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Linear Shaft Motor
Linear Shaft Motor
Linear Shaft Motor - The Next Generation Actuator
Nippon Pulse's family of Linear Shaft Motors are the next generation linear brushless motor. When reliability, zero maintenance,
zero cogging and precision are paramount, the Linear Shaft Motors from Nippon Pulse are an ideal component choice, offering
the user uncompromised performance, ease of use, compact package size and high value.

What is a Linear Shaft Motor?

The Linear Shaft Motor is a high precision direct drive linear servomotor consisting of a shaft of rare Earth-Iron-Boron
Permanent Neodymium Magnets and a “forcer” of cylindrically wound coils which can be supplied with optional Hall
effect devices. The shaft supplies the magnetic field which the forcer acts upon. The forcer assembly, combined with
the amplifier and control electronics, produces the force for the motor. The Hall effect devices can be supplied, if
they are required by your selected servo driver for proper commutation of a brushless linear motor, and are
integrated into the forcer assembly.

The Linear Shaft Motor was designed with three basic design concepts:

- Simple - High Precision - Non Contact -

Linear Shaft Motors are simple. They consist of only two parts, a magnetic shaft and a “forcer” of
cylindrically wound coils.

Linear Shaft Motors provide ultra-high precision. They have no iron in the forcer or shaft for precision and zero cogging. The coils
of the Linear Shaft Motor form the core, providing the stiffness expected in an iron-core motor.

Linear Shaft Motors are non-contact. Since the coil completely wraps around the magnets, all the magnetic flux is efficiently used.
This allows for a large (0.5 to 5.0mm) nominal annular air gap. This air gap is non-critical, meaning there is no variation in force as
the gap varies over the stroke of the device.

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The Next Generation of Linear Motors

Force
Magnetic
Flux
Shaft Gap
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High Energy
Magnet
Motor Coil Stainless Steel
(Forcer) Shaft
Basic Structure of a Linear Shaft Motor
The magnetic structure of the Shaft is built in such a manner that there is no space between each magnet; it is fully
supported within itself. The magnetic structure is then inserted into a protective stainless-steel tube. This process is protected by
numerous patents. This patented process produces a very strong magnetic field twice that of other linear motors.

Forcer Construction
The coils of the Linear Shaft Motor are of a cylindrical design, providing a number of key advantages over other linear motors.
• The cylindrical design of the coil assembly is very stiff without external stiffening materials (i.e. iron used by platen-style
linear motors).
• The coils surrounding the magnets allow for the optimal use of all the magnetic flux. This makes the air gap non-critical.
As long as the forcer does not come in contact with the shaft, there is no variation in the linear force.
• The magnetic flux cuts motor windings at right angles for maximum efficiency.
• All sides of the coil are positioned to allow for maximum dissipation of heat.
• The more efficient Linear Shaft Motor requires less power in a compact design while producing a comparable force to that of a
similarly sized traditional linear motor.

Features of Linear Shaft Motors

• Capable of high thrust (up to 100,000N)
• Quiet — due to the absence of friction, the only mechanical contact section is the linear guide
(Fully non-contact operation is possible using an air slider)
• Simplified unit construction allows a stroke of up to 4.6 meters
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• High precision (0.07nm)
• High speed drive (greater than 10m/s) with acceleration up to 20G
• Low speed drive (8μm/s)
• Allows for parallel drive using only one encoder and one driver2
• Virtually no speed fluctuation (±0.006% at 100mm/s)
• Durable construction, capable of operation even underwater or in a vacuum

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The precision of repetitive positioning is dependent on the resolution of the linear encoder. In addition, it is necessary to have sufficient machine rigidity. Also, absolute positioning precision is fundamentally
dependent on the linear encoder. It is not dependent on the expansion or contraction caused by the heat of the Linear Shaft Motor.
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The mechanism must allow for 1-degree freedom of motion between the two motors.

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Linear Shaft Motor vs. Other Linear Technologies

Linear Shaft Motor

Traditionally, linear electric motors have been designed by Linear Shaft Motor
“opening out flat” their rotary counterparts. For every rotary motor
there is a linear motion counterpart, although the opposite of this No influence from
Coil Magnets change in gap
statement may not always be true. Thus, corresponding to the
DC motor and AC induction, stepper and synchronous motor, we Standard Linear Motor
have the Linear DC Motor (DCLM), Linear Induction Motor (LIM),
Linear Pulse Motor (LPM), and Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM),
respectively. Although this does provide a solution, a number of
Cogging by concentration of flux Absorption force
inherent disadvantages arise.

Like the voice coil motor, the force velocity (FV) curve of the Linear Shaft Motor is a straight line from peak velocity to peak force.
The Linear Shaft Motor’s FV curves are split into three regions. The first is what we call Continuous Force. It is the region in which
the motor can operate indefinitely without the need for any external cooling, including heat sinks. The second is Acceleration
Force, which is the amount of force that can be delivered by the motor for 40 seconds without the need for any external cooling.
The third region, the Peak Force, is limited only by the power which can be supplied and the duty cycle. It is limited to 1 to 2
seconds. Your local Nippon Pulse application engineer can help you map this for your particular application.

The Linear Shaft Motor is a very simple design that consists of a coil assembly (forcer), which encircles a patented round magnetic
shaft. This design offers a number of advantages when compared to other types of linear motion systems:

8000
EFFICIENCY No Need for Precision Air Gap
Unlike other types of linear motor technologies,
7000 the cylindrical design of the Linear Shaft Motor
OUTPUT contains a very large (0.5 to 5.0mm) non-critical
6000 Short air gap. This allows for a constant linear force,
Term
Peak Force which is not affected by the alignment or
5000 (1-2 second limit) misalignment of the forcer (coil) to the shaft
(magnets). This allows for quick and simple
4000 assembly into the final product without the
Acceleration Force
(40 second limit) need for extensive machining and alignment
3000 time.

2000 High Efficiency

The patented shaft design and resulting
Continuous Force
1000 (Unlimited) magnetic field allow for an unparalleled
magnetic field strength. This allows a small
0 amount of current to produce large amounts
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
of force. The cylindrical design allows for 100
Note: graph may not be not to scale.
percent of the copper, current, and magnetic
field to produce force in the direction of travel.

