Servo Cylinder Configurator

SERIES

Standard Servo Cylinder
The A1 Series actuator is our standard Servo Cylinder model. It is best suited to cleaner indoor environment, and is available at a lower cost than our other sealed models.
- IP50 Environmental protection
- Molex Micro-fit Connector
A1
Industrial Servo Cylinder
The A2 Series actuator is our industrialized Servo Cylinder model. It is Sealed to a level suitable for wash-down, outdoor, or more debris laden industrial environments.
- IP65 Environmental protection
- IP Rated metal shell connectors
- IP65 Dynamic operation
A2
Subsea Servo Cylinder
The AU series actuator is our underwater Servo Cylinder model. It has been designed with an oil-filled internal pressure compensation system for operation in subsea environments of both salt and fresh water.
- Type III Hard Anodize coating
- Wet-Mate electrical connectors
- Sacrificial anodes for corrosion resistance (Replaceable)
- Fully Sealed, Oil filled enclosure
- Pressure balanced, 250 ft (~76 m)
AU
Ruggedized Servo Cylinder
The AM series actuator is our most heavily ruggedized Servo Cylinder model. It features high performance mil-spec connectors and has been hardened to higher magnitude mechanical shock and vibrations. This actuator is suitable for harsh military environments.
- Type III Hard Anodize coating
- Conformal coated controller PCB
- MIL-D-38999 electrical connectors
- IP65 Dynamic, IP67 Static
AM

CONTROLLER

Choose Your Integrated Controller

Control Modes & Features
RS232 Serial w/ Command Line Interface (CLI)
RS422 Serial (Full-Duplex, 4-wire) w/ Command Line Interface (CLI)
RS485 Serial (Half-Duplex, 2-wire) w/ Command Line Interface (CLI)
CANopen (CiA DS301, CiA DS402)
Analog Voltage (-10 V to +10 V) Control
Analog Current (4-20 mA) Control Input
Isolated Analog Current (4-20 mA) Output (Configurable Data Source)
1-2 ms Pulse (RC PWM)
Step & Direction (Simulated Stepper) Control
A/B Quadrature Input Control
CW/CCW (Simulated Stepper) Control
Toggle (Simple On/Off for Extend/Retract) Control
Pre-set Position Control
Isolated Digital Inputs
GPIO (Multipurpose, source/Drain, Custom Applications)

- Classic Controller
  Option Code "N"
  
  2X
- Industrial Controller
  Option Code "P"
  
  1X
- CAN Controller
  Option Code "C"
  
  3X

Classic Controller Option Code "N"

The classic control board offers a range of simple command protocols such as analog signals (±10 VDC, 4-20 mA), digital signals (preset positions, RC PWM), and RS-232 serial. The N-controller is ideal for applications ranging from laboratory research to industrial automation and unmanned vehicles.

Industrial Controller Option Code "P"

The industrial control board offers a 4-20 mA input and an isolated 4-20 mA output for simple and robust communication with new and existing PLC systems. The industrial control board can also be provided a ±10VDC command signal, and has an RS-422 full duplex serial connection for more reliable communication in harsh environments compared to the classic controller.

CAN Controller Option Code "C"

The CANopen controller is compliant to CiA DS301 and DS402 with support for cyclic synchronous position and profile position modes, allowing for sophisticated and synchronized control of up to 127 Servo Cylinders per CAN bus. The CANopen controller has a half-duplex RS-485 serial connection for diagnostics, configuration, and field updating of the firmware.

Controller Modes & Features

LEADSCREW

Choose your Leadscrew Type

Ball Screw

Long, Predictable Life
High Performance
Backdrivable

Acme Screw

Self Locking

Advantages

High thrust / speed capability
Increased Efficiency (>90%)
Long, predictable service life
Standard axial backlash < 0.005”, low backlash configurations available
Low stiction allowing for “micro-motions”

Limitations

Ball screw actuators can be backdriven against an external load without power
* If your application will have forces that assist the actuator’s motion (vertical application against gravity, spring, etc.) a power shunt should be used to protect the electronics during assisted motions, backdriving, and decelerations.

Advantages

Low noise
Self-locking

Limitations

PV-limit must be considered for high load/high speed applications
Unpredictable life / wear characteristics (Wear manifests as increased backlash)
Low efficiency
Higher stiction leads to control difficulties when making very small incremental movements

Standard Ball Screw
Dynamic Load Rating:
150lbs (667N)
Static Load Rating:
500lbs (2224N)
Z
Extended Life Ball Screw
Dynamic Load Rating:
300lbs (1334N)
Static Load Rating:
500lbs (2224N)
Y
Metric Pitch Ball Screw
Dynamic Load Rating:
260lbs (1157N)
Static Load Rating:
500lbs (2224N)
X

Standard Acme Screw
Self Lubricating Plastic
W
Extreme Temperature Acme
High Performance
Self Lubricating Plastic
V
High Force & Extreme Temp
Bronze
U

Z (Standard Ball Screw) model features:

High efficiency 1/8" lead ball screw with single length nut
This screw/nut combination will backdrive against a load of ~10 lbf, without power
Speeds to 14 in/s
Forces to 170 lbf (continuous), 340 lbf (peak)
Standard axial backlash <0.005"

