Installation
ANCA Motion
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10. Move the forcer back and forward along the length of the stroke and adjust the forcer and shaft
mounts to achieve the maximum clearance between the forcer and shaft.
Figure 6-6 - Assembled LinX motor
Forcer
6.2.2
WARNING:
Surface temperatures of up to 80°C can be present during operation of the LinX system. Allow
the forcer and shaft to cool before touching the motor.
The forcer is affixed to the load via 4 screws on the flange end of the forcer. The type of forcer mount depends
whether the forcer moves or is fixed and if the forcer is air cooled or liquid cooled.
The motor orientation with respect to the marked end of the shaft will not affect operation or motor travel
direction. However, the motor orientation relative to the positive direction of the linear encoder
does
influence
operation and the two must be matched for the motor to function. Refer to
6.2.3 Linear Encoder
for more
information on how to align encoders.
Figure 6-7 - Example of air cooled forcer mounting
Parallel Forcers
6.2.2.1
WARNING:
The shaft emits a very strong magnetic field and will be attracted to other shafts. Extra care
should be taken when installing LinX motor shafts in close proximity to each other.
LinX linear motors can be run in parallel either independently or mechanically joined. A set of mechanically joined
motors can be run in parallel with only a single encoder and servo drive.
When using parallel forcers, the shafts and forcers must both be aligned to run in the same direction and the
motor windings should be connected in parallel with the standard UVW sequence for both motors (connection
diagram in
Figure 6-10
).
The marked end of each shaft should be located at the same end as shown below.
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