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Coreless Design with Ultra-High Stiffness

Platen-style linear motors boast high levels of stiffness due to iron cores. This iron also results in the creation of Eddy currents,
which generate large amounts of heat while allowing moderate amounts of heat dissipation. The iron core also introduces large
amounts of absorption forces between the stator and armature, and cogging into the linear motion. U-shaped linear motors,
on the other hand, have cores of epoxy, which does not create Eddy currents or any absorption force. This type of motor has a
stiffness that is, at best, 1/125 that of a similar iron-cored motor. The sandwiching of the coil between the magnetic track and the
very low thermal conductivity of epoxy produces a very thermally limited motor. The Linear Shaft Motor is designed to have a
motor stiffness 100 times better than that of the U-shaped motor, while dissipating heat at a rate of four times that of similar sized
Platen-style linear motors.

Linear Shaft Motor Advantages

• Compact & Lightweight: Lower weight when compared to traditional type of linear motors
• Zero Cogging: The coreless, ironless design results in no magnetic cogging
• Large Air Gap: The non-critical 0.5 to 5.0mm nominal annular air gap allows for easy installation and alignment
• Highly Efficient: Some of the highest efficiencies of any linear motor1
• Enclosed Magnets: Easy integration into a number of environments
• Efficient Use of Magnetic Flux: Forcer encircles the magnets, allowing full use of the magnetic flux
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An independent study by the University of Virginia (Oct. 2010) shows, when all factors are equal, the Linear Shaft Motor is at least 50 percent more efficient than U-shaped linear motors.

Linear Stepping Motors Platen-Style Linear Motors Piezo Motors

• Open loop or low servo stiffness • Precision air gap required • Side loading
• Limited force/speed • Large force between stator • Constant contact results in wear
and armature • Audible noise generated
• Exposed magnet track • Custom electronics needed

Linear Induction Motors U-shaped Linear Motors

• Large physical size • Restricted heat dissipation from sandwiched
• High power consumption armature coils
• Complex cooling typically required • Partial use of magnetic flux in design
• Large force between stator/armature • Limited mechanical stiffness

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Linear Shaft Motor vs. Rotary-to-Linear Technologies

Linear Shaft Motors provide direct thrust for the positioning of the payload.
They eliminate the need for a rotary-to-linear conversion mechanism.
Examples: ball-screw, rack and pinion, toothed belt.

No Lubrication or
Adjustment Maintenance Necessary
The Linear Shaft Motor requires no greasing, and has no
performance degradation because of wear or aging, as with
ball-screw and belt drive systems. Because the Linear Shaft Motor
is maintenance-free, there is significant cost reduction
throughout its lifespan. The air gap between the shaft and the
forcer eliminates the need for adjustments such as positioning
of the guide or concentric adjustment, which are all required for
ball-screw systems.

No Noise and No Dust Operation

Dust and noise, inevitable in ball-screw and pneumatic
systems, do not exist in the non-contact Linear Shaft Motor.
This is not only applicable for clean room environments; it also
greatly improves the work environment by reducing noise and
dust.

Speed Fluctuation
High Speed (Velocity: 100mm/Sec)
100.015

100.010
Advantages of Linear Shaft Motors
Velocity (mm/s)

100.005
• Simple mechanical arrangement Minimal number of
100.000
moving parts
99.995
• Direct thrust motor No backlash, no wear
99.990
• Wide speed range 8µm/sec to >10m/sec
0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Time (sec)
• Smooth Virtually no speed
Low Speed (Velocity: 5mm/Sec)
fluctuation
5.006
• Quiet Virtually silent motion
5.004
5.002 • Maintenance-free motor No internal moving parts
Velocity (mm/s)

5.000
• Lower inertia Less mass to move
4.998
4.996 • Lower power requirements Direct drive systems are
4.994 more efficient than
4.992 coupled systems
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Time (sec)

The Linear Shaft Motor is coreless and, as a

result, is able to provide uniformity of speed.

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Extremely High Precision1, Low Speed
Uniformity and High Repeatability
The Linear Shaft Motor enables a level of precision not
achievable in ball-screws, and allows you to drastically improve
the yield of high precision processes, which are limited by other
linear mechanisms.

Realizes High Speed Motions while

Retaining High Precision
The Linear Shaft Motor’s accuracy in high-speed
operation shortens the travel time required by
ball-screws.

Resistance Against Environmental Change

For precision operation, other linear mechanisms require strict
control of work environment, including temperature control. The
Linear Shaft Motor, which operates without direct contact, allows
constant precision unaffected by environmental changes. This
facilitates a large reduction in climate-control cost.

Using Linear Shaft Motors Can:

• Reduce the number of parts

• Save space
• Eliminate the need to adjust with locating
guides and concentrics
• Reduce base machining costs and time
• Lower design costs and time
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resolution of the linear encoder. It is necessary to have sufficient
machine rigidity. Absolute positioning precision is fundamentally
dependent on the linear encoder. It is not dependent on the
expansion or contraction caused by the heat of the Linear Shaft Motor.

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Linear Shaft Motor Features and Applications

A wide range of applications are possible by utilizing one or more of the features of the Linear Shaft Motor.

Friction-free and quiet High thrust

The Linear Shaft Motor's moving parts are all Peak thrust of up to 100,000 Newtons is achievable. This
non-contact. All sources of noise and friction are can be used to precisely convey heavy loads such as
eliminated, allowing use in quiet surroundings, such as test clinical equipment, machine tool, or transfer lines on a
laboratories and medical facilities. factory floor.

Large stroke lengths

Environmental compatibility Stroke lengths up to 4.6 meters. Ideal for high-precision
Operates well in a vacuum and in production locations
conveying, such as LCDs over relatively long distances.
where oil or water are factors.

High controllable speed Low speed drives

Speeds greater than 10 meters/second have been Speeds as low as 8μm/second have been documented.
documented. Ideal for line head drives in Ideal for equipment that may be difficult to handle with
high-speed printers. ball-screws, such as life sciences equipment.

