 

E225288-20171030 

Issue Date

 

 

2019-SEPTEMBER-06 

 

 

 

Bruce Mahrenholz, Director North American Certification Program 

 

UL LLC 

 

Any information and documentation involving UL Mark services are provided on behalf of UL LLC (UL) or any authorized licensee of UL. For questions, please 

contact a local UL Customer Service Representative at 

http://ul.com/aboutul/locations/

 

 

 

Page 1 of 2 

Issued to:

  

EXLAR CORP 
18400 W 77TH ST 

CHANHASSEN MN 55317 

 

   

This 

certificate confirm

s

 that 

representative samples of

 

 

COMPONENT - SERVO AND STEPPER MOTORS 
See next page for models 

 

   

 

  Have been investigated by UL in accordance with the 

component requirements in the Standard(s) indicated on 

this Certificate. UL Recognized components are incomplete 

in certain constructional features or restricted in 

performance capabilities and are intended for installation in 

complete equipment submitted for investigation to UL LLC. 

 

   

Standard(s) for Safety:

 

 

UL 1004-1, Rotating Electrical Machines 

 General 

Requirements 

UL 1004-6, Servo and Stepper Motors 

CSA C22.2 No. 100, Motors and Generators 

Additional Information: 

 

See the UL Online Certifications Directory at  

https://iq.ulprospector.com

  for additional information. 

 

 

This 

Certificate of Compliance

 does not provide authorization to apply the UL Recognized Component Mark. Only 

the UL Follow-Up Services Procedure provides authorization to apply the UL Mark.  

 

Only those products bearing the UL Recognized Component Mark should be considered as being UL Certified 

and covered under UL’s Follow

-Up Services.  

 

Look for the UL Recognized Component Mark on the product.   

 

 

 

C E R T I F I C A T E   O F   C O M P L I A N C E  

 

 

 

Certificate Number 

 

20190906-E225288 

Report Reference 

 

E225288-20171030 

Issue Date

 

 

2019-SEPTEMBER-06 

 

 

 

Bruce Mahrenholz, Director North American Certification Program 

 

UL LLC 

 

Any information and documentation involving UL Mark services are provided on behalf of UL LLC (UL) or any authorized licensee of UL. For questions, please 

contact a local UL Customer Service Representative at 

http://ul.com/aboutul/locations/

 

 

 

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This is to certify that representative samples of the product as specified on this certificate were tested 

according to the current UL requirements. 

 

 

Class H Insulated Servo motors, models 

GTX080-###-##-X-#-##-####-#-#-#, 

GTX080-###-##-D-#-##-####-#-#-#, 

GTX100-###-##-X-#-##-####-#-#-#   

 

 

“X” –

 indicated stator winding code, maybe any alphanumeric character except D. 

 

“#” –

 Represents a single alphanumeric character, indicating exterior mechanical, shaft/thread, and 

cosmetic configurations.   

 

Summary of Contents for EXLAR GTX Series

Page 1: ...this document Information in this document pertaining to equipment not furnished by Exlar should be confirmed by that equipment manufacturer Exlar assumes no responsibility for changes to information by other manufacturers or errors in that information or the description of that information Information in this document is subject to change without notice This document does not contain any export c...

Page 2: ... 3 Anti Rotation Assembly 8 3 3 Lubrication 10 4 0 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 10 4 1 Safety Considerations 10 4 2 Cable Routing 10 4 3 Amplifier Pinouts And Connections 11 4 4 Connecting Optional Equipment 11 4 4 1 Feedback Devices Encoders 11 4 4 2 Internal Holding Brake 11 4 4 3 External Limit Switch 11 5 0 STARTUP 12 5 1 Considerations For Startup 12 5 1 1 Safety Considerations 12 5 1 2 Amplifier ...

Page 3: ...tion for cumbersome high maintenance hydraulic systems Electronic servo control also provides simpler setup and more precise control than hydraulic systems This flexibility makes GTX Series actuators an excellent motion control solution for today s highest performance single and multi axis applications From food and beverage packaging to multi axis turning centers to aircraft assembly GTX Series a...

Page 4: ... death DANGER Indicates an extremely hazardous situation which will result in serious injury or death if precautions are not followed Extreme care should be taken in these situations WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in serious injury or death if precautions are not followed Extra care should be taken in these situations CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardou...

Page 5: ... and properly time the supply of current and voltage to the motor for it to rotate This process is known as com mutation For the amplifier to properly commutate the motor it must have a reference or zero point from which to track the motor s rotation IMPORTANT The zero point is critical and is provided to the amplifier through the proper alignment of the resolver to the phases of the motor during ...

Page 6: ...ar clevis Front flange Tapped face Side mount GTX080 6 mm Hex GTX100 8 mm Hex Torque 12 2 Nm 9 ft lbs Torque 23 Nm 17 ft lbs Figure 3 Rear clevis mount NOTE Dimension drawings can be found in the GTX Series Actuator catalog or on the Exlar website GTX080 6 mm Hex GTX100 8 mm Hex GTX080 6 mm Hex GTX100 8 mm Hex 25 mm Long 30 mm Long 40 mm Long 50 mm Long GTX080 Torque 12 2 Nm 9 ft lbs GTX100 Torque...

