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12Lf-xxPT-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
  • TTL/PWM 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)
CommunicationTTL/PWM(Automatic signal recognition)
→ TTL Level voltage : 3.3 ~ 5.0V
→ PWM Pulse range : 900us(retracted) – 1500us(center) – 2100us(extended)
→ TTL Communication range : Max.4m
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(12PT,20PT,35PT) /20:1(55PT) /30:1(75PT) /50:1(100PT)
Gear typeEngineering plastic gears(12PT,20PT,35PT)
4metal & 2engineering plastic gears(55PT,75PT,100PT) (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 22-03-5035
Wire HarnessMolex(50-37-5033) to Molex(50-37-5033)/ 200mm / 0.08x60(22AWG)

2.2 Volatges

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Supply voltage7.41213V
Logic input voltage2.03.35.5VTTL

2.3 Currents

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Maximum peak Current≤1.6AStall Current
No Load Current≤300mANo Load
Rated Load Current≤400mA800mA or higher setting
Max Applicable Load Current≤600mA1.6A setting
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 PWM

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
MIN Pulse900usPeriod is 8ms over
Neutral Pulse1500us
MAX Pulse2100us

2.7 No Load Speed

ParameterMinNormMaxUnitNote
Maximum Speed at 12.0V100.8112.0123.2mm/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

2.8 Load

ParameterMinRatedMaxUnitNote
Load at 12.0V12.024.0N12Lf-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 under rated load conditions as much as possible. When applying the maximum applicable load (2 times the rated load), set Goal current to 1600(1.6A) and reduce Duty cycle to 20% or less.

2.9 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

3. Reference

3.1 Voltage Vs Speed

VoltageVsSpeed

3.2 Voltage Vs Stall Force

voltageVSstallforce

3.3 Goal Speed Vs Speed

goalspeedVSspeed

3.4 Goal Current vs Stall Force

00_goalcurrentVSstallforce

3.5 Goal Current vs Speed at Rated Load

00_goalcurrentVSspeed

3.6 PIN Map

PIN NUMBER(COLOR)PIN NAME 
FUNCTION
1(WHITE)DATA
2(RED)VCC
3(BLACK)GND

CircuitConnection_TTL