Haydon Kerk launches programmable linear actuator

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions introduces the RoHS-compliant Idea external linear programmable actuator for applications requiring precision linear motion.

This completes an entire line of fully programmable size 17 stepper motor linear actuators from Haydon Kerk.

In addition to full programmability through a graphic user interface, the external linear actuator configuration is capable of up to 20in of stroke length with a variety of screw pitches allowing fine resolution linear motion.

The external linear Idea programmable actuator is suitable for small gantry robots, motion systems for optics and lasers, high-resolution imaging, precision fluid dispense, as well as other applications requiring precision linear motion.

The Idea system is a compact, electronic drive and fully programmable control unit integrated with a linear actuator resulting in a single, compact package.

Programming the actuator is through the use of on-screen graphic buttons instead of complicated command sets or other programming languages.

The software allows the system designer to troubleshoot programmes through line-by-line or multiple-line program execution using the interactive debug feature.

Inputs and outputs can also be simulated in software before connecting actual I/O hardware.

Other features include programmable current control, a single supply voltage of 12 to 48V DC, 2.6Arms (3.68Apeak) maximum rated current per phase and eight opto-isolated general purpose I/O.

The inputs are rated for 5V to 24V DC, 4mA max per input.

The outputs are open collector, 5V to 24V DC, 200mA maximum per output.

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