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Part Number Index

Catalog Number
Page
Catalog Number
Page
H20C17-4122P-..
H20C17-4122P-01X
H20K16-SD
H20T43-PCI
H20T43-PCI403
H22T58-PAL
H22T59-ACL-M
H22T59-DLLLIB
H22T59-GCODE-..
H22T59-SAC
H24K00M6990
H24K02M6990
H24K50M6990ST
H24K52M6990ST
H24S50M21151
H24S52M21151
H24X10-ER16..
H24X10-ER16SET
H24X12-SRVADTBOX
H25K00-1174
H25K00-1178
H25K00-12437
H25K00-14372
H25K00-21208
H25Z61-DS1235AB
H26T55-MAC001
H26T55-PCMAC100A
H26T56-PCMACBOX
H26T56-SRVBOX..
H26T60-RELAYBOX
H26T60-SRVRELAY
H90Z12-17967
H90Z12-65A2902B
HH32SPM2...
HH33SPM2...
HH34SPM2...
HH6100MMEMCARD
HH6100MTEACHPEN
HH6100MEXTESTOP
HH6100MIOCABLE
HL1100M313112
HL1100M313122
HL1100M313202
HL1100M313302
HL1200M325
155-157, 159
160
149, 151, 154
156 & 159
155
170
169
174
172
171
128
128
128
128
129
129
129
129
156
128
128
128
128
128
139, 141, 143, 166
151
149
149
155 , 156, 159
166
166
133
133
66
66
66
67
67
67
67
139 , 146
147
141, 146
143, 146
144, 145
HL1300MC10A
HL1300MC10A-2
HL1300MC116
HL1300MC116-2
HL1300MC142
HL1300MC142-2
HL1300MIT116G
HL1300MTVD0810
HL1300MTVE0810
HL1600M440114
HL1700M6143
HL2600M05NEMA17
HL2600M05NEMA23
HL2600M21
HL2600M210022
HL2600M396085020
HL2600M396085193
HL260M3989001
HL31CBM242...
HL31CBM501...
HL31CBM601...
HL31CPM003...
HL31CXM242...
HL31CXM501...
HL31CXM601...
HL31HDMB...
HL31NDMP...
HL31SBM23051005
HL31SBM242...
HL31SBM501...
HL31SBM5120...
HL31SBM601...
HL31SPM003...
HL31SXM242...
HL31SXM501...
HL31SXM601...
HL31VBM23051005
HL31VBM242...
HL31VBM501...
HL31VBM5120...
HL31VBM601...
HL31VPM003...
HL31VXM242...
HL31VXM501...
HL31VXM601...
139
139
141
141
143
143
137
162
163
166
141
99
99
152, 153
88
95, 105, 110
95, 105, 110
153
72
78
74
82
72
78
74
76
80
64
72
78
64
74
82
72
78
74
64
72
78
64
74
82
72
78
74
Part Number Index

Catalog Number
Page
Catalog Number
Page
HL31XBM242...
HL31XBM501...
HL31XBM601...
HL31XPM003...
HL31XXM242...
HL31XXM501...
HL31XXM601...
HL3101MP
HL3102MP
HL3103MP
HL3105MP
HL3106MP
HL31HDMB
HL31NPMB
HL32CBM201...
HL32SBM201...
HL32VBM201...
HL32XBM201...
HL32CXM201...
HL32SXM201...
HL32VXM201...
HL32XXM201...
HL33SBM242510
HL33SBM242512
HL33SBMCPM
HL36S0M260
HL36S0M263
HL36V0M260
HL36V0M263
HL4700M232100
HL4700M232199
HL4700M232200
HL4700M232204
HL4700M232300
HL4700M232399
HL4700M232600
HL4700M277001
HL4700M277002
HL4700M277003
HL4700M277004
HL4700M681699-60
HL5400M172010
HL5400M2900..
HL5400M290002
HL5400M290010
72
78
74
82
72
78
74
84
100
90
96
106
76
80
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
68
68
70
114
116
114
116
86
86
102
104
92
92
108
124
124
125
125
132
128
131
131
131
HL5400M29002
HL5400M290051
HL5500M
HL5500M1214
HL5500M218050
HL5500M218051
HL5500M218100
HL5500M219001-1
HL5500M219001-2
HL5500M219002-1
HL5500M219002-2
HL5600M269002
HL5600M269010
HL5600M269051500
HL5600M269060125
HL6100M209110002
HL6100M209110003
HL6100M209110004
HS3600M15877RT
HS3600M15877TS
HS3600M15890ST
HS3600M15890SV
HS3600R15877RT
HS4700MXY-1
HS4700MXY-3
HS5600M15877
HS6100M15877MS
HX1700M
HX1700M10..
HX1700M6143
HX1700MSRVKIT1
HX1700MSTPKIT1
HX3500-
HX43VBM48
HX43VBM50...
HX43VBM59
HX4700MNEMA23-14
HX6100M05070
HZ2600M0242601
HZ2600M0242610
HZ2600M05NEMA23V
HZ2600M1050XY3
HZ2600M396085293
131
131
132
94 & 104
93, 103, 109
87
94, 104, 108, 132
93, 103, 109
93, 103, 109
87
87
114
114
114 & 116
114 & 116
122
122
122
112
112
118
118
112
126
127
112
112
149, 151, 156, 159,166
155
139
166
166
130 & 133
60
60
60
132
132
88 & 164
165
98
155 & 164
95, 105, 110
Technical Information
Table of Contents
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Conversion Units ................................................................................. 6

Terms and Definitions ......................................................................... 7
Basic Engineering Information .......................................................... 9
Drive Mechanisms................................................................................11
Lead Screws ....................................................................................11
Ball Screws ......................................................................................12
Selecting and Sizing Screw Drive Systems ...................................13
Travel Rate Vs. Length, Lead Screws............................................14
Load Vs. Length, Lead Screws ......................................................15
Load and Speed Limits, Ball Screws .............................................16
Ball & Acme Screw Assembly Life Expectancy .............................18
Load Bearing Mechanisms .................................................................19
Plain Bearings .................................................................................19
Rolling Element Bearings ...............................................................19
Radial Ball Bearings ........................................................................20
Thrust Ball Bearings ........................................................................20
Linear Bearings ...............................................................................21
Roller Bearings ................................................................................23
Selecting and Sizing Bearing Systems ..........................................23
Motors and Encoders ..........................................................................25
Stepper Motors ................................................................................25
Servo Motors ...................................................................................26
Rotary Optical Encoders .................................................................27
Sizing Stepper Motors .....................................................................28
Sizing Servo Motors ........................................................................33
Control and Electronics ......................................................................35
Input and Output Devices ...............................................................35
Stepper Motor Drivers .....................................................................36
Servo Motor Drivers ........................................................................36
Stepper Control ...............................................................................37
Servo Control ...................................................................................38
Wiring .....................................................................................................39
Grounding ........................................................................................40
Electric Noise...................................................................................40
Choosing Between Stepper and Servo Motors ...............................41
Selecting a Ball Screw Driven Slide ..................................................42
Selecting a Belt Drive Slide ................................................................46
Application Examples .........................................................................49
Fax Your Design Requirements .........................................................51
1) Conversion Units, SI and Metric
SI Unit
Conversion Factors
Meter
m
Square Centimeter
cm2
Kilogram Mass
kg
Meter
m
Square Meter
m2
Kilogram Mass
kg
1 inch = 25.4 mm
1 mm = 0.03937 inch
1 m = 3.2808 ft
1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 inch2 = 6.4516 cm2

1 cm2 = 0.155 inch2
1 m2 = 10.764 ft2
1 ft2 = 0.092903 m2
Force
Pound Force
lbf
Kilogram Force
kgf
Newton
N
1 lbf = 0.45359237 kgf

1 lbf = 4.44822 N
1 kgf = 2.2046 lbf
Stress
Pressure
Pounds Per
Square Inch
lbf / inch2
Kilograms Per
Square Centimeter
kgf / cm2
Pascal
N / m2
Pa
Torque
Work
Inch Pounds
lbf Inch
KilogramMeters
kgf m
NewtonMeters
N m
1 MPa = 106 N / m2 = 1 N / mm2 1 lbf / inch2 = 6.8947 103 N / mm2

1 kPa = 103 N / m2
1 kgf / cm2 = 14.2233 lbf / inch2
1 lbf / inch2 = 0.070307 kgf / cm2 1 kgf / cm2 = 9.80665 102 N / mm2
1 lbf / inch2 = 7.0307 104 kgf / mm2
1 kgf cm = 9.80665 102 N m
1 lbf inch = 1.1521 kgf cm
1 kgf cm = 0.8679 lbf inch
1 N m = 8.85 lbf inch
1 lbf inch = 0.1129848 N m
1 N m = 10.19716 kgf cm
1 kgf m = 9.80665 N m
Power
lbf ft / min
kgf m/s
N m / s
Velocity
Feet
Per Second
ft / sec
Meters
Per Second
m / sec
Meters
Per Second
m / sec
Acceleration
Feet Per
Second Squared
ft / sec2
Meters Per
Second Squared
m / sec2
Meters Per
Second Squared
m / sec2
Area
Mass
1 lb = 0.45359237 kg
1 kg = 2.2046 lb
1 kgf = 9.80665 N
1 N = 0.1019716 kgf
1 N = 0.224809 lbf
1 kW = 1000 N m / s
1 kW = 60000 N m / min
1 kW = 44220 lbf ft / min
1 kW = 1.34 hp
1 hp = 75 kgf m / s
1 hp = 44741 N m / min
1 hp = 33000 lbf ft / min
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
1 ft / sec = 0.3048 m / sec

1 inch / sec = 2.54 cm / sec
1 ft / min = 0.00508 m / sec
1 mile / hr = 0.44704 m / sec

1 km / hr = 0.27777 m / sec
1 mile / hr = 1.609344 km / hr
1 ft / sec2 = 0.3048 m / sec2
TORQUE
Multiply By
dy cm
1
g cm
980.7
N m x 10
1000
Nm
107
oz in
7.062 x 104
1.020 x 10
103
1
9.807 x 101
1.020
1
1.020 x 10
104
107
1.416 x 105
9.807 x 105
1.389 x 102
104
1.416 x 102
8.850 x 107
7.375 x 108
8.681 x 104
7.234 x 105
8.850 x 104
7.375 x 105
POWER
Multiply By
lb ft
1.356 x 107
dy cm
72.01
70.62
1.152 x 10
1.130 x 103
1.383 x 10
1.356 x 104
g cm
N m x 10 -4
1
141.6
7.062 x 103
1
0.1130
16
1.356
192
Nm
oz in
8.850
0.7375
6.250 x 102
5.208 x 103
1
8.333 x 102
12
1
lb in
lb ft
INERTIA
oz in rpm
hp
To
Obtain
1
7.345 x 104
1352
1
1.008 x 106
745.7
oz in rpm
W
hp
9.917 x 107 1.341 x 103
lb in
1.130 x 10 8
To
Obtain
10
1.416 x 105
kg m2
107
oz in s2
7.062 x 10 4
1
141.6
5.467 x 103 5.467 x 104
To
Obtain
Multiply By
g cm2
1
7.062 x 10
1
386.09
oz in2
182.9
g cm2
5
1.829 x 10
2.590 x 103
kg m2
oz in s2
oz in2
Inch
Inch
Square Inch
Inch2
Pound Mass
lb
Length
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Conventional
Inch Unit
Metric Unit
Quantity
2) Terms and Definitions for Linear Motion Systems
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
There are many terms that are commonly used in industry that are not always understood by designers,
end users, and other technical persons. Although some of the terms take on obvious meanings, others
may not. This section is provided so that such people can use these terms in proper context, to relieve the
possibility of design criteria and specifications being too tightly constrained due to lack of effective
communication. Having the following terms explained and understood allows for a more efficient design
process, and a more cost-effective solution.
Point to point accuracy or accuracy is defined as the difference between the statistical mean of a series
of measurements and the theoretically correct position. Another way of stating this is to say that point to
point accuracy is the ability to travel to a desired point or series of points with respect to some known
reference.
Straight line accuracy is the ability of a machine to accurately travel in a straight line with respect to a
known reference plane, and the specification refers to the maximum possible deviation from the desired
straight line path.
Accuracy affects how closely parts are made to specifications. There are many factors that contribute to
the accuracy of a system, but the most significant ones are the accuracy of the drive mechanism, the
accuracy of the motor, and the presence of play, or backlash. Accuracy may also be referred to as system
error.
Repeatability is defined as the degree to which repetitive measurements on a single system are in
agreement. Another way of stating this definition is to say that repeatability is how close a system returns
to a desired location or locations time after time under repeated cycling. Major contributing factors to
repeatability are the precision of the bearing ways and the amount of play, or backlash in the system.
Repeatability affects how identical parts may differ slightly.
There is a direct relationship between system cost, accuracy and repeatability; therefore it is essential
that the terms are understood. If an application involves a motion stopped by an operator, a position
sensor, or a mechanical stop, then the application requires only repeatability. Similarly, if an application
requires that the same location be found time after time as with inlay applications, then only repeatability is
needed. If an application involves cycled point to point motion or exact length motion as with high-precision
parts machining, then both accuracy and repeatability are required. The following diagrams provide a good
visual representation of these two terms.
Case 2: Not Accurate but Repeatable

(Mean Absolute Position, small)
4
0
.017
.013
.014
.015
.016
.011
.012
Error
10
.009
.010
12
.007
.008
10
Mean
Position
Absolute
Position
Number of Samples
12
Absolute = Mean
Position Position
.007
.008
.009
.010
.011
.012
.013
.014
.015
.016
.017
Number of Samples
Case 1: Accurate and Repeatable

(Mean = Absolute Position, small)
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Error
.016
.017
.014
.015
.011
.012
10
.013
Error
.009
.010
Mean
Position
12
.007
10
Absolute
Position
.008
12
Mean
Position
Case 4: Accurate but not Repeatable

(Mean ~
= Absolute Position, large)
Number of Samples
Absolute
Position
.010
.011
.012
.013
.014
.015
.016
.017
.018
.019
.020
.021
.022
Number of Samples
Case 3: Not Accurate and not Repeatable

(Mean Absolute Position, large)
Backlash is defined as the dead band experienced when changing directions. This phenomenon is caused
by a clearance between interactive elements in a drive train and/or bearing system. Backlash is typically
found between gears or between a nut and screw. A common and less technical description of backlash is
defined to be the amount of play or slop in a system. The largest contributing factors to backlash stem
from the drive train and bearings being imprecise or worn. Preloading the drive train and bearings will
remove excess play in a system, and this type of system is generally referred to as anti-backlash.
Resolution is defined as the smallest attainable increment of adjustment or positioning. The minimum
amount that a positioning system can be moved is referred to as the system resolution. Among the factors
that determine resolution are the type of motor and control used, and mechanical advantages found within
the drive train.
Lifetime is defined as the cumulative number of linear inches of travel guaranteed by the manufacturer of
a linear motion system. This specification varies greatly with load and speed so care should be taken to
confirm operating conditions.
Friction is defined as a nonconservative force that acts in the opposing direction of a motion. By means of
heat dissipation, friction results in the loss of useful energy and contributes to system wear. As a result of
friction, systems become inefficient, inaccurate, and expensive to maintain. Friction due to rolling contact
is far less than that due to sliding contact. This should be considered when selecting load bearings and
drive trains. For example, lead screws and plain bearings have higher friction forces than ball screws and
ball and roller bearings.
Static analysis is defined as force and torque analysis of a body or system of bodies when they are at rest
(or when they are at equilibrium). Although acceleration forces are present in all gravitational fields, they
are counteracted by equal and opposite forces in a static system and motion is constrained. A static load
is a load acting on a body or system of bodies that is supported by an equal and opposite force. This type
of system is analyzed using Newtons 2nd Law in the case where the accelerations acting on all bodies are
equal to zero.
Dynamic analysis is defined as force, torque and motion analysis of a body or system of bodies when they
are not at rest (or when they are not at equilibrium). A dynamic system will have force and torque acting
that are not counteracted, resulting in motion of the body or bodies. A dynamic load is a load that is not
supported by an equal and opposite force and results in a dynamic, or changing system with respect to
motion. This type of system is analyzed using Newtons 2nd Law in the case where the accelerations acting
on all bodies may be nonzero. Note that dynamic conditions complicate load and life calculations because
of shock loads and vibrations.
3) Basic Engineering Information
Accelerating torque and force:
T = FR
(1)
where:
T = Torque (lb ft)
F = Force (lb)
R = Radius, or distance that the force is from the
pivotal point (ft)
Linear to rotary motion:

V
N =
0.262D
(2)
Of rotating objects:
(WK 2) N
T =
308t
Objects in linear motion:
where:
F
=
W =
N =
t
=
(5)
where:
T
= Torque required (lb ft)
WK 2 = Total inertia of load to be accelerated (lb ft2)
See formulas 7, 8, 9 and 10
N = Change in speed (rpm)
t
= Time to accelerate load (sec)
W V
F =
1933t
where:
N = Speed of shaft rotation (rpm)
V = Velocity of material (fpm)
D = Diameter of pulley or sprocket (in)
Torque:
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
The following engineering information will help solve technical problems frequently encountered in designing
and selecting power transmission components and systems.
(6)
Force required (lb)

Weight (lb)
Change in velocity (fpm)
Time to accelerate load (sec)
N
Moment of Inertia
1
WK 2 = WR 2
2
Horsepower:
Rotating objects:
TN
P =
5250
(3)
where:
WK 2 = Moment of inertia (lb ft2)
W = Weight of object (lb)
R
= Radius of cylinder (ft)
Objects in linear motion:
FV
P =
33000
(7)
where:
P = Power (hp)
T = Torque (lb ft)
N = Shaft speed (rpm)
Solid cylinder rotating about its own axis
(4)
where:
P = Power (hp)
F = Force (lb)
V = Velocity (fpm)
Duty cycle calculation
Hollow cylinder rotating about its own axis:
where:
WK 2 =
W =
R1 =
R2 =
(8)
Moment of inertia (lb ft2)

Weight of object (lb)
Outside radius (ft)
Inside radius (ft)
R1
The RMS (root mean squared) value of a load is one

of the quantities often used to size PT components.
_____________________
L12t1 + L22t2 + ... + Ln2tn
LRMS =
(11)
t1 + t2 + ... tn
where:
LRMS = RMS value of the load which can be in any
unit hp, amp, etc.
L1 = Load during time period 1
L2 = Load during time period 2, etc.
t1
= Duration of time period 1
t2
= Duration of time period 2, etc.
R2
1
WK 2 = W (R 12 + R22)
2
L1
where:
WKL2
W
V
N
=
=
=
=
L2
t1

t2
t3
Time
Modulus of elasticity
Linear inertia (lb ft2)

Weight of material (lb)
Linear velocity (fpm)
Rotational speed of shaft (rpm)
PL
E =
Ad
Reflected inertia of a load through a speed

reduction means gear, chain, or belt system:
WKL2
WKR 2 =
Rr2
Load
L3
Material in linear motion with a continuous fixed

relation to a rotational speed, such as a conveyor
system:
V 2
WKL2 = W ()
(9)
2N
(10)
where:
E =
P =
L =
A =
d =
(12)
Modulus of elasticity (lb/ in2)

Axial load (lb)
Length of object (in)
Area of object (in2)
Increase in length resulting from axial load (in)
Circumferential
where:
WKR2 = Reflected inertia (lb ft2)
WKL2 = Load inertia (lb ft2)
Rr
= Reduction ratio
Radial
Axial
Tangential
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
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lead
pitch
advance of the nut along the length of the screw per revolution
distance between corresponding points on adjacent thread forms
(pitch = lead / # of starts)
# of threads
number of teeth found along a unit length of the screw (1 / pitch)
# of starts
number of helical grooves cut into the length of the shaft
outer diameter
largest diameter over the threaded section (at top of threads)
root diameter
smallest diameter over the threaded section (at base of threads)
stub
specific type of ACME thread where the root diameter is larger to
provide for a more heavy duty screw (the threads look stubby)
critical shaft speed
operating speed of spinning shaft that produces severe vibrations
during operation. This is a function of length, diameter, and end
supports.
maximum compressive load maximum load that can be axially applied to the screw before
buckling or permanent deformation is experienced. Also referred to
as column strength.
end bearing supports
the screw must be supported at one or both ends with thrust type
bearings. Depending upon the application, it may also be desirable
to provide for a stiffer system by incorporating angular contact
bearings (fixed support).
Although shafts, gear trains, belt and pulley, rack and pinion, and chain and sprocket drives are practical in
other applications, they require special consideration when used in CNC machinery. This is because there
is typically backlash associated with these types of drives, which increases the system error. Thorough
technical descriptions of these types of drives can be found in the Stock Drive Products Components Library.
Lead Nut
Lead screws are threaded rods that are fitted with a nut.
There are many types of threads used, but the most prevalent
in industry is the ACME lead screw. Because the ACME
thread is an industry standardized thread style, it is easily
interchanged with parts from various manufacturers. The
basic function of a screw is to convert rotary input motion to
linear output motion. The nut is constrained from rotating
with the screw, so as the screw is rotated the nut travels
back and forth along the length of the shaft. The friction on
the nut is a function of environment, lubrication, load, and
Lead Screw System
duty cycle; therefore, practical life cycle is difficult to quantify.
Lead screw/nut drive systems are available in a variety of sizes and tolerances. Contact is primarily sliding,
resulting in relatively low efficiency and a wear rate proportional to usage. Advantages include the selflocking capability in back drive mode which is good for vertical applications, low initial costs, near silent
operation, manufacturing ease, and a wide choice of a materials. Disadvantages of ACME screws include
lower efficiencies (typically 30-50%, depending on nut preload) which require larger motor drives, and
unpredictable service life.
Lead Screw
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This section will introduce most of the more common types of drive mechanisms found in linear motion
machinery. Ideally, a drive system should not support any loads, with all the loads being handled by a
bearing system. Topics discussed will include, but not be limited to, the mechanism of actuation, efficiency,
accuracy, load transfer, speed, pitch, life cycle, application and maintenance. Each type of drive system
will be accompanied by a diagram and useful equations when applicable. Some of the terms used with
screws, the most common drive component, are as follows:
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
4) Drive Mechanisms
Helpful Formulas: When determining the amount of input torque required to produce an amount of output
linear force, there are many factors to consider. The following equations provide a practical approach in
making force and torque calculations.
Force Calculations:
FT = FA + FE + FF
where: FT = Total Force
FA = Acceleration Force
FE = External Force
FF = Friction Force
W a
FA = x lb
g 12
(1)
(2)
where: W = total weight to accelerate (lb)

a = linear acceleration (in/sec2)
g = acceleration from gravity (ft/sec 2)
External Force ( FE) may be due to gravity in vertical applications, or may be from external work
requirements (feeding material, stretching material, etc.)
Friction Force (FF) required to overcome all of the friction in the load bearing system (with a low
friction bearing system, this can be negligible)
NOTE: The Total force must be below the compressive (thrust) rating of the screw chosen. A modest
factor of safety should be added to the total force so that unexpected dynamic loads are safely handled
by the screw system.
Torque Calculations:
For most typical applications, rotary inertia, motor rotor inertia, and screw inertia are negligible, therefore
left out of the torque calculations.
1
T = FT x
(3)
2 pe
where: FT = Total Force
p = screw pitch (revolutions per inch)
e = efficiency (no units)
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Ball Screws are very similar to lead screws with the

Ball Nut
exception of a ball bearing train riding between the screw
Balls Ball Screw
and nut in a recirculating raceway. This raceway is
generally lubricated, which allows for predictable service
life. Due to the increased number of mating and moving
parts, matching tolerances becomes more critical. The
screw threads have rounded shapes to conform to the
shape of the balls. The function, terminology, and formulas
are the same as found with lead screws, however the
Ball Return
performance of ball screws is far superior. The rolling
action of the balls versus the sliding action of the ACME
Ball Screw System
nut provides significant advantages. Advantages of
ball screw drives are increased efficiency (typically up to 90 95%) which allows required motor torque to be
lower, predictable service life, low wear rate and maintenance costs. Disadvantages include limited material
choice, higher initial cost, and an auxiliary brake is required to prevent back driving with vertical applications.
Selecting and Sizing Screw Drive Systems: When choosing a particular screw for a given application,
there are several factors to be considered. Required rpm, critical speed and maximum compressive strength
are the most important design features that determine screw design parameters, and can be calculated
according to the following equations. Since thread style design is irrelevant in these calculations, the same
equations and charts can be used for both lead screws and ball screws. Bearing configuration must be
considered when using these equations. The following diagrams represent the typical bearing end support
arrangements.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
NOTE: The Torque required should be well below the torque rating of the motor chosen. A modest
factor of safety should be added to the torque required so that unexpected dynamic loads are
safely handled by the driving system.
A. Fixed-Free
B. Simple-Simple
C. Fixed-Simple
D. Fixed-Fixed
linear velocity (in/min)

rpm =
lead (in/rev)
(4)
Maximum Load
Maximum Speed:
d
CS = F (4.76 x 10 6)
L2
where:
CS = critical speed (rpm)
d = root diameter of screw (inches)
L = length between supports (inches)
F = end support factor (see diagram)
case A.: 0.36
case B.: 1.00
case C.: 1.47
case D.: 2.23
(5)
d4
P = F (14.03 x 10 6)
L2
(6)
where:
P = maximum load (lbs) (critical load)
d = root diameter of screw (inches)
L = maximum distance between nut and load
carrying bearing
F = end support factor (see diagram)
case A.: 0.25
case B.: 1.00
case C.: 2.00
case D.: 4.00
The formulas above can be represented graphically by the charts on following pages. These charts have
been compiled for screws made of stainless steel. Speeds, loads, diameters, bearing arrangements and
products are referenced. It must be realized that a screw may be able to rotate at very high rpms, but the
nut may have more strict limitations. For this reason, we have truncated the ball screw rpm diagrams to a
top end of 4000 rpm, and provided each type screw with their own charts. Please note that the ball screw
charts are only represented for screws of 16 mm and 25 mm diameter.
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Travel Rate vs. Length
For Standard ACME Screws
CRITICAL SPEED
100000
30000
TRAVEL RATE IN INCHES / MIN.
20000
PURPOSE
This graph was designed to simplify the
selection of the proper lead screw so as
to avoid lengths and speeds which will
result in vibration of the assembly
(critical speed). The factors which can
be controlled after a particular
maximum length is determined are:
method of bearing support and choice
of lead screw diameter.
10000
8000
6000
4000
3000
2000
1000
800
600
400
USE OF THE GRAPH

1. Choose preferred bearing support
means, based on design
considerations.
2. On the proper bearing support
horizontal line (A, B, C or D) choose
length of lead screw.
3. Draw vertical line at the lead screw
length, determined at (2.), and draw
a horizontal line at the travel rate.
4. All screw diameters to the right and
above the intersection point in (3.)
are suitable for this application.
5. Screw sizes are coded as follows:
300
200
25161
37161
100
80
31084
37084
43082
50101
62101
75101
37101
37122
60
40
30
31032
37081
20
62102
75061
10
ONE END FIXED
OTHER END FREE
BOTH ENDS SUPPORTED
ONE END FIXED
OTHER END SUPPORTED
BOTH ENDS FIXED
REF
A
12
18
24
30
36
42
INCHES
REF
B
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
INCHES
REF
C
12
24
36
48
61
73
85
INCHES
REF
D
15
30
45
60
75
90
105
INCHES
Diameter (in)
Threads / in
Starts
LENGTH
MAXIMUM LENGTH (IN.) ADJUSTED FOR BEARING SUPPORT
Y DIMENSION
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40000
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
80000
60000
Compression Load vs. Length
For Standard Ball Screws and ACME Screws
COLUMN LOADS
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
40000
30000
PURPOSE
This graph was designed to simplify the
selection of the proper lead screw so as
to avoid buckling when subjected to the
axial loading by means of the nut. The
factors which can be controlled after a
particular maximum length is
determined are: method of bearing
support and choice of lead screw
diameter.
10000
8000
6000
4000
3000
2000
1000
800
75101
600
400
300
75061
75081
62081
62101
43082
62102
50101
43084
37161
200
25161
37081
37101
37121
31082
81084
31122
37122
37084
100
REF
ONE END FIXED
A
OTHER END FREE
10
15
20
25
30
INCHES
REF
B
10
20
30
40
50
60
INCHES
ONE END FIXED REF

C
OTHER END SUPPORTED
14
28
42
57
71
85
INCHES
REF
D
20
40
60
80
100
120
INCHES
BOTH ENDS SUPPORTED
BOTH ENDS FIXED
COMPRESSION LOAD IN LBS.
20000
USE OF THE GRAPH

1. Choose preferred bearing support
means, based on design
considerations.
2. On the proper bearing support
horizontal line (A, B, C or D) choose
length of lead screw.
3. Draw vertical line at the lead screw
length, determined at (2.), and draw
a horizontal line at the compression
load the unit is exerting on the
screw.
4. All screw diameters to the right and
above the intersection point in (3.)
are suitable for this application.
5. Screw sizes are coded as follows:
LENGTH
Diameter (in)
Threads / in
Starts
MAXIMUM LENGTH (IN.) ADJUSTED FOR BEARING SUPPORT
X DIMENSION
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CRITICAL SPEED & LOAD
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
LOAD AND SPEED LIMITS ON 16 mm BALL SCREWS
CRITICAL SPEED
SPEED
(rpm)
BEARING SUPPORT TYPES
FF Fixed, Fixed
LENGTH (mm)
CRITICAL LOAD
FO Fixed, Open
FS Fixed, Simple
LOAD
(kg)
SS Simple, Simple
LENGTH (mm)
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CRITICAL SPEED & LOAD
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
LOAD AND SPEED LIMITS ON 25 mm BALL SCREWS
CRITICAL SPEED
SPEED
(rpm)
BEARING SUPPORT TYPES
FF Fixed, Fixed
LENGTH (mm)
CRITICAL LOAD
FO Fixed, Open
LOAD
(kg)
FS Fixed, Simple
SS Simple, Simple
LENGTH (mm)
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
BALL & ACME SCREW ASSEMBLY

LIFE EXPECTANCY
SPECIFICATIONS
16 mm LIFE EXPECTANCY
Axial Load (N)

Screw
Dia. Dynamic (Ca)
Static
LIFE (Rev's)
2.5
4
5
5
10
10
20
20
L=
Ca
Fm
16
16
16
25
16
25
16
25
3500
2600
4600
5100
4200
5100
1900
3570
5500
4200
7200
12600
6500
12600
2500
8800
Pitch
x 106
L = life expectancy expressed in number of revolutions

