
GTX Series Actuator Installation & Maintenance Instructions |
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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 23 Nm (17 ft-lbs)
Figure 5 –
Tapped face mount
3.2 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
3.2.1 Actuator Alignment
IMPORTANT!
Aligning the GTX Series actuator with respect to
the load it is moving is critical. Any misalignment will decrease
the life of the actuator’s components and may adversely affect
application performance.
CAUTION!
Excessive side load on the actuator output
rod will dramatically reduce the life of the actuator and should be
avoided. Side load can result from misalignment 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 tighten the screws can affect normal
operation, damage the actuator and/or cause possible premature
actuator failure.
3.2.2 Feedback Device Alignment
Every GTX Series actuator is mounted, aligned and tested using
the customer-specified feedback device and amplifier (or an
equivalent amplifier) to ensure proper feedback alignment and
operation. Should an installed feedback device become mis-
aligned or there is a change in amplifier status, contact the Exlar
factory to make arrangements to have the alignment readjusted.