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12Df-xxF-27 Datasheet

1. Features

  • A second-generation, cost-effective actuator with enhanced functionality over the first-generation D12 Series
  • Micro size
  • Precise position control
  • Force control by current feedback
  • Speed control (1024 resolution)
  • Strong force comparing to the size
  • Built-in Drive Circuitry (RS-485)
  • Parameter programmable on the Manager software
  • Metal Alloy Rod (cf. D12 : Plastic Rod)

2. Specification

2.1 Common Specifications

Property

Value

Stroke

27mm

Rated Load

6N and 12N

Duty cycle at rated load

Max. 50%

Micro controller

32bit Arm Cortex

Position Resolution

4096 Resolution (A/D Converter)

Input Voltage

12.0V(Rated), 7.4V ~ 13 V(Operating)

Motor Type / Watt

Cored DC Motor / 0.37Watt

Current consumption

30mA(Idle), 100mA(Rated), 300mA(Stall)

Position repeatability

Uni-directional less than 0.03mm(30um)

Bi-directional less than +/0.06mm(60um)

Current Tolerance

±15% at Over 50mA

Position sensor

10kΩ linearity potentiometer

Size, Weight

57.4(L)x29.9(W)x15(H)mm / 45g

Communication

RS-485

Protocol

IR Robot Open Protocol (default) / MODBUS RTU protocol(Switchable)

Operating Temperatures

-10℃ ~ 60℃

Ingress protection

IP-54

Mechanical Backlash

0.03mm(30um)

Audible Noise

Max. 50db at 1m

Gear ratio

10:1(6F,12F)

Gear type

Engineering plastic gears(6F, 12F)

Rod type

Stainless steel rod

Standard Accessory

1xHinge base
1x Hinge
1xHinge shaft
1xRod end tip
2x M3 NUT
3 x M2.5x6 screws
1x Molex wire harness (200mm)
1 x M3 spanner
1 x Socket set screwlex wire harness (200mm)
1 x M3 spanner
1 x Socket set screw

Connector Type (Male) in the Actuator

MOLEX 53253-0470

Wire Harness

Molex(51065-0400) to Molex(51065-0400)/ 200mm / 0.08x60(22AWG)

2.2 Voltages

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Supply voltage7.41213V
Logic input voltage-7.0-12.0VRS-485

2.3 Currents

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Maximum peak Current≤300mAStall Current
No Load Current≤50mANo Load
Rated Load Current≤100mA
Idle Current≤35mA

2.4 Temperatures

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
StorageTemp.-20-70
Operating Temp.-10-60

2.5 Strokes

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
MIN Position3.33.84.3mm
MAX Position30.330.831.3mm
Stroke length27.0mm
  • Contact us if min position of multiple actuators should be exactly same. Or,
  • Synchronize Min / Max Position by “Min / Max Position Calibration” feature on Manager software or Parameter Map

2.6 No Load Speed

Parameter

Min

Norm

Max

Unit

Note

Maximum Speed at 12.0V

32.4

36.0

39.6

mm/s

12Df-6x-27

10.8

12.0

13.2

mm/s

12Df-12x-27

2.7 Rated Load

Parameter

Min

Rated

Max

Unit

Note

Load at 12.0V

6.0

N

12Df-6x-27

1.34

lbf

0.61

kgf

12.0

N

12Df-12x-27

2.69

lbf

1.22

kgf

⁕ 1 kgf = 9.8N, 1lbf = 4.45N

Caution

For optimal service life, the actuator should be operated within the Rated load. The 12Df Series does NOT provide a maximum allowable load equivalent to twice the rated load.

2.8 Self Lock Feature

Parameter

Min

Norm

Max

Unit

Note

Slef Lock

-

N/A

-

12Df-6x-27

-

Available

-

12Df-12x-27

Tip Self-Lock

Self-Lock means the actuator can hold its position by mechanical friction without motor power.

3. Reference

3.1 Voltage Vs Speed

Graph of speed change at no load according to input voltage. Data includes error, use as reference.

Voltage vs Speed

The Voltage vs. Speed graph is based on test data measured at a Goal Current setting of 300.

The data includes an approximate tolerance of ±15%.

3.2 Voltage Vs Stall Force

Stall Force measured at 300mA according to input voltage. Data includes error, use as reference.

Voltage vs Stall Force

Voltage Vs Stall Force data tested at Goal Current 300. Each Force value error is +/- 15%.

Caution

Stall force is for reference only. To prevent product damage, use at rated load in actual application.

3.3 Goal Speed Vs Speed

Shows no load speed change according to Goal Speed Parameter value at Goal Current 300. At less than rated load, time to reach max speed varies by load.

Goal Speed VS Speed

Goal Speed Vs Speed data tested at Goal Current 300.

3.4 Goal Current vs Stall Force

Shows mightyZAP Stall Force for each Goal Current value. Stall Force measured at minimum speed to reflect only current-based force.

goal current vs stall force

Each Stall Force value error is +/- 15%. Red-marked areas have large error due to internal load and heat, use as reference only. If continuous load causes current over 1A, current value will decrease and stabilize at 1A.

3.5 Goal Current vs Speed at Rated Load

Shows mightyZAP speed change for each Goal Current value at rated load.

goal current vs speed at rated load

Goal Current Vs Speed data measured at rated load.

Speed data has about +/-10% error. Red-marked areas are where Stall Force and rated load are similar, mightyZAP may not move. Use as reference only.

3.6 PIN Map

PIN NUMBER(COLOR)PIN NAMEFUNCTION
1(YELLOW)D-RS-485-
2(WHITE)D+RS-485+
3(RED)VCCPower +
4(BLACK)GNDPower

pinmap rs485

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