Ca = dynamic load rating (N) [for acme nuts, see design load column
on catalog pages].
Fm = average axial load (N).
AXIAL LOAD (N)
Example: For 10 mm pitch screw,16 mm dia., Ca = 4200 N carrying

an average axial load, Fm = 200 N (45 lbs.) the expected life is:
L=
4200
200
x 106 = 9.261 x 109 revolutions.
25 mm LIFE EXPECTANCY
At an average of 1000 rpm this will result in:
1 hour
9.261 x 109 revolutions x
= 154,000 hours
60 minutes
1000 rpm
LIFE (Rev's)
of expected operational life. Note that the nature of the

motion (jerky, smooth, etc.) will affect the life expectancy.
AXIAL LOAD (N)
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Bearings are evaluated on the basis of how much load they carry, at what speeds they can carry the load,
and how long they will serve under those conditions. Friction, start-up torque, shock- and impact-resistance,
operating environment, rigidity, size, cost, complexity, and lubricating procedures are also important design
considerations.
The following diagram reveals the basic bearing families more widely found in linear motion systems. The
distinction between families is made by the type of motion and type of loading being considered. Bearings
accommodate rotational and/or translational motion. Translational bearings, or linear bearings, are loaded
perpendicular (radial) to the direction of motion. Rotational bearings can be loaded either perpendicular to
the axis of rotation (radial) or parallel to the axis of rotation (thrust).
Thrust
TRANSLATION
(OR LINEAR)
Radial
ROTATION
THRUST
Bearing
BEARING
surface
Motion
Load
JOURNAL
OR RADIAL
BEARING
Load
Motion
Load
Most bearings can be classified into one of two general types. The distinction between bearing types is
made by the nature of the bearing mechanism. The two types each have a number of different possible
configurations, and some of the more common configurations will now be discussed. Since many bearings
are either specialized or of proprietary design, this discussion is by no means intended to be all exhaustive,
but rather to serve as an introduction.
Plain Bearings, or Journal Bearings, are the most basic type of
bearing. They have no moving parts, they support loads through sliding
contact, and are usually the least costly to install. Some plain bearings
are self-lubricating and maintenance-free while others are not. In fact,
some plain bearings are classified as to the lubricating method required.
Typically, plain bearings will operate right up to the point of failure with
little or no warning signs. Since the motion involved is usually low level,
the results of failure are typically noncatastrophic, and replacement or
repair is fairly simple. There are several ways to size plain bearings for
an application, as outlined at the end of this section.
Journal
Bearing
PLAIN BEARING
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Load bearing mechanisms are the structural backbone of any linear/rotary motion system, and are a critical
consideration. This section will introduce most of the more common types of load bearing mechanisms
found in linear motion machinery. In general, bearings allow smooth, low friction motion between two
surfaces loaded against each other. The motion can be either rotary (such as in a turning shaft) or linear
(such as a machine part moving back and forth). Some applications require that a bearing accommodate
both types of motion simultaneously, which is referred to as a combination bearing. In both cases there
should be a strong attempt to provide enough lubrication to keep the bearing surfaces separated by a film
of oil. The absence of physical contact provides most bearings with long service lives.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
5) Load Bearing Mechanisms
Outer race
Rolling element
Rolling Element Bearings, or roller bearings, make up the bulk of

commercially available and applied bearings. These types of bearings
rely on either balls or rollers to carry the load. The rolling motion
produces less friction than found in plain bearings. For this reason,
roller bearings are also referred to as antifriction bearings. Both radial
loads and thrust loads can be supported by this type of bearing.
Lubrication is either permanently sealed in the bearing or is required
during operation. The largest causes of failure are either exceeding
temperature, load and speed limits, or providing insufficient lubrication
during operation. Since roller bearing applications often involve heavy
loads and high speeds, failure can be catastrophic, extremely costly
and time consuming to repair. Usually there will be an increase in the
sound of the balls or rollers in the raceways when approaching failure.
There are many different configurations of roller element bearings, and
some are discussed in the following section.
Filling slots
Raceways
Conrad-type ball bearing, left, and

maximum-capacity (filling slot) type, right
Inner
Race
ROLLING ELEMENT
Radial Ball Bearings come in two basic variations which

are called the Conrad type , or nonfilling slot, and the
maximum capacity type, or filling slot. The Conrad type has
a deep, uninterrupted raceway in inner and outer rings. This
design is capable of carrying heavy radial and moderate bidirectional thrust loads. The maximum capacity bearing has
more balls than an equivalent sized Conrad type, therefore
carries a higher radial load. However, the filling slots require
that the thrust loads be light and applied only in combination
with a heavier radial load. If moderate thrust loads are
present, the maximum type can be replaced by a double
row Conrad type bearing. Selection of this type bearing is
outlined in the following section.
A
Thrust Ball Bearings are designed to

provide axial shaft location and support
thrust loads. Angular contact ball
bearings support radial as well as thrust
loads, and the ratio of permissible radial
to thrust loads depends upon the angle
of contact between the races and the
bearing axis. Thrust ball bearings are
commonly used in linear motion
systems to support the drive screw.
A
Flat-race, flat-seat thrust ball bearing, A, and

grooved-race, flat-seat thrust ball bearing, B
Banded thrust ball bearing, A, and

aligning, single-acting, grooved-race
thrust ball bearing, B
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Aligning, double-acting, grooved-race

thrust ball bearing
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Banded thrust ball bearings are self-contained, have grooved races, have a stationary and rotating face
with full ball complement, and are encased in a containing band. These bearings are most commonly used
where the bearing's outer circumference must be protected from contamination, for blind installation, or
where separating forces cause substantial axial motion of bearing components.
Aligning grooved race bearings are a variation of grooved race bearings, and are available in single and
double acting types. Aligning members compensate for initial misalignment due to shaft deflection or
mismatch, while allowing uniform distribution of the load through the bearing. The double-acting type carries
thrust in both directions.
Linear Bearings are most commonly used in linear motion applications. This type of bearing is used when
loads are to be supported as the bearing rides back and forth along a shaft. Each raceway holds balls in
rolling contact between the shaft and inner bearing race of the bushing. The remaining balls recirculate
freely in the back side of the clearance in the ball train sleeve. A retainer is usually provided so that when
the bearing is removed from the shaft the balls stay in place. Linear bearings are as easy to install as a
plain bearing, while utilizing the advantages of rolling contact. Among the important factors when considering
load capacity of a linear bearing system are life expectancy, shaft hardness, and load orientation with
respect to the ball trains. Typically, if a lifetime of more than 2,000,000 inches is required, or if a shaft
hardness of less than Rc 60 is specified, then the load-carrying capacity of the bearing system will be
reduced.
Load-carrying balls
Recirculating balls
in clearance
Linear Bearings are the most commonly applied bearing type in linear motion systems. Clearly, many
applications involve using two sets of double linear rails, with two bearing blocks on each rail. In this case,
the load found on each bearing block is of interest when selecting the bearing components. There are three
basic orientations for the bearing system and loads, and each case is represented as follows.
Horizontal Translation with Normal Load: when a normal load is applied to a horizontal bearing system,
the loads on each bearing are found by using the following equations. The equations still apply if the load
is acting inside of the carriage mounting surface area. The orientation of the applied load with respect to
the bearing system is the important feature to consider. This means that these equations can still be used
even if the orientation of the translation is not horizontal, as long as the load to bearing relationship is
preserved.
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Grooved race, flat seat bearings are the most common type of thrust ball bearing. They consist of a shaft
mounted small bore washer, a large housing mounted bore washer, and a ball retaining assembly. Grooved
race bearings have a load bearing capacity approximately 4 times greater than flat race bearings.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Flat race, flat seat bearings consist of two flat washers and a ball retaining assembly. They are used
when the ball retainer assembly must carry thrust loads without restraining shaft oscillations or flexures.
They work well with light loads and are very economical.
L
L
d3
d4
)
F1 = (
+
4
2
d1
d2
L
L
F3 =
4
2
d
d
(
)
d
d
3
d4
L
F3
F4
L
L
d3
d4 )
F4 = + (
+
4
2
d1
d2
F2
d1
d2
Horizontal Translation with Side Load: when a side

load is applied to the bearing system, the loads on the
individual bearings change, and new equations are
required. Each bearing will have a resultant normal load
as well as a side load. The orientation of the applied
load with respect to the bearing system is the important
feature to consider. This means that these equations
can still be used even if the orientation of the translation
is not horizontal, as long as the load to bearing
relationship is preserved.
d4
F 1S
L
d4
F1 = F2 = (
)
2
d2
L
d4
F3 = F4 = (
)
2
d2
d3
F1
(7)
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
L
L
d3
d4
F2 = + (
)

4
2
d1
d2
F1
F 2S
F 3S
(8)
L
L
d3
F1S = F3S = + (
)
4
2
d1
d3
L
L
d3
F2S = F4S = (
)
4
2
d1
FROM CENTER
OF TABLE
F2
F3
F 4S
d2
F4
d1
Vertical Translation with Vertical Load: when the load

is applied in the direction of travel (thrust), then the
following equations should be used to calculate the
loads on each bearing block. This type of configuration
is generally found in vertical applications. The
orientation of the applied load with respect to the bearing
system is the important feature to consider. This means
that these equations can still be used even if the
orientation of the translation is not vertical, as long as
the load to bearing relationship is preserved.
d3
d2
L
d3
F1 = F3 = (
)
2
d1
L
d3
F2 = F4 = (
)
2
d1
L
d4
F1S = F3S = (
)
2
d2
L
d4
F2S = F4S = (
)
2
d2
F3
F 1S
(9)
d4
F4
F1
TO CENTER
OF SCREW
F 2S
F2
d1
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Roller Bearings are also widely used in linear / rotary motion applications. There are several principal
types of roller bearings. In general, they have higher load capacities than ball bearings of the same size
due to the increased area of contact and, except for the cylindrical type, lower speed capabilities. They are
commonly used in heavy-duty moderate-speed applications; and, as with ball bearings, there are many
different styles to choose from. Because of the geometry, roller bearings are not tolerant of shaft
misalignment.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Cylindrical Roller Bearing
Needle Bearing Caged
Crossed Roller Bearing
Cylindrical Roller Bearings have the highest radial load capacity for a given cross section, and the highest
speed capability for any given roller bearing type. A common problem encountered is roller skidding, which
causes premature failure. Solutions include a slightly concave raceway that pinches the ends of the rollers,
or the use of hollow preloaded rollers to hold position.
Needle Roller Bearings are similar in appearance to cylindrical roller bearings, but typically have a much
smaller diameter to length ratio. They typically exhibit higher load capacities than single row ball bearings
of comparable OD, and can nearly fit into the same space as a plain bearing. In most instances, a hardened
shaft acts as the bearings inner race, although an inner race can be supplied when the shaft cannot be
hardened.
Crossed Roller Bearings are very common in heavy-duty precise applications; however, they are extremely
sensitive to contaminants. The principle is similar to that of cylindrical bearings; however, the roller diameter
must be equal to the roller height. The rollers take on an alternating pattern, with their orientations being
crossed at 90 degrees. This arangement allows very smooth motion, and large load capabilities in all
directions normal to travel. A further benefit of crossed roller bearings is very high straight line accuracy.
Selecting and Sizing Bearing Systems

When selecting and sizing bearings for an application, there are several considerations. Most bearing
applications can be practically analyzed by sizing load and speed requirements. This section is intended to
provide a basic understanding of the bearing selection process, and should not used as an only source.
Plain Bearing Selection: A plain bearings load capacity is generally expressed as pounds per square inch
(psi) of projected bearing area. The size and material of the bearing determine most of the load carrying
ability, and there are several rules of thumb to use as a guide.
Maximum load capacity for static or very low-speed applications is 1/3 the bearing
materials compressive limit. The compressive limit is the lowest pressure that results in
plastic (permanent) deformation.
Most plain bearings carry less than 400 psi.
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Plain bearings rarely ever carry more than 3000 psi.
Ball Bearing Selection: The nature of the application load must be known and compared to the load
carrying capability of the considered bearing. Combination loads should be converted into a single equivalent
radial or thrust load using manufacturers equations to size the application requirement. Regarding speed
requirements, tolerance grade, lubrication, retainer design and bearing seal type must be considered, and
the maximum application speed must not exceed the maximum allowable bearing speed. A useful guide for
ball bearing selection is to consider the DN value (speed value) of the bearing. The DN value is the product
of the bore size (mm) and the shaft speed (rpm). This quantity will suggest the type of lubrication and
tolerance grade required. Use for the ball bearing type include applications involving shafts that may be
slightly misaligned.
F
A
FY
Force on Single Bearing
FY
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
80
60
40
20
20
40
Angle of Applied Load (A)
FZ
Derating Factor (D)
FZ
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
Linear Ball Bearing Selection: This selection is generally based on speed and load requirements.
Understanding the orientation and magnitude of the application loads on the bearing is of paramount
importance. Most manufacturers and suppliers of such bearings will include information regarding the load
capabilities with respect to load orientation, as shown below.
60
80
Force on Double Bearing
Roller Bearing Selection: Load, speed, and shaft alignment are the most important features to consider
when selecting roller bearings. It is suggested that, in the case of needle bearings, the shaft parallelism be
less than 0.0003" for the entire length of the bearing section. Further, the shaft should be round to within
0.0002" or to within half the shaft tolerance.
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If the PV value for the application is less than the maximum PV value for the bearing
considered, and if the application pressure load does not exceed the compressive
strength of the bearing material, and if the application speed does not exceed the
maximum permissible speed of the bearing considered, then the bearing considered
may well serve the application.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Another way of determining a bearings load capacity is through maximum PV factor. This is the value of
pressure on the bearing (psi) times the shaft speed (feet/min).
Stepper motors convert digital pulse and direction signals into rotary motion and are easily controlled.
Although stepper motors can be used in combination with analog or digital feedback signals, they are
usually used without feedback (open loop). Stepper motors require motor driving voltage and control
electronics.
The rotor of a typical hybrid stepper motor has two soft iron cups that surround a permanent magnet which
is axially magnetized. The rotor cups have 50 teeth on their surfaces and guide the flux through the rotorstator air gap. In most cases, the teeth of one set are offset from the teeth of the other by one-half tooth
pitch for a two phase stepper motor.
Windings
Stator
Rotor
Permanent
Magnet
The stator generally has the same number of teeth as the rotor, but can have two fewer depending upon the
motors design. When the teeth on the stator pole are energized with North polarity, the corresponding
teeth on the rotor with South polarity align with them. Similarly, teeth on the stator pole energized with
South polarity attract corresponding teeth on the rotor that are energized with North polarity. By changing
the polarity of neighboring stator teeth one after the other in a rotating sequence, the rotor begins to turn
correspondingly as its teeth try to align themselves with the stator teeth. The strength of the magnetic fields
can be precisely controlled by the amount of current through the windings, thus the position of the rotor can
be precisely controlled by these attractive and repulsive forces.
There are many advantages to using stepper motors. Since maximum dynamic torque occurs at low pulse
rates (low speeds), stepper motors can easily accelerate a load. Stepper motors have large holding torque
and stiffness, so there is usually no need for clutches and brakes (unless a large external load is acting,
such as gravity). Stepper motors are inherently digital. The number of pulses determines position while the
pulse frequency determines velocity. Additional advantages are that they are inexpensive, easily and
accurately controlled, and there are no brushes to maintain. Also, they offer excellent heat dissipation, and
they are very stiff motors with high holding torques for their size. The digital nature of stepper motors also
eliminates tuning parameters.
There are disadvantages associated with stepper motors. One of the largest disadvantages is that the
torque decreases as velocity is increased. Because most stepper motors operate open loop with no position
sensing devices, the motor can stall or lose position if the load torque exceeds the motors available torque.
Open loop stepper motor systems should not be used for high-performance or high-load applications, unless
they are significantly derated. Another drawback is that damping may be required when load inertia is very
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Electric motors are by far the most common component to supply mechanical input to a linear motion
system. Stepper motors and servo motors are the popular choices in linear motion machinery due to their
accuracy and controllability. They exhibit favorable torque-speed characteristics and are relatively
inexpensive. The term NEMA refers to the physical size of the motor, and has become an industry standard.
All motors of the same NEMA frame size should exhibit the same dimensions. This section will discuss the
features associated with each of these types of motors.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
6) Motors and Encoders
The DC brush type are most commonly found in low-end to mid-range CNC machinery. The brush refers
to brushes that pass electric current to the rotor of the rotating core of the motor. The construction consists
of a magnet stator outside and a coil rotor inside. A brush DC motor has more than one coil. Each coil is
angularly displaced from one another so when the torque from one coil has dropped off, current is
automatically switched to another coil which is properly located to produce maximum torque. The switching
is accomplished mechanically by the brushes and a commutator as shown below.
Heat
Brush
Coils
Commutator
Brush
Brushed DC Motor
There are distinct advantages to using DC brush servo motors. They are very inexpensive to apply. The
motor commutates itself with the brushes and it appears as a simple, two-terminal device that is easily
controlled. Among the disadvantages is the fact that they are thermally inefficient, because the heat must
dissipate through the external magnets. This condition reduces the torque to volume ratio, and the motor
performance may suffer inefficiencies. Also, the brushed motor will require maintenance, as the brushes
will wear and need replacement. Brushed servo motors are usually operated under 5000 rpm.
The DC brushless type offers a higher level of performance. They are often referred to as inside out DC
motors because of their design. The windings of a brushless motor are located in the outer portion of the
motor (stator), and the rotor is constructed from permanent magnets as shown below. DC brushless motors
are typically applied to high-end CNC machinery, but the future may see midrange machinery use brushless
technology due to the narrowing cost gap.
Heat
Armature
(Stator)
Permanent Magnets
(Rotor)
Brushless Motor
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Servo motors are more robust than stepper motors, but pose a more difficult control problem. They are
primarily used in applications where speed, power, noise level as well as velocity and positional accuracy
are important. Servo motors are not functional without sensor feedback; they are designed and intended
to be applied in combination with resolvers, tachometers, or encoders (closed loop). There are several
types of servo motors, and three of the more common types are described as follows.
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INFORMATION
high to prevent motor shaft oscillation at resonance points. Finally, stepper motors may perform poorly in
high-speed applications. The maximum steps/sec rate of the motor and drive system should be considered,
carefully.
AC servo motors are another variety that offers high-end performance. Their physical construction is
similar to that of the brushless DC motor; however, there are no magnets in the AC motor. Instead, both
the rotor and stator are constructed from coils. Again, there are no brushes or contacts anywhere in the
motor which means they are maintenance-free. They are capable of delivering very high torque at very
high speeds; they are very light and there is no possibility of demagnetization. However, due to the
electronic commutation, they are extremely complex and expensive to control.
Perhaps the largest advantage of using servo motors is that they are used in closed loop form, which
allows for very accurate position information and also allows for high output torque to be realized at high
speeds. The motor will draw the required current to maintain the desired path, velocity, or torque, and is
controlled according to the requirements of the application rather than by the limitations of the motor.
Servo motors put out enormous peak torque at or near stall conditions. They provide smooth, quiet operation,
and depending upon the resolution of the feedback mechanism, can have very small resolutions.
Among the disadvantages of servo motors are the increased cost, the added feedback component, and
the increased control complexity. The closed loop feature can be a disadvantage for the case when there
is a physical obstacle blocking the path of motion. Rather than stalling, the servo motor will continue to
draw current to overcome the obstacle. As a result, the system hardware, control electronics, signal amplifier
and motor may become damaged unless safety precautions are taken.
Rotary Optical Encoders are the popular choice to supply signal feedback. They are mounted directly on
the shaft of a servo motor. The basic principle of operation is as follows: A disc or plate containing opaque
and transparent segments passes between an LED and a detector to interrupt a light beam. All rotary
encoders consist of a light source, light detector, code wheel, and signal processor. There are two basic
encoder styles: absolute and incremental.
Light Source
Disk
Photo
Detector
Grid Assembly
Sine
Squaring
Circuitry
Square
Absolute encoders use multiple detectors and up to 20 tracks of segment patterns. As the encoder disc
turns, the binary output changes one bit at a time. For each encoder position, there is a different binary
output, therefore shaft position is absolutely determined. The resolution of an absolute encoder is determined
by the number of concentric pattern tracks on the wheel. Absolute encoders may be necessary for accuracy
critical applications, military applications, or applications requiring accurate position information after power
up or power failure, but this level of position detection is not required for typical machining and positioning
applications.
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Many advantages are realized with brushless DC servo motors. The inside out construction allows for
excellent heat dissipation. This results in a higher continuous torque and a higher output rating than found
in a comparably sized brushed motor. Also, speeds up to 60000 rpm are not uncommon. Speed torque
ripple and cogging torque are both reduced, because there are no mechanical brushes, eliminating the
brushed contact. These motors also tend to be maintenance-free. Disadvantages are primarily increased
cost, increased control complexity, and increased weight.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Incremental Encoder
Absolute Encoder
The Encoder Disk
Incremental encoders have only one track (or two) of segment patterns. The resolution of the encoder is
equal to the number of bands in the pattern segment. Absolute positioning information cannot be provided
since all of the signals are the same. All incremental encoders rely on a counter to determine position and
a stable clock to determine velocity. Most incremental encoders provide a single mark on the disc called
the Z channel, or indexer. The pulse from this channel provides a reference once per revolution to detect
errors within a given revolution.
If a second band of patterns and a second light source
were added to an incremental encoder, the result is a
quadrature encoder, which is very common in
machining and positioning applications. Channel B
(second band and light source) is spaced one half a
slot width apart from the Channel A light source and
photo detection. Electrically, the two signals are 90
out of phase from each other as shown.
Closed Loop
Quadrature Detect
A Channel
B Channel
Quadrature
Detect
Quadrature Encoder
The quadrature multiplication results from the two square waves having four unique states at any given
moment. Notice that as the waves move in one direction ( the disk rotates in one direction), the four states
cycle in a specific sequence. As the disk rotates in the opposite direction, the four states cycle in the
reverse sequence. Thus, the direction of rotation and the quad multiplying effect (which increases resolution
fourfold) can be produced by the second channel.
Sizing Stepper Motors

Before the correct Stepper Motor can be chosen for a particular application, the following information must
be determined:
a.
b.
c.
d.
operating speed in steps/sec

torque in ounce inches
load inertia in lb in2
required step angle
e.
f.
g.
h.
time to accelerate in milliseconds

time to decelerate in milliseconds
type of drive system to be used
size and weight considerations
Once this information is known, the best motor/drive combination can be determined using torque vs. speed
curves and the formulas given on this and the following pages.
Torque, T (oz in)
T = Fr
where
F = Force (in ounces) required to drive the load
r = Radius (in inches)
Moment of Inertia, I (lb in2)
Wr 2
I = for a disc
2
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Slots
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Z Channel
"Marker"
W
I = (r 1 2 + r 2 2) for a cylinder
2
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INFORMATION
where
W = Weight in pounds
r = Radius in inches
Equivalent Inertia
A motor must be able to:
a. overcome any frictional load in the system
b. start and stop all inertial loads including that of its own rotor
The basic rotary relationship is:

I
T =
24
where:
T = torque (oz in)
I = moment of inertia (lb in2)
= angular acceleration, in radians per square second (rad/sec2)
Angular acceleration ( ) is a function of the change in velocity ( ) and the time required for the change.
2 1
=
t
or, if starting from zero,
=
t
where:
= angular velocity (rad/sec)
t = time (sec)
steps per second
since = x 2,
steps per revolution
angular velocity and angular acceleration can also be expressed in steps per second ( ') and steps per
square second ( '), respectively.
Sample Calculations
A. Calculating torque required to rotationally accelerate an inertia load:
'
1
T = 2 x I O x x
t
180
24
where:
T
IO
'
Motor
=
=
=
=
=
torque required (oz in)

inertial load (lb in2)
3.1416
step angle (degrees)
step rate (steps/sec)
Example:
Assume the following conditions:
Inertia = 9.2 lb in2
Step Angle = 1.8
Acceleration = from 0 to 1000 steps per second in 0.5 seconds
Inertial Load
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1000
1.8
1
T = 2 x 9.2 x x x
0.5
180
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Motor
B. Calculating torque required to accelerate and raise

a weight using a drum and string. The total torque
which the motor must supply includes the torque
required to:
accelerate the weight

accelerate the drum
accelerate the motor rotor
lift the weight
a.
b.
c.
d.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
T = 48.2 oz in to accelerate inertia
The rotational equivalent of the weight and the radius

of the drum is:
I(eq) = w r 2
where:
I(eq) = equivalent inertia (lb in2)
w = weight (lb)
r = radius of drum (in)
Example:
Assume the following conditions:
Weight = 5 lbs (80 oz)
Drum = 3" O.D., 1.5" radius
Velocity = 15 ft per second
Time to Reach Velocity = 0.5 seconds
Motor Rotor Inertia = 2.5 lb in2
Drum Inertia = 4.5 lb in2 (for a 3" dia x 2" long steel drum)
I(eq) = 5 x (1.5)2 = 11.25 lb in2

I(drum) = 4.5 lb in2
I(rotor) = 2.5 lb in2
(total)
= 18.25 lb in
since the velocity is 15 ft/sec using a 3" drum, the velocity in rev/sec can be calculated:
15 x 12
speed = = 19.1 rev/sec
3
The motor step angle is 1.8, or 200 steps per revolution. Therefore:
' = 19.1 x 200 = 3820 steps per second
1
T = 2 x IO x x x
t
180
24
1
3820
3.1416 x 1.8
T = 2 x 18.25 x x x
24
0.5
180
T = 364 oz in = torque required to accelerate the system. Torque required to lift weight equals:
T = w r = 80 x 1.5 = 120 oz in
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Total torque required is, therefore:
364 oz in (accelerating torque)
120 oz in (lifting torque)
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INFORMATION
484 oz in (total torque)
w
r
Motor
C. Calculating the torque required to accelerate

a mass moving horizontally and driven by a rack
and pinion or similar device. The total torque
which the motor must provide includes the
torque required to:
a. accelerate the weight, including that of
the rack
b. accelerate the gear
c. accelerate the motor rotor
d. overcome frictional forces
to calculate the rotational equivalent of the
weight:
I(eq) = w r 2
where:
w = weight (lb)
r = radius (in)
Example:
Assume that:
Weight = 5 lb
Gear Pitch Diameter = 3 in
Gear Radius = 1.5 in
Velocity = 15 ft per second
Pinion Inertia = 4.5 lb in2 (assumed)
I(eq) = w r 2 = 5 x (1.5) 2 = 11.25 lbin2

I(pinion)
= 4.5 lb in2
I(rotor)
= 2.5 lb in2
(total)
= 18.25 lb in
Velocity is 15 ft per second with a 3" pitch diameter gear. Therefore:

15 x 12
speed = = 19.1 revolutions per second
3
The motor step angle is 1.8 (200 steps per revolution). Therefore, the velocity in steps per second is:
' = 19.1 x 200 = 3820 steps per second
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To calculate torque to accelerate system:
1
T = 2 x I O x x x
t
180
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
3820 3.1416 x 1.8

1
T = 2 x 18.25 x x x
0.5
180
24
T = 364 oz in
To calculate torque needed to slide the weight, assume a frictional force of 6 oz:
T(friction) = 6 x 1.5 = 9 oz in
Total torque required:

364 oz in
9 oz in
373 oz in
Lead Screw Formulas and Sample Calculations

Linear Speed (ipm)
1
steps / second
Linear Speed = x 60 x
p
steps / revolution
where:
p = lead screw pitch in threads per inch
Axial Force (lb)
2
Force = x T x p x eff.
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where:
T = torque (oz in)
p = lead screw pitch in threads per inch
eff. = efficiency expressed as a decimal: 90% = 0.90
Note: Ball screws are generally 85% to 95% efficient. Acme lead screw efficiency is generally 35% to
45%, but can be as high as 85%.
A. Calculating the torque required to accelerate a mass
moving horizontally and driven by a ball bearing lead
screw and nut. The total torque the motor must provide
includes the torque required to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
accelerate the weight

accelerate the lead screw
accelerate the motor rotor
overcome the frictional force
Motor
To calculate the rotational equivalent of weight w :

1
1 2
I(eq) = w x
x
2
p
2
( )
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where:
w = weight (lb)
p = pitch (threads per inch)
I(eq) = equivalent polar inertia (lb in2)
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
to calculate lead screw inertia (steel screw)
I(screw) = D 4 x length x .028
Example:
Weight = 1000 lbs
Velocity = 0.15 feet per second
Ball Screw Diameter = 1.5"
Ball Screw Length = 48"
Ball Screw Pitch = 5 threads per inch
Friction Force to Slide Weight = 6 oz
1
1 x .025 = 1.0 lb in2
I(eq) = w x 2 x .025 = 1000 x
p
25
+ I(screw) = D 4 x length x .028 = 5.06 x 48 x .028 = 6.8 lb in2

+ I(rotor) = 2.5 lb in2
(total)
=I
= 10.3 lb in
Velocity is 0.15 feet per second, which is equal to 1800 steps per second (motor steps in 1.8 increments).
Torque to accelerate system:
'
x 1.8
1800
3.1416 x 1.8
1
1
T = 2 x I O x x x = 2 x 10.3 x x x
= 484 oz in
0.1
24
t
180
180
24
Torque to overcome friction:
F = .393 x T x p x eff.
6
F
16
T = = = 0.22 oz in
.393 x 5 x 0.90
.393 x p x eff.
where:
F = frictional force (lb)
T = torque (oz in)
p = lead screw pitch (threads per inch)
Total torque required = 0.22 oz in + 484.00 oz in = 484.22 oz in
After determining the required motor size, it is recommended to add a 20% factor of safety so that unexpected
dynamic loads are easily handled by the motor.
Sizing Servo Motors: Two separate torque figures are needed when selecting a DC motor a peak
torque, being the sum of acceleration and friction torques, and a continuous torque, which is the friction
component only. The torque produced by the motor is given by:
T = K I
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The voltage across the motor is given by:
E = KE + R I
where KE is the motor voltage constant, the speed, R the winding resistance (ohms) and I the peak
current (amperes). The speed units should be the same in each case; i.e., if the voltage constant is in volts
per radian per second, then should also be in radians per second.
To make the most efficient use of the drive, the chosen solution should utilize most of the peak drive current
and most of the available voltage. Motor manufacturers usually offer alternative windings, and care should
be taken to select the most appropriate.
Example:
Leadscrew Length: 80 in
Leadscrew Diameter: 1.5 in
Leadscrew Pitch: 2.54 in
Table Weight: 1000 lb
Linear Table Speed Required: 472 inches / min
Acceleration Time: 120 ms
D4 L
Inertia of Leadscrew: J = = 11.25 lb in2
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W
Inertia of Table: J =
= 3.88 lb in2
40 p2
Linear Table Driven by DC Motor
Total inertia = 15.13 lb in2

