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12Lf-xxPT-40 Datasheet

1. Features

  • Micro size
  • Precise position control
  • Stall 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

Property

Value

Stroke

40mm

Rated Load

10N ~ 78N

Recommended duty cycle at rated load

50%

Max apllicable Load

2times rated load

Recommended duty cycle at max applicable load

under 20% (20%)

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

Coreless DC Motor / 3.5 Watt

Current consumption

30mA(Idle), 380mA(Rated), 1.6A(Stall)

Position repeatability

Unidirectional less than 0.03mm(30um)

Bydirectional less than +/0.06mm(60um)

Current Tolerance

±15% at Over 50mA

Position sensor

10kΩ linearity potentiometer

Size, Weight

86.9(L)x36(W)x18(H)mm /96~99g (to be varied according to gear ratio)

Communication

TTL/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

Protocol

IR Robot Open Protocol (switchable to MODBUS RTU protocol)

Operating Temperatures

-10℃ ~ 60℃

Ingress protection

IP-54

Mechanical Backlash

0.03mm(30um)

Audible Noise

Max. 50db at 1m

Gear ratio

10:1(10PT,17PT,27PT) /20:1(42PT) 30:1(55PT) /50:1(78PT)

Gear type

Engineering plastic gears(10PT,17PT,27PT) 4metal & 2engineering plastic gears(42PT,55PT,78PT) (Aluminum and stainless steel combination)

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 22-03-5035

Wire Harness

Molex(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 Position3.23.74.2mm
MAX Position43.243.744.2mm
Stroke length40.0mm
  • 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

Parameter

Min

Norm

Max

Unit

Note

MIN Pulse

900

us

Period is 8ms over

Neutral Pulse

1500

us

MAX Pulse

2100

us

2.7 No Load Speed

Parameter

Min

Norm

Max

Unit

Note

Maximum Speed at 12.0V

104.4

116.0

127.6

mm/s

12Lf-10x-40

45.6

84.0

92.4

mm/s

12Lf-17x-40

26.1

29.0

31.9

mm/s

12Lf-27x-40

13.95

15.5

17.05

mm/s

12Lf-42x-40

9.27

10.3

11.33

mm/s

12Lf-55x-40

6.93

7.7

8.47

mm/s

12Lf-78x-40

2.8 Load

Parameter

Min

Rated

Max

Unit

Note

Load at 12.0V

10.0

20.0

N

12Lf-10x-40

2.24

4.49

lbf

1.01

2.03

kgf

17

34

N

12Lf-17x-40

3.82

7.64

lbf

1.73

3.47

kgf

27

54

N

12Lf-27x-40

6.07

12.13

lbf

2.76

5.51

kgf

42

84

N

12Lf-42x-40

9.44

18.87

lbf

4.29

8.57

kgf

55.0

110.0

N

12Lf-55x-40

12.36

24.72

lbf

5.60

11.20

kgf

78

156

N

12Lf-78x-40

17.53

35.05

lbf

7.96

15.91

kgf

⁕ 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

Parameter

Min

Norm

Max

Unit

Note

Slef Lock

-

N/A

-

12Lf-10x-40

-

-

12Lf-17x-40

-

Available

-

12Lf-27x-40

-

-

12Lf-42x-40

-

-

12Lf-55x-40

-

-

12Lf-78x-40

Tip

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

3. Reference Data

3.1 Voltage Vs Speed

Graph showing speed change at no load according to input voltage. This data includes error and is for reference only.

voltageVSsoeed

Note

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

3.2 Voltage Vs Stall Force

Stall Force measured at 800mA according to input voltage. This data includes error and is for reference only.

voltageVSstallforce

Note

Voltage Vs Stall Force data was tested at Goal Current 1600. Each force value has an error of +/- 15%.

Caution

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

3.3 Goal Speed Vs Speed

Shows no load speed change according to Goal Speed Parameter value when Goal Current is 800. Under rated load, the time to reach maximum speed varies depending on the load.

goalspeedVSspeed

Note

Goal Speed Vs Speed data was tested at Goal Current 800.

3.4 Goal Current vs Stall Force

Shows mightyZAP's Stall Force for each Goal Current value. Stall Force was measured at minimum speed to reflect only the force from current.

goalcurrentVSstallforce

TIP

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

Caution

Each Stall Force value has an error of +/- 15%. Red-marked areas have large error due to internal load and heat, so use for reference only. If continuous load causes current over 1A, the current value gradually drops and stabilizes at 1A.

Double load setting

mightyZAP can be used up to double load. For double load, set Duty Rate to 20% or less. **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's speed change for each Goal Current value at rated load.

goalcurrentVSspeed

TIP

Goal Current Vs Speed data was measured at rated load.

Caution

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

3.6 PIN Map

PIN NUMBER(COLOR)PIN NAMEFUNCTION
1(WHITE)DATACommunication
2(RED)VCCPower +
3(BLACK)GNDPower -

CircuitConnection_TTL