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Features and Applications Linear Shaft Motor
The Linear Shaft Motor can be mixed and matched to achieve the desired
load thrust, based upon the complexity of the application.

Single Drive System

This is a basic drive system. The X and
Y shafts can be used to create an X-Y
stage.

No speed fluctuation Multi-Drive System

Ideal for constant speed drug dispensing, which Multiple forcers can be used with
may be difficult to achieve with a single shaft to support complex
lead-screw or ball-screw systems. movements required by of some
applications.

Tandem Drive System

Two or more forcers can be used
on the same shaft to multiply the
thrust.

High resolution
Useful for precise micro positioning, such as
those required in semiconductor equipment.
Parallel Drive System
Linear Shaft Motors can be used in
parallel (two or more forcers and two
or more shafts connected to the same
load), to achieve large thrusts for
moving heavy objects.

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Linear Shaft Motor Real Life Applications

Linear Slider
In this application, a single Linear Shaft Motor was used with a servo driver,
motion controller, linear encoder and linear guide (bearing).

• Linear Shaft Motor: S160T

• Stroke: 300mm
• Thrust: 15N
• Resolution: 0.082μ to 5μ (able to be set in eight levels within this range)
• Maximum operating speed: 7.2 meters per second

A Linear Shaft Motor was selected because of its high speed, acceleration
and precision.

Linear Station
In this application, two Linear Shaft Motors were used in blood
testing equipment. A single Linear Shaft Motor with two sliders ­­­—
for two independent movements — was used on the X-axis, and a
single Linear Shaft Motor was used on the Y-axis. A dedicated
controller controlled the axes.

• Linear Shaft Motors:

X axis S160T
Y axis S200T
• Stroke: X axis 350mm
Y axis 200mm
• Thrust: X axis 15N
Y axis 28N
• Resolution: 4 micrometers
• Stepping motors were used on the other axes for specimen
aspiration and dispensing, aspiration tip disposal, test tube
chucking and test tube position control
• Controller: Motionnet® (see Nippon Pulse's Motion Control/Serial
Communication catalog) for multi-axis control and cable saving
• Processing time: One specimen every 35 seconds
• Maximum operating speed: 0.5 meters per second

The Linear Shaft Motor was selected because of its ability

to have two heads running at the same time.

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High Precision Stage
In this application, a single Linear Shaft Motor was used for a high
precision granite stage.

• Linear Shaft Motor: S320D

• Stroke: 40mm
• Thrust: 56N
• Resolution: 0.14nm
• Controller: UMAC made by Delta-Tau Data Systems, Inc.
• Servo driver: SVDH5-A made by Servoland
• Linear Encoder: Laser scale P/N BS55A made by Sony
Manufacturing System (±0.04 micrometers on 40 mm effective
length)
• Interpolator: BD95-T12 by Sony Manufacturing System
(Resolution is 0.14nm)
• Linear guide: Air slider

The Linear Shaft Motor was selected because of its high motor
stiffness and its ability to achieve ultra high precision.

Vertical Slider
In this application, a single Linear Shaft Motor was used
for smooth vertical movement and for quiet operation.

• Linear Shaft Motor: S250D

• Stroke: 50mm
• Thrust: 46N
• Resolution: 100µm
• Maximum operating speed: 1.3m per second

A Linear Shaft Motor was selected because of its

quiet operation.

Clean Room Pick and Place

In this application, a single Linear Shaft Motor was used in
a non-contact stage suitable for a class-10,000 clean room.

• Linear Shaft Motor: S200T

• Stroke: 500mm
• Thrust: 28N
• Maximum operating speed: 1.0m per second

A Linear Shaft Motor was selected because of its

non-contact construction, and because it does
not require maintenance.

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Linear Shaft Motor System Configuration

The design of the Linear Shaft Motor allows you to replace the standard ball-screw Putting Together a
system with the Linear Shaft Motor and achieve higher speed and Linear Shaft Motor System
resolution. However, to achieve the highest performance with the
Linear Shaft Motor system, the entire system structure must
be optimized. There are various design considerations that are
different from traditional servo system practices. The following
Choose your Linear Shaft
are the main components needed to make a Linear Shaft Motor
system, as well as factors to consider when designing a system.
Motor based on force and stroke
requirements.

F Cable Carrier

G Table
Choose the shaft supports
B Servo Driver based on design and motor
specifications.
E Shaft Support

A -1 Shaft

Choose the linear guide

(bearings) based on
C -2 Linear Encoder cost and smoothness
(performance) constraints.
A -2 Forcer
C -1 Linear Scale

D -2 Bearing Block
Choose the linear encoder to
achieve the required position
D -1 Linear Rail resolution.

E Shaft Support

Configuring the Linear Shaft Motor Choose the servo driver to

match the power requirements
To configure a system using the Linear Shaft Motor, the following peripheral
of the Linear Shaft Motor.
devices are required:

A. Linear Shaft Motor

B. Servo Driver
C. Linear encoder (optical or magnetic)
Choose the Over Temperature
Item D (Linear Guide) is a necessary part of a system, but consideration must be
given to the application, demand specifications, environmental Limit, switches and other
conditions, and whether the forcer or the shaft will be moving. components, and assemble the
Linear Shaft Motor system.
The other items, E through G, are optional and will depend on the application.

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Choose the Linear Shaft Motor Based on Force and Stroke Requirements
For assistance in selecting the correct Linear Shaft Motor, check out Nippon Pulse's “SMART” tool (Linear Shaft Motor Application
Resource Tool) which can be found at nipponpulse.com. The Linear Shaft Motor should be mounted as closely as possible to the
center of gravity of the moving load, and to the working point of the machine.

If the motor and feedback are far apart, the machine structure and linear guide (bearings) must be of sufficient mechanical
stiffness to minimize dynamic deflections of the structure. Be sure to allow clearance for ventilation and access for cleaning,
repair, service and inspections. Ventilation is extremely important. Be sure the area for ventilation is not obstructed, as motors
may get warm, and heat must be dissipated to prevent damage.