Maximum Speed = 472" / min = 1200 rpm (equivalent to 4000 full steps / sec)
Acceleration Torque:
J
T = = 660 oz in (4.65 N m)
764t
This takes no account of motor inertia, so a suitable motor will be capable of producing around 1000 oz in
torque.
Again, as with stepper selection, it is recommended to add a 20% factor of safety so that unexpected
dynamic loads are easily handled by the motor.
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where K is the motor torque constant (e.g., Nm/amp) and I is the drive current (amp). The choice of motor
and drive must satisfy the following conditions:
1. The product of K and peak drive current must give the required peak torque
2. The product of K and continuous drive current must produce sufficient continuous torque.
3. The maximum allowable motor current must be greater than the peak drive current.
4. At maximum speed and peak current, the voltage developed across the motor must be less than
80% of the drive supply voltage.
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INFORMATION
Machine
Controller
Motor
Drive
Current
Input and Output Devices are the interface between the controller and
the controlled system and, in effect, tie the controller to the outside world.
Input devices convert physical quantities to electric signals, while output
devices allow the controller to act on the system. The electronic brain of
a control system depends upon the network of input/output devices (I/O).
In the case of closed loop servo control, the inputs are critical to operation.
Outputs
Inputs
Machine
Inputs include transducers, sensors and switches. Sensors and

transducers convert physical data such as speed, position, temperature,
acceleration and pressure into electrical signals that are recognized by
the controller. Switches allow the operator to supply information that
supplements or overrides input data. Outputs include power
semiconductors and ICs, relays, and circuit breakers. By providing control
over electric power subsystems that drive motors and solenoids, they allow
the controller to initiate, halt, or modify action in the controlled system,
including turning pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric devices on and off.
Sensors are used in combination with I/O for a variety of tasks. The most common task is to provide the
controller with a defined work envelope, defining the physical capabilities of the hardware. Typical linear
motion machinery will incorporate switches at both ends of the physical motion limit of each axis to provide
the controller with out of bounds information. The switch towards the motor is generally referred to as the
home switch while the switch at the far end is called the limit switch. Upon activating one of these
switches, program execution is usually terminated. The most common types of switches are the mechanical
switch which is activated by physical contact, and the hall effect switch which is activated by magnetic
properties. Inductive proximity switches and optical sensors are also found on systems. Proximity switches
have no moving parts and can be extremely repeatable and reliable if used correctly. Optical switches also
have no moving parts, but they can suffer performance degradation due to dust.
Feedback Sensors are used to perform checks on the static and dynamic state of a system, and are
generally used with servo systems. Encoders and resolvers are used to sense position information, and
are further discussed in the servo motor section of this introduction. Tachometers are used to sense velocity
information, and accelerometers are used to detect acceleration. Each type of sensor performs different
tasks, and requires different types of interfacing to the control.
Proximity switches are commonly seen in process automation applications. A proximity switch is an
electronic switch that acts when it is in the proximity of an object. Inductive proximity switches can detect
any metal object based on local change of inductance, and are highly insensitive to harsh, dirty environments.
Capacitive proximity switches are capable of sensing fluids and nonmetallic objects based on local changes
in capacitance. Both should be applied with care as they can be sensitive when detecting objects that
present small targets such as corners and edges.
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Control and electronics are the brains to any linear motion system. In general, a motor controller performs
three main functions. First, it routes current to the motor windings according to rotor position. It also
transforms input supply voltage into a controllable voltage and current supply for the motor speed and
torque control. Finally, in the case of servo control, it handles all speed and torque feedback loops to meet
prescribed static and dynamic requirements. There are many types of control, and each type has many
different components. This section will discuss some of the more common types and introduce the major
components associated with each.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
7) Control and Electronics
Power Supplies have the task of converting supply AC voltage into usable form. The most common type
of power supply is the regulated type which uses transformers or switching transistors and a rectifying
stage. Accurate power requirements will use different filtering techniques to eliminate AC supply line ripple.
Motor voltage supplies can usually be simple or even unregulated DC supplies. Care should be taken with
overvoltage protection. Since a motor is basically a generator run in reverse, it generates a braking
current when being stopped. This current either has to be dissipated through resistors or regenerated back
into the voltage supply capacitors. Rapid or frequent braking could overcharge the capacitors, so a
mechanism for dumping excess current must be used to protect the power supply.
V+
1A
1B
2A
Stepper Motor Drivers are supplied with the required step sequence from the stepper control card and, in
turn, supplies stepper motors with current and voltage. The function of a stepper motor driver is to drive
current through the appropriate phase windings of the motor to produce a stepped motion.
V+
2B
1
2-phase stepper driver in unipolar mode
2-phase stepper driver in bipolar mode
Note that only half of each phase or coil is

energized at any time. The electronics are less
expensive to manufacture but the performance
is degraded.
Note that the entire phase is energized, providing

greater power. Also note that the drive
electronics have twice as many power
components as in the unipolar mode.
A unipolar driver is only able to supply current through a winding in one direction, and the voltage cannot
reverse polarity. This means that the windings are split and only half of the winding is used at a time. A
benefit to this approach is that the electrical time constant is reduced and the motor will have a faster
response time; however, there are significant limitations. To change rotational direction of the motor,
current must be channeled to the other half of the winding in reverse polarity. This creates mutual inductance
in the unused portion of the winding, which reduces motor accuracy. Also, there is a significant loss of
torque at low speeds and the motor becomes very inefficient.
A bipolar driver utilizes all of the windings simultaneously. When reversing direction, the current can be
driven out which reduces current decay and enhances motor performance. In a bipolar drive, phase voltage
switches from positive to negative i.e., current is actively forced into and out of the windings. Best
performance is usually attained with a four or eight lead motor wired for bipolar parallel drive due to the
torque-speed curves associated with this type of arrangement.
Servo Motor Amplifiers perform a very similar task to the stepper driver; however, motion is not actuated
in steps. Servos have smooth continuous motion capabilities, and the amplifiers are designed to provide
the required voltage and current to the motor winding. Since servo motors have only two leads, the motor
is reversed by reversing the polarity of the voltage across the leads. Servo amplifiers are supplied with the
current and voltage requirements, from the servo controller card, which is updated in real time via feedback.
Typically, the controller supplies a 10V analog signal and the amplifier produces a current proportional to
this signal. Some of the newer amplifier/controller systems produce digital signals and skip the analog
conversion. This arangement simplifies the circuitry.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
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Stepper Control (open loop): Stepper motor controllers typically operate in one of three modes. Full step
mode provides the coarsest resolution, half step mode is next, and microstep mode offers the smallest
resolution. Most positioning and machining applications are well served by half step mode, but microstepping
may be necessary. Microstepping is when the control electronics divide each full motor step into many
smaller steps by manipulating the current levels in the windings. If a servo system is not desired, applications
involving very low speeds and much higher resolutions can utilize the advantages of microstepping.
Half
Micro
Full
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Full stepping is a 4-point approximation of the sine/cosine waves. Half step is just an 8-point
approximation of the sine/cosine waves. If more points are used to approximate the sine/cosine waves,
this is called mini- or microstepping.
There are several key points to consider when analyzing
a stepper motor control unit. Circular interpolation is when
two stepper motors are controlled simultaneously to
achieve circular motion. Due to the digital nature of stepper
motors, all arcs have to be approximated by a series of
very small line segments. The deviation from a true circular
path is determined by the size of the line segment
approximations. Techno stepper motor controllers
execute circular interpolation true to within 1 step at
all points along the arc.
Torque
Velocity
Figure 1
Velocity
Velocity
Since stepper motors have decreased torque output at

increased speeds (see Figure 1), it is important to
understand how control electronics handle acceleration
and deceleration. Machining and positioning
applications often involve direction and velocity
changes. The graphs indicate a velocity change, over
time, from point A to point B. Two common types of
velocity profiles, parabolic and trapezoidal, are
illustrated. Since stepper motors can stall under
dynamic shock, it is important to have a smooth velocity
profile (see Figure 2). The most effective way to achieve
a smooth profile is to use parabolic ramping functions
B t
B t
Acceleration
Acceleration
Figure 2 Parabolic
Figure 3 Trapezoidal
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Servo Control (closed loop): The presence of a feedback mechanism is what provides the signal checking,
creating a closed control loop. Feedback is most often found in the form or position feedback, supplied from a rotary
optical encoder. Even with the presence of a comparison routine, several methods must be employed to overcome
system errors.
Proportional gain is a technique that supplies a correction force proportional to the magnitude of the detected position
error. This adjustment puts the system back to close to the desired state, but is incapable by itself of fully correcting
deviations. Integral gain is used to measure and cumulate position errors (steady state errors) so that a restoring
force proportional to the cumulative position error can be applied to the system. A larger cumulative error results in
a larger restoring force, and the system becomes more accurately corrected. Differential gain is a method that
utilizes the time rate of change of the position feedback information and compares it to the desired velocity. A
restoring force proportional to the difference of velocities will act to minimize deviations from actual and desired
velocity rates. These concepts are designed into a PID (Proportional, Integral, Differential) chip on the controller
card. The Techno Servo Controller Card utilizes all three types of system correcting techniques, providing
PID control.
A second factor to be aware of when
choosing a servo controller is the degree
to which the system is damped. There
are three different scenarios to consider
with respect to damping, as shown
below.
Underdamped
An underdamped system will

overshoot its destination, then oscillate
back and forth about its desired state.
This causes large inaccuracies and
vibrations, which should be avoided.
A critically damped system is provided
with enough motion damping to
overshoot the target one time, then
asymptotically approach the steady
state. This is preferred in theory, but it
is a difficult state to maintain in reality.
An overdamped system will take a very
long time to reach the desired position,
asymptotically reaching the desired
state without position overshoot. This
will tend to put a higher burden on the
driving motors.
Critically Damped
Overdamped
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at all velocity changes. Parabolic changes in velocity take advantage of the torque versus speed characteristics of
stepper motors. Acceleration during a velocity increase is highest at the beginning of the change, when the torque
output of the motor is at its peak (see Figure 2). Since acceleration is proportional to torque, this situation is optimal.
Trapezoidal profiles require high accelerations at all points, even when the torque output of the stepper motor is at a
minimum (see Figure 3), and thus should be avoided. Parabolic changes provide a smooth transition from one point
to the next, holding dynamic shock or change of acceleration, to a minimum. Trapezoidal profiles, in contrast,
introduce large changes in acceleration, i.e. shock, two times at points in the velocity profile where torque is relatively
low, making the motor susceptible to stalling (see Figure 3). Parabolic velocity control is especially effective when
producing arc sections because arcs require constantly changing acceleration. Techno stepper motor controllers
have been designed to minimize the possibility of dynamic shock during program execution by incorporating
parabolic ramping functions into the control electronics.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
PLCs are another common control type in industry. They are advancing very rapidly, and are becoming
smaller, less expensive, and easier to use. The primary function is to logically link and control I/O. This can
be very useful for repetitive operations that can be actuated by solenoids or other digital devices, as found
in pneumatic applications. However, only more advanced and expensive PLCs have developed to the
point where they can effectively control complex motor functions. If an application requires extensive logical
operations in conjunction with motor automation, then a motor controller can be operated in conjunction
with a PLC by means of the proper handshaking and data exchange. If an application requires moderate
logical operations along with motor automation, then a Techno controller with I/O capabilities may well
serve the entire application.
8) Wiring
Once the task has been reduced to a wiring stage, there is still a lot to consider. In fact, a well chosen
system can perform poorly or not at all if mistakes are made in the system wiring. Resulting inaccuracies
may be experienced, or worse yet, system failure and hardware damage may follow.
Current carrying capacity of conductors is defined as the amperage a conductor may carry before melting
either the conductor or the insulation. The mechanism of failure for an overloaded wire is excessive heat
caused by electric current flow. There are many factors which limit the amount of current that can be
passed through a wire. The major factors are conductor size, insulation temperature rating, ambient
temperature, number of conductors bundled or twisted together, and installation conditions (heat dissipation
is lessened by installation into conduits, races, and trays). The following table acts as a guide to wire size
selection.
Amperes
Insulation
Materials
Derating Factors for Bundled Conductors
Bundle #
Derating Factor
(X Amps)
2 5
6 15
16 30
0.8
0.7
0.5
Copper Temp.
26 AWG
24 AWG
22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
Polyethylene
Neoprene
Polyurethane
Polyvinylchloride
(Semi-Rigid)
80C
4
6
8
10
15
19
27
36
47
65
Twisted Pair Wire
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Changes in speeds and loads which are common in machining and positioning applications, contribute to
changes in the tuning of the system. Although most of the dynamic impact of changes are absorbed in the
mechanical reduction unit (ball screw, gear train), there is enough transmitted to the motor to create a slight
disturbance. This causes an untuning of the system. Lighter than normal loads can cause a system to
approach an underdamped state, while heavier loads can cause a system to approach an overdamped
state. To account for this, the Techno Servo Controller PID chip has been designed to provide critical
to slightly overdamped tuning, so that an underdamped system is avoided.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Susceptibility to noise can be dealt with at the design level by taking several precautions. Encoders with
TTL outputs should be avoided, and line driver encoders should be used. Similarly, differential input should
be used when possible rather than single-ended analog inputs. Finally, digital I/O should be electrically
isolated. One further precaution is to use an isolation AC power transformer, even if not required.
Electrical Noise Generation can be handled in a number of ways, and the following precautions should be
observed to minimize the possibility of system disturbance:
- avoid creating ground loops in an electronic design
- keep the low level logic wires (encoder wires) separated from the power wires (motor
cables). If they need to cross each other, do so at 90 degrees to minimize the effects
of magnetic fields
- use twisted pairs whenever possible
- use shields when possible and necessary, and connect one end of any shield to ground
- put surge suppression components on all electric coils (RC filters, diodes, MOVs)
- filter the power line using common RC filters
Having taken these precautions, electric noise should be kept below the system disturbance level.
Grounding of machinery is often done incorrectly. Some applications require that electrostatic discharge
on system hardware be kept to a minimum. The correct procedure is to connect a ground wire directly into
the ground at the back panel of the controller used. Any other grounding technique may produce a slight
mismatch of ground potentials and subsequent noise problems.
Shield
Load
Use single point ground for

frequencies less than 1 MHz
Use multipoint ground when

frequencies are greater than
1 MHz. Note that the ground
leads must be kept short, or
even more noise could be
introduced into the system.
The shield conductor should

be connected to the signal
reference ground. It should
be connected at one point
only.
Motor Cable Gauge selection should be made in accordance with standardized wire gauge selection tables.
The gauge is determined based on power requirements. If a longer cable is preferred after selections have
been made, it is recommended as a rule of thumb to move to a wire of heavier gauge, even if the desired
length can handle the current. Quick calculations can be made as follows: Increasing a wire by 3 gauge
sizes doubles the amount of copper in the wire and reduces the resistance by half. For example, going
from 22 gauge to 19 gauge doubles the amount of copper and halves the resistance.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Electronic Noise is a term used to describe unwanted disturbances as a result of electrical equipment.
There are two sides to electric noise: the generation (or emission) of noise and the susceptibility of the
equipment to noise.
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Stepper or Servo
Choosing Between Stepper and Servo Motors
Servo motors in the NEMA23 frame size tend to be 10% to

30% more expensive than similar stepper systems. Brushless
servo motor systems tend to be 50% to 100% more.
Servo Technology
Stepper Technology
Reliability and Maintenance
Stepper motors are brushless. They experience little or no
wear, and are virtually maintenance-free.
Brush-type servo motors require a change of brushes, typically,

every 5,000 hours. Like steppers, brushless servo motors
have virtually no servicing requirements.
Resolution and Accuracy

For a given screw pitch, typical four phase stepper motors can
Servo motor resolution depends upon the encoder used.
produce 200 full steps, 400 half steps, and up to 25,000 micro steps
Typical encoders produce 2,000 to 4,000 pulses per revolution,
per revolution. It is significant to note that since the stepper motor is
and encoders with up to 10,000 pulses per revolution are
open loop, it does not necessarily achieve the desired location,
available. Since servos, which are closed loop, can and do
especially under load. Particularly poor positional accuracy can result
achieve the available resolution, they are able to maintain
when using microstepping, which is primarily useful for smoothness
positional accuracy.
of motion.
Speed and Power
Steppers have very poor torque characteristics at
higher speeds. This condition is improved
somewhat by microstepping, however,
unless the stepper is used in a closed
loop mode, it does not usually
perform as well as a servo.
Servos can produce speeds and powers two

to four times that of similarily sized steppers.
This improvement is a direct result of
the closed loop (i.e., constant
position feedback), which
allows for higher speed and
greater reliability. The closed
loop nature of the servo also
allows such a system to better
utilize peak torque capabilities.
Closed Loop Vs. Open Loop
Stepper motors are almost always used in an open loop

By nature, servo motors have constant positional feedback.
configuration. If used in a closed loop, they typically become
The positional feedback is used to correct any discrepancy
as, if not more, expensive than servo motor systems. The
between a desired and an actual position. This constant
open loop nature of stepper motors is their principal drawback.
corrective action results in faster speeds (up to three times the
Commands are issued to move prescribed amounts, and
throughput), and increased power (up to three times the
barring unforeseen circumstances, the motor moves the
torque) at high speeds. The closed loop nature of the servo
amounts prescribed. In rare cases, resonances or unexpected
also ensures that stalling cannot occur unless there is an
forces can cause a stepper motor to lose steps or stall out.
immovable object in the path.
Although rare, this is an ever present possibility.
Choosing a System
In general, we recommend stepper systems for cost sensitive applications requiring low-to-moderate volume production
capabilities. Servo systems are recommended for high-speed, high-volume, high-reliability applications. A typical Techno servo
gantry system sells for about $2,700 more than a stepper system. Servos can perform high-speed continuous motion reliably,
making them particularly superior in three-dimensional contouring applications. We have found time reductions of up to 80% on
some applications. The continuous motion also results in better finish quality without the fine faceting that is found with stepper
systems. In addition, the servo's reliable high-speed continuous motion can reduce the possibility of scorching and melting when
working with woods and plastics.
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Cost Comparison
In general, stepper motor systems tend to be less expensive
than servo motor systems. Stepper and servo systems often
become comparable in price when the stepper system uses
motors larger than NEMA23 or when micro-stepping is used.
Selecting a Ball Screw Slide
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
First, you must determine...
Travel Distance
Load
Orientation of Load
Cycle Time
Max rpm of Screw
Max Speed
Max Acceleration
Required Torque to Drive Load
With this information, you can start to determine which ball screw slide is suitable
for your application.
Loading Capacity and Life Expectancy

Fundamental Principle
The specification of a linear guide is based on the
loading capacity of the individual element. The
loading capacity is described by:
- the dynamic load data C
- the static load data C0
- the static moments Mx, My, Mz
The basis of the dynamic load data, according to DIN
standards, is a nominal life expectancy of 100,000 m
travel. For a nominal life expectancy of 50,000 m, the
load data is 20% higher than those values supplied in
this catalog.
Nominal Life Expectancy

The nominal life expectancy is achieved, or
exceeded 90% of the time before the first indication of
fatigue appears.
L=
Lh =
( P ) x 1 x 105m
p
833
x( C )
Hxn P
(1)
(2)
L h = 1666 x ( C )
P
V
(3)
L [m]
nominal life expectancy in meters
The fatigue behavior of the materials determines the

dynamic loading capacity. The life expectancy is
dependent on:
L h [h]
nominal life expectancy in operating hours
C [N]
dynamic load
- the load on the linear guide
P [N]
dynamic equivalent load
- the travel speed of the linear guide
Life expectancy index:
Dynamic Loading Capacity
- the statistical contingency of the first defect taking

place
ball-bearing linear guides: p = 3

roller bearing linear guides: p = 10/3
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H [m]
single stroke length
n [min]
number of complete strokes per minute
When the loading direction of an element does not

coincide with one of the loading directions, this is the
way the equivalent load is calculated as follows:
v [m/min]
average travel speed
P = F1 + F2
P= F + M x
C0
M0
(6)
These conditions can lead to early defects:
P [N]
- alignment error between guide rails or guide elements

- insufficient lubrication
- oscillatory motion with very small strokes (rippling)
- vibration during standstill (rippling)
F [N]
applied force = F12 + F22
F1 [N]
vertical components, see sketch (4)
F2 [N]
horizontal components, see sketch (4)
C0 [N]
static load in the direction of the

applied force
Due to the variation in installations and operating

conditions, it is not possible to determine the exact
usable life of a linear guide in advance. The safest
method to obtain a correct assessment of the usable
life is to compare cases with similar installations.
Combined Loading Capacity

F2
F1
(4)
The actual life expectancy achieved by a linear guide

is known as usable life. The usable life can deviate
from the calculated life expectancy.
for a force F and a moment M at the same time, the

dynamic equivalent load is:
M [N m] applied moment
M0 [N m] static moment in the direction of the
applied moment
According to DIN standards, the dynamic equivalent
load should not exceed the value P = 0.5 x C.
Load and Moment Data for Techno Ball Screw Driven Slides
Modell
Standard-Duty
Heavy-Duty 2
Narrow Profile 1
Narrow Profile 2
# of carriages
4 carriages
4 carriages
1 carriage
1 or 2 carriages
Series 1
Carriage 1
430
400
430
400
7.3
3.7
3.7
7.3
3.7
3.7
Bearing
Carriage 4
800
500
800
500
12.6
22
12.6
7.4
13
7.4
Series 1
Carriage 1
430
400
430
400
7.3
3.7
3.7
7.3
3.7
3.7
Bearing
Carriage 4
800
500
800
500
12.6
22
12.6
7.4
13
7.4
Carriage type
F1 stat [N]
F1 dyn [N]
F2 stat [N]
F2 dyn [N]
Mx stat [N m]
My stat [N m]
Mz stat [N m]
Mx dyn [N m]
My dyn [N m]
Mz dyn [N m]
NOTE: See formulas in load bearing mechanisms' section of technical section.

Load and moment data are per carriage.
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Usable Life
(5)
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Fr (a)
F1
Mz
My
Fr (a) =
Fr (a) =
F2
F2
cos a
F1
sin a
F1
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
F2
Mx
Drive Dimensioning and Calculation of Drive Torque

The nominal drive torque consists mainly of load torque, acceleration torque and no-load torque.
Definitions
MA [N m] required drive torque
FE [N]
external force
MLast [N m] resulting load torque
p [mm]
screw lead
MNLT [N m] no load torque*
m[kg]
total mass to be moved
Mrot [N m] rotary acceleration torque
a [m/s2]
acceleration
Mtrans [N m] acceleration torque
P [kW]
driving power
FX [N]
feed force
nmax [1/min] max. speed
Fa [N]
acceleration force
friction factor = 0.05
g [m/s2]
gravity = 9.81
ME [N m]
external load torque
Vmax [m/s] max feedrate
Jsyn [Kgm2/m] = 0.0000325
m = mass of load + mass of carriage(s)

*relevant data are given on the following data sheets for the Ball Screw Slides
Acceleration Force Fa
Feed Force Fx
Fa = m x a
Fx = m x g x
with vertical loads, the acceleration to

gravity g must be added to the mass
acceleration (g=9.81 m/s2)
Driving Power P
P=
MA x nmax x 2
60 x 1000
Drive Torque Formula:
External Torque ME
ME =
Acceleration Torque Mtrans
F xp
Mtrans = a
2 x 1000
Resulting Torque MLast
FE x d0
2 x 1000
Fx x p
MLast =
2 x 1000
Rotary Acceleration Torque Mrot
Mrot =
Jsyn x L x nmax x 9 x 2
Vmax x 60 x 1000
MA = MLast + Mtrans + Mrot + MNLT + ME

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Selecting a Ball Screw Slide
Standard-Duty Slides
500
1500
3000
Heavy-Duty 2 Slides
No-Load Torque (N m)
Screw Pitch
5
0.18
0.22
0.26
10
0.2
0.24
0.29
20
0.21
0.25
0.3
No-Load Speed (rpm)
No-Load Speed (rpm)

500
1500
3000
10
0.15
0.19
0.22
5
0.2
0.24
0.29
10
0.21
0.25
0.3
20
0.22
0.26
0.32
Narrow Profile 2 Slides
Screw Pitch
5
0.14
0.17
0.2
2.5
0.18
0.24
0.26
500
1500
3000
Narrow Profile 1 Slides
Screw Pitch
No-Load Speed (rpm)
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
No-Load Torque Charts
20
0.16
0.2
0.23
No-Load Speed (rpm)

500
1500
3000
Screw Pitch
2.5
0.15
0.19
0.23
5
0.16
0.19
0.24
10
0.17
0.2
0.25
20
0.18
0.21
0.26
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Selecting a Belt Slide

First, you must determine...
Travel Distance
Load
Orientation of Load
Cycle Time
Max Speed
Max Acceleration
With this information, you can start to determine which belt slide is suitable
for your application.
Loading Capacity and Life Expectancy

Fundamental Principle
The specification of a linear guide is based on the
loading capacity of the individual element. The
loading capacity is described by:
- the dynamic load data C
- the static load data C0
- the static moments Mx, My, Mz
The basis of the dynamic load data, according to DIN
standards, is a nominal life expectancy of 100,000 m
travel. For a nominal life expectancy of 50,000 m, the
load data is 20% higher than those values supplied in
this catalog.
Dynamic Loading Capacity

The fatigue behavior of the materials determines the
dynamic loading capacity. The life expectancy is
dependent on:
- the load on the linear guide
- the travel speed of the linear guide
Nominal Life Expectancy

The nominal life expectancy is achieved, or
exceeded 90% of the time before the first indication
of fatigue appears.
L=
( P ) x 1 x 105m
(1)
p
833
x( C )
(2)
Hxn P
p
Lh = 1666 x ( C )
(3)
P
V
L [m]
nominal life expectancy in meters
Lh =
Lh [h]
nominal life expectancy in operating hours
C [N]
dynamic load
P [N]
Life expectancy index:

ball-bearing linear guides: p = 3
roller bearing linear guides: p = 10/3
- the statistical contingency of the first defect taking

place
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single stroke length
n [min]
number of complete strokes per minute
When the loading direction of an element does not

coincide with one of the loading directions, this is the
way the equivalent load is calculated as follows:
v [m / min] average travel speed
P = F1 + F2
Usable Life
for a force F and a moment M at the same time, the

dynamic equivalent load is:
The actual life expectancy achieved by a linear guide

is known as usable life. The usable life can deviate
from the calculated life expectancy.
P= F + M x
(5)
C0
M0
(6)
F [N]
applied force = F12 + F22
F1 [N]
vertical components, see sketch (4)
F2 [N]
horizontal components, see sketch (4)
C0 [N]
static load in the direction of the

applied force
M [Nm]
applied moment
M0 [Nm]
static moment in the direction of the

applied moment
P [N]
These conditions can lead to early defects:
- alignment error between guide rails or guide elements
- insufficient lubrication
- oscillatory motion with very small strokes (rippling)
- vibration during standstill (rippling)
Due to the variation in installations and operating
conditions, it is not possible to determine the exact
usable life of a linear guide in advance. The safest
method to obtain a correct assessment of the usable
life is to compare cases with similar installations.
Combined Loading Capacity

F2
According to DIN standards, the dynamic equivalent

load should not exceed the value P = 0.5 x C.
F1
(4)
Load and Moment Data (reference diagram on next page)

Model
BL1
BL3
Co [N]
C [N]
F1 stat [N]
F1 dyn [N]
F2 stat [N]
F2 dyn [N]
Mx stat [Nm]
My stat [Nm]
Mz stat [Nm]
Mx dyn [Nm]
My dyn [Nm]
Mz dyn [Nm]
3061.5
1598.1
2648.0
1382.7
3061.5
1598.1
37.2
98.8
114.3
19.4
51.6
59.7
4701.7
2127.7
4060.0
1840.3
4701.7
2127.7
175.0
151.8
175.5
79.2
68.7
79.4
ZF1
bearing
carriage
3061.5
1598.1
2648.0
1382.7
3061.5
1598.1
37.2
98.8
114.3
19.4
51.6
59.7
ZF1
roller
carriage
1440.7
2668.0
2881.4
2531.9
1440.7
2668.0
80.8
129.7
64.8
71.0
113.9
120.1
ZF2
bearing
carriage
4701.7
2127.7
4060.0
1840.3
4701.7
2127.7
175.0
151.8
175.5
79.2
68.7
79.4
ZF2
roller
carriage
1440.7
2668.0
2881.4
2531.9
1440.7
2668.0
164.7
201.7
100.9
144.7
177.2
186.8
ZF3
bearing
carriage
4701.7
2127.7
4060.0
1840.3
4701.7
2127.7
175.0
151.8
175.5
79.2
68.7
79.4
ZF3
roller
carriage
1440.7
2668.0
2881.4
2531.9
1440.7
2668.0
164.7
201.7
100.9
144.7
177.2
186.8
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
H [m]
NP1
belt
slide
1270.0
750.0
1270.0
750.0
1270.0
750.0
22.0
12.6
12.6
13.5
7.5
7.5
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Fr (a)
F1
Mz
a
Mx
My
Fr (a) =
Fr (a) =
F2
F2
cos a
F1
sin a
F1
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
F2
Drive Dimensioning and Calculation of Drive Torque

The nominal drive torque consists mainly of load torque, acceleration torque and no-load torque.
Definitions
MA [N m] required drive torque
m [kg]
total mass to be moved
MLast [N m] resulting load torque
a [m/s2]
acceleration
MNLT [N m] no load torque *
d0 [mm]*
effective diameter of pulley
Mrot [N m] rotary acceleration torque
P [kW]
driving power
Mtrans [N m] acceleration torque
Jsyn [kgm2]* mass moment of inertia of the pulley
FX [N]
feed force
nmax[1/min] max. speed
Fa [N]
acceleration force
g [m/s2]
gravity = 9.81
[kg/m]* specific mass of belt
friction factor = 0.05
Vmax [m/s] max feedrate
gear ratio
FE [N]
ME [N m]
external load torque
external force
mass of belt = x 2 x length of feed profile/1000

m = transport mass + mass of slide + mass of belt
* relevant data are given on the corresponding data sheets for each Belt Drive Slide
Acceleration Force Fa
Feed Force Fx
Fa = m x a
Fx = m x g x
with vertical loads, the acceleration

to gravity g must be added to the
mass acceleration (g=9.81 m/s2)
Driving Power P
P=
MA x nmax x 2
60 x 1000
Drive Torque Formula:
External Torque ME
ME =
Acceleration Torque Ftrans
Mtrans =
Fa x d0
2 x 1000
FE x d0
2 x 1000
Resulting Torque MLast
MLast =
Fx x d0
2 x 1000
Rotary Acceleration Torque Mrot
Mrot = Jsynx
nmax x 2 x a
60 x Vmax
MA = MLast + Mtrans + Mrot + MNLT + ME

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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Application Examples
2 or 3-Axis Gantry Design

(Format #1)
Gantry III (page 62)
3-Axis Bridge Gantry Design

(Format #2)
Davinci 2 (page 68)
Suggested Applications:
Adhesive Dispensing
Inspection Equipment
Light Machine Tools
Laser Measurement
Test Stands
Medical Equipment
Packaging Equipment
3 Axis Vertical Mill Design

(Format #3)
(3) Heavy-Duty 2 Slides (page 76)
(1) Right Angle Mounting Plate 4 (page 122)
(1) 20 x 375 mm Heavy-Duty Table Plate (Catalog H860)
(1) X-Y Mounting Plate 3 (page 127)
3 Axis Cantilever Design

(Format #4)
(1) Cable Carrier (page 133)
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Test Stands
Medical Equipment
Packaging Equipment
3 Axis Tee Design

(Format #5)
(1) 20 x 375 mm Heavy-Duty Table Plate (Catalog H860)
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
2-Axis H-Design
Format #6
3 x Blueline 1
(2) 90 Carriage Mounts
(1) Transmission-shaft Bar
(12) Mounting feet
(1) Coupling set
Transfer Systems
In-House Automation
Pick & Place
2-Axis Cantilever
Format #7
1 x Blueline 1
1 x Blueline 3
(1) 90 Carriage Mount
(3) Mounting feet
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Linear Motion
Application Worksheet
Address 1: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address 2: ________________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: ________________
Email: ______________________________________
Please use this area for any notes or diagrams:
Max Load: __________________________________
Max Speed: _________________________________
Max Accel: __________________________________
Travel: _____________________________________
Complete Cycle Time: _________________________
Dwell Time: _________________________________
Accuracy Needed: ____________________________
Repeatability Needed: _________________________
Controls Needed: (Yes / No) ____________________
Software Needed: (Yes / No) ___________________
Orientation of Load: ___________________________

(Format 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
See previous pages
Techno Linear Motion Catalog H834
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Company Name: ______________________________________ Fax: _______________________________
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Quality and Affordability

by Design
STANDARD-DUTY SLIDE
Patented recirculating
bearing blocks
Thick aluminum base plate for

strength, rigidity and lightness
Double rail with two 12 mm precision steel

shafts provides accuracy and rigidity.
Double rail is supported along entire length for
strength and virtually no flexing.
Choice of
Stepper or Servo motor
Protective aluminum cover
keeps dirt and debris out.
BLUELINE 1 & BLUELINE 3 BELT SLIDES

Ground steel rails
provide strength
and accuracy.
Tee-slotted carriage
plate for easy mounting.
Optional foot mounts
HTD Profile Belt

virtually eliminates
backlash.
Patented bearing carriage

with recirculating ball bearings.
Aluminum
extrusion adds
stiffness to slide
Built-in
home sensor
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Patented anti-backlash ball screw
Large convenient mounting surface
with drilled and tapped holes
Integral Limit
Switch
All our machines, from slides to gantry systems, are built using innovative designs
to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs.
Our products, used in many production systems including 24 hour systems,
are affordable by everyone from schools to large corporations.
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MACHINES & SLIDES
Product Applications
Typical Production Applications For Techno Positioning Systems
CNC Drilling and Tapping
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Techno Standard-Duty Slide, Rotary Table 1

and Multi-Axis Stepper Controller used to drill
and tap set screw holes on plastic pulleys in
a machine shop production application.
Rotary Engraving
Techno Bridge Mount Slide,
Standard-Duty Slide, Rotary Table 1
and Multi-Axis Stepper Controller
used to engrave serial numbers
into cylindrical parts.
CNC Slitting Operation

Two Standard-Duty Slides and
Multi-Axis Controller used to
slit a pulley hub.
54
Product Applications
Typical Production Applications For Techno Positioning Systems
Ink Jet Printing
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Standard-Duty Slide and Centurion

Single-Axis Stepper Controller used
to print part numbers on the timing belts.
Belt Slicing
Standard-Duty Slide and Centurion
Single-Axis Stepper Controller used
to slice belts into stock widths.
Circuit Board Inspection

Gantry III Table used for offline
inspection of circuit boards.
Electronic Packaging Co.
Dallas, TX
(972) 484-7671
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Machines & Slides Selection Guide

PHOTOGRAPH
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
Turnkey Production Centers

Complete mechanical and control packages for
large automation applications. Tables up to 5' x 10'
travel.
59
Gantry III, XY or XYZ

62
Wizard
66
Compact cantilever xy or xyz system including

electronics. Two sizes, 200 mm x 200 mm and 400 x
400 mm. 4th axis (rotary) available. Speeds up to 800
mm per second. Optional teaching pendant eliminates
need for PC.
DaVinci XYZ Systems

Compact XYZ system. All electronics, motor drivers
and power supply are contained within the cast
aluminum side legs. Available in 8" x 10" x 5",
or 10" x 12" x 3.5" travel.
68
CPM Series Machines

Compact XYZ system. All electronics, motor drivers
and power supply are contained in the machine.
Controller is a 3-axis micro stepper. Cover has builtin safety interlock.
70
Bridge Mounted Slide

Can be configured as X, XY, XZ or XYZ with a
selection of single-axis slides. Ideal for conveyor
belt and production line systems.
72
Standard-Duty Slide
175 mm wide base for loads up to 250 lbs.
Available in travel from 3" to 50".

