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Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP

Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP
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Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP

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Overview: The GLM20AP Linear Motor Actuator is engineered for high-speed and high-precision tasks, adhering to UL and CE international standards. It features an innovative moving coil design that minimizes temperature rise and enhances thrust performance.
Specifications: Available in three models (S, M, L), the actuator offers varying thrust and speed capabilities, with a maximum speed of 3m/s and acceleration/deceleration up to 2G. It boasts a full-closed feedback control system with a linear encoder, achieving positioning repeatability of ±1μm.
Design Features: The actuator supports extended strokes with jointed magnetic plates and can handle multiple sliders on a single axis. It is compatible with previous GLM20 models regarding mounting dimensions.
Model Configuration: Options include motor type, stroke length, encoder resolution, and driver specifications. Customization is possible with or without a magnetic pole sensor, and various cable lengths are offered.
Performance Characteristics: Thrust-speed characteristics depend on motor type and encoder resolution, with maximum thrust ranging from 336N to 954N and rated continuous thrusts from 118N to 344N.
System Configuration: The actuator includes a power cable, encoder cable, and magnetic pole sensor cable, with configurations varying by encoder type and cable length requirements.
Additional Information: Detailed tables provide stroke lengths, encoder specifications, and cable lists, along with guidance for selecting the appropriate actuator configuration based on application needs.
Specifications: Detailed specifications cover sliding resistance, friction coefficient, and load capacities, with maximum load capacity from 46.1 kg to 134.6 kg and friction coefficient at 0.01.
Procedures: Procedures for evaluating maximum and RMS thrust ratios are outlined, including formulas for load force and thrust calculations. Recommended maximum thrust ratio is 80% or less, and RMS thrust ratio is 70% or less.
Norms and Recommendations: Recommendations include using a regenerative resistor if permissible regenerative energy is exceeded, with a table of permissible driver regenerative energy provided.
Tables and Charts: Tables and charts include permissible driver regenerative energy and thrust-speed characteristics, offering critical data for component selection and safe operation.
Application Examples: Examples include laser marking, printer head transfer, and liquid crystal substrate transfer, showcasing the actuator's versatility and precision.
Glossary: A glossary defines key terms such as maximum thrust, magnetic pole sensor, optical linear encoder, and CE compliance, aiding in understanding the document's technical language.
Precautions: Usage precautions emphasize operating in suitable environments to prevent failure, with safety measures to ensure no one enters the actuator's movement zone during operation.
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Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP-1

Linear Motor TOKYO. JAPAN

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Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP-2

Linear Motor Actuator Encoder head Using a newly designed moving coil, GLM20AP generates lower temperature increases, and complies with UL Certification. Also selecting the connector box conforms to CE compliance as well. This linear motor actuator offers high speeds, rapid acceleration/deceleration, and high precision and complies with the international standards of safety and reliability.

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sizing thrust S type M type L type Sizing thrust increased up to 19% The existing GLM20's moving coil and magnetic plate have been newly designed, which drastically improved the sizing thrust. As a result, further improvement of throughput has become possible. Maintains mounting compatibility of GLM20 GLM20AP and GLM20 have compatibility in mounting dimensions, so that they can be replaced with each other.* * The slider length differs slightly. See the dimensioned drawing (P.11 to 16) for the stroke of GLM20AP. High speed, rapid acceleration/deceleration Linear motor actuator exerts high speed...

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I Model Number Chart Motor type only motor type. Multiple on a single axis base. J : With magnetic pole sensor N : No magnetic pole sensor (6) Driver + input power- supply voltage (5) In case that the magnetic pole sensor is not equipped, automatic magnetic pole detection is executed when the first servo-on command is sent. During the automatic magnetic pole detection, the slider will travel several millimeters back and forth for approximately 10 seconds. Magnetic pole detection may fail if an excessive load is applied to the slider, if the position of center of gravity of the work overhangs,...