Force Range Usable Stroke Range

S040 S040
S080 S080
S120 S120
S160 S160
S200 S200
L250 S250
Model

S250 L250

Model
L320 S320
S320 L320
S350 S350
L427 S427
S427 L427
S435 S435
S500 S500
S605 S605
S1000
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0 10000.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Force (N)
Usable Stroke (mm)
Rated Force Range Peak Force Range

Choose the Shaft Supports Based on Force Choose the Linear Guide (Bearings) Based on Smoothness
and Stroke Requirements (Performance) Constraints
Select a shaft support as outlined in the data sheet of The linear guide (bearings) must be selected to support the moving load.
your selected Linear Shaft Motor. The shaft support is Often, the linear guide is the only moving contact type component in the
what allows longer strokes in a Linear Shaft Motor system system. Therefore, this component requires special attention. Desirable bearing
without excessive bending of the shaft. The shaft support characteristics include high mechanical stiffness (for increased natural frequency)
should not only be able to support the mass of the shaft, and low friction. Because the Linear Shaft Motor can provide high velocities, the
but also be in contact with the shaft for the specified speed and acceleration limitations of the bearings need to be considered. Some
support length. While a single shaft support will provide common bearing choices are compared in the table below. Air bearings are most
better security and desirable from the standpoint of smoothness, while mechanical slide rails are
easier alignment, desirable due to portability.
another option is to
space two smaller
shaft supports for
the specified support Slide Cam Crossed Recirculating Air
length. The drawing Rails Follower Roller Element
to the right illustrates
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these two different
options. Stiffness l l ¤ ¤ £
Speed l ¤ £ ¡ £
Smoothness l £ £ ¤ ¡
Precision l l £ £ ¡
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Choose the Linear Encoder to Achieve the

Required Position Resolution
The linear encoder is one of the most important parts of your Linear Shaft Motor
system. A processed signal from the linear encoder is used to precisely measure the
actual position of the system. The positioning resolution, repeatability and smoothness
of operation depend on the resolution of the encoder. For this reason, it is recommended
you use an encoder with 1µm resolution or better. In addition, the maximum response speed
of the encoder may limit the maximum system speed. Select a linear encoder that will supply
10 times your required resolution. Either an optical or a magnetic encoder can be used. (For more
information about selecting your encoder, see Engineering Notes at the back of this booklet.)

In the case of a magnetic linear encoder, take care it is installed so the magnetic shaft does not affect the
encoder. Ensure your driver supports the output mode of the selected encoder. The linear encoder should
be mounted as close as possible to the working point of the machine. If the motor and feedback are far
apart, the machine structure and linear guide (bearings) must be of sufficient mechanical stiffness to
minimize dynamic deflections of the structure.

Choose the Servo Amplifier/Driver to Match the Power Requirements

of the Linear Shaft Motor
Select a servo driver that can meet the power requirements of your selected Linear Shaft Motor.
(For help selecting the correct servo driver, check out our SMART tool at nipponpulse.com, or see
the Engineering Notes at the back of this booklet.) Any three-phase brushless DC servomotor
driver can be used to drive the Linear Shaft Motor. In selecting a servo driver, check the method in
which the magnetic position is detected.

Since the Linear Shaft Motor does not come with Hall effect sensors in its standard configuration,
they will need to be added as an option, if required by your selected servo driver. If the servo driver
does not require the use of Hall effect sensors, you may use the Linear Shaft Motor in its standard
configuration.

Most servo drivers use peak (DC) units for voltage and current ratings, while most servomotors (like
the Linear Shaft Motor) use RMS (AC) units. Please pay attention to the units when selecting a servo
driver. The Engineering Notes section has formulas for converting peak values to RMS values.

Choose the OTL, Limit Switches and Other Components,

and Assemble the Linear Shaft Motor System
Temperature Sensor Cabling & Cable Carrier
A temperature sensor OTL (Over The Linear Shaft Motor is typically operated with a
Temperature Limit) will cut power to stationary shaft and a moving forcer (it can be
the motor should it get too hot due operated with a stationary forcer and moving shaft).
to overload. This can be added in series With such an arrangement, you will have
with the main power to the driver. The moving cables. A provision must be provided in
maximum coil temperature limit of the Linear Shaft the machine to carry the cables. A connector
Motor is 135°C. is provided with the Linear Shaft Motor to
allow you to connect cables for proper flex life
Limit Switches at the designed bend radius in the locations
Limit switches can be added on either side of where the cable will move. Cables should be
the load on the shaft to prevent the load from made in a twisted pair configuration, shielded
overshooting. and grounded properly to the machine base,
servo driver and motor in order to reduce radio
frequency interference.

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Hall Effect Sensors Linear Shaft Motor in Parallel Systems
Hall effect sensors are devices able Parallel drive systems are any application that has two or more linear
to sense position magnetically and motors in parallel. In parallel applications, the wires extend from the
provide this information to the servo shaft on opposite sides, whereas in non-parallel applications, other
driver. Some servo drivers require Hall motor locations are not accounted for in the wiring.
sensor feedback for commutation.
The Hall effect sensors are used by
some servo drivers to obtain forcer
Parallel Linear Shaft Motor Design
position information relative to
the shaft for commutation. Other
servo drivers are able to obtain
information for commutation
from the linear encoder.
Parallel Option Non-Parallel Option
For most horizontal applications
using servo drivers, there is
no need for digital Hall effects. Advantages of Using Linear Shaft Motor
The commutation is based on a in a Parallel Alignment
commutation table built during the tuning process, and is derived
In high-precision, single-axis robot applications, truly accurate
from the linear encoder. For most vertical applications, it is best to
positioning is only possible when the feedback is directly in the center
use digital Hall effects. The Linear Shaft Motor does not come with
of mass of the work point. You also want your force generation from
Hall effect sensors in its standard configuration; they will need to be
the motor directly in the center of mass of the work point as well;
selected as an option if required by your selected servo driver.
however, it is impossible to have the motor and feedback in the exact
same location.
Because of the size of Hall effect sensors, they are not available
on our 4mm Linear Shaft Motor. On the 8-20mm motors, the
By putting an encoder in the center of mass, and using parallel Linear
dimensions of your project must be expanded to include the
Shaft Motors equally spaced off the center of mass, you, in effect, are
sensors, which must be connected externally to the motor. On the
getting the desired feedback and force generation in the center of
25mm series and above, the sensors fit inside the motor and no
mass. You also are able to remove the heat source from the center of
additional space is needed in your design.
mass in high precision applications. This is impossible for other types
of parallel drive systems, which require two sets of encoders and servo
Other Components drives to provide this parallel drive functionality.
Each component must be of the lowest mass and highest mechanical
stiffness possible in order to decrease settling times. Hollowed and Multiple Motors, One Encoder, One Amplifier
ribbed components or honeycomb structures, along with special In the past, systems may have had two different motors driving
materials, are often utilized to achieve this. Obtaining the highest separate ball-screws, using two different controllers electronically
mechanical stiffness with the lowest mass requires that the linear connected together. Now that same system can be accomplished
motor be treated as an integral element to a motion system and not with two shaft motors, one encoder and one amplifier, as long as the
an add-on part. stiffness in the system itself is sufficiently high.