NOTE:
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Heavy-duty system with heavy cast sides and

machined table surface. Ideal for inspection, fluid
dispensing, drilling and test stands.
Available with Z-axis strokes of 3", 6.8", 10.8", 18.7".
74
56
If motor cables are not purchased with the above slides, mating connectors are required. (See page 166)

PHOTOGRAPH
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
Heavy-Duty Slide 2
225 mm wide base for larger cantilevered
load capacity. Available in strokes from 4" to 112".
76
Narrow Profile Slide 1

78

80
These compact slides are ideal for moderate to heavy

loads where space is a consideration. Available in
strokes from 4" to 112".
MACHINES
& SLIDES
These compact slides are ideal for light to

moderate loads where space is a consideration.
Available in strokes from 4" to 51".
Narrow Profile Belt Drive Slide 1

These compact belt drive slides provide rapid positioning
at moderate resolution. They are available in strokes up to
3 meters.
82
Blueline 1 Belt Drive Slide

Belt drive slides for moderate load capacity with speeds up
to 2.4 m/s. Protective aluminum housing around slide.
Available in strokes up to 1.7 meters.
84
Blueline 3 Belt Drive Slide

Belt drive slides for heavy load capacity with speeds up to
5 m/s. Protective aluminum housing around slide.
90
ZF1 Belt Drive Slide

Belt drive slides for light load capacity with speeds up to
1.5 m/s. It has a small footprint and is economical.

NOTE:
96
57
If motor cables are not purchased with the above slides, mating connectors are required. (See page 166)

PHOTOGRAPH
DESCRIPTION
PAGE

5 m/s. Low profile slide with 2:1 pulley assembly increasing
torque output. Available in strokes up to 2.7 meters.
100

106
Rotary Table 1
112
High-precision, high-load capacity, sealed rotary tables for

positioning or machining. Loads up to 1,000 kg. Resolution
down to 6.5 seconds.
Example applications: Heavy machining, positioning,
turning of parts (when used with tailstock) and rotating of
axes.
Rotary Table 2
Moderate-precision, moderate-load capacity, loads up to
500 kg. Resolution down to 8 seconds. Table not sealed,
not suitable for use with cutting fluids.
Example applications: Light machining, positioning and part
indexing in automated assembly operations.
114
Rotary Table RF
Moderate-precision, moderate-load capacity, loads up to 500 kg.
Resolution down to 8 seconds. Table not sealed, not suitable
for use with cutting fluids. Unit is compact with all parts below
rotating surface.Example applications: Light machining,
positioning and part indexing in automated assembly operations.
116
Rotary Table 5
Suitable for applications which require light-load capacity,
low torque and low speeds. Loads up to 23 kg. Resolution
down to 11 seconds.
Example application: Light machining and positioning.
118
Accessories
Includes bearing plates, spindles, work-holding components,
machine stands, motor standoffs and XY Mounting Plates.
MACHINES
& SLIDES

5 m/s. Large cross section with 4 steel rails make slides
very stable. Available in strokes up to 2.7 meters.
121
58
NOTE: If motor cables are not purchased with the above slides, mating connectors are required. (See page 166)

FEATURES
All axes provided with home reference switch

and far end limit switch with 0.01 mm
repeatability
Y-axis is provided with aluminum dust cover
and plastic lip seals to provide protection
against contaminants
X-axis bearings and drive screw are mounted
beneath the work surface to protect them from
dust and debris
Touch and go joy stick, calibration touch pad
2 patented double linear rails and 2 patented

double bearing blocks on each axis
All models come with servo motors and
line driver optical rotary encoder, 1000 line
Anti-backlash screws on all axes
Rapid speeds up to 800 inches per minute
Cable carriers on all machines to route motor
cables
Heavy welded steel machine base, ground flat
and stress relieved with powder-coated finish
Available with optional vacuum table.
Call factory for details
SAC motion control software included

(see page 171)
All electronics and controls included
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Moving gantry provides large stationary work

surface
Applications Include: Inspection

Fluid Dispensing
Parts Transfer
Assembly
Automatic Welding
NOTE: Table shown with optional 19" Gantry clearance.
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MACHINES
& SLIDES
CATALOG NUMBER
For 59" x 50" (Model 160) Machine

HX43VBM4896010
HX43VBM505005
Gantry Clearance
0 6 3/8" ( 8.7" Z travel)
3 11"
(12.7" Z travel)
5 19"
(16.6" Z travel)*
Gantry Clearance
0 6 3/8" ( 8.7" Z travel)
3 11"
(12.7" Z travel)
5 19"
(16.6" Z travel)*
Frame
0 Closed
1 Open**
HX43VBM5912010
Gantry Clearance
0 6 3/8" ( 8.7" Z travel)
3 11"
(12.7" Z travel)
5 19"
(16.6" Z travel)*
HX43VBM5914010
Gantry Clearance
0 6 3/8" ( 8.7" Z travel)
3 11"
(12.7" Z travel)
5 19"
(16.6" Z travel)*
Built to order. Call for delivery.
* For light loads only.

** Open-frame machines have XY travel of 50" x 50".
60

84-1/2"
T
A
A:
6.5" *
11"
19.25"
30-29/32"
50"
16-1/2"
MACHINES
& SLIDES
63-1/4"
12"
L: 83" for the 59" x 50" machine

121" for the 59" x 96" machine
59"
* "A" dimension indicates Gantry clearance

SPECIFICATIONS
Travel
Work Surface Area
Repeatability
Positioning Accuracy
Maximum Z-Axis Load
Rapid Speed (Max.)
Cutting Speed (Max.)
Resolution
Table Flatness
HX43VBM5050005
59" x 50"
59" x 80"
.001"
.004 / 12" per axis
75 lbs
800 in / min
400 in / min
.0002"
.008" / 12"
HX43VBM4896010
59" x 96"
59" x 120"
.001"
.004 / 12" per axis
75 lbs
800 in / min
400 in / min
.0002"
.008" / 12"
HX43VBM5912010
59" x 120"
59" x 144"
.001"
.004 / 12" per axis
75 lbs
800 in / min
400 in / min
.0002"
.008" / 12"
HX43VBM5914010
59" x 144"
59" x 168"
.001"
.004 / 12" per axis
75 lbs
800 in / min
400 in / min
.0002"
.008" / 12"
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Gantry System III

FEATURES
Moving gantry provides large stationary work surface
All axes provided with home reference switch and far
end limit switch with 0.01 mm repeatability
Y-axis is provided with aluminum dust cover and
plastic lip seals to provide protection against
contaminants
Standard anti-backlash ball screw and nut, 16 mm
diameter with 5 mm pitch

Heavy cast aluminum side plates support the Y-axis
and provide increased stiffness for cutting and
positioning applications
Standard clearance under the gantry is 200 mm
(optional gantry clearance heights of 300 mm and
500 mm available)
2 patented double linear rails and 4 patented double

bearing blocks on each axis
Work surface constructed of flat milled 30 x 250 mm

aluminum table plates
Models 015, 027, 040, 054 & 067 feature 125 oz in

stepper motors, model HL2600M210001
Plastic guards not included
MACHINES
& SLIDES
X-axis bearings and drive screw are mounted beneath

the work surface to protect them from dust and debris
Model 130 features 150 oz in stepper motor, model

HL2600M210002 on bottom axis
All models with servo motor option feature motor
model HZ2600M1050XY3 with line driver optical rotary
encoder, 1000 line
XY GANTRY SELECTION
CATALOG NUMBER
05
HL32000 0M201
Motor Drive
X No Motor
V Servo Motor
S Stepper Motor
C Crank Handle
XYZ GANTRY SELECTION

An XYZ Gantry III consists of an XY Gantry III and a Z-Axis selected from page 66.
Screw Type
B Ball Screw
X No Screw
Gantry Clearance
200 mm
3 300 mm
5 500 mm
*2
* 015
027
040
054
067
130
Travel (X Y)
mm (in)
Table Size
mm (in)
Model
600
850
1100
1100
1350
1750
x 500
x 750
x 750
x 750
x 1000
x 1250
(23.6 x 19.6)
(33.4 x 29.5)
(43.3 x 29.5)
(53.1 x 29.5)
(53.1 x 39.3)
(68.8 x 49.2)
350
500
750
1000
850
1250
x 290
x 540
x 540
x 540
x 790
x 1040
(13.7 x 11.4)
(19.6 x 21.2)
(29.5 x 21.2)
(39.3 x 21.2)
(33.4 x 31.1)
(49.2 x 40.9)
EXAMPLE: To order an XY Gantry System with Stepper Motor (S), Ball

Screw (B), 200 mm Gantry Clearance (2) & 500 x 540 mm
Travel (027), the Catalog Number is HL32SBM201202705.
*Gantry clearance on Model 015 is 125 mm.
For mating connectors and cables, see page 166. For machine stands, see page 130. For motor standoffs and couplings, see page 132.
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Gantry System III

A
Y-AXIS
C
DETAIL 1
isel
113
X-AXIS
MACHINES
& SLIDES
8x, M6 TAPPED HOLES 8mm DP

4x, 6mm DIA. Holes
DETAIL 1
175 150 100 50
100
200
220
Model
015
027
040
054
067
130
A
mm
B
mm
C
mm
D
mm
E
mm
F
mm
G
mm
H
mm
350
500
750
1000
850
1250
290
540
540
540
790
1040
620
870
870
870
1120
1370
328
393
393
393
393
393
425
490
490
490
490
490
125
190
190
190
190
190
869
1119
1119
1119
1224
1474
824
1074
1074
1074
1184
1434
456
685
935
1185
1185
1585
1610
1850
1100
1350
1350
1750
Travel mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
Accuracy
Max. Z-Axis Load
Motor Drives
No Load Speed
Thrust Force at Low Speed
Resolution
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)

0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / 12 in)
22.7 kg (50 lb)
Stepper
Servo
127 mm / sec (5 in / sec) 152 mm / sec (6 in / sec)
91 kg (200 lb)
113 kg (250 lb)
0.0125 mm (.0005 in)
0.0025 mm (.0001 in)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS:
Stepper motor is HL2600M210001 for models 015, 027, 040, 054, 067 and HL2600M210002
for Model 130, as described on page 152, half step mode, with 4.5A / phase, 40V chopper driver.
Servo motor is model HZ2600M1050XY3 as described on page 164, operating with 6A / 80V
chopper amplifier and 1000 line encoder operating in quadrature. These figures will of course
vary with different loads, amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided by the controller.
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Z-Axis Slide for Gantry III
4 T-Slots on 50 mm centers are provided to mount

tooling
Features 2 patented double linear rails and 4 patented

double bearing blocks
Home reference switch and far end limit switch with

0.01 mm repeatability

Aluminum dust cover with plastic lip seals to provide

protection against contaminants
Slide to slide mounting surface is flat milled aluminum

220 x 175 x 8 mm with 4 holes counterbored for M6
cap screws
All models with stepper motor option feature 150 oz in

stepper motor, model HL2600M210100
Self-locking magnetic brake to maintain carriage
position when power to the motor is turned off or
interrupted. 200 mA, 24V DC is required to disengage
model HZ2600M0242610 with line driver optical
brake. (Not available on models HL31SBM23051005
rotary encoder, 1000 line
and HL31VBM23051005)
MACHINES
& SLIDES
FEATURES
Z-AXIS SLIDE SELECTION

Catalog Number
Motor
* HL31SBM23051005
HL31SBM512040005
HL31SBM512050005
HL31SBM512070005
* HL31VBM23051005
HL31VBM512040005
HL31VBM512050005
HL31VBM512070005
Stepper
Servo
Length
mm (in)
300
400
500
700
300
400
500
700
(11.8)
(15.7)
(19.6)
(27.6)
(11.8)
(15.7)
(19.6)
(27.6)
Travel
mm (in)
80
175
275
475
80
175
275
475
(3.1)
(6.8)
(10.8)
(18.7)
(3.1)
(6.8)
(10.8)
(18.7)
Weight
kg (lb)
9
11.3
15.9
20
9.5
11.8
16.3
20.4
(20)
(25)
(35)
(44)
(21)
(26)
(36)
(45)
EXAMPLE: To order a vertical use Z-Axis Slide with Stepper Motor, 5 mm Pitch Ball Screw & 275
mm Travel, the Catalog Number is HL31SBM512050005
NOTE: Also available without motor.
*Spring counterbalance is used in place of magnetic brake.
For mating connectors and cables, see page 166. For motor standoffs and couplings, see page 132.
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Z-Axis Slide for Gantry III
THIS SURFACE MOUNTS TO GANTRY

L
175
6.35
85
43
20
17.5
50.5
OPTIONAL TOOLING
MOUNTED TO THIS SURFACE
67.5
92.5
115
134.5
167.5
18
29.5
87.5
68
52.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
100
168
92.5
220
6 mm REAMED HOLES
ON A 100 mm SQ., 4 PLACES
70
200
185
WITH STEPPER MOTOR

HOUSING & MAGNETIC BRAKE.
REFER TO PAGE 164 FOR
SERVO MOTOR ASSEMBLY
DIMENSIONS
6.6 mm THRU HOLES

11 mm C'BORE 5 mm DP, 4 PLACES
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
Accuracy
Max. Z-Axis Load
Motor Drives
No Load Speed
Resolution
0.01 mm (.0004 in)

0.1 mm / 300 mm (.004 in / 12 in)
22.5 kg (50 lb)
Stepper
Servo
127 mm / sec (5 in / sec)

91 kg (200 lb)
0.0125 mm (.0005 in)

113 kg (250 lb)
0.00125 mm (.00005 in)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS: The stepper motor is model HL2600M210001 for

HL31SBM23051005, and HL2600M210100 for all other Stepper
Slides, as described on page 152, operating in half step mode, with
4.5A/phase, 40V chopper driver. The servo motor is model
HZ2600M1050XY3 for HL31VBM23051005, and HZ2600M0242610
for all other Servo Slides, as described on page 164, operating with
6A/80V chopper amplifier and 1000 line encoder operating in
quadrature. These figures will of course vary with different loads,
amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided by the controller.
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Wizard Machines
FEATURES
All Wizards are complete systems with motors
and electronics for standalone operation
Cantilevered style machine for easy loading and
unloading of large parts
Belt driven axis with speeds up to 800 mm / sec
All axes repeatable to 0.01 mm

Programming via RS 232 port or optional teach
pendant
Can store up to 100 programs
Microstep electronics for smooth, continuous motion
Ideal for inspection, fluid dispensing and

automatic screwdriving
Optional teach pendant allows programming and

operation of machine to be self-contained. No PC
is needed
MACHINES
& SLIDES
16 inputs, 16 outputs
(Optional rotary axis shown)

Complete Turnkey solutions
with accessories available for:
Dispensing
Screw fastening
Soldering
CCD Camera/Inspection
PC board cutting
Call us for details.
Model 200
Model 400
CATALOG NUMBER
HH3
SPM2
2 200 x 200 mm Travel

4 400 x 400 mm Travel
0 Without Teach Pendant

1 With Teach Pendant
0 Standard
1 CE Compliant
2 2-Axis
3 3-Axis
4 4-Axis
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Wizard Machines
377
25-M4
(5 MM DP.)
2 5H6
(5 MM DP.)
8-M4
(6 MM DP.)
60
120
60
(251)
120
120
629
12-M4
(6 MM DP.)
60
50
268
320
110
(226)
13 4-M4
(5 MM DP.)
(131)
80
145
215
80
584
200
(Y STROKE)
400
(Y STROKE)
135
50
(Z STROKE)
50
23
50
655
205
483
128
890
150
(Z STROKE)
172
137
23
60
350 613
170
170
125
157
200
(X STROKE)
400
(X STROKE)
Model 200
100
MACHINES
& SLIDES
111
31
Model 400
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 200
Model 400
Travel (mm)
Travel, z axis (mm)
Weight (kg)
Dimensions (wxdxh)
Repeatability (mm)
Repeatability of rotary axis (degrees)
Speed XY, PTP (mm/sec)
Speed Z, PTP (mm/sec)
Speed R, PTP (rpm)
Work table load capacity (kg)
Z axis load capacity, 2 axis (kg)
Z axis load capacity, 3 axis (kg)
200 x 200
50
18
320 x 377 x 655
0.01
0.02
5 - 500
2.5 - 250
6 - 600
7
6.5
3.5
400 x 400
150
42
584 x 629 x 849
0.01
0.02
8 - 800
3.2 - 320
8 - 800
11
11
6
ACCESSORIES
Teach Pendant:
HH6100MTEACHPEN
Remote Estop Button:

HH6100MEXTESTOP
Memory Card:
HH6100MMEMCARD
Standard I/O Cable:

HH6100MIOCABLE
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DaVinci XYZ Systems

FEATURES
Choice of 8" x 10" x 5" or 10" x 12" x 3.5"
work envelope
3-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation
16 mm diameter ball screw with 4 mm screw pitch

on X, Y and Z axes, adjusted for zero backlash
operation
1 Relay output
32 kB RAM for program storage of up to 600-line
program in unit
Can be programmed in both incremental and
absolute coordinates
Comes fully assembled and ready-to-use,
including RS232 cable
T-slotted Z-axis face plate for easy mounting of

optional tooling on 8" x 10" and 10" x 12" models
Includes 900 watt spindle, cam clamp and bars,

and software-controlled 120V AC relay
CNC and DNC programming via RS232 interface
TO
DY
F
REA OUT O
!!
!
E
X
S
U
BO
E
TH
DAVINCI 1
8" x 10" x 5"
(80 lbs)
DAVINCI 2
10" x 12" x 3.5"
(95 lbs)
The DaVinci CNC Production Center is a 3-axis stepper motor-driven unit which incorporates an enclosed
linear bearing system with ground steel rails and recirculating bearings, as well as anti-backlash ball nuts
and ball screws. This mechanical system provides durable play-free motion that is rigid and stiff enough for
cutting, engraving, milling, routing, dispensing, inspection, etc. The DaVinci has all drive electronics built-in
so that no separate controller is required. The DaVinci's size and weight mean it is both compact and sturdy,
making it ideal for any number of CAD/CAM applications. Programming can be done using the easy-to-use,
English-based, PAL software which comes with the system. It can also be programmed directly with ASCII
codes. Interfaces, including HPGL and G-Code, are also available.
CATALOG NUMBER
DAVINCI 1: HL33SBM242510 (8" x 10" x 5")
DAVINCI 2: HL33SBM242512 (10" x 12" x 3.5")
MACHINES
& SLIDES
The system includes a T-slotted work surface, 2

cam clamps, 2 clamp bars (page 131), and a 900
Watt variable high-speed spindle (page 128)
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MACHINES
& SLIDES
DaVinci XYZ Systems
Dimension DAVINCI 1 DAVINCI 2

770
190
90
520
745
1040
700
650
190
125
470
700
950
650
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
NOTE: Dimensions are in mm
SPECIFICATIONS
DAVINCI 1
DAVINCI 2
Travel
200 x 250 x 125 mm (8" x 10" x 5")
250 x 300 x 90 mm (10" x 12" x 3.5")
Weight
36 kg (80 lbs)
43 kg (95 lbs)
Dimensions
950 x 650 x 650 mm (37" x 26" x 26")
1040 x 700 x 770 mm (41" x 28" x 30")
Repeatability
< 0.01 mm (< .0005 in) per axis
Accuracy
< 0.05 mm (< .002 in) per axis
Vertical Static Load Capacity
6.8 kg (15 lbs)
Single Axis No Load Speed
0.3 60 mm / sec (.1 2.36 in / sec)
2-Axis Interpolation Speed
0.3 40 mm / sec (.1 1.58 in / sec)
Resolution
0.01 mm (.0004 in)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS: Stepper motor is model HL2100M473030, operating in half-step mode,

with 3.1A / phase, 40V chopper driver.
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CPM Series Machines

FEATURES
Choice of 200 x 175 x 90 mm or 295 x 200 x 130 mm
work envelope
3-axis linear and 2-axis circular interpolation when

used with optional electronics
Can be supplied with or without electronics
Safety enclosure with safety interlock switch
16 mm diameter ball screws with either 4 mm

or 10 mm pitch
Comes fully assembled and READY TO USE

All machines come with stepper motors installed
and wired
CNC or DNC programming via RS232

T-slotted Z-axis face plate for easy mounting of
optional tooling
MACHINES
& SLIDES
TO
DY
F
REA OUT O
!!
!
USE BOX
E
H
T
CATALOG NUMBER
HL33SBMCPM
0
1
0
1
4 mm pitch
10 mm pitch
With electronics package
No electronics
Travel
2018 200 x 175 x 90 mm
3020 295 x 200 x 130 mm
NOTE: This machine is CE compliant.
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CPM Series Machines
615
90
Gantry Clearance
250 x 425
580
515
MACHINES
& SLIDES
CPM 2018
705
115
Gantry Clearance
250 x 500
610
655
CPM 3020
Catalog Number
Specifications
CPM2018
CPM3020
295 x 200 x 130 mm (11.6 x 7.87 x 5.1 in)
Travel
200 x 175 x 90 mm (7.87 x 6.89 x 3.54 in)
Weight
71 kg (156 lbs)
76 kg (167 lbs)
Outside Dimensions
515 x 580 x 615 mm (20.3 x 22.9 x 24.2 in)
610 x 655 x 705 mm (24.1 x 25.8 x 27.8 in)
Repeatability
<0.01 mm (<.0004 in)
Accuracy
<0.05 mm (<.002 in)
Vertical Static Load Capacity (Z-Axis)
6.8 kg (15 lbs)
No Load Speed (10 mm screws)
60 mm / sec (2.3 in / sec)
No Load Speed (4 mm screws)
Resolution (10 mm screws)
0.025 mm (.001 in)
Resolution (4 mm screws)
0.01 mm (.0004 in)
Electronics Package:
Includes 3-axis microstep controller installed and wired

inside machine.
400 watt high-speed spindle (8-22K rpm).
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FEATURES
Heavy cast aluminum side plates support the axis
above a work surface
model HZ2600M1050XY3 with line driver optical

Home reference and far end limit switch with 0.01 mm
repeatability

Features 2 patented double linear rails and 4 patented
Work surface is flat milled aluminum 220 x 175 x
double bearing blocks
8 mm with 8 drilled and tapped M6 mounting holes

Fitted with plastic lip seals to guard against
Choice of two travel lengths with two working
contaminants
heights
125 oz in stepper motor, model HL2600M210001
Ready to accept Z-slide and standard-duty slide
for XY, YZ and XYZ configurations
MACHINES
& SLIDES
All models with stepper motor option feature
EXAMPLE OF XYZ
Positioning system with bridge
mounted Y-slide
(X- & Z-slides not included)
EXAMPLE OF XY
mounted Y-slide
(X-slide not included)
EXAMPLE OF YZ
mounted Y-slide
(Z-slide not included)
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31000 0M2420
0 0 005
BRIDGE MOUNTED SLIDE SELECTION
Motor Drive
X No Motor
V Servo Motor
S Stepper Motor
C Crank Handle
Screw Type
B Ball Screw
X No Screw
Model
Length
mm (in)
Travel
mm (in)
Height
mm (in)
101
102
201
620 (24.4)
620 (24.4)
970 (38.2)
0290 (11.4)
290 (11.4)
0500 (19.6)
189 (7.4)
257 (10.1)
257 (10.1)
EXAMPLE: To order a Bridge Mounted Slide with Stepper Motor (S),

5 mm Pitch Ball Screw (B) & 500 mm Travel (201), the
Catalog Number is HL31SBM24220105.
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MOUNTING SURFACE
FOR Z-AXIS
Y-AXIS
DETAIL 1
B
MACHINES
& SLIDES
DETAIL 1
8, M6 TAPPED HOLES 8 mm DP
6 mm DIA 4 PLACES
175 150 100 50

G
100
200
MOUNTING SURFACE
FOR X-AXIS
Model
101
102
201
220
Travel
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
290
290
500
610
610
820
325
393
393
422
490
490
189
257
257
445
445
655
610
610
820
215
296
296
194
270
270
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
Accuracy
Max. Vertical Static Load
Motor Drives
No Load Speed
Resolution
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)

0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / 12 in)
22.7 kg (50 lb)
Stepper
Servo
127 mm / sec (5 in / sec) 152 mm / sec (6 in / sec)
91 kg (200 lb)
113 kg (250 lb)
0.0125 mm (.0005 in)
0.0025 mm (.0001 in)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS: Stepper motor is model HL2600M210001 as described on

page 152, operating in half step mode, with 4.5A / phase,
40V chopper driver. Servo motor is model HZ2600M1050XY3
as described on page 164, operating with 6A/80V chopper
amplifier and 1000 line encoder operating in quadrature.
These figures will, of course, vary with different loads,
amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided by the controller.
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Standard-Duty Slide
FEATURES
30 x 175 mm base plate

model HZ2600M1050XY3 with line driver optical rotary
encoder, 1000 line
Home reference switch and far end limit switch with

0.01 mm repeatability

diameter with 5 mm pitch for play-free, precise motion
Aluminum dust cover with plastic lip seals to

protect against contaminants
Work surface is flat milled aluminum 220 x 175 x 8

mm with 8 drilled and tapped M6 mounting holes
Features 2 patented double linear rails and

4 patented double bearing blocks
Optional ball screw is 16 mm diameter, 10 mm or 20

mm pitch
MACHINES
& SLIDES
All models with stepper motor option feature 125

oz in stepper motor, model HL2600M210001
XYZ configurations possible with

mounting plates on pages 126 and 127.
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31000 0M601
Screw Pitch
05 5 mm
10 10 mm
20 20 mm
Motor Drive
X No Motor
V Servo Motor
S Stepper Motor
C Crank Handle
Screw Type
B Ball Screw
X No Screw
STANDARD-DUTY SLIDE SELECTION

Code
Length, L1
mm (in)
0300
0400
0500
0600
0850
1000
1100
1250
1350
1500
300
400
500
600
850
1000
1100
1250
1350
1500
(11.8)
(15.7)
(19.6)
(23.6)
(33.4)
(39.3)
(43.3)
(49.2)
(53.1)
(59.0)
Travel
mm (in)
0075
0175
0275
0375
0625
0775
0875
1025
1130
1275
0(2.9)
0(6.8)
(10.8)
(14.7)
(24.6)
(30.4)
(34.4)
(40.3)
(44.5)
(50.1)
Weight
kg (lb)
7.3
9.5
11.8
13.6
19.0
20.0
22.2
25.0
27.2
30.0
(16)
(21)
(26)
(30)
(42)
(44)
(49)
(55)
(60)
(66)
EXAMPLE: To order a Standard-Duty Slide with Stepper Motor (S),

5 mm Pitch Ball Screw (B) & 175 mm Travel (0400), the
Catalog Number is HL31SBM601040005.
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Standard-Duty Slide
134.5
115
L1
220
4, M6 TAPPED
HOLES 8 mm DP
92.5
8
50.5
6.35
87.5
68
85
43
17.5
20.5
67.5
117.5
167.5
29.5
18
52.5
200
92.5
70
50
STEPPER MOTOR
HOUSING
175
185
MACHINES
& SLIDES
166
143
4 REAMED HOLES 6 mm on 100 mm SQ.

