SQL-RV-1.8 SQUIGGLE® Motor
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1. es NEW SCALE TECHNOLOGIES Ingeniously Small Motion Systems MOTORS SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A January 2010 January 2014 SQUIGGLE motors are no longer sold separately they are available only as part of an integrated motion module New Scale Technologies Inc 121 Victor Heights Parkway Victor NY 14564 Phone 585 924 4450 Fax 585 924 4468 Sales sales newscaletech com Service nstservice newscaletech com Web www newscaletech com 2009 New Scale Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of New Scale Technologies Inc SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark of New Scale Technologies Inc Windows Vista and ActiveX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Table of Contents AOA Dw rmrmom_emomnmrrr r r ll bb bgre l System Te QUTO MENIS eerie ei sei e nE An NEEE ER ANni NEEE E pe d e w k 2 SU IDA E EE E E EEEE E EE EE E eee E TET 3 S E e ere e NNN E E E Eb bb rra 3 E TSCA 1 ING E E E E E A NN gJggom0mmOoO j oog _ _pj90 0 3 Eav ronmental zali asa SES NMMM MMMMMNnEnEnNHRHNnHEHEHEHEHNHEENJHTJB E BD MD DMNBM MMMDMDTTDMDMMM 2 Warnings and Utl0OTIS Eke kek K Kek k ek k2. may degrade motor performance and contribute to premature motor failure If debris is caught in the motor during evaluation testing or in a laboratory application the screw may be removed and cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol solution Carefully re insert the screw making sure that the radiused end is used to drive the load Important The SQUIGGLE motor operates best under a slight return force of 5 grams applied axially against the radiused tip of the screw It is important to note that the total axial load including this return force is not to exceed 20 grams for the SQL RV 1 8 motor SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chart If the following remedies do not work call New Scale Technologies for service Controller LED does not light Power supply not connected Connect the power input cable to the or improperly connected controller at J1 on the mother board Caution The power input cable has a keyed connector that fits only one way It should never be forced The red wire should connect to pin 1 Controller set on metallic Properly insulate the bottom of the surface controller Motor incorrectly installed Connect the power input cable to the controller at J1 on the mother board Caution The power input cable has a keyed connector that fits only one way It should never be forced The red wire should connect to pin 1 Motor does not move Wrong axis
3. motor selected Select the correct axis motor on the in New Scale Pathway Motor Control tab of the New Scale software Pathway software Too much load on motor Check the Test Data sheet shipped with the motor and motor specifications for maximum motor load Motor shorted Move metallic surfaces away from the motor Crimped or broken flex Check for damage to the flex circuit circuit Using incorrect motor Make sure you are using a MC 3300 controller RV controller and not a MC 3300 high voltage controller Motor moved initially Too much progressive load Reduce progressive load but stopped moving on motor Dirty screw Clean screw See Cleaning the Screw on page 33 Controller timeout error Recycle power and restart New Scale Pathway software Using incorrect motor Make sure you are using a MC 3300 controller RV controller and not a MC 3300 high voltage controller Motor does not push Motor mount not securely Verify that motor mount is securely to spec fastened fastened to your test bench or fixture Too much load on motor Reduce motor load SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 31 Using incorrect motor Make sure you are using a MC 3300 controller RV controller and not a MC 3300 high voltage controller Slow motor speed Low speed setting in New Raise the speed setting in the New Scale Pathway software Scale Pathway software Dirty screw Clean screw See
4. Phase The separation in time between the start of a 25 of the period cycle in each drive signal Amplitude The maximum voltage achieved at each cycle Up to 5 5V max For light loads this can be as low as 2 3V SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 29 General Operational Guidelines and Best Practices Important Do not use the FPC as a means to transport the SQUIGGLE motor Handle the motor carefully by the ends of the screw or the sides of the motor body Subjecting the FPC to any force may result in a permanently damaged non functioning motor Important The exposed screw shaft should not be subjected to any lateral forces The only driving contact should be the radiused tip of the screw Side loading the screw may impede motor performance and or permanently damage the motor Important Contact with the FPC should be minimized Repeated bending of the FPC may result in permanently damaged non functioning motor The FPC should not be subjected to bend radii smaller than 04 1 0mm Important Forward and rear of the motor s linear travel hard mechanical stops should be avoided Driving the screw into a mechanical obstruction may jam the threads of the motor preventing further operation and or causing permanent damage Important The screw threads of your SQUIGGLE motor are a precision fit Take care to avoid contaminating the threads with debris or lubricants Introduction of such matter into the mating threads