Cooling Methods
Although the Linear Shaft Motor inherently runs cooler than other
linear motors, using heat dissipation can improve the ratings of the Examples of Parallel Systems
LSM by 30 to 40 percent. Cooling
methods include, but are not limited
to: heat routing, heat fins (see left
side of image, left), heat fans (see
right side of image, left), forced air,
and water cooling.

Attached to
a S080D, a
200mm x 100mm x 12mm heat sink improved
the rated current by 75 percent. The same
heat sink improved the rated current of a Unlimited Linear Shaft Motors Connected Together
S160D by 30 percent. This is also is an advantage for applications where extremely high
amounts of force are needed. It is possible to connect any number
Nippon Pulse sales engineers can suggest of Linear Shaft Motors together, thus allowing their forces to be
a variety of cooling methods, if cooling is combined.
necessary for your application.
At right is an example of a water-cooled
S500D Linear Shaft Motor.

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Linear Shaft Motor Horizontal Arrangements

When used in a horizontal application, Linear Shaft Motors typically will have the load attached to the forcer so as to achieve very
simple and precise linear movements. In a Linear Shaft Motor system, the shaft is supported at both shaft supports and the load
moves along slide rails, linear bearings, or air bearings. A linear encoder scale is attached to the guide rails to provide linear posi-
tion feedback for servo control.
Table
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Bearing Blocks

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Bearings

Linear
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Linear Encoder

Forcer
Shaft Support
Shaft Support

Shaft

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When used in a vertical application, Linear Shaft Motors typically require a counterbalance
mechanism, or brake, to prevent the load from dropping in the event of a power interruption.
The counter balance can also reduce the net load on the motor by supporting the load
against gravity. Typical counterbalance techniques include a pneumatic cylinder, springs, or a
counterweight.

Shaft Support

Linear Rail

Moving Forcer Bearing Block

Cable
Carrier

Forcer

Encoder
Tables

Linear Scale Shaft

Shaft Support

Linear
Pillow
Block
Bearing
Forcer
Moving Shaft

Linear Encoder Baseplate

Shaft

Linear Scale Shaft Support

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Linear Shaft Motor Part Numbering Guide

Shaft Size (D) Forcer Size (A) Winding Parallel Option Usable Stroke Options Options # of Forcers
S X XX XXXXst XX XX XX
040
080
160 XX Usable stroke
200 in millimeters Blank Standard
250 (only needed if FO Forcer Only
320 ordering shaft) SO Shaft Only
350
427 Two or more forcers
WP Waterproof
435 (only for XS series)
HA Digital Hall Effect
500
Blank Standard CE CE type motor (only needed
605
PL Parallel Motors if ordering forcer)
1000*
FG Frameground
200v
Blank Standard Part Numbering Examples
Assigned by 1. S160T-200st: 16mm shaft diameter, triple 5. S200D-FO: 20mm shaft diameter, double
factory based on winding, stroke of 200mm winding, forcer only
2. S200D-250st-HA: 20mm shaft diameter, 6. S120Q-200st-SO: 12mm diameter, quadruple
customer needs double winding, stroke of 250mm, Hall effects winding, stroke of 200mm, shaft only
1S-24V Winding 3. L250Q-1000st: Large air gap, 25mm shaft 7. S350QPL-500st: 35mm shaft diameter,
diameter, quadruple winding, stroke of quadruple winding, parallel motors, stroke of
1000mm 500mm
4. L320T-2500st-02: Large air gap, 32mm shaft 8. L350SS-1500st-03: Large air gap, 35mm shaft
S Single winding diameter, triple winding, stroke of 2500mm, diameter, single winding, small forcer, stroke of
XX Shaft diameter D Double (2) windings two forcers 1500mm, three forcers

in mm *10 T Triple (3) windings

Q Quadruple (4) windings Usable Stroke is = L - (L2 * 2) - A

(Shaft Diameter)
S Standard Air Gap X Octuple (8) windings
SS Single winding small forcer

D
L Large Air Gap
DS Double winding small forcer (Support Length) (Support Length)
A (Forcer Length)
TS Triple winding small forcer L2 L2
L (Shaft Length)

Example: For a S080D-250 L = 310 Stroke = 310 - (10*2) - 40

L2 = 10 Stroke = 310 - 20 - 40
*Larger shaft sizes are available on a custom basis. Contact Nippon Pulse for details.
A = 40 Stroke = 250

Linear Shaft Motor Dimension Guide

P P
40 (Mounting Pitch)(Mounting Pitch) 40
P (Mounting Pitch)
P1 D D
(Mounting Pitch) (Shaft Diameter) P1 (Shaft Diameter)
(Mounting Pitch)

Mx (Mounting holes) - 4 Mx (Mounting holes) - 6 D1(Forcer

Wire Length: 300 mm D1(Forcer Bore Diameter)
Wire Length: 300 mm
Bore Diameter) G (Gap)
A (Forcer Length)
30
G (Gap)