8 M6 TAPPED HOLES 8 mm DP 50 mm apart
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)
Accuracy
0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / 12 in)

Ball Screw Pitch
Motor Drive
mm
5
Stepper
10
Motor
20
5
Servo
10
Motor
20
113 kg (250 lb)

Thrust Force at
Low Speeds, kg (lb)
91 (200)
45 (100)
23 (50)
113 (250)
57 (125)
28 (63)
No Load Speed
mm/sec (in/sec)
127 (5)
254 (10)
510 (20)
152 (6)
305 (12)
610 (24)
Resolution
mm (in)
0.0125 (.0005)
0.025 (.001)
0.05 (.002)
0.0025 (.0001)
0.005 (.0002)
0.01 (.0004)
Stepper motor is model HL2600M210001 as described on page 152, operating in half step mode,
with 4.5A / phase,40V chopper driver. Servo motor is model HZ2600M1050XY3 as described on
page 164, operating with 6A / 80V chopper amplifier and 1000 line encoder operating in quadrature.
These figures will, of course, vary with different loads, amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided
by the controller.
75
Heavy-Duty Slide 2
for Heavy Loads
FEATURES
Constructed from a single rigid aluminum extrusion
profile with aluminum end plates and a fully enclosed

motor assembly
Home reference and far end limit switch with a
repeatability of 0.01 mm
Four precision steel rails 12h6 with four single
piece steel bearing blocks all hardened to HRC

62 2
Compact, modular design with T-slotted extrusions
for easy mounting
Anti-backlash 16 mm ball screw drives with pitches
Available with 150 oz in stepper motor or 120W
of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mm available
servo motor option
Linear carriage is capable of speed up to 5 m/sec.
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Fitted with plastic seals to guard against contaminants
XYZ configurations possible with

mounting plates on pages 126 and 127.
(Carriage Plate Included)

EXAMPLE:
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31HDMB
Pitch Code
Blank for no screw
02 2.5 mm
05 5 mm
10 10 mm
20 20 mm
To order a Heavy-Duty Slide 2 with Servo

Motor (V), 10 mm pitch Ball Screw (B),
and 390 mm length, the catalog number
is HL31HDMB039010V.
Motor Drive
S Stepper, 150 oz in
V Servo, 120 W
X No motor
HEAVY-DUTY SLIDE SELECTION

Code
Length
mm (in)
Travel
mm (in)
Code
Length
mm (in)
Travel
mm (in)
0390
0490
0590
0690
0790
0890
0990
1090
390 (15.4)
490 (19.3)
590 (23.2)
690 (27.2)
790 (31.1)
890 (35.0)
990 (39.0)
1090 (42.9)
122 (4.8)
222 (8.7)
322 (12.7)
422 (16.6)
522 (20.6)
622 (24.5)
722 (28.4)
822 (32.4)
1190
1290
1390
1490
1790
1990
2490
2990
1190 (46.9)
1290 (50.8)
1390 (54.7)
1490 (58.7)
1790 (70.5)
1990 (78.3)
2490 (98.0)
2990 (117.7)
922 (36.3)
1022 (40.2)
1122 (44.2)
1222 (48.1)
1522 (59.9)
1722 (68.0)
2222 (87.5)
2722 (107.2)
Internal motor mount and two bearing block configurations available upon request.
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Heavy-Duty Slide 2
for Heavy Loads
47.2
27
4 x M5
47.2
47.2
77.7
75
8h7
25
47.2
4 x M5
49
15
150
225
79.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
200
STEPPER MOTOR MODULE
Repeatability
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)
Accuracy
0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / 12 in)
180 lb / bearing block
Motor
Drive
Stepper
Motor
Servo
Motor
Ball Screw
Pitch
Thrust Force
@ Low Speeds
No Load
Speed
mm
kg (lb)
mm/sec (in/sec)
2.5
182 (400)
64 (2.5)
SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution
mm (in)
0.0062 (.0002)
91 (200)
127 (5)
0.0125 (.0005)
10
45 (100)
254 (10)
0.0250 (.0098)
20
23 (50)
508 (20)
0.0500 (.0197)
2.5
226 (500)
77 (3)
0.0013 (.00005)
113 (250)
152 (6)
0.0025 (.0001)
10
57 (125)
305 (12)
0.0050 (.0002)
20
28 (63)
610 (24)
0.0100 (.0004)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS: Stepper motor is model HL2600M3989001 as described on page 152,

operating in half step mode, with 4.5A / phase, 40V chopper driver.
Servo motor is model HZ2600M0242601 as described on page 164,
operating with 6A / 80V chopper amplifier and 1000 line encoder
operating in quadrature. These figures will, of course, vary with different
loads, amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided by the controller.
77
FEATURES
Narrow profile housing built from a single rigid, clear
Patented double linear rail and patented double
anodized aluminum extrusion
bearing block
Aluminum dust cover with plastic lip seals to protect
against contaminants
Work surface is flat milled aluminum 125 x 65 x 8 mm
with 6 drilled and tapped M6 mounting holes
Optional ball screw is 16 mm diameter, 10 mm or 20
model HZ2600M1050XY3 with line driver optical

MACHINES
& SLIDES
mm pitch
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31000 0M501
Motor Drive
X No Motor
V Servo Motor
S Stepper Motor
C Crank Handle
Screw Type
B Ball Screw
X No Screw
Screw Pitch
05 5 mm
10 10 mm
20 20 mm
STANDARD-DUTY SLIDE SELECTION

Code
Length, L1
mm (in)
0300
0400
0500
0600
0850
1000
1100
1250
1300
1500
300
400
500
600
850
1000
1100
1250
1300
1500
(11.8)
(15.7)
(19.6)
(23.6)
(33.4)
(39.3)
(43.3)
(49.2)
(53.1)
(59.0)
Travel
mm (in)
0100
0200
0300
0400
0650
0800
0900
1050
1150
1300
0(3.9)
0(7.8)
(11.8)
(15.7)
(21.6)
(31.4)
(35.4)
(41.3)
(43.2)
(51.1)
Weight
kg (lb)
2.7
4
5.9
6.8
9
10.4
11.3
12.7
14
15
(6)
(9)
(13)
(15)
(20)
(23)
(25)
(28)
(31)
(33)
EXAMPLE: To order a Narrow Profile Slide with Stepper

Motor (S), 5 mm Pitch Ball Screw (B) & 200 mm
For mating connectors and cables, see page 166.
Travel (0400), the Catalog Number is
For motor standoffs and couplings, see page 132.
HL31SBM501040005
78
29
TRAVEL = LENGTH L-200MM
25
84
48
Table Plate End of Travel
Table Plate End of Travel
6.35 H7
12
47.2
20.5
92
71
102
21
46
47.2
LENGTH L-4 MM
M5
8
17.5
52.5
50
50
65
X1:1
70
6 x M6
50
MACHINES
& SLIDES
6.5
10.5
125
2
6.5
DETAILS OF T-SLOT
50
70
143
166
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)
Accuracy
0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / 12 in)
23 kg (50 lb)
Motor Drive
Stepper
Motor
Servo
Motor
Ball Screw Pitch

mm
5
10
20
5
10
20
Thrust Force at
Low Speeds, kg (lb)
91 (200)
45 (100)
23 (50)
113 (250)
57 (125)
28 (63)
No Load Speed
mm/sec (in/sec)
127 (5)
254 (10)
510 (20)
152 (6)
305 (12)
610 (24)
Resolution
mm (in)
0.0125 (.0005)
0.025 (.001)
0.05 (.002)
0.0025 (.0001)
0.005 (.0002)
0.01 (.0004)

Servo motor is model HZ2600M1050XY3 as described on page 164,
operating in quadrature. These figures will, of course, vary with
different loads, amplifiers and acceleration profiles provided by the
controller.
79

for Heavy Loads
FEATURES
profile with aluminum end plates
Compact, modular design with T-slotted extrusions for
easy mounting
Available with 150 oz in stepper motor or 120W servo
motor
Two precision steel rails 12h6 with either one or

two single piece steel bearing blocks hardened to
HRC 62 2
Anti-backlash 16 mm ball screw drives with pitches
of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mm available
Linear carriage is capable of speed up to 5 m/sec.
MACHINES
& SLIDES

(Carriage Plate Included)

HEAVY-DUTY SLIDE SELECTION
EXAMPLE: To order a Narrow Profile Slide 2 with Servo

Motor (V), 10 mm Ball Screw (B), 1 screw and 2
carriages (3), and 390 mm length, the Catalog
Number is HL31NPMB0390103V.
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31NPMB
Setup
2 1 Carriage
3 2 Carriages
Pitch Code
00 No screw
02 2.5 mm
05 5 mm
10 10 mm
20 20 mm
Code
For mating connectors

and cables, see page 166.
For motor standoffs and
couplings, see page 132.
0390
0490
0590
0690
0790
0890
0990
1090
Length
Travel*
mm (in)
mm (in)
390 (15.4)
490 (19.3)
590 (23.2)
690 (27.2)
790 (31.1)
890 (35.0)
990 (39.0)
1090 (42.9)
122 (4.8)
222 (8.7)
322 (12.7)
422 (16.6)
522 (20.6)
622 (24.5)
722 (28.4)
822 (32.4)
Code
1190
1290
1390
1490
1790
1990
2490
2990
Motor Drive
S Stepper, 150 ozin
V Servo, 120 W
X No motor
Length
Travel*
mm (in)
mm (in)
1190 (46.9)
1290 (50.8)
1390 (54.7)
1490 (58.7)
1790 (70.5)
1990 (78.3)
2490 (98.0)
2990 (117.7)
922 (36.3)
1022 (40.2)
1122 (44.2)
1222 (48.1)
1522 (59.9)
1722 (68.0)
2222 (87.5)
2722 (107.2)
*Travel spec is based on a slide with 2 bearings. For a slide with only one
bearing, add 130 mm (5.1 in) to the travel. Dimension L is unchanged.
80

for Heavy Loads
2 T-SLOTS ON 50 mm CENTERS
47.2
27
47.2
25
15
4 x M5
49
79.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
77.7
8h7
75
200
75
SPECIFICATIONS
0.01 mm ( .0004 in)
0.1 mm / 300 mm ( .004 in / in)
125 lb / bearing block
Repeatability
Accuracy
Motor
Drive
Stepper
Motor
Servo
Motor
Ball Screw
Pitch
Thrust Force
@ Low Speeds
No Load
Speed
mm
kg (lb)
mm/sec (in/sec)
182 (400)
91 (200)
45 (100)
23 (50)
226 (500)
113 (250)
57 (125)
28 (63)
64 (2.5)
127 (5.0)
254 (10.0)
508 (20.0)
77 (3.0)
152 (6.0)
305 (12.0)
610 (24.0)
2.5
5
10
20
2.5
5
10
20
Resolution
mm (in)
0.0062 (.0002)
0.0125 (.0005)
0.0250 (.0098)
0.0500 (.0197)
0.0013 (.00005)
0.0025 (.00010)
0.0050 (.00020)
0.0100 (.00040)

81

FEATURES
profile
model HZ2600M0242601 with line driver optical rotary

encoder, 1000 line
Tooth belt drive with virtually no backlash

Patented double linear rail and patented double
Home reference and far end limit switches with 0.01
bearing block
mm repeatability
All models with stepper motor option feature 125 oz in
Work surface is flat milled aluminum 125 x 65 x 8 mm
stepper motor, model HL2600M210022
MACHINES
& SLIDES
with 6 drilled and tapped M6 tapped holes.
CATALOG NUMBER
HL31
PM003
Motor Drive
X No Motor
V Servo Motor
S Stepper Motor
C Crank Handle
NARROW PROFILE BELT DRIVE SLIDE 1

SELECTION
Code
Length, L1
mm (in)
Travel
mm (in)
0300
0400
0500
0600
0700
0850
1000
1100
1250
1350
1500
2000
2500
3000
300 (11.8)
400 (15.7)
500 (19.6)
600 (23.6)
700 (27.6)
850 (33.4)
1000 (39.3)
1100 (43.3)
1250 (49.2)
1350 (53.1)
1500 (59.0)
2000 (78.7)
2500 (98.4)
3000 (118.1)
100
(3.9)
200
(7.8)
300 (11.8)
400 (15.7)
500 (19.6)
650 (25.6)
800 (31.4)
900 (35.4)
1050 (41.3)
1150 (45.3)
1300 (51.1)
1800 (70.9)
2300 (90.6)
2800 (110.3)
EXAMPLE:
To order a Narrow Belt Drive Slide 1 with

Stepper Motor (S) & 200 mm Travel (0400),
the Catalog Number is HL31SPM0030400
82
Carriage Plate
65
50
100
125
6 x M6
L1=L+100 mm
10.5
47.2
10.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
CARRIAGE PLATE END OF TRAVEL
8
4 x M6
104
27
17
92
47.2
80
6.5
10.5
4 x M5
40
Length L-4 mm
60
6.35
4.5
35
58
50
70
SPECIFICATIONS
Repeatability
Accuracy
Motor Drives
No Load Speed
Resolution
0.1 mm ( .004 in)

0.2 mm / m ( .002 in / 10 in)
22.5 kg (50 lbs)
Stepper
Servo
1 m / sec
1.2 m / sec
20 lbs
25 lbs
0.05 mm (.002 in)
0.01 mm (.0004 in)

operating with 6A / 80V chopper amplifier and 1000-line encoder
83
Blueline 1
Belt Drive Slide
FEATURES
Maximum speed: 2.4 m/s
Carriage rides on two 8 mm precision ground

steel shafts that are supported along the entire
length of travel to minimize deflection
Belt is 3 mm HTD, 15 mm wide. HTD belt profile

helps reduce backlash
Lengths up to 2 meters
Home and end reference switch repeatable to < 0.1 mm
Resolution is 0.12 mm/step in half-step mode and
0.012 mm/pulse with standard servo motor
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Available with either a 160 N cm stepper motor,

120W servo motor or no motor
CATALOG NUMBER
HL3101MP
Motor Mounting
0 Right-hand side
1 Left-hand side
Motor Type
X No motor
V Servo motor
S Stepper motor
BLUELINE 1 BELT DRIVE SELECTION

Code
045
055
065
075
085
095
105
115
125
135
145
155
165
175
185
195
205
Length
(mm)
450
550
650
750
850
950
1050
1150
1250
1350
1450
1550
1650
1750
1850
1950
2050
Travel
(mm)
143
243
343
443
543
643
743
843
943
1043
1143
1243
1343
1443
1543
1643
1743
84
Blueline 1
Belt Drive Slide
7
10.5
6.5
Y
72.5
Travel = L - 307 mm
109.5
8 h9
70.5
65
59
30
52.6
56 SQ
Shown with
optional feet
50
80
L + 5 mm
L
100
116.5
29.75
125
7
21.25
8.5
6.5
10.5
Technical Data
Belt type: 3 mm HTD, 15 mm wide

Mass of carriage: 0.730 kg
Weight without motor module: 6.25 kg/1000 mm
Specific mass of belt: 0.0375 kg/1000 mm
Diameter of pulley: 15.28 mm
Pulley mass moment of inertia: 1.461 x 106 kg m2
Effective circumference: 48 mm
NOTE: One revolution of motor shaft produces 48 mm of linear
travel. This determines travel resolution.
Maximum acceleration based on belt specifications:
Blueline 1
[kg]
No load
speed
(rpm)
500
1500
3000
No load
torque
(N m)
0.06
0.09
0.13
[m/s2]
1 g = 9.81 m/s2
85
150
MACHINES
& SLIDES
93
116.5
100
8 h9
47.2 SQ. M5
Blueline 1
Foot Mount & 90 Carriage Mount
Deflection Chart Blueline 1
Load 1
400 N
3.5
Deflection (mm)
Load 2
F
200 N
800 N
2.5
2
100 N
1.5
400 N
1
200 N
0.5
500
1000
2000
3000
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Length (mm)
116.5
19.5
9
3
6
13.7
12
6.5
50
100
13.7
X
3
90 Carriage Mount
HL4700M232100
66.5
6.5
11
116.5
10.5
100
100
6.5
Foot Mount
HL4700M232199
90 Carriage Mount
55.5
Optional 90 Carriage
Mount shown on slide
6.5
100
116.5
173.25
50
11
65
22.5
Mounting foot
100
Optional Foot Mount

shown on slide
40
22.5
6.5
Foot Mount
Assembly End View
86
Blueline 1
Belt Drive Slide
Transmission Bar
Motor
mount left
HL5500M219002-1 1 meter long

HL5500M219002-2 2 meters long
Motor
mount right
20
Ltw
a
where:
a = Distance between axes
Ltw = Transmission bar length
HL5500M218051 Coupling for 20 mm Transmission Bar

(two are included per set)
Coupling for Transmission Bar

B-B
20.05
For Coupling:
JK = 4.258 105 Kg m2
6.6
15.5
0.05 A
11
20
M6
30
B
0.05 A
0.05 A
Moment of Inertia
30
A
For Transmission Bar:

JTRS = 2.513 106 Kg m2/100 mm
8 H7
45
6.6
35
0.02 A
10.5
11
10
10
M6
15
A-A
Carriage Plate
125
100
50
A-A
Plate stationary, slide moves
75
A
25
11
(x4)
100
6.5
(x4)
50 116.5
33.25
22.5
6.5 (x8)
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Ltw = a 145 mm
Slide stationary, plate moves
87
Blueline 1
Motor Assembly Information
DC Servo Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HZ2600M0242601

Specifications
Power ....................................................... 120W

Maximum Operating Speed .................... 6000 rpm
Continuous Stall Torque ......................... 50 oz in
Maximum Continuous Current .............. 4.2A
56.50 SQ.
47
132.59
MACHINES
& SLIDES
5
(4 PLACES)
Maximum Terminal Voltage .................... 60V

Peak Stall Torque .................................... 350 oz in
Maximum Pulse Current ......................... 31A
Operating Temperature ........................... 0C to 40C
246.21
47.2 SQ.
Stepper Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HL2600M210022

Specifications
Holding Torque (bipolar) ........................ 160 N cm

Steps
Full ...................................... 1.8
Half ...................................... 0.9
Voltage (bipolar) ...................................... 1.7V
Resistance ............................................... 1.2

Inductance ............................................... 2.2mH
Current (bipolar) ...................................... 4.1A
159.6
113.5
56.5 SQ.
63
6.35
36.5 SQ.
M5
47.2 SQ.
58
18.6
7
21.5
88
MACHINES
& SLIDES
2-Axis H-Design
Format #6
3 x Blueline 1
(2) 90 Carriage Mounts
(1) Transmission-shaft Bar
(12) Mounting feet
(1) Coupling set
Transfer Systems
In-House Automation
Pick & Place
2-Axis Cantilever
Format #7
1 x Blueline 1
1 x Blueline 3
(1) 90 Carriage Mount
(3) Mounting feet
89
Blueline 3
Belt Drive Slide
FEATURES
Maximum speed: 5 m/s

Belt is 5 mm HTD, 25 mm wide. HTD belt profile.

0.0175 mm/pulse with standard Servo motor
MACHINES
& SLIDES

CATALOG NUMBER
HL3103MP
Motor Mounting
0 Right-hand side
1 Left-hand side
Motor Type
X No motor
V Servo motor
S Stepper motor
BLUELINE 3 BELT DRIVE SELECTION

Code
080
110
120
160
210
260
290
300
Length
(mm)
800
1100
1200
1600
2100
2600
2900
3000
Travel
(mm)
400
700
800
1200
1700
2200
2500
2600
90
Blueline 3
Belt Drive Slide
209.6
176.5
81
160
12
143
Travel = Length L - 400
92.5
122.5
M6
87
40
128
35.5
R27 42.5
X
140
160
176.5
35.5
Slide Length L + 5
Slide Length L
35
176
10.5
Shown with
optional feet
8
26
Motor Mount
64 x 64 x 8
Technical Data
Mass of carriage: 1.530 kg
Weight without motor module: 12 kg/1000 mm
Specific mass of belt: 0.09 kg/m
NOTE: One revolution of motor shaft produces 70 mm of linear
travel. This determines travel resolution.
[kg]
No load
speed
(rpm)
500
1500
3000
Maximum acceleration based on belt specifications:

Blueline 3
No load
torque
(N m)
0.16
0.24
0.36
[m/s2]
1 g = 9.81 m/s
MACHINES
& SLIDES
4
6.5
91
Blueline 3
Foot Mount & 90 Carriage Mount
Deflection Chart Blueline 3
Load 1
3.5
200 N
Deflection (mm)
Load 2
F
1600 N
2.5
2
100 N
1.5
800 N
1
400 N
0.5
500
1000
2000
3000
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Length (mm)
176
90
25
90 Carriage Mount
HL4700M232300
11
125
6.5
160.5
176
6.5
(x4)
160
160
90 Carriage Mount
Foot Mount
HL4700M232399
85.5
37.5
Optional 90 Carriage
Mount shown on slide
11
6.5
160
94
255
35.5
13
3
106
149
176.5
160
35.5
Assembly End View
6.5
100
87
Optional Foot Mount

shown on slide
60
Foot Mount
92
Blueline 3
Belt Drive Slide
Transmission Bar
CATALOG NUMBER: HL5500M219001-1 1 meter long

Motor
mount left
Motor
mount right
25
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Ltw
a
Ltw = a 225 mm
where:
Coupling for
Transmission Bar

Coupling for 25 mm Transmission Bar
10
0.05 A
10
2
M6
6.6
AA
20
0.05 A
0.05 A
18
40
50
11
0.02 A
25.05
A
30
30
BB
M6
15
Moment of Inertia
For Coupling:
JK = 6.643 105 kg m2
6.6

JTRS = 5.218 106 kg m2/100 mm
13 11
12 H7
93
Blueline 3
Belt Drive Slide
Carriage Plate
176
160
SECTION
A-A
100
6.5
90
11
MACHINES
& SLIDES
160
100
8 x 6.5
Motor Stand-Off
SECTION A
6.5
15
4.25
44
BCD 98.5
45
BCD 54
45
108
BCD 75
M5
62
4 x M6 x 75
73.5
60
12
12
40
22.5
22.5
40 x 60 Coupling
not included
BCD: Bolt Circle Diameter
94
Blueline 3
DC Servo Motor

Specifications
Power ....................................................... 300W


M6 (x4)
82.5
62
206.4
108
MACHINES
& SLIDES
54 B.C.
247.2
Stepper Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HL2600M396085193 (Right Mount)

HL2600M396085020 (Left Mount)
Specifications
Resistance ............................................... 0.66
Inductance ............................................... 2.5mH

Steps
Full ...................................... 1.8
Half ...................................... 0.9
M6
147.5
85 SQ.
45
5
108
98.5
77
95
ZF1
Belt Drive Slide
FEATURES
Available with a 50 N cm, 160 N cm stepper motor,

Resolution for 50 N cm motor is 0.15 mm/step in

half-step mode; for 160 N cm motor is 0.075 mm/
step and 0.0075 mm/pulse with standard servo
motor
Belt is 3 mm HTD, 9 mm wide. HTD belt profile helps

reduce backlash
Maximum speed: 1.5 m/s
MACHINES
& SLIDES
CATALOG NUMBER
HL3105MP
Carriage Type
0 Bearing Carriage
1 Roller Carriage
ZF1 BELT DRIVE SELECTION
Code
Length
(mm)
030
040
050
060
068
070
080
100
150
180
200
250
300
298
398
498
598
675
698
798
998
1498
1798
1998
2498
2998
Travel
(mm)
153
253
353
453
530
553
653
853
1353
1653
1853
2353
2853
Motor Type
0 50 N cm Stepper motor
1 160 N cm Stepper motor, 2:1 Ratio
2 120W Servo motor, 2:1 Ratio
3 No motor
4 2:1 Ratio Assembly, No Motor
(Includes Pulley for Motor)
For mating connectors and cables, see page 166. For couplings, see page 132.
96
ZF1
Belt Drive Slide
Bearing Carriage
Travel = Length L - 145
DETAIL A
126
100
47
2.5
8.5
27
50
6.5
M4 (4x)
6.5
34
44
44
15.5
34
Length L
10.5
72
22
DETAIL B
5
11
10
30
6.5
28
11
22
11
3.7
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Roller Carriage
TRAVEL = LENGTH L - 145
7.7
126
47
90
27
M4 (4x)
34
44
42.7
ROLLER 31
34
LENGTH L
90
11
23.2
10
5
50 SQ.
6.5
22
22
56.1
28
11
3.7
30
DETAIL C
5
11
M6 (4x)
Technical Data
Mass of bearing carriage = 0.43 kg
Mass of roller carriage = 1.03 kg
NOTE: One revolution of motor shaft produces 60 mm
of linear travel. This determines travel
resolution. When NEMA 23 frame stepper or
servo motor is used, two revolutions of motor
shaft produces 60 mm of linear travel.
[kg]
Maximum Acceleration Based On Belt Specification

ZF1
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 [m/s2]
1 g = 9.81 m/s2
97
ZF1
Deflection Data & Motor Options
Deflection (mm)
3.5
Case 2
F
50 N
3
2.5
50 N
2
1.5
1
MACHINES
& SLIDES
100 N
Case 1
100 N
200 N
200 N
Deflection Chart ZF1
0.5
L
500
1000
2000
3000
Length (mm)
DC Servo Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HZ2600M05NEMA23V

Specifications
Power ....................................................... 120W


66
130.5
20
82.5
206.4
247.2
11
26
5
13
46
M6
22
24
98
ZF1
Stepper Motor Options
50 N cm Stepper Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HL2600M05NEMA17
Specifications
Holding Torque ........................................ 50 N cm
Step Size:
Full ................................... 1.8
Half ................................... 0.9
Voltage bipolar ..................................... 3.2V
Resistance ............................................... 1.1

Inductance ............................................... 1.85mH
Current bipolar ..................................... 1.8A
20
44
MACHINES
& SLIDES
87
13
M6
71
22
42 SQ.
160 N cm Stepper Motor
CATALOG NUMBER: HL2600M05NEMA23

Specifications
Holding Torque ........................................ 160 N cm

Step Size:
Full ................................... 1.8
Half ................................... 0.9
Voltage bipolar ..................................... 1.7V
Resistance ............................................... 1.2

Inductance ............................................... 2.2mH
Current bipolar ..................................... 4.1A
66
130.5
20
18.6
6.35
11
58
125.5
26
5
13
24
46
M6
22
99
ZF2
Belt Drive Slide
FEATURES

Resolution is 0.0875 mm/step in half-step mode
and 0.00875 mm/pulse with standard servo motor
Belt is 5 mm HTD, 25 mm wide. HTD belt profile

MACHINES
& SLIDES
CATALOG NUMBER
HL3102MP
Carriage Type
0 Bearing Carriage
1 Roller Carriage
Motor Type
X No motor
V Servo motor, 2:1 Ratio
S Stepper motor, 2:1 Ratio

Code
Length
(mm)
Travel
(mm)
070
100
150
200
250
300
698
998
1498
1998
2498
2998
463
763
1263
1763
2263
2763
NOTE: All slides provided with a motor come

with a 2:1 belt and pulley assembly.
100
ZF2
Belt Drive Slide
Bearing Carriage
M6
61
52
25
20
176
24.5
65
32.5
8
44
130
100
50
20
6.5
13
115
A-A
115 171
100
7.4
10 8
41
TRAVEL = LENGTH L - 235 mm

55.5
3.5
LENGTH L
3.5
100
10.5
12
6.5
6.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
10.5
Roller Carriage
M6
31 ROLLER
52
20
65
7.7
150
50.2
50
3.5
8
44
TRAVEL = LENGTH L - 235 mm

176
100 SQ.
13
115
6.5
A-A
LENGTH L
41
24.5
61
7.4
10 8
25
50 SQ.
20
7
3
100
3.5
115 171
10.5
6.5
6.5
100
M6 (8x)
12
10.5
Technical Data
Mass of Bearing Carriage = 0.940 kg
ZF2
Mass of Roller Carriage = 2.03 kg
[kg]
24
22
20
Pulley mass moment of inertia: 5.58 x 10-6 kg m2
18
16
NOTE: Two revolutions of the motor shaft produce 70 mm
14
of linear travel. This determines travel resolution.
12
No load speed
(rpm)
No load torque
(N m)
500
1500
3000
0.16
0.24
0.36
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 [m/s2]
1 g = 9.81 m/s2
101
ZF2
Deflection Data & 90Carriage Mount

1000 N
Load 1
F
500 N
1000 N
Deflection (mm)
3.5
Load 2
F
300 N
500 N
2.5
2
1.5
300 N
1
500
1000
2000
Length L (mm)
3000
MACHINES
& SLIDES
0.5
L
90 Carriage Mount
160
100
6.5
25
160.5 100
10.5
130
100
6.5
11
13.5
9
3
6.5
A
176.5
13.7
12
102
ZF2
Transmission Bar & Coupling
Transmission Bar

Motor
mount left
Motor
mount right
25
Ltw
a
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Ltw = a - 180 mm
where:
Coupling for
Transmission Bar

10
0.05 A
10
2
M6
6.6
A-A
20
0.05 A
0.05 A
18
40
50
11
0.02 A
25.05
A
30
30
B-B
M6
15
Moment of Inertia
For Coupling:
JK = 6.643 105 kg m2
6.6
13

JTRS = 5.218 106 kg m2/100 mm
11
12 H7
103
ZF2
Motor Stand-Off and Mount Plate
Motor Stand-Off
SECTION A
6.5
15
4.25
44
3
BCD 98.5
45
BCD 54
45
108
BCD 75
4 x M6 x 75
73.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
M5
62
60
12
12
40

22.5
22.5
40 x 60 Coupling
not included
Motor Mount Plate

SECTION
A-A
17.5 x 45
90
B-B
64
5
90
48.5
59
32
6.2
A
8
15.5
6.2
32
44
59
C-C
64
8
M6 (4x)
14
104
ZF2
DC Servo Motor

Specifications
Power ....................................................... 300W


M6 (x4)
82.5
62
206.4
108
MACHINES
& SLIDES
54 B.C.
247.2
(motor module does not include 2:1 pulley module)
Stepper Motor

Specifications

Steps
Full ...................................... 1.8
Half ...................................... 0.9
Resistance ............................................... 0.66

Inductance ............................................... 2.5mH
M6
147.5
85 SQ.
45
5
108
98.5
77
(motor module does not include 2:1 pulley module)
105
ZF3
Belt Drive Slide
FEATURES
Available with either a 600 N cm stepper motor, 300W
servo motor or no motor


0.0375 mm/pulse with standard servo motor.
Belt is 5 mm HTD, 25 mm wide. The HTD belt profile

MACHINES
& SLIDES
CATALOG NUMBER
HL3106MP
Motor Mounting
0 Right-hand side
1 Left-hand side
Motor Type
X No motor
V Servo motor
S Stepper motor
Carriage Type
0 Bearing Carriage
1 Roller Carriage
Code
Length
(mm)
Travel
(mm)
070
100
150
200
250
300
698
998
1498
1998
2498
2998
458
758
1258
1758
2258
2758
106
ZF3
Belt Drive Slide
Bearing Carriage
10.5
130
100
6.5
54
M6
25
100
9
95.5 80
54
32.5
51
28
65
65
50
88
SLIDE LENGTH
TRAVEL = SLIDE LENGTH
7
3
L - 235
176
12
10.5
80 120
6.5
11
6.5
MACHINES
& SLIDES
10.5
Roller Carriage
54
7.7
25
M6
100
90.5
80
54
51
28
50
88
65
31 ROLLER
SLIDE LENGTH L
TRAVEL = SLIDE LENGTH L - 235
176
7
3
12
100 SQ.
6.5
10.5
80
50 SQ.
120
11
3
M6
6.5
10.5
150
Technical Data
Mass of Bearing Carriage = 0.940 kg
Mass of Roller carriage = 2.03 kg
NOTE: One revolution of motor shaft produces 150
mm of linear travel. This determines travel
resolution.
No load speed
(rpm)
No load torque
(N m)
500
1500
3000
0.60
0.70
0.80
[kg]