Page 7: ...nt or loading that is not in line with the actuator output rod Side mounting notes GTX Series actuators include threaded holes in the faceplate and endplate Exlar recommends using hardened fasteners to mount an actuator to your machine frame with an engagement depth of two times the screw diameter for tapped holes IMPORTANT Tighten four cap screws to 12 24 Nm 9 0 ft lb max Failure to properly tigh...

Page 8: ...ating Exlar offers the Anti rotation Assembly shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Anti rotation Assembly shown in standard location GTX080 2 5 mm Hex GTX100 5 mm Hex Torque 0 6 Nm 0 5 ft lbs Torque 9 5 Nm 7 in lbs GTX080 5 mm Hex GTX100 8 mm Hex Torque 9 5 Nm 7 ft lbs Torque 21 7 Nm 16 ft lbs 5 mm Hex 6 mm Hex GTX080 Torque 4 6 Nm 3 4 ft lbs GTX100 Torque 12 2 Nm 9 ft lbs ...

Page 9: ...mity switches mounts to the outside low profile extrusion and senses a traveling magnet located inside the anti rotate tube Figure 7 Limit switch mounting GTX080 2 5 mm Hex GTX100 5 mm Hex GTX080 Torque 0 6 Nm 0 5 ft lbs GTX100 Torque 9 5 Nm 7 ft lbs GTX080 5 mm Hex GTX100 8 mm Hex 5 mm Hex 6 mm Hex Torque 9 5 Nm 7 ft lbs Torque 21 7 Nm 16 ft lbs GTX080 Torque 4 6 Nm 4 ft lbs GTX100 Torque 12 2 Nm...

Page 10: ...l amplifiers have discharged all power before proceeding WARNING Do NOT attempt to connect the power cable to the motor feedback connector as this may cause damage to the connector Verify that pin patterns match before attempting to connect cables to the actuator CAUTION GTX Series actuators can be operated under a variety of conditions General safety practices such as lock out and tag out procedu...

Page 11: ... one pulse per revolution and is called the Index The channels identified as Hall Signals or Commutation Signals are typically labeled S1 S2 S3 Hall 1 2 3 or Hall A B C depending on the manufacturer s conventions These signals provide the amplifier with the com mutation information it needs to properly rotate the motor CAUTION In some cases improper current limits set in the amplifier and incorrec...

Page 12: ... used to power them consult the sizing and selection section of the GTX Series actuator catalog 5 2 GENERAL STARTUP PROCEDURE IMPORTANT Exlar recommends testing new systems prior to live operation see example startup procedure below 1 Connect wiring or cables from the amplifier to the actuator using cables supplied by the drive manufacturer CAUTION Verify that pin patterns match before attempting ...

Page 13: ... factors will help determine lubrication maintenance cycles Temperature Temperature is the most significant factor affecting grease life Exlar s testing of Mobil SHC 220 syn thetic grease indicates ideal performance operation in ambient temperature ranging from 32 C to 55 C 90 F to 130 F Within this temperature range the grease has a long service life Operation In temperatures above this range dec...

Page 14: ... because of the magnetic field of the magnets THIS IS NORMAL Continue to thread the roller screw into the cylinder until it reaches the bottom it will become difficult to turn and the motor and bearings will begin to rotate with it 6 Place a small amount of seal lubricant on the inside surface of the seal bushing assembly 7 Carefully slide the faceplate over the actuator rod end while guiding the ...

Page 15: ...d is too large for the capacity of the actuator or too much friction is present Excessive side load Misalignment of output rod to load Amplifier has too low of current capacity or is limited to too low of current capacity Actuator housing moves or vibrates when shaft is in motion Check actuator mounting Ensure that the actuator is securely mounted Amplifier is improperly tuned wrong gain settings ...

Page 16: ...l features or restricted in performance capabilities and are intended for installation in complete equipment submitted for investigation to UL LLC Standard s for Safety UL 1004 1 Rotating Electrical Machines General Requirements UL 1004 6 Servo and Stepper Motors CSA C22 2 No 100 Motors and Generators Additional Information See the UL Online Certifications Directory at https iq ulprospector com fo...

Page 17: ... s 9 2 DISTRIBUTOR REQUIREMENTS Distributors shall indicate their name registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted on the apparatus unless that is not pos sible in which case it should be included on the packaging or in an accompanying document Distributor shall ensure that apparatus is accompanied by in structions and safety information in ...

Page 18: ...nts such as seals wipers bearings brakes bushings gears splines and roller screw parts are considered wear parts and must be inspected and serviced on a regular basis Any damage caused by failure to properly lubricate Exlar products and or to replace wear parts at appropriate times is not covered by this warranty Any damage due to excessive loading is not covered by this warranty The use of produc...

Page 19: ...es for high performance platforms and critical applications Our technological expertise spans decades of innovation and we have compiled an extensive portfolio of critical technologies serving commercial defense energy and industrial markets Our technologies some that are sole source or first of a kind achieve the demanding performance levels required for optimal safety performance and reliability...

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