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Cable carrier Proximity sensor (Panasonic Electric Works SUNX) (Panasonic Electric Works SUNX) CU : CE Compliance products, UL Certified products products, select a model with a cable carrier, or select a model only 2) Cable carriers other always comes with a model with cable Note: The supplied cables vary depending on the selected encoder ((4)) and magnetic pole sensor (©). See Table 3. Supplied Cable List for the cables that are included. Table 3. Supplied Cable List ) Cable length Pages with Further Details

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Note: GLM20AP comes with a driver attached to the actuator When the driver is purchased separately for maintenance, specify the model numbers below. Note: TD-100CU is available only with the input power supply of three-phase 200VAC. Digital operator > Communication cable (RS-232C cable for communicating to PC when using D-Assist) Note: D-Assist (PC software) is a required tool for setting and changing the parameters of Driver Model TD. (-» P.20) PC software can be downloaded free of charge after logging in the THK technical support site. (Japanese and English are available) The communication...

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Note 1 : GLM20AP comes with a power cable, encoder cable and magnetic pole sensor cable. When the cable Is purchased separately for maintenance, specify the model numbers below according to the linear encoder type. Note 2: In the case of the actuator specifications with a magnetic linear encoder (Magnescale), the origin detection cable CE-09-** Is supplied as an • With the optical linear encoder (RENISHAW) (-► P.8 System Configuration) Power cable (standard length of the cable: 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m) Encoder cable (standard length of the cable: 3m, 5m, 10m, 15m) Encoder, magnetic pole sensor cable...

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*1 This is the value when the armature coil average temperature is 90°C under the condition with the ambient temperature of 20°C *2 Maximum speed varies according to the linear scale resolution E.g.: Motortype - S type, selected driver - TD-045CU-200AC-GA20SU, resolution - 0.1 urn, maximum speed - 0.3m/s *3 Speed or acceleration/deceleration may be reduced by the payload mass. See "GLM20AP Selection Method" on Pages 26 to 32. The maximum load capacity is the mass that can be driven with the acceleration of approx. 0.5G *4 The estimated load capacity is the mass that can be driven with the acceleration...

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I With the optical linear encoder (RENISHAW) Specifications with the magnetic pole sensor Note) Customer is to provide Combination of the power cable and encoder Note: The table above lists a standard combination of the cable length. If the combinations other than the table above is required I With the optical linear encoder (RENISHAW) Specifications without the magnetic pole sensor For the cable length from the slider Encoder cable Power cable Note) Customer is to provide Combination of the power cable and encoder ) Cable length Note: The table above lists a standard combination of the cable...

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Linear Motor Actuator Model GLM20AP-10

I With the magnetic linear encoder (Magnescale) Specifications with the magnetic pole sensor Detection component For the cable length from the slider Origin detector Encoder cable Cable between the magnetic pole sensor and driver Power cable Combination of the power cable, encoder cable, and cable between the magnetic pole sensor and ) Cable length Cable between Note) Customer Is to provide Note: The table above lists a standard combination of the cable length. The same cable length as the CE09-** cable for origin detector is supplied. If the combinations other than the table above is required...

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I With the optical linear encoder (HEIDENHAIN) Specifications with the magnetic pole sensor For the cable length from the slider magnetic pole sensor cable Note) Customer is to provide Combination of the power cable and encoder Note: The table above lists a standard combination of the cable length. If the combinations other than the table above is required I With the optical linear encoder (HEIDENHAIN) Specifications without the magnetic pole sensor For the cable length from the slider Encoder cable Note) Customer is to provide Combination of the power cable and encoder ) Cable length Note: The...

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Features Dimensions Motor type: S type With the optical linear encoder (RENISHAW) Model Number Chart Encoder cable 1 Magnetic pole sensor cable * Power cable 86 9 86 180 9 180×(N1-1) 56*3 (return-to-origin position) (11)*2 (11)*2 ST (stroke) 35 (2) 35 200 Optional 76 198 80 Dimensions 47 180 30 180 Reference mark L0 (base length) 10 1.5 10 148 160 Driver AL (overall actuator length) *1 Please note that the magnetic pole sensor cable is not supplied unless the actuator is equipped with a magnetic pole sensor. *2 The distance from the mechanical stopper to the set stroke position. *3 Return-to-origin...

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