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3 Product Description
10 Version: 2.0.0 MP86E M­­228 / M­­229 Linear Actuators
Component Task Supplied by or available from PI
Cables
 Peripheral control equipment
to controller:
Ensures the data
communication.

Controller to actuator:
Ensures the data
communication and the power
supply of the actuator.
 PC - Controller transmission
cable.

Controller - actuator
transmission cable:
Fixed to the M-228 / M-229
cable connected to the
controller.
Mechanical setup Ensures among other things that
the actuator is fixed securely and
therefore high repeatability.
Mounting nut only (for mechanical
connection) included in the scope
of delivery of the actuator.
Mechanical coupling Establishes the connection
between the actuator and load
(pusher).
Flat tip or ball tip (p. 12).
Load Part to be driven. This is to be
moved in your application.
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3.2 Model Overview
Four standard versions of the M-228 / M-229 are available. All models are high-resolution linear
actuators with stepper motor and limit switch. Among other things, they differ in the following
respects:

Travel range

Drive type

Velocity

Step resolution
Model Travel range Drive type Velocity Step resolution
10 mm 25 mm Gear­
head
Direct
drive
1.5
mm/s
4 mm/s 24
steps/
rev.
400
steps/
rev.
M­228.10S + + + +
M­228.11S + + + +
M­229.25S + + + +
M­229.26S + + + +
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Refer to the specifications (p. 35) for further technical data.
PI also produces custom designs upon request. Custom designs can differ from the described
standard products in respect to dimensions, characteristics or other technical data.
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If necessary, contact our customer service department (p. 33) directly.