Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Insert Photo Here MP-Series ™ Integrated Linear Stages Mike Woelfel Product Marketing Manager/Kinetix Linear Motion

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Topics 1. Product Line Overview 2. Application 3. Maintenance 4. Commercial Information 2. Setup and Programming

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Topics 1. Product Line Overview 2. Application 3. Maintenance 4. Commercial Information 2. Setup and Programming

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 Product Line Overview A “linear stage” is a linear actuator that is designed to support heavy loads and tolerate moment loads. To achieve this goal, linear stages have two parallel high-precision linear guide bearings. Linear guide bearings Tensioner for Belt Drive Carriage Load Plate Carriage Fastened to Belt Extruded Aluminum Housing Nylon Roller Bearings Synchronous (Timing) Belt “Rod-less Actuators” are similar to linear stages except they use a single linear bearing or nylon roller bearings that have much lower load capacity

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 5 Product Line Overview Linear stages can be driven by ballscrews, synchronous timing belts, or linear motors. Synchronous timing belts and linear motors are typically used when applications require high speeds and relatively low force. Timing belt systems can achieve speeds up to 3 meters/sec. Linear motor system can achieve speeds up to 5 meters/sec. Because the cost of linear motor components continues to drop and they can achieve higher speeds than timing belts, MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages are designed with ballscrew and linear motor technology. Linear motor driven MP-Series TM Linear Stage Ballscrew driven MP-Series TM Linear Stage

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 Product Line Overview You may not know if you need a linear motor or ballscrew driven linear stage - only the application requirements. MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages allow the designer to select a linear actuator based on the desired performance and not worry about the internal drive mechanism.

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 7 Product Line Overview Even though they can carry very heavy loads, most linear stages are designed for high precision applications in clean environments. MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages are design for industrial environments and industrial applications MP-Series Direct Drive (linear motor driven) Linear Stage Unique extruded base lowers cost and maintains structural integrity Cable track module that can be replaced in <15 minutes Strip seal provides IP30 environmental rating Heavy duty cable and connectors compatible with MP-Series accessories Access to grease ports without disassembly Home-to-hard-stop eliminates limit and home switches

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 Product Line Overview MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages are designed for easy integration Mounting can be accomplish using “toe-clips”, T-nuts, and thru-holes in the base of the stage. XY configurations can be created using existing mounting holes and adapter plates will be available in the future for additional configurations. XY “Stacked” System using existing mounting holes in carriage and base of stages Adapter plates (future) will allow “cantilever” configurations

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 9 Product Line Overview  Design Phase Cost Savings Eliminates mechanical design, selection, and integration of multiple components from different suppliers Reliable, tested performance from single integrated actuator Comprehensive support from Rockwell Automation’s sizing and selection tools – Integrated Architecture Builder and Motion Analyzer  Assembly Phase Cost Savings Eliminate assembly of motor, coupler, adapter, and ballscrew Eliminate installation, wiring, and alignment of home and over-travel sensors  Commissioning Phase Cost Savings Complete integration with RSLogix 5000 software  Support Phase Cost Savings Integrated device eliminates reliability problems that occur when products from separate manufacturers are bolted together. Pre-calculation of lubrication intervals based on number of cycles, speed, and acceleration alerts user to periodic maintenance (future) MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages simplify...

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 10 Product Line Overview Custom linear stage designs and linear motor components are available from the Rockwell Automation/Anorad Division Lengths beyond 2 meters Custom stage and tooling Linear motor components

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 11 Product Line Overview MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages are available in 3 frame sizes (base widths): 150 mm, 200 mm, and 250 mm. Stroke lengths up to 2 meters are available 150 mm frame size MPAS-x6xxxx 200 mm frame size MPAS-x8xxxx 250 mm frame size MPAS-x8xxxx

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 12 Technical – Internal Construction Direct Drive Linear Stages 5 micron resolution magnetic linear encoder (not considered field replaceable) Allows speeds up to 5 meters/sec with Kinetix 2000, Kinetix 6000, and Ultra3000 servo drives Heavy duty bumper springs (see manual for energy absorption rating) Rollers in carriage support top cover Linear motor magnet track (not considered field replaceable) Replaceable cable track module Includes cable leads with MPF/MPS style connectors Only direct drive linear stages are available with and without cover/seal system Precision linear guide bearings (not field replaceable)

