Electrak HD Linear Actuator with flexible onboard controls
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Electrak® HD Linear Actuator with Flexible Onboard Controls, Superior Performance and Unmatched Environmental Protection NEW! Programmable limit switches and signal-follower option now available

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Electrak® HD - Superior Performance Linear Actuator Higher power, longer stroke, onboard controls with optional CANopen or SAE J1939 CAN bus and unmatched environmental protection The Electrak HD is a new electric linear actuator platform with onboard electronics, which can eliminate the need for standalone controls. Higher power opens a new, wider range of hydraulic applications to electric conversion. And it meets the most extreme OEM component environmental acceptance tests, including IP69K. Industry-Leading, Onboard Electronics The new Electrak Modular Control System (EMCS) is the...

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Unrivaled Environmental Protection Electrak HD is tested to meet and exceed the toughest OEM mechanical and electronic component acceptance tests on the market today. • IP69K (static), IP67 (static) and IP66 (dynamic) ratings prove Electrak HD can withstand the harshest environments • Capable of operating in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) • Salt spray tested for 500 hours • CE, RoHS and REACH (EU) compliant • Rated for IP-X6 (dynamic) during water splash at +10°C (+50°F) and an equalized actuator temperature of +85°C (+185°F) Additional Standard Features •...

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How Thomson Built a World-Class Linear Actuator 1. Start with the proven, rugged Electrak® electric linear actuator. 2. Add state-of-the-art onboard controls, feedback, CANopen or SAE J1939 CAN bus and eliminate the need for standalone controls. 3. Boost the power, increase stroke lengths and reduce current draw. 4. Design it all into a more compact envelope with the best environmental protections on the market today. INDUSTRY-LEADING ONBOARD CONTROLS The new Electrak Modular Control System (EMCS) is the foundation of the best onboard controls available today for electric linear actuators...

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SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Higher power and longer stroke lengths enable Electrak HD to tackle applications outside the range of other electric linear actuators. 4 Modular Cabling Large Variety of Adapters Standard Anti-Rotation Feature Integrated Manual Override Static Load Holding Brake High-Efficiency Ball Screw Assembly Robust Zinc Housing UNRIVALED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Electrak HD is tested to meet and exceed the toughest OEM mechanical and electronic component acceptance tests on the market today. 10 11 Large Operating Temperature Range Stainless Steel Extension Tube Hard-Coat Anodized...

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Smart Onboard Electronics for Easier Control Thomson’s Electrak Modular Control System (EMCS) is built into every HD actuator and serves as the foundation for the best onboard controls currently available on the market, including optional CANopen and SAE J1939 CAN bus. Industry-Leading Onboard Electronics EMCS is the culmination of decades of global design and application engineering in some of the toughest environments. Electronic Monitoring Package – Standard on all Electrak HD Actuators Safety comes first. Each HD electric linear actuator is equipped with the Electronic Monitoring...

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Electronic Monitoring Package Standard Features Current Monitoring A critical safety feature that shuts down the actuator on overload and eliminates the need for the traditional mechanical clutch. Voltage and Temperature Monitoring Continuous monitoring protects the actuator by preventing motion if outside normal ranges. Temperature Compensation Boosts productivity by enabling normal operation at lower temperatures without nuisance tripping. CANopen CAN Bus Allows plug and play connectivity on your already established CANopen network. SAE J1939 CAN Bus Allows plug and play connectivity on...

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Bus Communication - The Future of Actuator Control Controlling an actuator over a network bus opens the door to breakthrough opportunities in machine design. More control, monitoring and feedback options can eliminate the need for separate controls. These options will also simplify design, diagnostic feedback and installation while reducing installed costs. The built-in CAN bus option makes it possible to communicate with Electrak® HD electric linear actuators over a simple two-wire network. CAN Bus in Practice Electrak HD uses CANopen and SAE J1939 CAN bus, well-known, mature bus standards...

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Control Architecture With and Without CAN Bus System Without CAN Bus • A power (1) is distributed to each device • A main control (2) system communicates separately with an individual control (3) box connected to an actuator. Each instance may require individual design, configuration, wiring and installation. • Other equipment (4) that needs to be controlled or integrated with the actuators requires separate controls with more design and configuration required System With CAN Bus • A control system and actuators with CAN bus can communicate directly to each other. Adding additional,...

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Add Even More Control and Power with the Synchronization Option Electrak HD’s control features undergo thorough testing at Thomson to ensure your machines are prepared for countless application challenges – both expected and unexpected. With the new synchronization option, machine designers are now able to easily conquer not only heavier loads but the sometimes unforeseen obstacle of actuating uneven loads as well. Not all applications present machine designers with ideal conditions in which to work. For example, a load requiring actuation may be much heavier on one end, which could lead to...

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Synchronization Applications Door/Hatch Lifts Assembly Stations Utilizing synchronization for mobile lifting platforms on vehicles provides a robust, reliable solution without the complexity and maintenance requirements of a traditional hydraulic solution. Placing the Electrak HD with synchronization into your ergonomic applications ensures a stable, effective lift for off-center or awkward loads. Solar Panels Automated Guided Vehicles The Electrak HD is an industrial solution that can handle heavy loads − such as large solar panels − in rugged installations. These heavier loads, which...

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