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12Lf-xxF-27 Datasheet

1. Features

  • 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 communication
  • Parameter programmable on the Manager software

2. Specification

2.1 Common Specifications

PropertyValue
Stroke27mm
Rated Load12N ~ 100N
Recommended duty cycle at rated load50%
Max apllicable Load2times rated load
Recommended duty cycle at max applicable load:under 20%
Micro controller32bit Arm Cortex
Position Resolution4096 Resolution (A/D Converter)
Input Voltage12.0V(Rated), 7.4V ~ 13 V(Operating)
Motor Type / WattCoreless DC Motor / 3.5 Watt
Current consumption30mA(Idle), 380mA(Rated), 1.6A(Stall)
Position repeatabilityUnidirectional less than 0.03mm(30um)
Bydirectional less than +/0.06mm(60um)
Current Tolerance±15% at Over 50mA
Position sensor10kΩ linearity potentiometer
Size, Weight57.4(L)x29.9(W)x15(H)mm / 49~52g (to be varied according to gear ratio)
CommunicationRS485
ProtocolIR Robot Open Protocol (switchable to MODBUS RTU protocol)
Operating Temperatures-10℃ ~ 60℃
Ingress protectionIP-54
Mechanical Backlash0.03mm(30um)
Audible NoiseMax. 50db at 1m
Gear ratio10:1(12F,20F,35F) /20:1(55F) /30:1(75F) /50:1(100F)
Gear typeEngineering plastic gears(12F,20F,35F)
4metal & 2engineering plastic gears(55F,75F,100F) (Aluminum and stainless steel combination)
Rod typeStainless steel rod
Standard Accessory1xHinge 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 ActuatorMOLEX 53253-0470
Wire HarnessMolex(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
≤1.6AStall Current
No Load Current
≤300mANo Load
Rated Load Current
≤400mA800mA
Max Applicable Load Current
≤600mA1.6A
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.
  • Synchronize Min / Max Position by “Min / Max Position Calibration” feature on Manager software or Parameter Map

2.6 No Load Speed

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Maximum Speed at 12.0V
100.8112.0123.2mm/s12Lf-12x-27
75.684.092.4mm/s12Lf-20x-27
26.129.031.9mm/s12Lf-35x-27
13.9515.517.05mm/s12Lf-55x-27
9,2710.311.3mm/s12Lf-75x-27
6.937.78.47mm/s12Lf-100x-27

2.7 Load

Parameter
Parameter
MinRatedMaxUnitNote
Load at 12.0V
12.024.0N12Lf-12x-27
2.695.39lbf
1.222.44kgf
20.030.0N12Lf-20x-27
4.498.98lbf
2.044.08kgf
35.070.0N12Lf-35x-27
7.8715.73lbf
3.577.14kgf
55.0110.0N12Lf-55x-27
12.3724.72lbf
5.6111.22kgf
75.0150.0N12Lf-75x-27
16.833.6lbf
7.6415.28kgf
100.0200.0N12Lf-100x-27
22.4844.94lbf
10.1920.4kgf

⁕ 1 kgf = 9.8N, 1lbf = 4.45N

Caution

Use at rated load as much as possible. When applying max applicable load (2x rated load), set Goal current to 1600(1.6A) and Duty cycle to under 20%.

2.8 Self Lock Feature

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Slef Lock-N/A-12Lf-12x-27
--12Lf-20x-27
-Available-12Lf-35x-27
--12Lf-55x-27
--12Lf-75x-27
--12Lf-100x-27

Tip

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

3. Reference Data

3.1 Voltage Vs Speed

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

VoltageVsSpeed

Note

Voltage Vs Speed data tested at Goal Current 800. Data includes about +/-15% error.

3.2 Voltage Vs Stall Force

Stall Force measured at 800mA according to input voltage. Data includes error, use as reference. voltageVSstallforce

Note

Voltage Vs Stall Force data tested at Goal Current 1600. 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 800. At less than rated load, time to reach max speed varies by load. goalspeedVSspeed

Note

Goal Speed Vs Speed data tested at Goal Current 800.

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. 00_goalcurrentVSstallforce

TIP

This data shows motor force. It is recommended to set Goal current to 3x actual load. If the difference between actual load and motor force is small, speed decreases. If equal, motor does not move.

Caution

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.

2x load setting

mightyZAP can be used up to 2x load. At 2x load, set Duty Rate to under 20%. ex>

LoadGoal CurrentDuty rateLoadGoal CurrentDuty Rate
20N(Rated)800Max. 50%35N(Rated)800Max. 50%
40N(Max)1600Max. 20%70N(Max)1600Max. 20%

3.5 Goal Current vs Speed at Rated Load

Shows mightyZAP speed change for each Goal Current value at rated load. ![[27_goalcurrentVSspeed 1.png|700]]

TIP

Goal Current Vs Speed data measured at rated load.

Caution

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 NAME 
FUNCTION
1(YELLOW)D-&RS-485-
2(WHITE)D+RS-485+
3(RED)VCCPower +
4(BLACK)GNDPower -

rs485_circuit