ZF3
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 [m/s2]
1 g = 9.81 m/s2
107
ZF3
90 Carriage Mount & Motor Stand-Off
1600 N 1600 N
Load 1
800 N
Deflection (mm)
3.5
Load 2
F
800 N
3
2.5
2
400 N
1.5
400 N
1
0.5
0
500
1000
90 Carriage Mount
2000
Length (mm)
3000
MACHINES
& SLIDES
160
100
6.5
130
100
25
10.5
3
9
160.5
6.5
100
11
6.5
13.5
A
12
13.7
176.5
Motor Stand-Off
A-A
3
6.5
15
4.25
44
BCD 98.5
45
BCD 54
45
108
BCD 75
M5
62
(4) M6 x 75
73.5
(Does not include coupling)
108
ZF3
Transmission Bar & Coupling
Transmission Bar

Motor
mount left
Motor
mount right
25
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Ltw
a
Ltw = a - 145 mm
where:
Coupling for
Transmission Bar

10
0.05 A
10
2
M6
6.6
A-A
20
0.05 A
0.05 A
18
40
50
11
0.02 A
25.05
A
30
30
B-B
M6
15
Moment of Inertia
For Coupling:
JK = 6.643 105 kg m2
6.6

JTRS = 5.218 106 kg m2/100 mm
13 11
12 H7
109
ZF3
DC Servo Motor

Specifications
Power ....................................................... 300W


M6 (x4)
82.5
62
206.4
108
MACHINES
& SLIDES
54 B.C.
247.2
Stepper Motor

Specifications

Steps
Full ...................................... 1.8
Half ...................................... 0.9
Resistance ............................................... 0.66

Inductance ............................................... 2.5 mH
M6
147.5
85 SQ.
45
5
108
98.5
77
110
Selecting a Rotary Table
First you must determine

1) Load
2) Orientation of Load
a) Table is horizontal, load is acting perpendicular to surface
b) Table is vertical, load is acting parallel to surface
3) Maximum speed (rpm)
4) Resolution needed
MACHINES
& SLIDES
5) Maximum torque required
Refer to each rotary table's data sheet to match these

requirements to the table's specifications.
b) LOAD
a) LOAD
SIDE VIEW OF ROTARY TABLE
TOP VIEW OF ROTARY TABLE
111
Rotary Table 1
FEATURES
Special anti-backlash worm & gear set, providing
100:1 reduction
Very high load capacity
Sealed to allow use with cutting fluids
Includes precision inductive proximity HOME
sensor
Versatile mounting surfaces

Sturdy single piece aluminum case
Heavy-duty chrome plated steel table top with
integral shaft
Includes 4 tapped 1/4 - 20 x 7/16" holes for mounting
MACHINES
& SLIDES

All models with servo motor option feature model

H50R10-0242 with line driver optical rotary
encoder, 1000 line
Catalog Number
HS3600M15877RT
HS3600R15877RT
HS3600M15877TS
HS6100M15877MS
HS5600M15877
Description
Rotary Table, Stepper Motor
Rotary Table, Servo Motor
Tailstock
Vertical Mounting Set
Center Set
112
Rotary Table 1
.474
(12)
10.434
(265)
.406 DIA. MARKED A

(10.3)
.250 DIA.
(6.35)
A
1.968
(50)
2.559
(65)
ENGRAVED RADIAL GROOVES

AT 10mm INCREMENTS
2.793
(70.54)
1.575
(40)
PROXIMITY SENSOR WITH

4.921 DIA. TABLE IN HOME POSITION
(125)
1/4-20 x 7/16 DP. Tapped Hole
4 @ 90 ON 3.937 DIA. (100 mm)
MOTOR COVER
3.150
(80)
.984
(25)
INPUT CABLE WITH
"HEYCO" STRAIN RELIEF
.150
2
1
3.150
(80)
1.456
(37)
.984
(25)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stepper
Table Diameter
Table Height
Table Center Height
Center Hole, Diameter
Center Hole, Depth
Maximum Speed
Resolution
Maximum Torque
Load Capacity, Horizontal
Load Capacity, Vertical
Clamping Torque
Homing Accuracy
Repeatability
Flatness
Concentricity
Weight
.375
(9.5)
.375
(9.5)
Servo
125 mm
80 mm
65 mm
.5001 / .5006 in
.437 in
60 deg / sec
72 deg / sec
33 sec
6.5 sec
1340 N cm
1600 N cm
1000 kg
500 kg
6000 N cm
33 sec
3.4 sec
0.005 TIR mm
0.018 TIR mm
6.4 kg
1,2 & 3 ARE MOUNTING SURFACES
1.5
(38.1)
HANDWHEEL
.75
(19)
.406
(10.3)
BOTH ENDS
C.W. REMOVE TOOL

CLAMP
KNOB
C.C.W. ADVANCE TO
WORKPIECE
2.5 DIA
(63.5)
.88 TRAVEL
(22.3)
#2 MORSE
TAPER
.251 DIA. x 3/4 DP.

HOLES WITH SIDE
SET SCREWS FOR
USE WITH DOWEL
PINS, ETC.
3.0
(76.2)
5.31
(135)
6.26
(159)
2.559 .003
(65.00 0.08)
.62
(15.8)
Stepper motor is model HL2100M473040 as described on page 152,

operating in half step mode, with 4.5A / phase, 40V chopper driver. Servo
motor is model H50R10-0242 as described on page 164, operating with
6A/80V chopper amplifier and 1000 line encoder operating in quadrature.
These figures will, of course, vary with different loads, amplifiers and
acceleration profiles provided by the controller.
PILOT HOLE
.5001/.5006
x 7/16 DP.
.474
(12)
MACHINES
& SLIDES
5.118
(130)
9.486
(241)
113
Rotary Table 2
FEATURES
Compact, modular design suitable for general
applications in horizontal or vertical mount.

Available with either 306 oz in stepper motor or
Final output reductions available in the
following ratios: 1:6, 1:18, 1:54, 1:162, by

connecting 1:3 belt reduction modules in series
with each other
330W servo motor option

Rigid cast aluminum body for durability
Hardened, ground and flat milled 125 mm steel
Options include 490 mm flat milled aluminum
disk rotary surface
attachment disk, 200 mm T-slotted attachment

disk, 3-jaw chuck set, magnetic brake
Low backlash operation

Large load capacity
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Belt Reduction Unit

HL5600M269010
Magnetic Brake
HL5600M269002
3-Jaw Chuck
HL5600M269060125
CATALOG NUMBER
HL36000M2600
0 No Magnetic Brake
1 With Magnetic Brake
0
1
2
3
1:6 Output Reduction

0 Motor Mounted Above Base

1 Motor Mounted Below Base
Flat Disk 19" Diameter

HL5600M269051500
(Same as Rotary Table RF)
S Stepper Motor
V Servo Motor
114
Rotary Table 2
12
162
SERVO
MOTOR
330 W
STEPPER
MOTOR
93.5
300 oz in
7.2
100
114
110
ASSEMBLY OF THE TRANSMISSION UNITS WITH

45 MOTOR UNIT UPWARDS OR DOWNWARDS IS POSSIBLE.
10
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE PER GEAR STEP 45 mm.
29
8.4
8.4
150
180
200
200
150 4 x 90
23
3 x 120
isel
M8
MACHINES
& SLIDES
110
25
45
25
100
75
175
312
SPECIFICATIONS
POSITIONING ACCURACY
0.02 mm
0.02 mm
0.02 mm
Runout of Face Plate

Concentricity of Face Plate
Concentricity of the Center Shaft
MATERIAL
Body
Tracks
Roll Barrel
Aluminum Casting
Hardened and Ground Tool Steel
Roller Bearing Steel
Setup Assembly
Any Position
Limit Switch
Reed Sensor
Operating Temperature Range
0C to +70C
Maximum Force Load Perpendicular to Disc

Maximum Torque Load on Disc about Disc Diameter
Holding Torque of Magnetic Brake
5000 N (1125 lb) Brake Closed

160 Nm (120 lb ft) Brake Closed
55 Nm (40 lb ft)
Maximum Loads for
Mounting Orientations (brake open)
Output
Output
Resolution
Reduction
Torque
Stepper
Motor
Servo
Motor
1:6
1:18
1:54
1:162
1:6
1:18
1:54
1:162
9 min
3 min
1 min
20 sec
3.6 min
1.2 min
24 sec
8 sec
12 Nm
36 Nm
48 Nm
48 Nm
8 Nm
28 Nm
48 Nm
48 Nm
Output
rpm
243
81
27
9
540
180
60
20
Table: Horizontal Vertical

Vertical
Load: Vertical
Vertical Horizontal
40 kg
80 kg
120 kg
160 kg
50 kg
100 kg
140 kg
180 kg
20 kg
30 kg
40 kg
40 kg
20 kg
30 kg
40 kg
40 kg
40 kg
60 kg
80 kg
80 kg
40 kg
60 kg
80 kg
80 kg
115
Rotary Table RF
FEATURES
Compact design suitable for general applications

in horizontal or vertical mount
Available with either 202 oz in stepper motor or
120W servo motor
Hardened, ground & flat milled 125 mm steel
rotary surface
Large load capacity

23 mm hole through middle of rotary table
Rigid cast aluminum body for durability
Options include:
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Magnetic brake
3-jaw chuck
490 mm aluminum utility disk
Low backlash operation
3-Jaw Chuck
HL5600M269060125
490 mm Diameter
Aluminum Flat Disk
HL5600M269051500
CATALOG NUMBER
HL360 00M263
Motor Drive
S Stepper Motor
V Servo Motor
Brake
0 No Brake
1 24V DC Brake
Output Reduction
0 1: 24
1 1: 52
2 1: 100
116
Rotary Table RF
401
0
100 -0.02
102
135
125
(122) 200
(110) 188
275
200
350
400
Through Hole 23
Bolt Circle 110
45
275
250
7 X M8
4 X 90
MACHINES
& SLIDES
50 101.5
NOTE:
Dimensions in parentheses
are for Stepper Motor Unit.
204
3 X 120
300
SPECIFICATIONS
POSITIONING ACCURACY
Runout of Face Plate
0.02 mm
Concentricity of Face Plate
0.02 mm
Concentricity of the Center Shaft
0.02 mm
MATERIAL
Body
Aluminum Casting
Tracks
Hardened and Ground Tool Steel
Roll Barrel
Roller Bearing Steel
Setup Assembly
Any Postion
Limit Switch
Reed Sensor
0C to +70C
Max. Force Load Perpendicular to Disc
5000 N (1125 lb) Brake Closed
Max. Torque Load on Disc about Disc Diameter
160 Nm (120 lb ft) Brake Closed
Holding Torque of Magnetic Brake
55 Nm (40 lb ft)
Output Resolution
Motor Drive Reduction
sec
Stepper
Motor
1:24
1:52
1:100
135
62.3
32.4
Servo
Motor
1:24
1:52
1:100
54
24.9
12.9
Max. Loads for Mounting Orientations

(brake open) kg
Table: Horizontal Vertical
Vertical
Load: Vertical
Vertical Horizontal
Output
Torque
Nm
Output
rpm
17.5
38
75
50
23
12
80
120
150
30
40
40
60
80
80
125
57
30
100
140
170
30
40
40
60
80
80
45
98
188
117
Rotary Table 5
FEATURES
Special anti-backlash worm & gear set, providing
50:1 reduction
Moderate load capacity (up to 50 lbs vertical load)
Sealed against dust and contaminants
All models with servo motor option feature model

H50R10-0242 with 1000 line driver optical rotary
encoder.
Versatile mounting surfaces
Sturdy single piece aluminum case
Includes precision inductive proximity HOME

sensor
Heavy-duty chrome plated steel table top with

integral shaft
Includes 4 tapped 1/4-20 x 3/8 holes for mounting
MACHINES
& SLIDES

CATALOG NUMBER
Stepper
HS3600M15890ST
Servo
HS3600M15890SV
118
Rotary Table 5
1/4" - 20 x 3/8" DP
TAPPED HOLES
4@90 ON A
100 mm B.C.
.265" THRU HOLE 4 PLACES

125
150
.376"
PILOT HOLE .375" DIA. 3/4" DEEP
100
68.3
185
150
100
68.3
131
17.5
81
MACHINES
& SLIDES
188
12.7
10.5
12.5
45
M6 x 14 DP
(4 PLACES)
100
SPECIFICATIONS
Table Diameter
Table Height
Table Center Height
Center Hole, Diameter
Center Hole, Depth
Maximum Speed
Resolution
Maximum Torque
Load Capacity, Horizontal
Load Capacity, Vertical
Clamping Torque
Homing Accuracy
Repeatability
Flatness
Concentricity
Weight
Stepper
Servo
150 mm
81 mm
100 mm
.375 in.
.75 in.
90 deg / sec
135 deg / sec
.009
.0018
50 lb in
50 lb / in
23 kg (50 lbs)
50 lb in
.038
.038
.001" TIR
.0015" TIR
4 kg (8.8 lbs)
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
NOTES ON SPECIFICATIONS: Stepper motor is model HL2100M473040 as

described on page 152, operating in half
step mode, with 4.5A / phase, 40V chopper
driver. Servomotor is model H50R10-0242
as described on page 164, operating with
6A/80V chopper amplifier and 1000-line
encoder operating in quadrature. These
figures will, of course, vary with different
loads, amplifiers and acceleration profiles
provided by the controller.
119
XYZ Configurations
There are several options available when an XYZ configuration is required. Heavy-Duty 2 Slides are recommended
for such applications due to the higher load bearing capabilities realized in their single-piece solid steel bearings. Four
different configurations are provided here, but they are not intended to be an exhaustive representation of the
possibilities. In addition to these, the Gantry III, DaVinci, or Bridge Mounted slide may suitably serve the application.
To configure an XYZ system as shown below, the components must be bought as outlined.
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Techno would be pleased to quote on preassembled systems
XYZ1: consists of 3 Heavy-Duty 2 slides (page 76), 1

XY Mounting Plate 3 (page 127), and 1 Series 4 right
angle mounting plate (page 122).
XYZ2: consists of 3 Heavy-Duty 2 slides (page

76), 1 Series 3 right angle mounting plate (page
122), 1 XY mounting plate 3 (page 127).
XYZ3: consists of 3 Heavy-Duty 2 slides (page 76), 1

Series 3 right angle mounting plate (page 122), 1 XY
mounting plate 3 (page 127).
120
Accessories
MOUNTING HARDWARE
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Right Angle Mounting Plates ....... page 122

Bearing Plates 1 & 2
for Narrow Profile Slide 2 ....... page 124
for Heavy-Duty Slide 2 ........... page 125
XY Mounting Plate 1
for Standard-Duty Slide .......... page 126
XY Mounting Plate 3
for Heavy-Duty Slide 2 ........... page 127
SPINDLES
Variable High-Speed Spindle ...... page 128
Low-Speed Drilling Head ............ page 129
Low-Speed Milling Head ............. page 129
COUPLINGS
Machine Stands .......................... page 130
Work Holding Components ......... page 131
Couplings & Motor Standoffs ...... page 132
Inertial Dampers .......................... page 133
Cable Carriers ............................. page 133
121
Right Angle Mounting Plates

Die-cast aluminum
FEATURES
Mounting surfaces milled flat to 0.05 mm.

Catalog Numbers
Perpendicular machined surfaces are accurate to 0.1 mm.

Unmachined surfaces have black or silver powder-coated finish.
All through holes and slots are designed for M6 screws.
Mounting through holes are on a 25 mm grid.
Wall thicknesses range from 12 to 15 mm
to resist large forces and vibrations.
SERIES 2
black, 446 x 221 x 75 mm
HL6100M209110002
SERIES 3
black, 446 x 221 x 221 mm
HL6100M209110003
SERIES 4
black, 700 x 425 x 300 mm
HL6100M209110004
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Weights: HL6100M209110002 1.8 kg

HL6100M209110003 3.8 kg
HL6100M209110004 22.8 kg
Suitable for machine components, machining
mounting block, universal angular mount.
Aluminum alloy plates feature high thermal

conductivity and corrosion resistance.
45 mounting slots on Series 3 offer
additional mounting flexibility.
XYZ Positioning System

This system uses two standard-duty slides.
A right angle bracket supports the Z-axis.
XYZ Positioning System with Bridge Mounted Y-Axis

This system uses four standard-duty slides
and two right angle brackets.
122
Right Angle Mounting Plates

75
50
SERIES 2
25
R100
45
221
12
R10
37.5
20
12.5
446
37.5
12
25
25
NOTE:
ALL HOLES 6.5 mm
50
25
MACHINES
& SLIDES
12
SERIES 3
R100
45
221
90
12
112.5
20
446
37.5
25
221
37.5
150
R10
NOTE:
ALL HOLES 6.5 mm
50
6.
25 175
112.5
337.5
175
12.5
15
SERIES 4
25
700
500
200
80
325
425
143
175
200 225
300
205
16
37.5
87.5
137.5
187.5
225
123

For Narrow Profile Slide 2
BEARING PLATE 1
SECTION A-A
FEATURES
Constructed from dark finished,
polished steel plate 8 mm thick
Bearing Plate 1 can be used as

a heavy-duty steel replacement
bearing plate on Narrow Profile
Slide 2 system
0.05
0.05 A
GROUND
0.8
-0.05
GROUND
0.8
100
50
6H7
70
6.6
Both Bearing Plate 1 and Bearing

Plate 2 can be used in original
designs involving Techno Bearing
Carriage 4 with either Series 2,
Series 200, Series 400 or Series
500 Double Linear Rail Systems
50
50 0.01
11
25
M6
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Bearing Plate 2 can be used as

an extended heavy-duty steel
replacement bearing plate on
Narrow Profile Slide 2 systems
for special applications
M6
125
Each supplied with pretapped

M6 mounting holes and 6 (H7)
dowel pin holes, as shown
BEARING PLATE 2
SECTION A-A
0.8 GROUND
0.8 GROUND
8 -0.05
0.05 A
0.1
255
130
25
25
25
25
50 70
CATALOG NUMBER
Bearing Plate 1
HL4700M277001
Bearing Plate 2
HL4700M277002
6H7 6.6
6H7
M6
11
M6
M6
56
231
131
124

For Heavy-Duty Slide 2
FEATURES
Bearing Plates 3 & 4 can be used in original
designs involving Techno Bearing Carriage 4
with either Series 2, Series 200, Series 400 or
Series 500 Double Linear Rail Systems
Constructed from dark finished, polished steel

plate 8 mm thick
Bearing Plate 3 can be used as a heavy-duty
steel replacement bearing plate on Heavy-Duty
Slide 2 System and Double Slide System
Each supplied with pretapped M6 mounting holes

and 6H7 dowel pin holes, as shown
Bearing Plate 4 can be used as an extended

heavy-duty steel replacement bearing plate on
Heavy-Duty Slide 2 systems for special
applications with four bearing blocks
CATALOG NUMBERS
Bearing Plate 3
Bearing Plate 4
MACHINES
& SLIDES
HL4700M277003
HL4700M277004
200
150
SECTION X-X
X
11
6H7
100 0.01
6.6
125
25
50 100
150 0.01
0.05 X
M6
6H7
GROUND
M6
BEARING PLATE 3
0.1
0.8GROUND
0.8
6H7
220
8 -0.05
BEARING PLATE 4
255
240 0.01
130
SECTION X-X
X
6H7
25
50
0.05 X
0.1
50
9
109
209
220
100 200
GROUND
25
0.8
GROUND
0.8
6H7
6H7
11
6.6
150 0.01
18 X M6
131
X
56
5
8 -0.05
231
125
XY Mounting Plate 1
For Standard-Duty Slides
FEATURES
Two Standard-Duty Slides (page 74) can be mounted together to provide XY positioning tables.
Two Configurations:
bearing plate of bottom slide to the bearing plate of the top slide
or
bearing plate of bottom slide to base of the top slide
XY MOUNTING
PLATE 1
87.5 97
STANDARD-DUTY
MACHINES
& SLIDES
184.5
Bearing plate to bearing plate mounting shown
10
6.35
12 C'BORE 5 DP
(16 PLACES)
XY Adapter Plate for Standard-Duty Slides.

Provided with 16 pieces of M6 x 12 socket head
cap screws and eight M6 square nuts.
220
50 TYP
35
35
50 TYP
10
220
Catalog Number
Part Description
HS4700MXY-1
XY Mounting Plate 1
126
XY Mounting Plate 3
For Heavy-Duty Slide 2
255
240 0.01
130
SECTION AA
0.05 A
25
0.1
50
109
209
220
100
150
0.01
200
0.8
0.8
6H7
A
6.6
11
5 -0.05
8
56
131
231
240 0.01
150 0.01
SECTION AA
50
0.05 A
6H7
25
0.1
5
220
Part Description
HS4700MXY-3
XY Mounting Plate 3
130 200
0.8
6.6
11
50
25
0.8
Catalog Number
150
0.01
A
255
792
8 -0.05
75
170
225
792
CONNECTOR
PLUGS
127
18 x M6
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Two Heavy-Duty 2 Slides

(page 76) can be mounted
together to provide XY
positioning tables. The XY
Mounting Plate 3 set is used
in place of the two bearing
plates to mount the two
operating sides of the slides
together. The set consists of
two pieces, and is made of
flat milled steel, 8 mm thick.
Each slide must have a total
of 4 bearing blocks, two per
rail set. The plates are
supplied with all mounting
hardware including dowel pins
to assure perpendicular
mounting.
Variable High-Speed Spindle

FEATURES
900 Watt power
Ideal for drilling and milling woods and plastics
8000-24000 rpm
Ready to mount on most Techno-Isel gantries

and slides
110V (220V optional)
Two sets of mounting holes on bracket. 100 mm

on center and 150 mm on center
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Set includes mounting bracket, 1/8"

1/4" and 6 mm collets and wrenches.
Catalog Number
H24K50M6990ST
H24K00M6990
H24K52M6990ST
H24K02M6990
Description
900 Watt, Variable
High-Speed Spindle Set
900 Watt, Variable
High-Speed Spindle Only
900 Watt, Variable
High-Speed Spindle Set (220V)
900 Watt, Variable
High-Speed Spindle Only
H25K00-1178
1/8" Collet
H25K00-1174
1/4" Collet
HL5400M172010
Mounting Bracket
H25K00-14372
14 mm Open-End Wrench
H25K00-12437
18 mm Open-End Wrench
H25K00-21208
Collet Nut
128
Machining Head Options

Variable Speed Drill Head
FEATURES
800 - 2500 rpm
900 Watt
120 V AC Operation
3/8" Drill Chuck
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Includes Mounting Bracket

Catalog Number
120V
220V
H24S50M21151
H24S52M21151
Low Speed Milling Head

FEATURES
800 - 2500 rpm
900 Watt
Accepts Industry Standard ER16 Collets
Includes Mounting Bracket
Spindle without Collets:
120V Milling Spindle Only, H24S00M23110
220V Milling Spindle Only, H24S02M23110
Spindle with Collets:
120V Milling Spindle Set, H24S50M23110
220V Milling Spindle Set, H24S52M23110
Spindle with Collets include the following sizes:
Catalog Number
H24X10-ER1618
H24X10-ER1614
H24X10-ER1638
Collet Set:
Catalog Number
1/8"
1/4"
3/8"
H24X10-ER16SET
Includes 10
ER16 Collets
from 1/32"
up to 2/8"
129
Machine Stands
Length, L
Width, W
MACHINES
& SLIDES
Height, H
FEATURES
Welded steel machine base with
powder-coated finish for durability

Leveling feet to assure horizontal
table top
3" x 2" heavy steel tubing
construction for rigidity
Gantry
Model
Catalog Number
24-3/4
015
HX3500-015E
32
36-1/4
32
027
HX3500-027E
46-1/16 34-1/8
44
040
HX3500-040E
46-1/16
32
054
HX3500-054E
32
46-1/16 53-3/4
067
32
HX3500-067E
50-3/16 53-3/4
70
130
HX3500-130E
60-1/32
32
NOTE: E-stop panel supplied when purchased with Techno-ISEL
electronics only.
130
Work Holding Components

ADJUSTABLE TOGGLE CLAMP, made of steel, is ideal for holding
odd shaped parts. The front screw can be positioned along the slot while
the rear screw adjusts the pressure on the part. Both M6 screws and an
M6 T-slot nut are included with the clamp.
Catalog Number
HL5400M290051
HEAVY-DUTY CAM LOCK CLAMP, made of black oxidized hardened

steel. This clamp will provide up to 2500 N of clamping force with 100 N
of actuating force. A 180 degree rotation of the locking arm will provide
a clamp stroke of 4 mm. 15 mm high, 32 mm wide, 107 mm overall length.
Provided with two-hole nut strip and screws to allow mounting to a T-slot.
Catalog Number
MACHINES
& SLIDES
HL5400M290002
Catalog Number
HL5400M290020075
HL5400M290020125
HL5400M290020175
HL5400M290021225
CLAMP BARS, made of plated steel, 10 mm high and 20 mm wide in

lengths to 250 mm. To be used with either the cam lock clamps or the
pneumatic clamps to make a work holder. Provided with screws and nuts
to allow mounting to a T-slot.
Length
(mm)
75
125
175
225
PNEUMATIC CLAMP, made of hardened steel with a black

oxide finish, provided with screws and nuts for mounting to the
T-slots and a fitting for 6 mm OD, 4 mm ID plastic pressure tube.
Catalog Number
Clamping
Force
(N at 6 bar)
HL5400M290010
50
Maximum
Stroke
Dimensions
at min. length
10
20H x 65W x 75L
(mm)
MANUAL VISES are made of steel with side slots for flexible mounting.
The moveable jaws have side guides and the stationary jaws have both
horizontal and vertical V slots for holding round objects. Both jaws have
support surfaces for holding flat objects.
Catalog Number
Maximum
Stroke
Overall
Dimensions
HL5400M290055
HL5400M290056
65
95
152H x 130W x 45L

215H x 175W x 75L
(mm)
131
Accessories
MOTOR STANDOFFS
NEMA 23 Frame
For Use With:

Heavy-Duty Slide 2 Page 76
Narrow Profile Slide 2 Page 80
Narrow Profile Belt Drive Slide 1 Page 82
Blueline 1 Belt Drive Slide Page 84
Requires (4) M5 x 70mm Socket Head Screws - HX6100M05070
(Please make note
this catalog number
is for one bolt)
HL4700M681699-60
MACHINES
& SLIDES
NEMA 23 Frame
For Use With:

Gantry III Page 64
Z-Axis Slides Page 66
Bridge Mounted Slide Page 72
Standard-Duty Slide Page 74
Narrow Profile Slide 1 Page 78
(Includes Circuit Board and Home Switch)
HX4700MNEMA23-14
NEMA 34 Frame
For Use With:

Blueline 3 Belt Drive Slide Page 90
ZF2 Belt Drive Slide Page 100
ZF3 Belt Drive Slide Page 106
HL5500M218100
COUPLINGS
Shaft Coupling, jaw type with clamp hub, 1 Max. angular offset
Catalog Number
HL5500M6380
HL5500M3473
HL5500M80127
HL5500M1214
HL5500M1212
Bore
O.D.
Length
mm
mm
mm
8 - 6.35
6.35
8 - 12.7
12
12 - 12.7
30
20
20
40
40
40
30
30
60
60
Maximum
Parallel Offset
Maximum
Torque
mm
Nm
0.15
0.20
0.13
0.1
0.1
7.5
3
3
10
10
132
Accessories
Inertial Dampers
Machines
H90Z12-17967
H90Z12-65A2902B
All except DaVinci

DaVinci only
Catalog Number
MACHINES
& SLIDES
The Techno Inertial Damper has been

designed to provide smoother operation and
stop loss of steps which may occur when
stepper motors operate at resonance
frequencies.
Cable Carriers
2.46
(62.5)
1.89
(48)
1.26 (32)
1.54 (39)
NOTE: 0.79" is maximum diameter of a single cable

which can be used in this system.
Catalog Number
HX3500-CCKIT1
HX3500-CCKIT2
HX3500-CCKIT3
HX3500-E164060
HX3500-117412PZ
Cable Carrier Kits

Cable Carrier Kit (Model 130)
Cable Carrier Kit (Models 027, 040, 054 and 067)
Cable Carrier Kit (Model 015)
Cable Carrier, 1 Foot Length
Cable Carrier End Brackets (Set of Two)
All kits include mounting brackets and flexible track.
133
SEE OUR NEW COMPONENTS

CATALOG H860
Linear Rails and Bearings
MACHINES
& SLIDES
For all types of automation applications.

Stock lengths of rails to 3 m, carriages
rated up to 10 m/s and loads to 2700 kg.
Ball and Cross Roller Slides
Loads from 1.5 lbs to 2032 lbs. Travel

lengths from 0.5 inches to 12 inches.
High accuracy, low friction and light
weight.
Ball and Acme Screws

Inch and metric sizes in stock. Screw diameters
from 1/4" to 1 1/2" and 10 mm to 25 mm with
lengths to 3 meters. Nuts with threaded
or flanged ends as well as anti-backlash models.
Aluminum Extrusions and Table Plates

For a variety of automation applications. Stock
lengths to 3 meters and table plates up to 375 mm
wide. A complete line of accessories and hardware
to complete any project.
134
ELECTRONICS
C-Series IT116G Single-Axis Controller

FEATURES
Logic & drive in one package
Commands can be executed as a batch program,

or each command can be executed in a commandby-command basis
Bidirectional serial communication at up to

19200 baud
All power supplies are built-in and wired up

Motor - 44V / 3.5A
LED display on front panel
Comes fully assembled & READY TO USE
Includes motor cable & communication cable
32K of on-board battery-backed memory
4 inputs and 4 outputs
Screw terminal connection on rear panel

for easy I / O hook-up
Self-contained single-axis controller
ELECTRONICS
TO
DY
F
REA OUT O
!!
!
USE BOX
E
H
T
MOTION CAPABILITIES
Linear interpolation at rates up to 10K steps / sec.
Motions up to 8,000,000 steps
Switch-settable acceleration
Can be programmed in both incremental and absolute coordinates
STEPPER AMPLIFIERS
The Stepper Motor Amplifier can produce up to 3.5A at 44V
Total fault protection against:
Short circuit across phases
Short circuit to ground
Over / under voltage
Overtemperature
NOTE: This controller is CE compliant.
136
C-Series IT116G Single-Axis Controller

APPLICATIONS
This controller is for light- to medium-duty applications. Note that since the motors will be powered with 3.5A
peak current, the load and force specifications should be correspondingly reduced.
The IT116G Controller consists of:

1 IT116G Controller with integral drive
1 Motor cable
1 Communication cable
Catalog Number
Part Description
Dimensions
mm
Weight
lbs
HL1300MIT116G
IT116G Single-Axis Controller
105 wide X 110 high

X 165 deep
4.5
SOFTWARE / PROGRAMMING
Direct control through simple ASCII codes.
Can be programmed via many third-party software packages.
Description
@0<axes>
@0R<axes>
@0r<axes>
@0d<Gx>,<Gy>, <Gz>
@0A Sx, Gx, Sy....Gz2
@0a Sx, Gx, Sy... Gz2
@0M Sx, Gx, Sy... Gz2
@0m Sx, Gx, Sy... Gz2
@0P
@0i
@0f
@0y...
Define Axes: x=1, y=2, z=4

Home: x=1, y=2, z=4, confirm completion
Home: x=1, y=2, z=4, confirm immediately
Set home speed
Incremental motion, confirm completion
Incremental motion, confirm immediately
Absolute motion
Absolute motion
Identify axes' positions
Enter program mode
Circular interpolation direction
Perform circular interpolation
Program Mode
Description
0 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2

3<Number>, <Offset>
6 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2
7<Axes>
mSx, Gx, Sy.....Gz2
eS
f
y
Incremental motion
Make a loop, or branch if <number>=0
Move until impulse
Home motors, x=1, y=2, z=4
Move absolute
Select interpolation axes/plane: 0=x/y, 1=x/z, 2=y/z
Set direction of circular interpolation
Peform circular interpolation
Syntax
ELECTRONICS
COMMAND SUMMARY
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C-Series C10 Machine Controller

Eurocard DIN Packaged System
FEATURES
Available as 2- or 3- axis machine controller
LED status display on front panel
Remote START/STOP
Commands can be executed as a "batch program" or

each command can be executed in a command-bycommand basis
Bidirectional serial communication at up to 19200

baud
32K of on-board memory, capable of holding over
1200 3-axis motions
All power supplies are built-in & wired up

Motor: 36V / 2A for each axis
Logic: 5V / 1.5A
Built-in forced air ventilation
Comes fully assembled and READY TO USE
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MOTION CAPABILITIES
Linear interpolation on any 2 axes (XY, XZ or YZ) at rates up to 10K steps/sec.