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 13 Technical – Internal Construction Ballscrew Linear Stages Ballscrew in 5 mm/rev and 20 mm/rev lead Not available uncovered due to potential for grease to be thrown from ballscrew Jaw style flexible coupler (field replaceable) MP-Series servo motor with absolute multi-turn encoder programmed to limit speed and torque to prevent ballscrew damage (field replaceable)

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 14 MP-Series Integrated Linear Stage Catalog Number Key Product Line Overview

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Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 18 Force and speed available from Allen-Bradley linear actuators MPAS Direct Drive Higher Speeds Higher Forces MPAI Max. Speed Max. Cont. Force 23 in/sec (580 mm/sec) 2000 lbs-force (8900 N) MPAS Ball- screw Max. Speed Max. Cont. Force 44 in/sec (1124 mm/sec) 117 lbs-force (521 N) MPAS Direct Drive Max. Speed Max. Cont. Force 197 in/sec (5000 mm/sec) 65 lbs-force (285 N) MPAI Screw Driven (Future) Product Line Overview MPAS Screw Driven

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 19 Wide range of features −230V and 460V versions −Direct drive (linear motor) and ballscrew versions −Brake motors available on ballscrew versions −Stroke lengths up to 2 meters −IP30 Environmental rating −High resolution multi-turn absolute encoders on ballscrew versions −Incremental linear encoders on direct drive linear stages −Field replaceable cable track system on direct drive linear stages Approvals −UL and CSA listed −CE marked for applicable directives −Complies with European RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements Allen-Bradley quality and support −Globally supported and built to order in USA (no more than 15 business day lead- time) −Fully supported by Rockwell Automation Logix controllers and Kinetix servo systems −Uses standard Allen-Bradley bulletin 2090 motor power and feedback cables MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages Summary

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Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 21 Application – Selection and Sizing From a sizing perspective, MP-Series TM Integrated Linear Stages are virtually identical to MP-Series TM rotary servo motors except the performance parameters are expressed in linear units: –Peak Force –Continuous Force –Linear Speed

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 22 Sizing MPAS linear stage system is done using Motion Analyzer software (version 4.4 or later) Instead of creating a user defined linear actuator, just select “Allen-Bradley Integrated Linear Stage” Application – Selection and Sizing

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 23 Mechanism Select mounting option Direct drive, ballscrew, or either Application – Selection and Sizing

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 24 Motion Analyzer presents the data as you would expect for a rotary servo motor except the performance is shown in linear units Application – Selection and Sizing

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 25 Motion Analyzer estimates the life of linear bearings, ballscrew, strip seals, and cable track Application – Selection and Sizing

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 26 Typical ApplicationsCartoningDispensing Small Assembly Life Science Large Assembly Electronic Inspection & Assembly

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 27 Application – Mechanical Integration Engineering Documentation for MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages ESM (Engineering Specification – Mechanical) Provides dimensions and mounting information ESE (Engineering Specification – Electrical) Provides performance and electrical information Available on RA web-site in August Solid model CAD files

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Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 29 Setup with Logix/Kinetix/Ultra System RSLogix 5000 Version 16 with motion database version 4.6 Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 2000 Servo Drives with firmware version SERCOS and non-SERCOS Ultra3000 Servo Drives with firmware version 1.52 MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages users manual provides instructions for setting RSLogix 5000 motor properties Use the linear stage tuning procedure described in the users manual Use home-to-current homing mode

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 30 Setup with RSLogix5000 Settings for the Drive/Motor Tab Table from linear stage users manual

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Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 32 Maintenance Replaceable components include: –Strip seals –Cable track module –Top and side covers –Rotary motors

Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 33 Bearing lubrication ports (x4) Maintenance Lubrication must be performed on linear bearings –Additional ballscrew lubrication port provided on ballscrew style MPAS –Requires grease gun kit –Greasing intervals and quantity of grease are specified in users manual Direct Drive Linear Stage

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Copyright © 2007 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. 35 Commercial Information Product launch: August 6 th, 2007 Look for additional information and support materials: –Selection Guide and User’s Manual –Product Profile –ESE and ESM drawings –Logix motion database

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