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Brushless DC Motors

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Overview: This document is a comprehensive reference guide for ElectroCraft's motor and drive products, focusing on the RapidPower and RapidPower Plus Series motors, and various drive series including EA, SC, ACS, ACE, PFC, and PRO. It highlights the importance of following technical documentation and standards for proper installation and use.
Specifications: The RapidPower Series motors are available in NEMA sizes 17, 23, and 34, offering continuous torque up to 313 oz-in, while the RapidPower Plus Series offers up to 568 oz-in. Both series feature high torque-to-volume ratios and various encoder options. Detailed specifications for motor models include voltage and torque constants, current ratings, and speed-torque performance graphs.
Applications: ElectroCraft motors are utilized in diverse fields such as packaging, semiconductor handling, antenna positioning, laboratory equipment, and medical devices. Custom solutions are available, including throttle linkage valves for diesel engines and servo motors for satellite positioning systems.
Product Matrix: A detailed product matrix for BLDC drives is included, outlining power features, control modes, and compliance standards, showcasing the versatility of ElectroCraft's products.
Case Studies: The document includes case studies demonstrating successful applications of ElectroCraft motors, such as diesel engine throttle control and marine satellite positioning systems, highlighting the company's ability to deliver customized, high-performance solutions.
Customization: ElectroCraft offers extensive customization options, allowing customers to tailor motors to specific requirements, including custom windings and stack lengths.
Drive Specifications: The document details specifications for various drive models, including the EA25, EA27, EA47, SCA-B4, SCO-B1, SCP-B1, and ACS-Series, each designed for specific applications with features like adjustable current limits, ramp functions, and protective measures.
Operational Modes: Drives support various operational modes, including speed control by hall sensors, torque control, and speed control by digital encoders, typically set by DIP switches or jumpers.
Environmental Conditions: Devices are designed to operate within a temperature range of -10 to +45°C and can be stored between -40 to +85°C, suitable for non-condensing humidity levels of 20 to 80% relative humidity.
Connectivity and Accessories: Connectivity is facilitated through RJ-45-CATs connectors or screw-terminals, with available accessories including patch cables, heatsinks, choke modules, and DIN rail mounting kits.
Conclusion: ElectroCraft offers a range of motor drives and amplifiers with robust features and flexible configurations to meet diverse application needs, designed for efficiency and reliability with advanced MOSFET technology and comprehensive protective measures.
Key Features and Accessories: Accessories include connector interface boards, external shunt kits, and quick start I/O kits. Drives are designed for flexibility and modularity, suitable for both low and high-volume applications.
Contact Information: Headquarters in the USA, with additional offices in Hong Kong, Germany, and the UK. Contact details are provided for each location.
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RapidPower Series RapidPower Plus Series SC-Series ACS-Series ACE-Series PFC-Series

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For over 60 years, ElectroCraft has been helping engineers translate innovative ideas into reality – one reliable motor at a time. As a global specialist in custom motor and motion technology, we provide the engineering capabilities and worldwide resources you need to succeed. This guide has been developed as a quick reference tool for ElectroCraft products. It is not intended to replace technical documentation or proper use of standards and codes in installation of product. Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and...

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ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Motor Families ElectroCraft CompletePower™, EA-Series, SC-Series, ACS-Series, ACE-Series, PFC-Series and PRO Series Drives Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Which BLDC Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BLDC Drive Product Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RapidPower Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RP23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 RapidPower Plus Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 System Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Other Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Drives Accessories...

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/ElectroCraft ^ powering innovation™^^ Typical applications for ElectroCraft BLDC Motors: • Custom OEM applications (Our Specialty) • Packaging • Semiconductor handling and testing • Antenna positioning • Laboratory equipment • Rapid prototyping machines • Medical equipment • Dispensing Throttle Linkage Valve Situation: A manufacturer of large diesel engines needed a motor to actuate a throttle linkage valve. The high acceleration torque requirement of the application made this existing brush motor customer consider ElectroCraft's brushless DC motor technology. The motor had to meet very strict...

