The IAI Catalog Checklist for March 2010 is now available.
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Subject: Food Grade Grease
For applications that require food grade grease, Medallion FM grease may be
specified as a special grease. Please note that the actuator itself cannot be
offered as food grade compatible since this requires the actuator to be made out
of stainless steel or be coated in a food grade compatible coating or plating
which we don’t offer as a special option.
Please see the following documents regarding the technical specification and the
material safety data sheet (MSDS).
The new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is now available.
There are no changes in the functionality of the software for the following controllers: PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2
The changes for the new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is the addition of ASEP & PSEP controller functionality.
(1) Free upgrade offer to RC PC software version 7 for:
Customers who already own the RC PC software version 6 and need ASEP/PSEP software. (Software to be sent via email)
Please call our offices and provide the purchase date of your current RC PC Software.
If you require a CD, please contact your distributor with the purchase date and the P.O.# of your current RC PC Software version 6.
(2) Please purchase the new RC PC software version 7 if:
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
IL: 1-800-944-0333
CA: 1-800-736-1712
GA: 1-888-354-9470
ROBO Cylinder CON-PT Teaching Pendant Catalog (348 kb)
Catalog #: CONPT-UST-1A-0210
Pages: 4
The new CON-PT teaching pendant adds an easy to use interactive touch panel for easy configuration for any user level. The large display makes it easy to display position information for fast editing.
Subject: Safety Category 3 & 4 compliant external wiring example (TIPS-100010)
Please see the following ACON, PCON, SCON, ASEL, PSEL & SSEL controller
external wiring drawings which meet the requirements for category 3 & 4.
There are two types of drawings for each controller.
(This does not mean that you can not use a Teaching Pendant or PC Software, but rather
the system will not meet the category 3 or 4 compliance when they are used)
Drawing index:
UL has announced the change in the standard UL508C.
Due to this change, controller shipments beginning Feb 15th 2010 (from the factory), are
‘UL Recognized Component Mark’ products only when used under the attached condition of the ‘CAUTION’ notice.
Controllers related to this notice:
ACON
PCON
ROBONET
RCP2
This will be in effect until reevaluation and the retesting is concluded by UL.
The attached ‘CAUTION’ notice will be enclosed with the products at the time of shipment.
Please call IAI offices for further information.
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The overhang load length provides a reference for an appropriate offset of the load from the slider at which the actuator can operate smoothly without generating undesirable vibration.
Take note that if the overhang load length is exceeded, vibration may increase the positioning time, generate longer overshooting, lower the positioning repeatability, etc.
Vibration can also cause the guide to get pinched or receive uneven loads and eventually fail prematurely. Accordingly, be sure to observe the allowable overhang load length. (The load coefficient will change.)
Based on our experience, the overhang load length should not exceed approx. 5 based on the expression “L / l,” where L represents the overhang load length and l represents the slider length. If “L / l > 5,” use a double-guide specification or take other appropriate measures to ensure a sufficient span.
(Supplemental information)
With a measuring system equipped with a camera, the overhang load length may take a value of approx. 3 to 4. On the other hand, you can slightly increase the value of “L/ l” in applications where you only want your actuator to operate as intended.
TIPS-090150 – Issue date: 12/28/09
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Precaution for Linear Servo Actuator Installation
The methods to install the linear servo actuator is basically limited as shown in the following table. Please be careful when orienting the actuator. (Special order models are excluded)
| Model Code | Standard Horizontal Orientation |
Vertical Orientation |
Horizontal Orientation Wall Mount |
Ceiling Mount |
| S6 | o | o | ||
| S8 | o | o | ||
| S10 | o | o | ||
| H8 | o | o | ||
| L15 | o | |||
| N10 | o | |||
| N15 | o | |||
| N19 | o | |||
| W21 | o |
o = Available
TIPS-090130 – Issue date: 11/12/09
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