Features | Rack-and-Pinion System L Series αSTEP AZ Series Equipped

Compact Size and Maximum Transportable Mass of 100 kg

Comparison With Electric Linear Slide

The rack-and-pinion system can transport the transportable mass if it is mounted without consideration of the moment of inertia.

Overview of Rack-and-Pinion System

The rack-and-pinion system can easily convert the rotation of the motor into linear motion.
Although the linear motion mechanism part is compact in design, it can transport a large load due to its high strength processing.

Contributing to Design Efficiency

Reduces Startup Time

The rack-and-pinion system reduces the number of components traditionally used, significantly reducing the man-hours required for design and assembly.

Space Saving

By fixing the screw holes on both ends of the rack, the main unit can be self-propelled. This function is effective for equipment that is too small to provide motor space.

Allows Setting in mm Units

αSTEP AZ Series is used for the drive motor.
Using together with the MEXE02 support software makes setting travel amount in mm units easy, allowing for a variety of linear motion applications.

Minimum Travel Amount

High-Speed Type	Large Transportable Mass Type
0.01 mm	0.001 mm

Operating Speed Range (For AC input type)

High-Speed Type	Large Transportable Mass Type
	Frame Size 60 mm	Frame Size 80 mm
0~500 mm/s	0~90 mm/s	0~40 mm/s

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Applications

The rack-and-pinion system, which can be applied to a variety of applications, is a user-friendly product that can be selected as if it were a component.

Rack Moving Direction	Motor Fixed	Rack Fixed
Parallel (B type)	Easily move objects by pushing or pulling.	A wide variety of stroke and speed is available.
Vertical (F type)	Vertical operation is also easy. Electromagnetic brake drop protection is also available.	Using the screw holes at the end of rack simplifies the fastening of loads and rack fixing.

Labor-Saving Ideas

At Japan's Manufacturing sites, labor shortages due to a decline in the working population associated with the decreasing birthrate and aging population is becoming an issue. Amidst this, there is an urgent need for labor-saving that reduces the burden of "heavy lifting work" and "repetitive work such as sorting." Rack-and-pinion system that transports high loads contributing to labor-saving in manufacturing operations.

Encoder assoluto senza batteria

È dotato di un piccolo encoder assoluto meccanico senza batteria (sensore ABZO). In questo modo è possibile migliorare la produttività e ridurre i costi.

• Sensore meccanico
  Conserva le informazioni sul posizionamento anche in assenza di alimentazione
• Encoder assoluto multigiro
  Il rilevamento della posizione assoluta è possibile con ±900 (1.800) giri dell'albero motore dalla posizione iniziale

Semplificazione del programma principale tramite la funzione sequenza

La Serie AZ è dotata di una vasta gamma di funzioni di sequenza, come impostazioni del timer per operazioni collegate e durante le operazioni, istruzioni condizionali e operazioni in loop (esclusi alcuni modelli).
Può essere configurata utilizzando il software di supporto MEXE02, che semplifica il programma di sequenza del sistema host.

• Valore di configurazione dei dati di posizionamento (max. 256)
• Segnali di I/O fisici per uso generale (Ingresso 10, Uscita 6)
• Segnali di I/O remoti (Ingresso 16, Uscita 16)

Return-to-Home Not Required (Built-in controller type)

Even if the power shuts down during a positioning operation, the position information is retained. With the built-in controller type, the positioning operation can be restarted without performing return-to-home, after an emergency stop on the production line or a blackout.

Data Collection of Motor Operation Status and Functions Useful for Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

This software is equipped with various monitoring functions for checking the operating status of the motor.
By using different types of equipment for different situations, it is possible to shorten the start-up and adjustment time of the equipment, as well as to utilize it for maintenance and servicing.

Monitoring Function to Visualize the Motor Operating Status and Help Collect Data

The ABZO sensor bulit in the AZ Series allows you to monitor the motor's operating status numerically.

[Monitoring With MEXE02 Support Software]

In addition, the built-in controller type can realize data collection at a host master via industrial network.

Information Functions Useful for Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

By setting arbitrary numerical values for the monitored information items, external signals can be output when the values are reached.
Importing this information into the host controller helps in early detection of problems and adjustment of product maintenance timing.

Examples of Information Functions

TRIP Information

You can set the number of rotations you want to output in advance, and output when that number is reached. (Motor operation will continue)

Temperature Information

You can set the desired output temperature in advance, and the driver will output when it reaches that temperature. (Motor operation will continue)

Standardized Wiring, Control, and Maintenance Parts

Various actuator products equipped with the αSTEP AZ Series are available.
Each of them has the same motor and driver, for standardized wiring, control, and maintenance parts.

Wiring Standardization

The wiring for motor cables, I/O signals, and power supply is the same.

Control Standardization

These products can be operated via the same method, since the control method is the same. For the network control, the remote I/O and the command code are also the same. It saves you the trouble of creating a program.

Unification of Maintenance Parts

Maintenance parts can be minimized, since the motor, driver, and cable are common to all. Management costs (parts cost, management space) can be reduced.

AZ Series-Equipped Product Line

Electric Actuators (AZ Series Equipped)

• The power supply input of the installed motor differs between Series. Please refer to each series page for the detailed product line.

Drivers That Can be Selected to Match the Host Controller

Driver Type		Compatible Interfaces	Single Axis Driver
			AC Input	DC Input
Network Compatible	Drivers are controlled directly from a host control device through industrial network	EtherCAT	○	○
		EtherNet/IP™	○	○
		PROFINET	○	○
Built-in Controller	Operation data is built into the driver. Controllable via Modbus (RTU) and I/O.	Modbus (RTU) I/O	○	○
Pulse Input with RS-485 Communication	Controlled by pulse signal. Motor status information can be monitored via Modbus (RTU).	Pulse input Modbus (RTU)	○	○
Pulse Input	Controlled by pulse signal	Pulse input	○	○

• DC input mini drivers and multi-axis driver lineups are also available.

Facile gestione da PC con software di supporto MEXE02

Utilizzando il software di supporto MEXE02, è possibile impostare e modificare i dati di funzionamento e vari parametri, nonché gestire e monitorare varie condizioni.

Fare clic qui per scaricare il software di supporto

Supporto completo dall'avvio alla manutenzione con una varietà di funzioni

• Avvio e diagnostica

  Vengono fornite funzioni utili per il controllo del cablaggio e il funzionamento del test.

  • Impostazione e salvataggio dei dati di funzionamento
  • Monitoraggio I/O
  • Teaching, funzionamento da remoto
• Regolazione

  Di seguito sono riportate le funzioni che possono aiutare a regolare il funzionamento del motore dopo l'installazione dell'apparecchiatura.

  • Oscilloscopio
• Diagnosi e manutenzione

  Le funzioni di diagnosi e manutenzione sono disponibili per risolvere i problemi e per intervenire dopo l'avvio del funzionamento.

  • Monitor dell’allarme
  • Monitor informazioni dell’unità
  • Monitor dello stato

Fare clic qui per i dettagli sulle funzioni del software di supporto