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ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Motor Families ElectroCraft CompletePower™, EA-Series, SC-Series, ACS-Series, ACE-Series, PFC-Series and PRO Series Drives Satellite Positioning System Situation: A manufacturer of a stabilized antenna system needed a cost effective, sealed servo motor for their antenna control. Many satellite positioning systems incorporate stepper motor technology but since the point of reference for the satellite was on board a moving vessel, the brushless servo technology was used to provide real-time, closed loop control. The system had to function in a marine environment, which...

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Select your Brushless DC Products! ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Series Motor (RP-Series) Sizes: NEMA 17, 23 & 34 Continuous Torque: up to 313 oz-in or 221 Ncm Features: • Standard mounting configuration • Designed for IP40 rating • High torque to volume ratio • Skewed magnetization, Neodymium magnet design • Metric and imperial configurations • Available with hall effect, single ended, or differential encoder ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Plus Series (RPP-Series) Sizes: NEMA 23, 34 Continuous Torque: up to 568 oz-in or 400 Ncm Features: • Rugged industrial housed construction • TENV enclosure design with...

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ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Motor Families ElectroCraft CompletePower™, EA-Series, SC-Series, ACS-Series, ACE-Series, PFC-Series and PRO Series Drives

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RP17 : ElectroCraft RapidPower™ | BLDC Motor High-Performance. Good Price. Our RapidPower Nema 17 is a compact, high-performance brushless motor incorporating ball bearing construction, a low cogging electro-magnetic design with both low audible and magntic noise. It is available with a hall-effect commutation encoder or a variety of optical encoders for higher precision applications. To build your own motor, choose the: 1 - Frame Size 2 - Torque 3 - Winding Product Frame Name Size Continuous Torque (oz-in) Rear Front Lead Shaft Shaft Option Product Frame Optional Name Size Metric...

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ElectroCraft CompletePower™, EA-Series, SC-Series, ACS-Series, ACE-Series, PFC-Series and PRO Series Drives Step 2: RP17 Torque and Mechanical Data Stack Size Models Cont Stall Torque oz-in (Ncm) Peak Torque oz-in (Ncm) Motor Weight oz(kg)

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RP23 : ElectroCraft RapidPower™ | BLDC Motor Size High-Performance. Good Price. Our RapidPower Nema 23 is a compact, high-performance brushless motor incorporating ball bearing construction, a low cogging electro-magnetic design with both low audible and magnetic noise. It is available with a hall-effect commutation encoder or a variety of optical encoders for higher precision applications. To build your own motor, choose the: 1 - Frame Size 2 - Torque 3 - Winding (Imperial or Metric ) 0. [R][P][2][3] — SO Product Frame Name Size Continuous Torque (oz-in) Rear Front Lead Shaft...

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ElectroCraft RapidPower™ Motor Families ElectroCraft CompletePower™, EA-Series, SC-Series, ACS-Series, ACE-Series, PFC-Series and PRO Series Drives Torque (oz-in) RP23 Torque and Mechanical Data Continuous Region RP23-26V12 (Imperial) RP23M-18V12 (Metric) RP23-26V24 (Imperial) RP23M-18V24 (Metric) RP23-26V48 (Imperial) RP23M-18V48 (Metric) Torque (oz-in) Torque (oz-in) RP23-54V90 (Imperial) RP23M-38V90 (Metric) RP23-54V160 (Imperial) RP23M-38V160 (Metric) Torque (oz-in) Continuous Region RP23-73V24 (Imperial) RP23M-52V24 (Metric) RP23-73V48 (Imperial) RP23M-52V48 (Metric) RP23-73V90 (Imperial)...

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RP34 : ElectroCraft RP Series | BLDC Motor Size Good-Performance. Good Price. Our RapidPower Nema 34 is a compact, high-performance brushless motor incorporating ball bearing construction, a low cogging electro-magnetic design with both low audible and magnetic noise. It is available with a hall-effect commutation encoder or a variety of optical encoders for higher precision applications. a. g]E [3][4] — 2 - Torque [3][1] g] 3 - Winding 4 - Features ( see page 55 ) Product Frame Name Size Continuous Torque \ (oz-in) N Rear Front Lead Shaft Shaft Option Product Frame Optional Name...

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