Y (Extended Life Ball Screw) model features:

High efficiency 1/8" lead ball screw with double length nut
This screw/nut combination will backdrive against a load of ~10 lbf, without power
Ideal for higher force applications that have higher life requirements
Speeds to 14 in/s
Forces to 170 lbf (continuous), 340 lbf (peak)
Standard axial backlash <0.005"

X (Metric Pitch Ball Screw) model features:

High efficiency 2 mm lead ball screw with single length nut
This screw/nut combination will backdrive against a load of ~10 lbf
More mechanical advantage provides higher forces at lower speeds
Speeds to 9 in/sec
Forces to 270 lbf (continuous), 530 lbf (peak)
Standard axial backlash <0.005"

W (Standard Acme Screw) model features:

Self-Locking 1/16" pitch Acme leadscrew
This screw/nut combination will not backdrive against a load (500 lbf static load rating)
Standard axial backlash < 0.005"
Speeds to 7 in/s
Force to 100 lbf (continuous), 225 lbf (peak)
Nut specific information:
- Consult PV Diagrams for maximum rated speed/force conditions

V (Extreme Temperature Acme) model features:

Self-Locking 1/16" pitch Acme leadscrew
This screw/nut combination will not backdrive against a load (500 lbf static load rating)
Standard axial backlash < 0.005"
Speeds to 7 in/s
Force to 100 lbf (continuous), 225 lbf (peak)
Nut specific information:
- Consult PV Diagrams for maximum rated speed/force conditions
- Temperature range: -40°C to 80°C

U (High Force & Extreme Temp) model features:

Self-Locking 1/16" pitch Acme leadscrew
This screw/nut combination will not backdrive against a load (500 lbf static load rating)
Standard axial backlash < 0.005"
Speeds to 7 in/s
Force to 100 lbf (continuous), 225 lbf (peak)
Nut specific information:
- Consult PV Diagrams for maximum rated speed/force conditions
- Temperature range: -40°C to 80°C

MOTOR

5.2"
180 W BLDC Motor
8
4.4"
100 W BLDC Motor
9

5.56"
180 W BLDC Motor
8
4.77"
100 W BLDC Motor
9

5.56"
180 W BLDC Motor
8
4.77"
100 W BLDC Motor
9

STROKE LENGTH

A
B
C
D

E
F
G
H

A
B

MOUNTING OPTIONS

Base Mounts

No Base Mount
B0
B1
Eye Clevis *
B2
Base Mount with Mounting Clevis *
B3
Eye Clevis *

Mid Mounts

End Mounts

E0
1/4-28 UNF-2B Threaded Hole
E1
Threaded Stud
E2
Rod Bearing Clevis
E3
Eye Clevis
E4
Rod Bearing Clevis - 316SS, 1/4"
E5
5/16-24 UNJF - 3B Threaded Hole
E6
Performance Grade Rod End (5/16 - 24) with NAS1193 Lock Device and Safety Wire Jam Nut

Max Rated Load: 100 lbf*
*Applies only to the A1

CABLE

Analog

No Analog conductors
Analog Voltage
Analog Current

Serial

No Serial conductors
Serial

Digital

No Digital conductors
Digital

Development Cable

None
All Signal Pins Populated

Cable

No Cables
CBL-A2 – Full cable set ($185)
CBL-A2-RT – Full cable set, right angle connectors ($185)

Cable

No Cables
CBL-A2 – Full cable set ($185)
CBL-A2-RT – Full cable set, right angle connectors ($185)

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POWER SUPPLY

Model Part Number Max Continuous Load Well Switched For...

Learn more about the Ultra Motion Power Supply Unit here.

No Power Supply Unit
Ultra Motion 180W PSU PS-1X0A 5.92A (About 180W) 1x ServoCylinder (Typical Applications)
Ultra Motion 360W PSU PS-1X2A 11.75A (About 360W) 1x ServoCylinder (Hi-Power Applications) or 2x ServoCylinders (Typical Applications)

Optional Accessories

None
Bracket Mount Kit

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servocylinder Standard
Series A1

servocylinder Industrial
Series A2

servocylinder Subsea
Series AU

servocylinder Ruggedized
Series AM

Standard Servo Cylinder

Industrial Servo Cylinder

Subsea Servo Cylinder

Ruggedized Servo Cylinder

Choose Your Integrated Controller

Classic Controller Option Code "N"

Industrial Controller Option Code "P"

CAN Controller Option Code "C"

servocylinder StandardSeries A1

servocylinder IndustrialSeries A2

servocylinder SubseaSeries AU

servocylinder RuggedizedSeries AM

Standard Servo Cylinder

Industrial Servo Cylinder

Subsea Servo Cylinder

Ruggedized Servo Cylinder

Choose Your Integrated Controller

Classic Controller Option Code "N"

Industrial Controller Option Code "P"

CAN Controller Option Code "C"

servocylinder Standard
Series A1

servocylinder Industrial
Series A2

servocylinder Subsea
Series AU

servocylinder Ruggedized
Series AM