82 B (Forcer Width)
D B (Forcer Width) D

L2 L2
75 L2
(Support Length) A (Forcer Length) (Support Length) B (Forcer Width) 10
(Support Length) 64 B (Forcer Width)
L2
(Support Length)
L (Shaft Length) L (Shaft Length)

Notes:
• The dimension S (Stroke) should be used for limit switch spacing.
• The total length of the shaft (L) can be calculated using the following formula: L (Total Length) = S (Stroke) + A (Forcer Length) + 2 * L2 (Support Length)

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S040D 0.29 0.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.4 11.2 0.5 25 0.01 0.50 S040D 4mm
S040T 0.45 0.3 1.8 1.1 1.6 0.5 16.8 0.7 34 0.01 0.50 S040T shaft
diameter
S040Q 0.58 0.3 2.3 1.1 2.1 0.7 22.4 1.0 43 0.01 0.50 S040Q
S080D 1.8 0.8 7.2 3.4 2.1 0.7 4.7 0.7 40 0.05 0.50 S080D 8mm
S080T 2.7 0.8 10.7 3.4 3.2 1.1 6.8 1.0 55 0.06 0.50 S080T shaft
diameter
S080Q 3.5 0.8 14 3.4 4.2 1.4 9.0 1.3 70 0.08 0.50 S080Q
S120D 4.5 0.4 18 1.6 11 3.7 37.0 12.0 64 0.09 0.50 S120D
12mm
S120T 6.6 0.4 27 1.6 17 5.5 54.0 18.0 88 0.12 0.50 S120T shaft
diameter
S120Q 8.9 0.4 36 1.6 22 7.4 73.0 24.0 112 0.16 0.50 S120Q
S160D 10 0.6 40 2.5 16 5.4 21.0 8.2 80 0.15 0.50 S160D
16mm
S160T 15 0.6 60 2.5 24 8.1 33.0 12.0 110 0.20 0.50 S160T shaft
diameter
S160Q 20 0.6 81 2.5 33 11 43.0 16.0 140 0.30 0.50 S160Q
L160D 8.8 0.55 35 2.2 16 5.4 21 7.3 80 0.15 0.80 L160D Large
Air
L160T 13 0.55 53 2.2 24 8.0 31 11 110 0.23 0.80 L160T Gap
L160Q 18 0.55 70 2.2 32 11 41 15 140 0.30 0.80 L160Q Series

S200D 18 0.6 72 2.4 31 10 28.7 19.3 94 0.30 0.75 S200D

20mm
S200T 28 0.6 112 2.4 47 16 43.0 29.0 130 0.50 0.75 S200T shaft
diameter
S200Q 38 0.6 152 2.4 64 21 56.0 39.0 166 0.70 0.75 S200Q
S250D 40 1.3 160 5.1 31 10.4 7.8 9.8 120 0.80 0.75 S250D
S250T 60 1.3 240 5.1 47 16 12.0 15.0 165 1.1 0.75 S250T 25mm
shaft
S250Q 75 1.3 300 5.1 59 20 15.0 19.0 210 1.5 0.75 S250Q diameter
S250X 140 2.4 560 9.6 58 19 7.5 9.5 390 2.9 0.75 S250X
L250D 34 1.3 138 5.2 27 8.8 8.4 9.2 120 0.77 2.0 L250D
L250T 52 1.3 207 5.2 40 13 13 14 165 1.1 2.0 L250T
Large
L250Q 69 1.3 276 5.2 53 18 17 18 210 1.5 2.0 L250Q Air
L250SS 17 1.3 69 5.1 13 4.5 6.5 11.4 50 0.43 2.0 L250SS Gap
Series
L250DS 34 1.3 137 5.1 27 9.0 13.0 22.7 80 0.8 2.0 L250DS
L250TS 51 1.3 206 5.1 40 13.5 19.5 34.1 110 1.1 2.0 L250TS
S320D 56 1.2 226 5.0 45 15 11.0 17.0 160 1.2 1.00 S320D
32mm
S320T 85 1.2 338 5.0 68 23 17.0 26.0 220 1.7 1.00 S320T shaft
diameter
S320Q 113 1.2 451 5.0 91 30 23.0 34.0 280 2.2 1.00 S320Q
L320D 55 1.3 218 5.0 44 15 12 14.0 160 1.3 2.50 L320D Large
Air
L320T 82 1.3 327 5.0 65 22 17 21.0 220 1.9 2.50 L320T
Gap
L320Q 109 1.3 436 5.0 87 29 23 28.0 280 2.6 2.50 L320Q Series
S350D 104 1.5 416 6.0 69 23 13.8 21.8 160 1.3 1.00 S350D
35mm
S350T 148 1.5 592 6.0 99 33 20.2 33.0 220 1.9 1.00 S350T shaft
diameter
S350Q 190 2.7 760 10.8 70 23 6.9 10.9 280 2.4 1.00 S350Q
S427D 100 3.0 400 12.0 33 11 2.7 7 220 3.0 1.65 S427D
42.7mm
S427T 150 3.0 600 12.0 50 17 3.9 11 310 4.2 1.65 S427T shaft
diameter
S427Q 200 3.0 800 12.0 67 22 5.2 15 400 5.4 1.65 S427Q
S435D 116 3.0 464 12.0 39 13 2.7 7 220 3.0 1.25 S435D
43.5mm
S435T 175 3.0 700 12.0 58 19 3.9 11 310 4.2 1.25 S435T shaft
diameter
S435Q 233 3.0 932 12.0 78 26 5.2 15 400 5.4 1.25 S435Q
S500D 289 3.8 1156 15.2 76 25 4.4 27 240 10 1.75 S500D
50mm
S500T 440 5.8 1760 23.2 76 25 3.3 20 330 13 1.75 S500T shaft
diameter
S500Q 585 7.7 2340 30.8 76 25 2.2 13 420 15 1.75 S500Q
S605D 420 8.8 1000 35 47 16 1.1 7 310 16 1.75 S605D
60.5mm
S605T 610 8.6 2400 34.0 71 24 1.7 10 430 21 1.75 S605T shaft
S605Q 780 8.4 3100 34.0 93 31 2.2 13 550 27 1.75 S605Q diameter

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Common Motion Profile Formulas Useful Formulas

