Design Guidelines
Transport System Options
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002E-EN-P - March 2016
Transport System Options
Precision Rail
This section provides an overview of the Precision Rail option for use with the MagneMover
LITE railless motors. The motor and rail configuration when using this option is different
from the standard MM LITE configuration, where the rails are integral to the motors. When
using this option, railless motors are used and the rails are independent from the motors.
shows the basic structure of a Precision Rail system configured as a loop. The
rails in a Precision Rail system are supported by a series of pre-assembled support post assem-
blies, each consisting of a spine plate, support post, and post mount. These assemblies are
designed to hold the precision rail in the correct relationship to the MM LITE motors. Differ-
ent spine plates are available to support the varying rail to rail connection and interface
requirements. For installations using the standard beam support structure, the post mount
located at the bottom of each support post attaches directly to the beam supporting the motors
to provide structural integrity throughout the system.
NOTE:
Post mounts can be excluded from the support post assemblies to accommodate
installations that provide their own underlying support structure and only require the
support post and spine plate components to hold the precision rail.
Figure 3-20: Precision Rail Option
Spine Plate
Support Post
Post Mount
Precision Rails