Micronix MPA-20 series Reference Manual Download Page 12

MPA-

20 

 Micro Precision Actuator

 

 

 
 

 

Rev: 1.01 

 

10  

Reference Manual 

MICRONIX USA,LLC 

 Irvine, California 

www.micronixsusa.com 

 

6.

 

Supplementary Information 

 

6.1

 

Maintenance 

 

§

 

The MPA-20 linear actuator is a delicate mechanical device and should be 
handled with care. Do not drop or mishandle the actuator. 

§

 

Keep  hands  clear  of  all  moving  parts  while  the  actuator  is  in  motion  to 
avoid personal injury.  

§

 

Follow the 

Safe Operating Environment

 requirements and use proper cable 

management to ensure a clean and safe operating environment. 

§

 

The  MPA-20  is  designed  to  support  axial  loads  only,  do  not  apply  radial 
loads. 

§

 

Allow for easy access to the stage in case of servicing. 

 

 

6.2

 

Units and Conventions 

 

All measurements in this document are in the metric system of units.  
 

Metric Unit 

English Unit 

1 millimeter 

0.0394 inches 

1 micron 

0.0000394 inches 

1 Newton 

0.2248 lbs 

1 Newton-meter 

8.85 in-lbs 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

  

Summary of Contents for MPA-20 series

Page 1: ...S e r i e s Reference Manual Micro Precision Actuator UHV MPA 20...

Page 2: ...MPA 20 Linear Actuator Reference Manual Rev 1 01 MICRONIX USA LLC 15375 Barranca Parkway E 106 Irvine CA 92618 Tel 949 480 0538 Fax 949 480 0538 Email info micronixusa com http micronixusa com...

Page 3: ...bers 4 3 Preparing to Install the MPA 20 5 3 1 Installation Preparation 5 3 2 Package Contents 5 4 Installing the MPA 20 6 4 1 MPA 20 12 mm Installation 6 5 Technical Specifications 7 5 1 Electrical C...

Page 4: ...manual drive stages and mirror mounts It utilizes a 2 phase stepper motor and two mechanical limit switches The MPA 20 is compatible with the MMC 200 controller Features Travel range of 12 mm Gear red...

Page 5: ...Technical Data Motor SM 005 Screw Pitch mm 0 5 Gear Ratio 4 1 Speed Max mm sec 1 25 Resolution Calculated m 0 625 with micro stepping Resolution Typical m 0 1 Bi directional Repeatability m 1 Uni dir...

Page 6: ...MICRONIX USA LLC Irvine California www micronixsusa com 2 Model Configurations 2 1 MPA 20 Order Numbers Contact MICRONIX USA for custom versions Order No MPA 20 1 1 0 1 9 SM 005 1 12 mm 1 No Encoder...

Page 7: ...face which is free of debris burrs or dings An indoor atmosphere free of corrosive gases excessive dust and condensation Temperature range of 0 40 C Relative humidity between 20 80 Locate away from wa...

Page 8: ...applying torque to the housing In place of the spherical actuator tip a 4 40 thread may be used for pulling applications When preparing the stage for vacuum environments take the necessary precautions...

Page 9: ...itch Common 6 Limit Switch near motor 7 Limit Switch 8 Thermal Element 9 Thermal Element For compatibility with MICRONIX USA controllers Pin 5 7 and shield are internally connected Negative limit only...

Page 10: ...PA 20 Linear Actuator The mechanical limit switches are factory calibrated for a minimum travel of 12mm when the switches are initially activated Customer adjustment of the limit switches is not recom...

Page 11: ...MPA 20 Micro Precision Actuator Rev 1 01 9 Reference Manual MICRONIX USA LLC Irvine California www micronixsusa com 5 3 Dimensions 5 3 1 MPA 20 12 mm...

Page 12: ...he actuator is in motion to avoid personal injury Follow the Safe Operating Environment requirements and use proper cable management to ensure a clean and safe operating environment The MPA 20 is desi...

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