Triangular Profile 1/2, 1/2
General Formulas
Accelerate to speed and decelerate back to original speed or Acceleration G
2
ACCG = A (m/sec )/9.81
zero, rest and repeat the process as needed. This is very simple Gravity g = 9.81
and is common in applications such as pick & place. Friction Coefficient (FC) = M2/M1, M1 being the mass of the load
to be moved, and M2 being the amount of force
Velocity
required to move the mass.
Triangular Profile Voltage V=I*R
1/2 V Current I=V/R
1/2 Resistance R=V/I
Distance = X
Voltage and Current RMS vs. Peak
Time
T/2 T/2 RMS (AC) Peak * 0.707
T Peak (DC) RMS * 1.414
Have X (m) V (m/sec) A (m/sec2) A (m/sec2) Examples:
Solve For T (sec) T (sec) T (sec) V (m/sec)
Distance Voltage Resistance Current
X= (1/2) * V * T X= (1/4) * A * T2 X= (V2/A)
X(m) RMS Values 5 25 0.2
Velocity Peak Values 3.535 25 0.1414
V= 2 * (X/T) V = (A*T)/2 V=√(A*X)
V (m/sec)
Acceleration Please ensure your units remain constant when calculating RMS or Peak Values.
A= 4 * (X/T2) A= 2 * (V/T) A= V2/X
A (m/sec2)

Trapezoidal Profile Encoder Formulas

Scale Pitch
Encoder Resolution Er =
Accelerate to constant speed, travel at that constant speed, and (4 * Interpolation)
then decelerate back to original speed of zero. This is common
in applications such as scanning inspection. There are two Enc. Output Freq. (A-B Phase) EOF = Velocity * 106
(4 * Encoder Resolution)
types, the 1/3 Trapezoidal Profile and the Variable Trapezoidal
Profile. Velocity * 106
Enc. Output Freq. (Sine-Cosine) EOF =
(Scale Pitch)
Velocity
Trapezoidal
Profile
1/3 V Amplifier/Driver Sizing Formulas
1/3 Voltage due to Back EMF VBEMF = Back EMF * Velocity
1/3 Distance = X

Voltage due to R * I Vri = 1.225 * Resistance * Peak Current

Time
T/3 T/3 T/3
T 7.695*Velocity*Inductance*Peak Current
Voltage due to Inductance VL =
Have X (m) V (m/sec) A (m/sec2) A (m/sec2) Magnetic Pitch
Solve For T (sec) T (sec) T (sec) V (m/sec)
Min. Bus Voltage needed Vbus = 1.15 [ ( Vbemf + Vri)2 + VL2 ]
Distance
X= (2/3) * V * T X= (1/4.5) * A * T2 X= 2 * (V2/A)
X(m)
Velocity Peak Current (rms value) Iprms = Peak Current * 1.2
V= 1.5 * (X/T) V = (A*T)/3 V=√ (A*X)/2
V (m/sec)
Acceleration Continuous Current (rms value) ICrms = Continuous Current * 1.2
A= 4.5 * (X/T2) A= 3 * (V/T) A= 2 * (V2/X)
A (m/sec2)

Variable Velocity These formulas add a 20 percent safety margin for current and a 15 percent safety margin
Trapezoidal for voltage.
Profile
V
(Formulas listed Total Distance = X
below are for
calculating Xa Xc Xd
acceleration and Time
deceleration) Ta Tc Td
T
Have X (m) V (m/sec) A (m/sec2) A (m/sec2)
Solve For T (sec) T (sec) T (sec) V (m/sec)
Distance
X= (V * T)/2 X= (A * T2)/2 X= V2/(2 * A)
X (m)
Velocity
V= (2 * X)/T V=A*T V=√ (2*A)/X
V (m/sec)
Acceleration
A= (2 * X)/T2 A= V/T A= V2/(2 * X)
A (m/sec2)

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Linear Shaft Motor Selection Guide
One of the most straight-forward tasks in the design of a linear motion system is to specify a motor and drive combination that can provide the force, speed and
acceleration required. This is often the most overlooked aspect of the linear motion system design, making the motor the most costly part of the system, not only
from the perspective of the initial cost, but also in relation to service maintenance and energy.

The unique properties of the Linear Shaft Motor make its sizing for applications slightly different than that of other liner motors. Nevertheless, the proper sizing of
a Linear Shaft Motor is rather straight-forward. Nippon Pulse provides the SMART sizing software to assist in the selection of a proper motor and drive combination
for your mechanical design. Please use the following chart to assist in organizing the operation conditions for your system.

Item Symbol Unit Notes Examples

Load mass ML kg Mass of the moving part of your system less the mass of the motor. Example: Table, Encoder
Thrust Force is added to all segments of the motion profile. This is in addition to force Example: As the motor moves, it needs
Load (thrust) Force FL N
needed to overcome mass, acceleration and friction. to maintain 10 lbs of force on an object.
Pre-load Force is considered in all moving segments of the motion profile. Keep in mind all Example: Cable Chain, Bearing wipers,
Run (pre-load) Friction Fr N
external forces that disturb the movement. Preloaded Guide, springs
Moving Motor Mass Mc kg If you are not sure which motor you are going to need, start with a value of 1/10 of load mass.
Friction coefficient µ
Incline Angle α ° 0° is Horizontal while 90° is Vertical
Available Voltage V Vac
Available Current A Arms
Max Allowable temperature °C

Next, define what movements your system will be making using the following chart for assistance:
Item Symbol Unit Notes
Stroke X mm
Velocity V [m/s] Note: This application note
Velocity V m/s walks you through sizing
time
Ta Tc Td Ts Tw with only one segment. It is
Acceleration time Ta s
recommended for the best
Continuous time Tc s sizing of a Linear Shaft Motor, a
Required force complete cycle should be used
F1 F2 F1 time
Deceleration time Td s for sizing. Stroke out and back.
F3 The SMART sizing software
Settling time Ts s Ta Tc Ts Tw Ta allows for sizing with up to six
Selection Flow Td segments.
Waiting time Tw s

1. Calculations for Load Condition

The chart shown here helps to calculate a load force. The frictional load of the linear
guide and the resistance force of the cable carrier (FC) are run friction and treated
as pre-load force. For your initial calculations, it is suggested you use 1/10 the load mass,
as the value for Forcer mass (MC).