Can be programmed in both incremental & absolute coordinates
STEPPER AMPLIFIERS
Each Stepper Motor Amplifier (model HL1100M313112) can produce up to 2A at 44V
Overtemperature
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Eurocard DIN Packaged System
APPLICATIONS
This controller is suitable for light- to moderate-duty cycle applications such as in laboratories or schools. It is suitable
for driving slides up to 300 mm travel. Note that since the motors will be powered at 2A peak current, the load and
force specifications should be correspondingly reduced.
NOT RECOMMENDED for continuous duty or production type applications.
The C10 Machine Controller consists of:
1 C10 enclosure, HL1400M3334
2 or 3 stepper drivers, HL1100M313112
1 Interface Card 4.0, HL1200M325000
1 serial computer cable, HL1700M2784
2 or 3 motor cables, HX1700M6143
Catalog Number
Part Description
Dimensions
Weight (lbs.)
HL1300MC10A
HL1300MC10A-2
C10 3-Axis Controller

10" x 11" x 6.7"
26.4
24
NOTE: The C10 3- and 2-Axis Controllers come complete with all power supplies, motor cables,
amplifiers and a serial cable to computer.
ACCESSORIES
Catalog Number
HL1100M313112
HX1700M6143
H25Z61-DS1235AB
Part Description
Stepper Motor Amplifier Card
10 ft. Motor Cable
Battery-backed Memory
COMMAND SUMMARY
Description
@0<axes>
@0R<axes>
@0r<axes>
@0d<Gx>,<Gy>, <Gz>
@0P
@0i
@0f
@0y...

Set home speed
Absolute motion
Absolute motion
Enter program mode
Program Mode
Description
0 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2

3<Number>, <Offset>
6 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2
7<Axes>
mSx, Gx, Sy.....Gz2
eS
f
y
Incremental motion
Move until impulse
Move absolute
Syntax
ELECTRONICS

Pal English like language programming system (included).
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FEATURES
Available as 2-or 3-axis machine controller
Remote START / STOP / RESET
Commands can be executed as a batch program

or each command can be executed in a commandby-command basis
Bidirectional serial communication at up to

19200 baud
1200 3-axis motions

Motor - 44V / 4.3A for each axis
Logic - 5V / 1.5A
Built-in forced-air ventilation for continuous duty
Screw terminal connectors on rear panel for easy I / O

hook-up
Can be programmed with removable memory module
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Linear interpolation on any 2 axes (XY, XZ or YZ) at rates up to 10K steps / sec.
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
8 optically isolated inputs up to 24V
8 optically isolated outputs up to 50V / 500 mA
8 open collector outputs up to 50V / 500 mA
STEPPER AMPLIFIERS
Each Stepper Motor Amplifier (model HL1100M313202) can produce up to 3.6A at 44V
Overtemperature
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APPLICATIONS
This controller is suitable for normal-duty applications. It is suitable for driving slides and gantries up to 500 mm
in travel length with Z-axis loads of 25 lb. maximum. Note that since the motors will be powered with 3.3 A/phase,
they will produce only 80% of their rated torque.

1 C116 enclosure
2 or 3 stepper drivers, HL1100M313202
1 Interface card 4.0 I/O, HL1200M325500
1 serial computer cable, HL1700M2784
2 or 3 motor cables, HX1700M6143
Catalog Number
Part Description
Dimensions
Weight
lbs
HL1300MC116
HL1300MC116-2

20.3" x 11" x 6.7"
26.4
24
NOTE: The C116 3- and 2-axis controllers come complete with all power supplies, amplifiers,
motor cables and serial cable to computer.
Catalog Number
Part Description
HL1100M313202
HX1700M6143
H25Z61-DS1235AB

10 ft. Motor Cable
ELECTRONICS
ACCESSORIES
For memory card and additional accessories, see page 166.
SOFTWARE OPTIONS
PAL - English like language programming system (included).

ASCII - Can be directly programmed through any communication program.
(Back Panel of C116)
Power Cord
I/O Terminals
Motor Cable
Connections
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Eurocard DIN Packaged Systems
FEATURES
Available as 2- or 3-axis CNC Controller
Remote START/STOP/RESET
Commands can be executed as a "batch program" or

each command can be executed in a command-bycommand basis
Bidirectional serial communication at up to 19200

baud
1200 3-axis motion
Built-in forced air ventilation for continuous duty
Screw terminal connectors on rear panel for easy I/O
hook-up

Motor: 70V / 6A for each axis
Logic: 5V / 1.5A
I/O: 12V / 1A, 24V / 1A
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MOTION CAPABILITIES
Linear Interpolation
True step-by-step linear interpolation during acceleration, deceleration & all points in between
Interpolation on any of 1 through 3 axes at rates up to 10K/sec.
Switch-selectable acceleration/deceleration
Circular Interpolation
True step-by-step circular interpolation during acceleration, deceleration and all points in between
Maximum error of 1 step from a true circle for any radius up to 2,000,000 steps
Continuous arcs without stopping at axis boundaries
Interpolation on any 2 of 3 axes at pulse rates up to 8K/sec.
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
8 optically isolated inputs at up to 24V
8 optically isolated outputs at up to 50V / 500mA
8 open collector outputs at up to 50V / 500mA
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Eurocard DIN Packaged Systems
STEPPER AMPLIFIERS
Each Stepper Motor Amplifier (model HL1100M313302) can produce up to 6A at 70V
Over/under voltage
Overtemperature
APPLICATIONS
This system is recommended for full production systems on any machine in our catalog. It is suitable for continuous
duty production systems.
One C142 enclosure
Two or three stepper drivers, HL1100M313302
One interface card 5.0 I/O, HL1200M325550
One serial computer cable, HL1700M2784
Part Description
Catalog Number
HL1300MC142
HL1300MC142-2
Dimensions
20.3" x 11" x 6.7"
Weight, lbs.
33
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Part Description
HL1100M313302
H25Z61-DS1235AB

ELECTRONICS
ACCESSORIES
Catalog Number
For memory card and additional accessories, see page 166.

PAL-English like programming system (included).
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C-Series Controller Card

4.0 & 4.0 I/O
Eurocard DIN Components
FEATURES
Relative & absolute positioning
Motion representing 8,000,000 steps can be
stored
Synchronization points provided for joining of two
controller cards
Motor can be jogged
Position coordinate data can be read back from
controller
Commands can be executed as a program or in
immediate mode
Nested Looping
Can be programmed with simple ASCII commands
Software Options:
PAL English-like language interpreter, page 170
ASCII
ELECTRONICS
Euro-card with microprocessor handles one to three

axes stepper motor drives
One inch wide front panel with built-in controls &
LED indicators
Bidirectional RS232 C serial interface, with 2400 to
19200 baud transmission
256 byte communication buffer with software
handshake
Linear interpolation on any two axes
Maximum programmable speed 10,000 steps / sec.
Pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration
ramps
32K static RAM program storage area
Optional battery back-up
Signal connections on rear panel through 64
position edge DIN connector
CONTROLLER CARD 4.0 I / O

HL1200M325500
CONTROLLER CARD 4.0

HL1200M325000
SPECIFICATIONS
Travel
Speed
Max. Acceleration
Start - Stop Frequency
Max. Number of Storable Commands
For Use with Controller
Memory Options
I/O Capabilities
Catalog Number
HL1200M325000
HL1200M325500
0 to 8,000,000 steps
20Hz to 10kHz max. step rate
100 steps / msec.2
350 steps / sec.
2400 for 3 axes, 4800 for 2 axes, 7200 for 1 axis
C10
C116
Optional Battery Back-up
Memory Card
8 inputs up to 24V
16 Open-collector outputs
(50V, 300 mA each)
NOTE: See page 166 for cables, memory cards and accessories.
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C-Series Controller Card

5.0 & 5.0 I/O
FEATURES
Relative & absolute positioning
Motion representing 8,000,000 steps can be stored
Synchronization points provided for joining of two
controller cards
Motor can be jogged
Position coordinate data can be read back from
controller
Commands can be executed as a program or in
immediate mode
Nested Looping
Can be programmed with simple ASCII commands
Software Options:
PAL English-like language interpreter, page 170
ASCII
ELECTRONICS
Circular Interpolation on any two axes

Linear interpolation on any two to three axes
Euro-card with microprocessor handles one to three
axes stepper motor drives
One inch wide front panel with built-in controls & LED
indicators
Bidirectional RS232 C serial interface, with 2400 to
19200 baud transmission
256 byte communication buffer with software
handshake
Maximum programmable speed 10,000 steps / sec.
Pre-programmed acceleration and deceleration ramps
32K static RAM program storage area
Optional battery back-up
Signal connections on rear panel through 64 position
edge DIN connector
CONTROLLER CARD 5.0

HL1200M325050
SPECIFICATIONS
Travel
Speed
Max. Acceleration
Start - Stop Frequency
Max. Number of Storable Commands
For Use with Controller
Memory Options
I/O Capabilities
CONTROLLER CARD 5.0 I / O

HL1200M325550
Catalog Number
HL1200M325050
HL1200M325550
0 to 8,000,000 steps
20Hz to 10kHz max. step rate
100 steps / msec.2
350 steps / sec.
2400 for 3 axes, 4800 for 2 axes, 7200 for 1 axis
C142
C10
Optional Battery Back-up
Memory Card
8 inputs up to 24V
16 Open-collector outputs
(50V, 300 mA each)
NOTE: See page 166 for cables, memory cards and accessories.
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C-Series Stepper Motor Drivers

This series of Stepper Motor Drivers is to be used with our C Series of Machine Controllers.
Each driver is designed to be used with a particular C Series Machine Controller.
FEATURES
Full- and half-stepping modes
Selectable motor current allows drive to be

matched to a wide range of motors.
Built in circuit protection guards against shorts to

ground or between phases, thermal excess and over
voltage.
ELECTRONICS
Bipolar and mosfet-based chopper stepper drives
SPECIFICATIONS
For Use With Controller
Nominal Output Current
Motor Supply Voltage
Front Panel Width
Recommended Power Supply
Maximum Stepping Rates
Suitable Motor Types
Input Logic
Maximum Heat Sink Temperature
Catalog Number
HL1100M313202
HL1100M313302
HL1100M313112
C116
C142
C10
3.6
6A
2A
24 44V
24 70V
36V
40.6 mm
71.1 mm
50.8 mm
HL1100M308020
HL1100M308000
110V AC
8 kHz (full step), 10 kHz (half step)
4, 6 or 8 lead (5 lead not suitable)
+5V DC
0C to 35C
70C
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C-Series Stepper Motor Driver

with Power Supply
FEATURES
Built-in power supply runs directly from
110V / 60 Hz AC lines
Motor output signals are supplied through a

9-pin D connector on the front panel
ELECTRONICS
Input signals & power are supplied through

screw terminal connectors on the rear panel
Thermal & short circuit protection
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Output Current
Mechanical Format
Dimensions
Input Logic Level
Maximum Heat Sink Temperature
Input Voltage
Catalog Number
HL1100M313122
2A
24 - 36V
Enclosure
110 mm x 165 mm x 56 mm
4, 6 or 8 lead (5 lead not suitable)
+5V DC
0C to 35C
70C
110V / 60 Hz
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PCMAC100A Stepper Card

ISA (PC Bus) Components
THE PCMAC
The PCMAC is a stepper motor control board and logic
control system designed to be inserted into one 8 bit, full
length slot on an IBM PC or compatible computer.
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL OPERATION
The PCMAC board can operate either internally, plugged
into the PC backplace, or it can operate externally, with a
separate power supply and an RS232 communication
link to the PC.
IBM PC
Bidirectional Serial Communication
PCMAC
1 8 Axes
8 Outputs
8 Inputs
8 Inputs
8 Outputs
8 axes of motor control with pulse/direction

signals
PCMAC FEATURES
Bidirectional serial communication
32K of on-board memory, capable of holding as
many as 4000 motion commands
MOTION CAPABILITIES
True step by step interpolation during acceleration,
deceleration and all points in between
Interpolation on any of 1 through 8 axes at pulse rates
up to 20K / sec. Motions up to 8,000,000 steps
Programmable acceleration and velocity
True step by step circular interpolation during acceleration,
deceleration and all points in between
Maximum error of 1 step from a true circle for any radius up
to 2,000,000 steps
Continuous arcs without stopping at axis boundaries
Interpolation on any 2 of 8 axes at pulse rates up to 8K / sec.
Programmable acceleration and velocity
8 Inputs
ELECTRONICS
8 Inputs
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PCMAC100A Stepper Card

ISA (PC Bus) Components
EASY SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
The PCMAC includes an easy to use program development system including:
A full screen text editor
Integrated compiler that indicates where errors exist
Integrated communications program to download and test programs
Sample programs in QuickBASIC to write your own supervisory programs
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
32 inputs in 4 groups of 8 Each group of 8 inputs can be independently operated at 5V, 12V or any user-selected
voltage up to 24V
16 outputs in 2 groups of 8 Each group of 8 outputs can be operated at 5V, 12V or any user-selected voltage
up to 40V and can supply up to 500 mA
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Code
Item
PCMAC Controller Card
PCMAC Power Box, 300VA
SD12 Driver, 1.5 3A
SD13 Driver, 2 4A
SD15 Driver, 4 6A
SD15M Driver, 3.5 5A
Motor Cable, 10 ft
Motor Cable, 25 ft
ELECTRONICS
Incremental Motion
Absolute Motion
Send Data over RS232
Wait for Programmed Time
Turn Outputs On/Off
Branch on Inputs
Set Up a Loop Command
Call a Subroutine/Canned Circle
Send Axis to HOME Position
Branch on Value of Memory Location
Load a Counter
Branch on Value of Counter
Turn Output On/Off During Motion
Set Acceleration Rate
Return from Subroutine
End the Program
LINE
LINEA
ARC
SEND
DELAY
BIT
IFBIT
LOOP
CALL
HOME
COMP
SETCNT
IFCNT
AT
ACCEL
RETURN
END
Function
Catalog Number
H26T55-PCMAC100A
H26T56-PCMACBOX
H20K16-SD12A
H20K16-SD13A
H20K16-SD15A
H20K16-SD15M
HX1700M6143
HX1700M2025
A complete motion system consists of:

ACL software package, included with PCMAC (page 169)
PCMAC controller card (page 148)
Stepper Motor Drivers, one per axis (page 154)
Stepper Motor Cables, one per axis (page 166)
IBM Compatible PC (286 or higher)
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Centurion Single-Axis
Stepper Controller
Centurion Packaged Systems
The Centurion is a self-contained single-axis stepper-motor and I/O control system. The Centurion is a
complete system, ready to operate with any of the SD series of stepper motor drivers.
FEATURES
1 axis of motor control with pulse/direction signals
Bidirectional serial communication
32K of on-board battery-backed memory, capable of holding as many as 5000 motion commands
10 program storage with selector switch (MUST BE IN 1 FILE)
Completely wired with all power supplies and ready to go
Includes RS232 cable
ELECTRONICS

Front Panel
Rear Panel
MOTION CONTROL SOFTWARE

ACL software, provided with the Centurion is an easy to use automation program. This program allows
all the motion and I/O functions of the Centurion to be utilized. It includes:
Integrated compiler with easy to use debugging features
Integrated communications program to download and test programs
Windows-based (Please see page 169 for a more detailed description of ACL)
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Centurion Single-Axis
Stepper Controller
Centurion Packaged Systems
INPUTS / OUTPUTS
8 inputs can be operated at 5V, 12V or any user-selected voltage up to 24V
8 outputs can be operated at 5V, 12V or any user-selected voltage up to 40V and can supply up to 500 mA
COMMAND SUMMARY
Incremental or absolute motions
Turn outputs ON / OFF
Branch on input states
Send / receive information to the host PC
Program in inches, millimeters or any
user selected units
128 counters
Nested looping
Subroutines
Programmable acceleration
Turn outputs ON / OFF at any time during a motion
STEPPER MOTOR DRIVERS
Catalog Number
Current Voltage Rating
Page
H20K16-SD12A
H20K16-SD13A
H20K16-SD15A
H20K16-SD15M
40V, 1.5 3A / phase

40V, 2 4A / phase
40V, 4 6A / phase
40V, 3 5A / phase
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154
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Centurion is designed to accept any of the SD stepper motor drivers:
STEPPER MOTOR CONTROLLER

A complete Stepper Motor Controller consists of:
1 Centurion Stepper Motor Controller (H26T55-MAC001)

1 SD Stepper Motor Driver (Select from above)(Ordered separately)
1 Stepper Motor Cable (See below)(Ordered separately)
Approximate Size of Controller
6.5"
13"
10"
Catalog Number
Item
Page
H26T55-MAC001
HX1700M6143
HX1700M2025
Centurion Stepper Motor Controller

10' Stepper Motor Cable
25' Stepper Motor Cable
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166
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Stepper Motor Assemblies
Catalog Number
Holding
Torque
oz in
L
Length
in
Wt.
lbs
HL2600M210000
HL2600M210001
HL2600M210002
058
125
150
5.6
6.6
7.5
2.2
2.6
3.1

FORMAT 2
(Gantry III, Bridge Mount, Standard-Duty and
Narrow Profile 1)
Complete assembly with
1/4" - 1/4" shaft coupling
Catalog Number
Holding
Torque
oz in
L
Length
in
Wt.
lbs
HL2600M210005
HL2600M210006
174
306
6.0
7.3
5.5
6.2
ELECTRONICS

FORMAT 1
(Gantry III, Bridge Mount, Standard-Duty and
Narrow Profile 1)
1/4" - 1/4" shaft coupling
DIMENSIONS (mm)
1. Mounting Plate
2. Coupling 6.35 mm Bore
3. Coupling Housing
4. P.C. Board for Motor Power and Home
Switch
5. Stepper Motor
6. Motor Housing
7. Housing Cover
8. Knob
STEPPER MOTOR MODULE, FORMAT 1
NOTE: These assemblies are ready to be bolted to any Bridge Mount, Standard-Duty, Narrow Profile 1 or Gantry III table.
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FORMAT 3
(Heavy-Duty 2 and Narrow Profile 2 Slides)

FORMAT 4
(Narrow Profile 1 Belt Slide)

1/4" - 8 mm shaft coupling

1/4" - 1/4 shaft coupling
Catalog Number
Holding
Torque
oz in
Length
in
Wt.
lbs
Catalog Number
Holding
Torque
oz in
Length
in
Wt.
lbs
HL2600M3989001
0150
7.87
3.1
HL2600M210022
0125
7.0
3.5
113.5
56.5 SQ.
47.2
79.5
49
159.6
M5
63
6.35
36.5
SQ.
47.2
SQ.
58
18.6
61

BRAKE MOTOR
(Z-Axis Slide)
Catalog Number
Holding
Torque
oz in
Length
in
Wt.
lbs
HL2600M210100
0150
8.75
5.2
21.5
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47.2
200
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Stepper Motor Drivers

FEATURES
Bipolar chopper stepper drive
Full, half & mini (SD15M) stepping modes
Flexible input power supply requirements allow

operation from unregulated DC supply or secondary
winding of isolation transformer
Selectable motor current allows drive to be matched

to a wide range of motors
Separate logic & motor supply inputs allow use of

60V DC motor supply for extra torque at high speeds
Built-in circuit protector guards against shorts

between or across motor windings
Built-in ramped oscillator, 30 to 20000 steps / sec

in two ranges
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71
112
163
(For use with Centurion

Single-Axis Controller)
SD Drivers shown with front panel
Catalog Number
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Output Current (2 phase on)
Suitable Motor Current Range
Logic Supply Voltage
Minimum Motor Inductance
Nominal Chopping Frequency
Internal Oscillator
Speed Ranges
Preset Ramp Times
Input Logic
Levels
Input Impedance
Logic
Outputs
Weight
H20K16-SD12A
H20K16-SD13A
H20K16-SD15A
H20K16-SD15M
2A
1.5 3A
3A
5A
5A
2 4A
4 6A
3.5 5A
24 60V DC, or 18 0 18V to 44 0 44V AC
24V DC or 18 0 18V AC
1 mH
20 kHz
20kHz (4000 step / rev)
Slow (not ramped) 30 1000 steps / sec
Slow (not ramped) 3 135 rpm
Fast (ramped) 60 3500 rpm
Fast (ramped) 600 20000 steps / sec
Acceleration: 60 ms, Deceleration: 30 ms
4, 6, 8 lead (5 lead not suitable)
Low: 0 to +2V or short circuit to 0V
High: +10 to +12V or open circuit
4.7k pull-up to +12V
Open-collector NPN transistors;
Low level: +1V max. at 15 mA max., High level: +25V max.
0C to +50C
0.2 kg
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Servo System Guide

PCI (PC Bus) Components
This page is furnished to act as a guide to those who require a servo control system. This diagram represents a
suggested configuration and a cross reference of all required components.
TOP VIEW:
Motor/Encoder #4
HZ2600M1050XY3
Motor/Encoder #3 Motor/Encoder #2
HZ2600M1050XY3 HZ2600M1050XY3
Motor/Encoder #1
HZ2600M1050XY3
Motor/Encoder cables 1 to 4-Axis

HX1700M1015 or HX1700M1025
To outlet 110/120 VAC
Servo Power Box

H26T56-SRVBOX2 or H26T56-SRVBOX1H
PCI Servo Card

H20T43-PCI403
Encoder Signals
TTL or Line Driver, and 10V
Analog Control Signals
ELECTRONICS
Included with
Servo Card
Amplifier #4 (1 to 4-Axis) Amplifier #3 (1 to 4-Axis) Amplifier #2 (1 to 4-Axis) Amplifier #1 (1 to 4-Axis)

H20C17-4122P-01 or
H20C17-4122P-01 or
H20C17-4122P-01 or
H20C17-4122P-01 or
H20C17-4122P-02
H20C17-4122P-02
H20C17-4122P-02
H20C17-4122P-02
This is the standard way to set up the system.

A complete Servo Motion Control System consists of the following:
Servo Card 400 Controller (page 158), or equivalent
SAC Software package (included with Servo Card 400), or other programming language (page 171)
Servo Power Box (page 156)
Servo Motor Amplifiers, one per axis (page 157)
Servo Motor/Encoder cables, one per axis (page 166)
IBM Compatible PC with PCI slot
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Servo Power Box

FEATURES
1000W model capable of powering four P-02
amplifiers
Rack or desktop mountable

Ready to accept 10V control signals
Ready to provide encoder signals to control card
Techno motherboard wired and ready to accept 1-4
servo amplifiers
Interior rear exhaust cooling fan

On/off switch and emergency stop button on front
panel
Industry standard D-type and circular connectors for
motor, encoder, and I/O cables on rear panel
500W model capable of powering four P-01 or two

P-02 amplifiers
D connector for line driver or differential encoder

signals, circular connector for motor/brake signals
H26T56-SRVBOX1H
Rear Panel
Front Panel
H26T56-SRVBOX2
Rear Panel
Front Panel
ELECTRONICS
Power supply fully wired and ready to use
Catalog Number
H26T56-SRVBOX2
H26T56-SRVBOX2R
H26T56-SRVBOX1H
H26T56-SRVBOX1HR
H20C17-4122P-01
H20C17-4122P-02
H20T43-PCI402
H20T43-PCI403
H20T43-PCI404
HX1700M1015
HX1700M1025
H24X12-SRVADTBOX
Item
Servo Power Box, 500VA
Servo Power Box, 500VA, Rack Mountable
Servo Power Box, 1000VA
Servo Power Box, 1000VA, Rack Mountable
Servo Amplifier, 12A peak / 6A cont.
Servo Controller Card 2 axes
Motor / Encoder Cable, 10 ft
Motor / Encoder Cable, 25 ft
Breakout Box for Servo Power Box Signals
Page
156
156
156
156
157
157
158
158
158
166
166
156
156
Servo Motor Amplifiers

FEATURES
95% efficiency for very low heat dissipation
External enable signal to turn amplifier On/Off
25 kHz PWM switching for no audible noise
DIN card format (100 mm x 160 mm)
Completely protected against overvoltage,

undervoltage, short-circuits and overtemperature
Comes with a 32-pin DIN card connector

Single voltage supply required
3 kHz bandwidth
ELECTRONICS
Ready to plug into Servo Power Box
Catalog Number
SPECIFICATIONS
Peak Current
Continuous Current
Voltage Supply
Input Signal
PWM Frequency
Motor Inductance
Weight
H20C17-4122P-01
H20C17-4122P-02
12A
6A
+22 to +90V DC
20A
10A
+22 to +125V DC
10V DC
25 kHz
0C - 50C
200H to 40mH
.75 lbs
157
PCI Servo Card

The PCI Servo Card is a Servo Motor
Control Board and Logic Control
System designed to be inserted into
one PCI slot in an IBM PC or compatible
computer. The PCI Servo Card is
designed for continuous heavy-duty
applications.
SERVO CARD 400
IBM PC
Servo Card 400
1 4 Encoders
SERVO CARD 400 FEATURES
1 4 axes of servo motor control with analog

(10V) output
Up to 4 cards per PC can be used
A jog program (SAC) is provided along with a simple
English-like programming system that allows both
motion and I/O to be programmed. The jog
program can also be used to teach position.
Home/Overtravel for each axis

Bidirectional communications
Plugged in and directly controlled by PC
High speed TTL or Line Driver optical encoder
input for each axis
Real-time reporting of position and velocity
MOTION CAPABILITIES
Linear interpolation - the coordinated multiaxis linear motions
between any 4 axes at any velocity or acceleration
Circular interpolation - true coordinated multiaxis circular motion
between any 2 axes at any velocity and acceleration
Capable of constant velocity paths
Change velocity and position targets on the fly
Incremental and absolute commands
Programmable position breakpoints
Programmable 32-bit position, velocity, and acceleration
Axes can be programmed independent or interpolated
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ELECTRONICS
8 Inputs
1 4 Axes
8 Outputs
8 Inputs
PCI Servo Card

INPUTS / OUTPUTS
16 inputs in 2 groups of 8 each group of 8 can be independently operated at 5V, 12V, or any
user-selected voltage up to 24V.
8 outputs in 1 group of 8 this group of 8 can be operated at 5V, 12V, or any user-selected
voltage up to 24V, 400 mA maximum.
EASY SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
SAC software, provided with the PCI Servo Card, is an easy to use automation program. This program
allows all the motion and I/O functions of the PCI Servo Card to be utilized. It includes:
Integrated compiler with easy to use debugging features
Integrated communications routine to test programs
Function
ACCEL
ARC
ARC3PT
ARCPOL
ASK
BEEP
CALL
CLRPOS
DEFINE
DELAY
DO
END
GOTO
HOME
IF
MOVE
MOVETO
OUT
PAUSE
RETURN
SPEED
SPINDLE
TANARC
WAIT FOR
WHILE
Sets the rate of acceleration

Circular interpolation
Circular interpolation by 3 points
Circular interpolation in polar format
Asks a question
Makes a beeping noise
Calls a subroutine
Sets a new software home
Assigns a macro to substitute for any text in the program
Pauses the program
Repeats the code inside the curly braces
Ends the program and displays a message
Jumps the program to the location of the label
Homes an axis at the specified speed.
The program jumps to a label location
Moves the axes to a location
Moves the axes to the designated absolute position
Turns the specified output on or off
Pauses the program
Return from subroutine
Sets the rate of movement of the axes
Turns the spindle or device output on or off
Circular interpolation tangent to arc
Pauses the program until an input
Executes the code specified in the designated mode
Catalog Number
H20T43-PCI402
H20T43-PCI403
H20T43-PCI404
H26T56-SRVBOX2
H26T56-SRVBOX1H
H20C17-4122P-01
H20C17-4122P-02
HX1700M1015
HX1700M1025
Item
Page

Servo Power Box, 500VA*
Servo Power Box, 1000VA**
Motor / Encoder Cable, 10ft
Motor / Encoder Cable, 25ft
158
158
158
156
156
157
157
166
166
Code
ELECTRONICS
SAC COMMAND SUMMARY
* Powers up to 4 4122P-01 Amps or 24122P-02 Amps

** Powers up to 4 4122P-02 Amps
A complete Servo Motion Control System consists of the following:

PCI Servo Controller Card (page 158)
SAC software (included with PCI Servo Card) or other programming language (page 171)
Servo Power Box (page 156)
Servo Motor Amplifiers, one per axis (page 157)
Servo Motor / Encoder cables, one per axis (page 166)
IBM Compatible PC (Pentium 100 Minimum)
159

FEATURES
95% efficiency for very low heat dissipation
External enable signal to turn amplifier On/Off
25 kHz PWM switching for no audible noise
Can be used in torque mode or velocity mode
Completely protected against overvoltage,

short circuits and overtemperature
Single voltage supply required

Standard bookshelf mounting configuration
3 kHz bandwidth
Provided with a heat sink (not shown)
Crimp-contact Molex connector provided for

signal connections
ELECTRONICS
Screw terminal power connections
Peak Current
Continuous Current
Voltage Supply
Input Signal
PWM Frequency
Motor Inductance
Weight
Catalog Number
SPECIFICATIONS
H20C17-4122P-01X
12A
6A
+22 to +90V DC
10V DC
25 kHz
0C - 50C
200H to 40mH
.75 lbs
160
0.56
(14.2)
J2
J1
BALANCE
NORMAL
+15V 1
GND 2
-15V 3
REF(+) 4
REF(-) 5
TACH(-) 6
GND 7
CURR MON 8
CURR REF 9
GND 10
/ENABLE 11
/POS ENAB 12
/NEG ENAB 13
/NORMAL 14
/RESET 15
AUX 16
MOTOR (+) 1
MOTOR (-) 2
GND 3
GND 4
+HV 5
2.00 (50.8)
4.00
(101.6)
0.625
(15.9)
+
3.00
(76.2)
1.00 (25.4)
0.16
(4.1)
4.30
(109.2)
1.50 (38.1)
ELECTRONICS
2.87
(72.9)
TYPICAL CONNECTIONS
REF +
REF -
VELOCITY MODE
ENCODER
4
5
REF +
1
J2
ENCODER
MOTOR
J1
REF -
1
J2
MOTOR
J1
TORQUE MODE
2
6
J2
+
7
GND
10
ENABLE
11
POS ENABLE
12
J1 4
NEG ENABLE
13
NOTE: JP1 on pins 2-3 (default)
GND
10
ENABLE
11
GND
POS ENABLE
12
J1 4
+HV
NEG ENABLE
13
TACH
GND
+
+HV
NOTE: JP1 on pins 2-3 (default)
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TVD 0810 Single-Axis

Servo Controller
FEATURES
Single-axis fully integrated DC Servo Controller with
drive and power supply
Preassembled, wired and ready to use.
Serial interface.
Overall dimensions: Width = 250 mm; Height =

186 mm; Length = 310 mm
ELECTRONICS
10 A continuous current, 25 A peak current.
PC programmable.
Catalog Number
HL1300MTVD0810
Controller Includes:
Motion Control and Amplifier
Start/Stop Button
Emergency Stop
CE Compliant: EN 50081-1; EN 55011B
EN 50082-2; IEC 801(1-4)
162
TVD 0810 Single-Axis

Servo Controller
Overall Dimension: Width = 250 mm
Height = 186 mm
Depth = 310 mm
Computer
Catalog Number
HL1300MTVD0810
* HL1300MTVE0810
*Also available in 19
rack-mountable configuration
Linear Slide
or Rotary Table
DC Servo Controller
Description
@0<axes>
@0R<axes>
@0r<axes>
@0d<Gx>,<Gy>, <Gz>
@0P
@0i
@0f
@0y...

