404LXR Series Product Manual
Appendix A – Understanding Linear Motors
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Appendix A – Understanding Linear Motors
The Linear Motor Concept
Linear Motors are basically a conventional rotary servo motor unwrapped. So now what
was the stator is now called a forcer and the rotor becomes a magnet rail. With this
design, the load is connected directly to the motor. No more need for a rotary to linear
transmission device.
Linear Motor Benefits
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High speeds:
Only the bus voltage and the speed of the control electronics limit the maximum
speed of a linear motor. Typical speeds for linear motors are 3 meters per second with 1 micron
resolution and over 5 meters per second with courser resolution.
Note: Motors must be sized for specific loading conditions.
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High Precision:
The feedback device controls the accuracy, resolution, and repeatability of a
linear motor driven device. And with the wide range of linear feedback devices available today,
resolution and accuracy are primarily limited to budget and control system bandwidth.
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Fast Response:
The response rate of a linear motor driven device can be over 100 times
faster than some mechanical transmissions. This is simply because there is no mechanical
linkage. This means faster accelerations and settling times, thus more throughput.
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Stiffness:
Because there is no mechanical linkage in a linear motor, increasing the stiffness is
simply a matter of gain and current. Thus the spring rate of a linear motor driven system can be
many times that of a ball screw driven device. However it must be noted that this is limited by
the motor’s peak force, the current available, and the resolution of the feedback.
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Zero Backlash:
Since there are no mechanical components there is no backlash. There are
however, resolution considerations which effect the repeatability of the positioner (See Chapter
2,
General Table Specifications
, Chapter 3,
Setting Home Sensor
and
Z Channel Position
Reference
)
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Maintenance Free Drive Train:
Because linear motors of today have no contacting parts, in
contrast with screw and belt driven positioners, there is no wear on the drive mechanism.
Slotless Linear Motor Design
The Linear Motor inside the 404LXR is a Slotless Linear Motor. The following will give a
brief description of the motor design and construction:
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Construction:
Designed by the Compumotor and Daedal Divisions of Parker Hannifin, the
motor takes its operating principle from Parker’s slotless rotary motors which have grown
popular over the past few years. The magnetic rail is simply a flat iron plate with magnets
bonded to it. The forcer is unique. It begins with a coil and a “backiron” plate, which is placed
behind the coil. This assembly is placed inside an aluminum housing with an open bottom. The
housing is then filled with epoxy, securing the winding and “backiron” into the housing. The
thermal sensors and hall effect sensors are mounted to the housing.
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