2. Calculations for Required Thrust - You will need to calculate a thrust value for each
section of the motion profile. In these equations, “μ” is the coefficient of friction on the
guide. ”g” is as the acceleration of gravity. g = 9.81 m/sec2. “∝” is the angle of incline.
For vertical or incline moves use Fr for moves against gravity and
Frd for moves with gravity. Fi Force (Inertia) Fi = (ML + MC) * (V /Ta)

Ff Force (Friction) Ff = (ML + MC) * g * [sin(∝) + μ * cos(∝)] + Fr

3. Temporary Selection - The largest thrust value calculated in
section 2, must be less than peak thrust of the selected Linear Ffd Force (Friction) down Ffd = (ML + MC) * g * [sin(∝) + μ * cos(∝) * -1] + Fr
Shaft Motor. It is good practice to add 20 to 50% to the peak
thrust as a safety margin. Please note that the peak thrust of the F1 Acceleration force F1 = Fi + FL + Fr Inertia force + external force
Linear Shaft Motor may vary with operation speed.
F2 Constant velocity force F2 = FL + Ff load of external force
4. Confirm MC (forcer mass) is smaller than the value used in sec- F3 Deceleration force F3 = Fi -( FL + Fr) inertia force - external force
tion 1. If it is larger, please return to section 1 to recalculate using
the new MC value. F4 Dwell force F4 = (ML + MC) * g * [sin(∝)] +FL

5. Confirm Effective thrust (Feff ) - Please confirm that effective force (Feff ) is less than the continuous rated force (Frated) of the motor plus a safety factor (SF) of 30% to
50%.

6. If the effective force (Feff ) is larger, please select a new motor where the rated force
(f12 * t1) + (F22 * t2) + (F32 * t3)
(Frated) is met in the equation. Feff = < SFrated + SF
(t1 + t2 + t3 + t4 + t5)

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Nippon Pulse SMART (Shaft Motor Application Resource Tool)

Nippon Pulse offers the Linear Shaft Motor

Application Resource Tool (SMART) to
assist in determining the proper Linear
Shaft Motor. It requires Microsoft Excel 98
or newer. SMART is part of the LSM design
toolkit available at nipponpulse.com. Now
with relative price comparison!

Motor Sizing Example

Let’s assume you want to move horizontally a mass of 6kg point-to-point over a distance of 100 mm (X) in 160 msec, including settling time (Tm) to +/- 1 micron.
Total travel is 400mm, and a dwell time of 200msec is needed after each move.

Move Profile Item Symbol Value Unit

We will assume an estimated settling time of 10msec (Ts).
The move cycle time (Tc) is 160 + 200 = 360msec Load Mass ML 7 kg
Using previous move formula: Load (Thrust) Force FL 0 N
T (msec) = Tm – (Ts)
Run (Pre-Load) Friction Fr 20 N
T (msec) = 160 – 10 = 150msec
We will assume an efficient trapezoidal profile (1/3, 1/3, 1/3) Moving Motor Mass Mc 1.9 kg
Friction Coefficient µ 0.005
Acceleration needed here (see previous move formula):
Incline Angle ∝ 0 º
A = (4.5)*(0.1*0.152)
A = 20m/sec2 (about 2 “g”) Available Voltage V 120 Vac
Available Current A 7 Arms
V = (1.5)*(0.1/0.15)
V = 1m/sec Max Allowable Temperature 110 ºC
The acceleration and deceleration time becomes (150/3)= 50msec
The time at constant speed is (150/3) = 50msec
We can estimate the acceleration force of the load only (see previously mentioned formula) at 2g*9.81*6kg = 117N.

Based on this we can select S350T (peak force = 592N, continuous force = 148N) assuming a coil mounting plate of 1kg.
Total moving mass: 6kg (load) + 1kg (plate) + 1.9kg (coil mass) = 8.9kg
Coil resistance = 20.2ohm, Coil Force constant 99N/Ap, Thermal Resistance 2.4°C/W, Back Emf 33Vp/m/sec,
Inductance p-p 33mH, Electrical cycle length 120mm
We assume a good set of linear bearings with μ=0.005 and 20N of friction.

Friction Force: Ff (N) = 8.9*9.81*[sin(0) + 0.005*cos(0)] + 20 = 20.4N Item Symbol Value Unit
Inertial Force: Fi (N) = 8.9*20 = 178N Stroke X 100 mm
Total Acceleration Force: F1 (N) = 178 + 20.4 = 198.4N
Total Constant Velocity Force: F2 (N) = 20.4N Velocity V 1 m/s
Total Deceleration Force: F3 (N) = 178 – 20.4 = 157.6N Acceleration Time Ta 0.05 s
Total Dwell Force: F4 (N) = 0N
Constant velocity force Tc 0.05 s
RMS Force: Frms (N) = √[{198.42*0.05)+(20.42*0.025)+(157.62*0.05)/0.36]
Frms (N) = 94.7N Deceleration Time Td 0.05 s
RMS Current: Ica = 94.7/99 = 0.96 Amp rms Settling Time Ts 0.01 s
Peak Current: Ipa = 198.4/99 = 2 Amp rms
Motor Resistance Hot: Rhot = 20.2 * 1.423 = 28.7Ω Waiting Time Tw 0.2 s
Voltage due B EMF: Vbemf = 33 * 1 = 33Vac
Voltage due I*R: Vir = 1.225 * 28.7 *2 = 70.32Vac
Voltage due Inductance: VL = 7.695 * 1 * 33 * 2 / 120 = 4.23Vac
Bus Voltage needed: Vbus = 1.15 * √ [(33 + 70.3)2 + 4.232] = 118.8Vac

For More Information

For assistance in sizing and selecting a motor, a detailed step-by-step guide is available as part of the Linear Shaft Motor Design Toolkit on our website,
nipponpulse.com. You can also call to speak with one of our sales engineers for personalized recommendations for your specific application.

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