Set home speed
Absolute motion
Absolute motion
Enter program mode
Program Mode
Description
0 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2

3<Number>, <Offset>
6 Sx, Gx, Sy...Gz2
7<Axes>
mSx, Gx, Sy.....Gz2
eS
f
y
Incremental motion
Move until impulse
Move absolute
Peform circular interpolation
Syntax
ELECTRONICS
COMMAND SUMMARY
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Servo Motor Assemblies

Servo Motor Module
Format 1
Complete assembly with 1/4" to 1/4" shaft
coupling
Servo Motor Module

Format 2
Complete assembly with 1/4" to 8 mm shaft
coupling
(Plate not shown)
CATALOG NUMBER
CATALOG NUMBER
HZ2600M1050XY3
HZ2600M0242601
For: Gantry III, Standard-Duty, Narrow

Profile 1 and Narrow Profile 1 Belt
56.50 SQ.
For: Heavy-Duty 2, Narrow Profile 2 and

Blueline 1
47
139.5
56.50 SQ.
12.5
9.5
47
139.5
47.2
22.5
23
253
47.2 SQ.
72
50
5
(4 PLACES)
Specifications
Units
Values
Continuous Stall Torque

Peak Stall Torque
Max. Terminal Voltage
Max. Operating Speed
Length
Power
Operating Temperature
oz in
oz in
V
rpm
in
watt
C
50
350
60
6000
9.96
120
0 to 40
Winding Data
Torque Constant 10%
Voltage Constant 10%
Resistance 15%
Electrical Time Constant
Mechanical Time Constant
Max. Continuous Current
Max. Pulse Current
Armature Inductance
oz in / amp
V / krpm
ohms
mS
mS
A
A
mH
11.8
8.7
1
2.3
9.0
4.2
31
3.3
Mechanical Data
Rotor Inertia
Damping Constant
Thermal Resistance
Max. Armature Temperature
Max. Friction Torque
Max. Radial Load (1" from Bearing)
Weight
oz in sec2
oz in / krpm
C / watt
C
oz in
lb
lb
ELECTRONICS
47.15
5
(4 PLACES)
For Blueline 3, see page 91

ZF1, see page 96
ZF2, see page 100
ZF3, see page 106
45
253
47.2 SQ.
84
100
.0062
.2
4.2
155
3
10
3
164
Servo Motor Assemblies

Servo Motor Module with Integral Brake
Complete assembly with 1/4" to 1/4" shaft
coupling
(Plate not shown)
For: Z-Axis
CATALOG NUMBER
HZ2600M0242610
56.5 SQ.
42
139.5
47
12.5
9.5
47.2
22.5
23
47.15
72
5
(4 PLACES)
Specifications
Units
Values
Continuous Stall Torque

Peak Stall Torque
Max. Terminal Voltage
Max. Operating Speed
Length
Power
Operating Temperature
oz in
oz in
V
rpm
in
watt
C
55
400
60
3100
11.61
120
0 to 40
Winding Data
Torque Constant 10%
Voltage Constant 10%
Resistance 15%
Electrical Time Constant
Mechanical Time Constant
Max. Continuous Current
Max. Pulse Current
Armature Inductance
oz in / amp
V / krpm
ohms
mS
mS
A
A
mH
26
17.5
5
3.1
7.5
2.2
17.8
15.1
Mechanical Data
Rotor Inertia
Damping Constant
Thermal Resistance
Max. Armature Temperature
Max. Friction Torque
Max. Radial Load (1" from Bearing)
Weight
oz in sec2
oz in / krpm
C / watt
C
oz in
lb
lb
50
ELECTRONICS
295
45
47.2 SQ.
84
100
.008
.25
4
155
3
10
3.5
165
Electronic Accessories
MEMORY CARD (Data storage card for Interface Card I/O)
Permanent storage of motion control programs
Inserts in the memory slot on interface cards 4.0 I/O and 5.0 I/O
Automatically download programs by pushing a switch on the
program selector box
Especially useful in rapidly loading previously stored motion
control programs without a host computer
Memory Capacity
32k
HL1600M440114
MOTOR CABLES, SERVO SYSTEM

Each axis requires two cables, which are both included in this
cable set
Motor Cable, shielded, 4-pin circular connector
Encoder Cable, shielded, 15-pin D connectors
10 feet
HX1700M1015
25 feet
HX1700M1025
MOTOR CABLES, STEPPER SYSTEM
Each axis requires one cable
Motor Cable, 9-pin D connector to circular connector
10 feet
HX1700M6143
25 feet
HX1700M2025
ELECTRONICS
MATING CONNECTOR KITS

When motor cables are not purchased, the following kits are
required to mate to all Techno slides:
Servo: one circular connector and one 15-pin D connector
HX1700MSRVKIT1
Stepper: one circular connector
HX1700MSTPKIT1
NOTE: All kits include pins
RELAY BOX
The Relay Box will turn spindles, router, or engraving heads
on / off from I/O signal from the MAC or C142 controller
Switch up to 240V AC at 15A
Activate on 12V or 24V I/O controller signal
Accepts 3-prong 120V AC plug
12V version typically used with MAC200 system (stepper)
24V version typically used with SRV400 system (servo)
12V version
H26T60-RELAYBOX
24V version
H26T60-SRVRELAY
BATTERY-BACKED MEMORY
This chip provides 32K of battery-backed memory
It can be used in all the "C" series of controllers as well as the
MAC series and PCMAC system
H25Z61-DS1235AB
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SOFTWARE
CAM Software Selection Guide
Compatible Controllers
Software
ACL
PAL
SAC
G-CODE
DLL Package
DaVinci
System
C10
C142
C116
Compatible Controllers
Software
IT116
ACL
PAL
SAC
G-CODE
DLL Package
NOTE:
Centurion
PCMAC
card*
PCI Servo
card*
The checked areas indicate the controllers which are compatible with the listed
software.
A Complete Linear Motion System Consists of:
A software package selected from the above list
An IBM/AT or compatible computer
Any series III, 3-axis gantry or equivalent X, XY or XYZ system
A C10, C116, C142, Centurion, DaVinci System, IT116,
PCMAC card* or PCI Servo Card*
SOFTWARE
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
ACL
Motion control & programming software using simple

command structure with keyboard JOG / LEARN. Includes
editor, compiler & communications software.
169
PAL
Motion control programming software using English-like

commands with keyboard JOG / LEARN. Includes editor,
compiler & communications software.
170
SAC
Motion control & programming software for PCI Servo

Card using simple command structure with keyboard
JOG / LEARN. Includes editor, compiler & communications
software.
171
Motion control & programming software using industry

standard G-CODES.
172
Enables programmers to create custom programs

compatible with Techno servo control products.
174
G-CODE
DLL Package
SOFTWARE
*These cards require external amplifiers or power supplies to form a complete system.
168
ACL
This software is designed to allow easy programming of the MAC series of controllers, the PCMAC,
and the STD bus controller cards. This software is included with the PCMAC and the MAC series of
controllers. One integrated package features:
A text editor
Translator / error checker
Communications package
The software allows the user to program the system
in inches, millimeters or any user-selected unit
Canned cycles can be defined
Motions can be taught through the built-in
JOG / LEARN software that is run from the keyboard
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Code
Function
LINE
LINEA
ARC
SEND
DELAY
BIT
IFBIT
LOOP
CALL
HOME
COMP
SETCNT
IFCNT
AT
ACCEL
RETURN
END
Incremental Motion
Absolute Motion
Wait for Programmed Time
Turn Outputs ON / OFF
Branch on Inputs
Set Up a Loop Command
Call a Subroutine / Canned Cycle
Send Axis to HOME position
Branch on Value of Memory Location
Load a Counter
Branch on Value of Counter
Turn Output ON / OFF during a motion
Set Acceleration Rates
Return from Subroutine
End the Program
Catalog Number
Description
H22T59-ACL-M
Stepper version
SOFTWARE
ACL SOFTWARE

ACL software package
An IBM / AT or compatible computer
Any Techno Slide System
MAC series controller (MAC200, Centurion)
169
PAL
This software is designed to facilitate programming of Controller Card 4.0 and Controller Card 5.0.
One integrated package features:
A text editor
Translator/error checker
in inches or millimeters
Canned cycles can be defined
The system can JOG/LEARN from the keyboard
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Function
Code
MOVE
MOVETO
MOVEP
SEND
WAIT
LOOP
PORT / PULSE
TIME or DELAY
REFERENCE
TELL
STOP
LINE
GOTO
NULL
ON_KEY
ON_PORT
SET_PORT
Incremental Motion
Absolute Motion
Move Until Input
Wait for Data over RS232
Loop Command
I / O ON / OFF
Wait for Specific Time
Send Axis to HOME Position
Send X, Y, Z coordinates over RS232 line
Stop
Set Interpolation Axes
Jump to Specified Line in Code
Set X, Y, Z Zero Position
Wait for Keypad Press
Branch on Input
Turn Output ON / OFF
SOFTWARE
PAL SOFTWARE
Catalog Number
H22T58-PAL
A complete PAL motion control system consists of:

PAL software package
An IBM / AT or compatible computer
C-Series controller (C10, C116, C142, IT116G)
170
SAC
This software is designed to allow easy programming of the Techno-ISEL Servo controller.
One integrated package features:
A text editor
Translator / error checker
in inches, millimeters or any user-selected unit
Motions can be taught through the built-in
JOG / LEARN software that is run from the keyboard
Function
ACCEL
ARC
ARC3PT
ARCPOL
ASK
BEEP
CALL
CLRPOS
DEFINE
DELAY
DO
END
GOTO
HOME
IF
MOVE
MOVETO
OUT
PAUSE
RETURN
SPEED
SPINDLE
TANARC
WAIT FOR
WHILE
Sets the rate of acceleration

Circular interpolation
Circular interpolation by 3 points
Circular interpolation in polar format
Asks a question
Makes a beeping noise
Calls a subroutine
Sets a new software home
Assigns a macro to substitute for any text in the program
Pauses the program
Repeats the code inside the curly braces
Ends the program and displays a message
Jumps the program to the location of the label
Homes an axis at the specified speed.
The program jumps to a label location
Moves the axes to a location
Moves the axes to the designated absolute position
Turns the specified output on or off
Pauses the program
Return from subroutine
Sets the rate of movement of the axes
Turns the spindle or device output on or off
Circular interpolation tangent to arc
Pauses the program until an input
Executes the code specified in the designated mode
SOFTWARE
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Code
Catalog Number
Description
H22T59-SAC
Servo version
SAC SOFTWARE

SAC software package
An IBM or compatible computer
Servo Motion Control Card
Servo Power Box, amplifiers and cables
171
G-Code Compiler
The Techno G-Code Compiler accepts industry standard G-Code programs and translates them into
a form compatible with the Techno series of electronics. The software features:
2-axis circular interpolation
M-Codes to turn outputs on and off
Up to 8-axis linear interpolation
Input sensing and decision making with

branching
Incremental and absolute positioning

Canned cycles
Looping
The servo version also features continuous
motion capability
Peck drilling
The software package includes:
A built-in text editor to assist in writing programs

Compiler with built-in debugger
Jogging
DNC capabilities for running unlimited length
code, such as from CAM programs
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
G-Code
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G10
G46
G90
G91
G92
G99
Miscellaneous
M02/M2
=N_/_
M91/M90
IFBIT N=S,L
Function
Rapid traverse
Linear interpolation (feed function)
Circular interpolation, clockwise
Circular interpolation, counterclockwise
Dwell
Home Axis
Backlash compensation
Absolute programming
Incremental programming
Preset zero point
Set acceleration / deceleration
Function
Program End
Loop Command, Repetitive Programming
Output ON / Output OFF
Conditional Branching
G - CODE COMPILER SOFTWARE

Description
MAC Controller Version
"C" Controller Version
Servo Version
SOFTWARE
Catalog Number
H22T59-GCODE-M
H22T59-GCODE-C
H22T59-GCODE-S
A complete G-CODE machining center consists of:

G-Code Compiler software package
An IBM/AT or compatible computer
Any Series III, 3-axes Gantry or equivalent X, XY or XYZ system
Techno Controller
172
G-Code Compiler
SAMPLE OF G-CODE COMPILER
Z
1.0 RAD
Y
RAPID MOVE
0,0
6
6.0 DIA
0.5 RAD
SOFTWARE
;EXAMPLE1.GCD FOR TECHNO G-CODE COMPILER

;UNITS BASED ON SCALE FACTOR SETTING
;HOME X,Y,Z AXES AT THE TABLE SPEED OF 4 IN/SEC
L01G10Z1F4
G10X4
G10Y2
G92X0Y0Z0
;SET REFERENCE POINT 0,0
G90
;SET ABSOLUTE INPUT MODE
G01Z0.5F1
;ROUTE A BOX WITH FILLET RADIUS 0.5" AT THE FEED RATE OF 1"/SEC
G01X2.5
G03X3Y0.5R0.5
G01X3Y5.5
G03X2.5Y6R0.5
G01X-2.5Y6
G03X-3Y5.5R0.5
G01X-3Y0.5
G03X-2.5Y0R0.5
G01X0Y0
G04/4
;DELAY 4 SEC
G02X0Y0I0J3F2
;ROUTE A CLOCKWISE CIRCLE, R = 3"
G00X0Y2Z-1
;FAST POSITIONING TO (0,2,-1)
G01Z0.5F0.5
G03X0Y2I0J3F2
;ROUTE A COUNTERCLOCKWISE CIRCLE, R = 1"
M02
;END OF PROGRAM
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DLL Library
DLL for Windows Programming
The library is sold without royalty obligations
A library of routines is provided for calls

from any WIN based programs
Examples are included for Visual Basic and

Visual C++
Routines are available for:

Checking inputs
Turning outputs ON/OFF
Linear Interpolated Motion
Independent motion on multiple axes
Circular Motion
Catalog Number
H22T59-DLLLIB
See Our Web Site for the Latest Specifications
SOFTWARE
174
Alphabetical Index
Catalog Item
Page
Catalog Item
Page
3-Jaw Chuck, Rotary Table 2 .........................

3-Jaw Chuck, Rotary Table RF ......................
90 Carriage Mount & Motor Stand-Off, ZF3 ....
90 Carriage Mount, Blueline 1 ......................
90 Carriage Mount, Blueline 3 ......................
90 Carriage Mount, ZF2 ...............................
900 Watt, Variable High-Speed Spindle .........
Acceleration Curve, Blueline 1 .......................
Acceleration Curve, Blueline 3 .......................
Acceleration Curve, ZF1 ................................
Accessories ....................................................
ACL Software .................................................
Amplifiers, Servo ............................................
Amplifiers, Servo ............................................
Application Examples of Belt Drive Slides .....
Assemblies, Servo Motor ...............................
Assemblies, Stepper Motor ............................
Battery-Backed Memory .................................
Bearing Plate 1 ...............................................
Bearing Plate 2 ...............................................
Bearing Plate 3 ...............................................
Bearing Plate 4 ...............................................
Belt Drive Slide, Blueline 1 .............................
Belt Drive Slide, Blueline 3 .............................
Belt Drive Slide, Narrow Profile 1 ...................
Belt Drive Slide, ZF1 ......................................
Belt Reduction Unit, Rotary Table 2 ...............
Blueline 1 90 Carriage Mount .......................
Blueline 1 Acceleration Curve ........................
Blueline 1 Belt Drive Slide ..............................
Blueline 1 Deflection Data ..............................
Blueline 1 Foot Mount ....................................
Blueline 1 Motor Assembly Information ..........
Blueline 1 Transmission Bar & Coupling ........
Blueline 3 90 Carriage Mount .......................
Blueline 3 Acceleration Curve ........................
Blueline 3 Belt Drive Slide ..............................
Blueline 3 Carriage Plate & Motor Stand-Off .
Blueline 3 Deflection Data ..............................
Blueline 3 Foot Mount ....................................
Blueline 3 Motor Assembly Information ..........
Blueline 3 Transmission Bar & Coupling ........
Bridge Mounted Slide .....................................
C10 2-Axis Controller .....................................
C10 3-Axis Controller .....................................
C142 2-Axis Controller ...................................
C142 3-Axis Controller ...................................
Cable Carrier ..................................................
Cable Carrier Kit .............................................
Cable, Motor ...................................................
Cam Lock Clamp, Heavy-Duty .......................
114
116
108
86
92
102
128
85
91
97
101
107
121
169
157
160
89
164
152
166
124
124
125
125
84
90
82
96
100
106
114
86
85
84
86
86
88
87
92
91
90
94
92
92
95
93
72
138
138
142
142
133
133
166
131
Cantilevered Machine, Wizard, Model 200 ....

Cantilevered Machine, Wizard, Model 400 ....
Carriage Mount, 90, Blueline 1 .....................
Carriage Mount, 90, Blueline 3 .....................
Carriage Mount, 90, ZF3 ..............................
Carriage Plate & Motor Stand-Off, Blueline 3
Center Set, Rotary Table 1 .............................
Centurion Single-Axis Stepper Controller ......
Clamp Bars ....................................................
Clamp, Pneumatic ..........................................
Collets, ER16 Type ........................................
Collets, Variable High-Speed Spindle ............
Controller Card 4.0, C-Series .........................
Controller Card 5.0, C-Series .........................
Controller, Servo Motor ..................................
Coupling & Transmission Bar, Blueline 1 .......
Coupling & Transmission Bar, Blueline 3 .......
Coupling & Transmission Bar, ZF2 .................
Coupling & Transmission Bar, ZF3 .................
Couplings .......................................................
CPM Series Machines ....................................
C-Series C116 2-Axis Controller ....................
C-Series C116 3-Axis Controller ....................
C-Series Controller Card 4.0 ..........................
C-Series Controller Card 5.0 ..........................
C-Series IT 116 G Single-Axis Controller .......
C-Series Stepper Motor Driver with Power Supply
C-Series Stepper Motor Drives ......................
DaVinci, XYZ Systems ...................................
Deflection Data, Blueline 1 .............................
Deflection Data, Blueline 3 .............................
Deflection Data, ZF1 ......................................
DIN Eurocard Amplifier, Servo .......................
DLL Package ..................................................
Drill Head, Variable Speed .............................
End Brackets, Cable Carrier ..........................
ER16 Collets ..................................................
Estop Button, Remote ....................................
Flat Disk, Rotary Table 2 ................................
Flat Disk, Rotary Table RF .............................
Foot Mount, Blueline 1 ...................................
Foot Mount, Blueline 3 ...................................
Gantry III, Z-Axis ............................................
Gantry System III ...........................................
G-Code Compiler ...........................................
Heavy-Duty Slide 2 ........................................
High-Speed Spindle,Variable Speed ..............
I/O Cable, Standard .......................................
Inertial Dampers .............................................
Low-Speed Drill Head ....................................
Low-Speed Milling Head ................................
Machine Stands .............................................
Machines & Slides Selection Guide ...............
66
66
86
92
108
94
112
150
131
131
129
128
144
145
162
87
93
103
109
132
70
140
140
144
145
136
147
146
68
86
92
98
102
108
157
174
129
133
129
67
114
116
86
92
64
62
172
76
128
67
133
129
129
130
56
175
Alphabetical Index
Catalog Item
Page
Catalog Item
Page
Magnetic Brake, Rotary Table 2 .....................

Mating Connector Kit, Servo ..........................
Mating Connector Kit, Stepper .......................
Memory, Battery-Backed ................................
Memory Card .................................................
Milling Head ...................................................
Modules, Servo Motor ....................................
Modules, Stepper Motor .................................
Motor Assembly Information, Blueline 1 .........
Motor Assembly Information, Blueline 3 .........
Motor Assembly Information, ZF2 ..................
Motor Assembly Information, ZF3 ..................
Motor Cables, Servo ......................................
Motor Cables, Stepper ...................................
Motor Drivers with Power Supply ...................
Motor Drivers, Stepper ...................................
Motor Options, ZF1 ........................................
Motor Stand-Off & 90 Carriage Mount, ZF3 ..
Motor Stand-Off & Carriage Plate, Blueline 3
Motor Stand-Off & Mount Plate, ZF2 ..............
Motor Stand-Offs ............................................
Mount Plate & Motor Stand-Off, ZF2 ..............
Mounting Plates, Right Angle .........................
Mounting Plates, XY .......................................
Narrow Profile Belt Drive Slide 1 ....................
Narrow Profile Slide 1 ....................................
Narrow Profile Slide 2, Heavy Loads .............
PAL Software..................................................
PCMAC Stepper Controller Card ...................
PCMAC100A Stepper Card ............................
Pendant, Teach ..............................................
Pneumatic Clamp ...........................................
Production Center, up to 5' x 10' ....................
Relay Boxes ...................................................
Remote Estop Button .....................................
Right Angle Mounting Plates ..........................
Rotary Table 1, Servo .....................................
Rotary Table 1, Stepper .................................
Rotary Table 2 Accessories ............................
Rotary Table RF Accessories .........................
Rotary Table RF, Servo ..................................
Rotary Table RF, Stepper ...............................
Rotary Table Selection Guide .........................
SAC ................................................................
Servo Controller Card 2-Axes .....................
Servo Motor Amplifiers ...................................
Servo Motor Amplifiers ...................................
Servo Motor Modules .....................................
Servo Motor/Encoder Cable ...........................
114
166
166
166
67, 166
129
164
152
88
95
105
110
166
166
147
154
98
108
94
104
132
104
122
126
82
78
80
170
148
148
67
131
59
166
67
122
112
112
114
114
114
118
118
116
116
116
111
171
158
158
158
157
160
164
166
Servo Power Box ...........................................

Servo System Guide ......................................
Software Selection Guide ...............................
Spindle, Variable High-Speed ........................
Standard I/O Cable ........................................
Standard-Duty Slide .......................................
Stepper Controller Card, PCMAC ..................
Stepper Driver, C10 ........................................
Stepper Driver, C116 ......................................
Stepper Driver, C142 ......................................
Stepper Driver, Ministep .................................
Stepper Motor Cables ....................................
Stepper Motor Drivers ....................................
Stepper Motor Modules ..................................
Tailstock, Rotary Table 1 ................................
Teach Pendant ...............................................
Toggle Clamp, Adjustable ...............................
Transmission Bar & Coupling, Blueline 1 .......
Transmission Bar & Coupling, Blueline 3 .......
Transmission Bar & Coupling, ZF2 ................
Transmission Bar & Coupling, ZF3 ................
T-Slot Disk, Rotary Table 2 .............................
Turnkey Production Centers ..........................
TVD 0810 Single-Axis Servo Controller .........
Variable High-Speed Spindle .........................
Vertical Mounting Set, Rotary Table 1 ............
Vises, Manual .................................................
Work-Holding Components ............................
Wizard Cantilevered Machine, Model 200 .....
Wizard Cantilevered Machine, Model 400 .....
XY Mounting Plate 1 ......................................
XY Mounting Plate 3 ......................................
XYZ Configurations ........................................
XYZ Systems, DaVinci ...................................
Z-Axis Slide for Gantry III ...............................
ZF1 Acceleration Curve ..................................
ZF1 Belt Drive Slide .......................................
ZF1 Deflection Data .......................................
ZF1 Motor Options .........................................
ZF2 90 Carriage Mount ................................
ZF2 Motor Assembly Information ...................
ZF2 Motor Stand-Off & Mount Plate ...............
ZF2 Transmission Bar & Coupling .................
ZF3 90 Carriage Mount & Motor Stand-Off ...
ZF3 Motor Assembly Information ...................
ZF3 Transmission Bar & Coupling .................
156
155
168
128
67
74
148
146
146
146
154
166
154
152
112
67
131
87
93
103
109
114
59
162
128
112
131
131
66
66
126
127
120
68
64
97
96
98
98
102
101
100
102
105
104
103
108
107
106
108
110
109
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Limited Warranty
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR LIMITED WARRANTY AND REPAIRS
Warranty
All Techno mechanical components are warranted against manufacturer's defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6
months from the time of shipment from Techno facilities. All Techno electrical components are similarly warranted for a period of
1 year from the time of shipment from Techno's facilities. Techno's sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing the
product or, at its option, replacing the product, without additional charge, provided the item is properly returned to Techno for repair
as discussed below. The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subjected to tampering, abuse,
improper setup or operating conditions, misuse, lack of proper maintenance or unauthorized user adjustment. Techno makes no
warranty that its products are fit for any use or purpose to which they may be put by the customer, whether or not such use or purpose
has been disclosed to Techno in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, and whether or not Techno's
products are specifically designed and/or manufactured for such a purpose.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, TRADE USAGE, OR COURSE OF
DEALING, ARE HERE DISCLAIMED. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
FACE HEREOF.
Limitation of Remedy
In no event shall Techno be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages of any kind or nature whatsoever. Techno
is in no way liable for any lost profits arising from or connected to this agreement or items sold under this agreement, whether alleged
to arise from breach of contract, expressed or implied warranty, or in tort, including, without limitation, negligence, failure to warn,
or strict liability.
Return Procedure
Before returning any equipment in or out of warranty, the customer must first receive a return authorization number and packing
instructions from Techno. No claim will be allowed nor credit given for products returned without such authorization. Proper
packaging and insurance for transportation is solely the customer's responsibility. After approval from Techno, the product should
be returned with a statement of the problem and transportation prepaid. If upon examination, warranted defects exist, the product
will be repaired or replaced at no charge and shipped, prepaid, back to the customer. Return shipment will be by common carrier
(e.g. UPS). If rapid delivery is requested by customer, then such transport is at the customer's expense. If an out-of-warranty
situation exists, the customer will be notified of the repair costs immediately. At such time, the customer must issue a purchase
order to cover the cost of the repair or authorize the product to be shipped back as is, at the customer's expense. In any case, a
restocking charge of 20% will be charged on all items returned to stock.
Unforeseen Circumstances
Techno is not liable for delay or failure to perform any obligations hereunder by reason of circumstances beyond its reasonable
control. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, accidents, acts of God, strikes or labor disputes, laws, rules, or
regulations of any government or government agency, fires, floods, delays or failures in delivery of carriers or suppliers, shortages
of materials, and any other event beyond Techno's control.
Entire Agreement/Governing Law

The terms and conditions contained herein shall constitute the entire agreement concerning the terms and conditions for the limited
warranty described hereunder. No oral or other representations are in effect. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects
by the laws of New York State. No legal action may be taken by any party more than 1 year after the date of purchase.
Techno reserves the right to change designs, specifications, prices, and any applicable documentation without prior
notice.
ADDITIONAL LITERATURE AVAILABLE:

H515 Catalog
T-Slot Assembly System
This Second Edition T-Slot Assembly catalog from
Techno Profi-Team greatly simplifies the building of everything
from lightweight fixtures to heavy-duty machine bases.
Typical applications they are used in: robotic systems, machinery
guards, furniture, displays, etc.
H860 Catalog
Linear Motion Components
The new master catalog H860 features linear rails and
bearings for all types of automation applications as well as acme
and ball screws. These components make it more affordable to
design, build or repair linear systems, production, dispensing and
testing machinery. This new catalog from Techno also has
aluminum extrusions and T-slotted table plates. These plates
are ideal for flexible manufacturing platforms.
H840 Catalog
Techno Book of CAD, CAM & CNC
This 144-page, Second Edition catalog from
Techno is a complete reference guide to CNC technology.
This four-part edition includes a comprehensive
Technical Information chapter; Application Stories;
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H922 Catalog
Linear Motion Components
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catalog comes with a CD-ROM featuring an interactive
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highly useful program allows the user to input all parameters
of the application in order to select a suitable gripper.
D125 Catalog
Gearheads
Catalog D125 features NEMA, Metric and Bu-Ord size
gearheads and motors. NEMA Sizes 17, 23, 34 & 42 and Metric
Sizes 60, 90 & 115 are available in planetary, right angle,
single output or right angle, dual output configurations. Bu-Ord
gearheads and speed reducers are available in sizes
8, 11, 15 and 18. In addition, the catalog features a large selection
of motors, gearmotors, right angle drives and speed reducers.
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Conversion Units ................................................................................. 6

1 inch2 = 6.4516 cm2

1 lbf = 0.45359237 kgf

1 MPa = 106 N / m2 = 1 N / mm2 1 lbf / inch2 = 6.8947 103 N / mm2

1 ft / sec = 0.3048 m / sec

1 mile / hr = 0.44704 m / sec

1 ft / sec2 = 0.3048 m / sec2

9.917 x 107 1.341 x 103

5.467 x 103 5.467 x 104

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Case 2: Not Accurate but Repeatable

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Case 1: Accurate and Repeatable

Case 4: Accurate but not Repeatable

Case 3: Not Accurate and not Repeatable

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Accelerating torque and force:

Linear to rotary motion:

Objects in linear motion:

Force required (lb)

Objects in linear motion:

Solid cylinder rotating about its own axis

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Hollow cylinder rotating about its own axis:

Moment of inertia (lb ft2)

The RMS (root mean squared) value of a load is one

Linear inertia (lb ft2)

Reflected inertia of a load through a speed

Material in linear motion with a continuous fixed

Modulus of elasticity (lb/ in2)

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where: W = total weight to accelerate (lb)

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Ball Screws are very similar to lead screws with the

linear velocity (in/min)

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TRAVEL RATE IN INCHES / MIN.

USE OF THE GRAPH

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ONE END FIXED REF

BOTH ENDS SUPPORTED

BOTH ENDS FIXED

COMPRESSION LOAD IN LBS.

USE OF THE GRAPH

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CRITICAL SPEED & LOAD

LOAD AND SPEED LIMITS ON 16 mm BALL SCREWS

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CRITICAL SPEED & LOAD