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IAI Catalog Checklist April 2010

The IAI Catalog Checklist for April 2010 is now available.

Please login into your distributor account at IAI America and click “Request Catalogs” to order

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Motor Differences Between Stepper and Servo TIPS-100080

Motor Characteristic Difference Between Stepper Motor and Servo Motor

Please note the following motor characteristic difference between stepper and servo motors:

With the recent introduction of the Mini ROBO Cylinder, we have grown our servo motor lineup. Please note when selecting an actuator for ‘Push Motion’ applications, select the stepper motor actuator.

With servo motors, please understand the following conditions which affect the forces and the repeatability of the force:

1. Max push force setting: (Rated max thrust) x 70%
2. Push force repeatability:

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IAI Product Overview Catalog

IAI Product Overview Catalog (1.4 MB)
Catalog #: CJ0033-11A-UST-4-0210
Pages: 8
The new IAI product overview catalog presents our full range of motion control systems, including SCARA robots, linear actuators, table top robots, Cartesian systems, intelligent controllers & software and ROBO Cylinder® electric cylinders – the smart alternative to air.

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Precaution for Linear Servo Actuator Installation – TIPS-090131

Subject: Linear Servo Actuator Installation (LSA)

The installation methods of the Linear Servo Actuator (LSA) are limited to the table below.

The models indicated that are unable to be horizontally wall mounted are due to the following reasons:

• The sagging and biting of the dust strip by the slider(s) for stroke lengths longer than 400mm.
• The linear bearings have not been designed to account for loading in this orientation.

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IAI Catalog Checklist March 2010

The IAI Catalog Checklist for March 2010 is now available.

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Food Grade Grease – TIPS-100030

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).

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ROBO Cylinder PC Software Version 7

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:

• You are a new customer purchasing any ROBO Cylinder with any of the following controllers: PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2, ASEP/PSEP and do not currently own version 6.
• You are customer that owns version 4.

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

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.

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Safety Category 3 & 4 Compliant External Wiring Example – TIPS-100010

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.

1. Safety category 3 or 4 with  TP Adapter and a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendent
2. Safety category 3 or 4 without a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendent

(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:

1. PCON & ACON Safety Category 3 or 4 with TP Adapter and a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
2. PCON & ACON Safety Category 3 or 4 without a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
3. SCON Safety Category 3 or 4 with TP Adapter and a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
4. SCON & SSEL Safety Category 3 or 4 without a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
5. SSEL Safety Category 3 or 4 with TP Adapter and a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
6. SSEL Safety Category 3 or 4 without a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant (Same drawing with item 4.)
7. ASEL & PSEL Safety Category 3 or 4 with TP Adapter and a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant
8. ASEL & PSEL  Safety Category 3 or 4 without a Category 4 (ANSI) Teach Pendant

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Changes in UL Standards Update: 02/05/10

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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