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6. test the selected port Click Close when the connection is complete SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 8 4 Begin Using the Motor 3 New Scale Pathway Software BE NEW SCALE e Click the Connect button in ae Fen meri eens SAR ee pMultplexer the main menu to connect to the controller Closed Loop Position Closed Loop Speed Enable CL Enc Ref Run Speed 1000 um sec Target um j Target Ea Cutoff Speed 10 m sec Appl Enc Step yum i Sten Re Acceleration 5000 m sec Manual Commend Entry Jog Control Motor Step Control j Re Fwd Mtr Steps TT N prape Ev Run Control Interval 10 Ss Be Ewd ae DO Received e Available motors are listed in J RA the motor control window ca etup Connect pisconnect JE NEW SCALE Motor Control Tracker Script Control Display Only Axis Attributes Options Motor ___Position m Er m Enc Res Status At Limit _ p Multplexer 1358 50 0 00 500 nm Idle OL Highlight the desired motor 00 om som meo w Closed Loop Position Closed Loop Speed Enable CL Run Speed 1000 um sec raza Cutoff Speed 10 um sec e Click the Fwd and Rev Run secon SE wnt Control and Jog Control ae buttons to move the motor as j Ea you observe motor operation Duration j 0 Encoder equipped syst
7. Cleaning the Screw on page 33 Too much load on motor Reduce the motor load Check mounting fixture Using incorrect motor Make sure you are using a MC 3300 controller RV controller and not a MC 3300 high voltage controller No available USB The USB driver may not be Reinsert the New Scale Pathway based controllers installed or after the software CD and select the MC 3300 listed after using controller was connected to RV controller to see if the USB driver Setup Connection the PC and powered must be installed If it is shown click button Windows may have asked to Install to force an installation reinstalled the driver and this r it s not shown in the list box below it request was ignored by the is already on the system operator If already installed disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and see if Windows prompts to reinstall the driver if so let it find the driver locally Screw runs completely Motor runs for too far in one Re thread the screw See out of motor shaft direction Re Threading the Screw on page 33 SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 32 Maintenance Re threading the Screw If you run the motor for too long in one direction it can run completely out of the motor shaft If this occurs carefully re thread the screw clockwise with either end facing into the motor shaft Cleaning the Screw The SQUIGGLE motor normally performs well in an open setting w
8. Each MC 3300 RVcontroller operates up to two SQUIGGLE motors The controller accepts position feedback from commercially available analog or digital position sensors allowing complete closed loop control The MC 3300 RV controller includes motor control software for Windows XP and Vista An ActiveX control is included and may be integrated into other applications written in languages such as C or Visual Basic The controllers can also accept ASCII commands or input from an optional manual handset See the controller documentation for the low level ASCII control codes that an embedded system or microcontroller would send to a motor control chip Connecting the Motor The SQUIGGLE motor s FPC connects to a common FFC FPC 6 position 5mm pitch SMD connector from Hirose part FH12 6S 0 5SH see www hirose com ee Phase 1 Piezo 2 Po Phase 2 Piezo 2 P21 Phase 2 Piezo ie PP1 1 Phase 1 Piezo Ne Figure 9 FPC Pin out SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 27 To connect the SQUIGGLE motor to an electrical driver board or adapter cable lift the rotational flip lock actuator with a thumb or index finger figure 9 Fully insert the connector end of the FPC stiffener side up exposed conductive trace side down until it nests into the FPC connector Close the rotational flip lock actuator The same steps are used to remove the FPC from the mating connector fo _ 7 4 i P LAA i a Ti a d a al dne
9. a n J 7 SK E FGIFFG contact surtace zn Lodi li J 1 Lift the 2 Insert the FPC 3 Close the rotational rotational flip flip lock actuator Figure 9 Connecting the flex printed circuit FPC SQL Series SQUIGGLE Motor Electrical Characteristics lt 340mW at 2 8V MC 3300 RV driver Input voltage 5 5V max as low as 2 3V for light loads Optimal drive frequency 168 174kHz Input power is specified assuming the motor is driven by the MC 3300 RV Controller New Scale has developed OEM drivers that draw lower power and works with OEMs to build motor and driver combinations that are right for each application Drive signals 2 8 A or B Phase Shift 90 is Forward 90 is Reverse Full Bridge Drive J Common ground wire is eliminated SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 28 Input parameters for ICs capable of generating square waves typically include period and duty cycle Other parameters may include phase and amplitude Parameter values for the SQL RV 1 8 motor are below Please refer to the NSD 2101 Datasheet and MC 3300 RV Datasheet for more motor control details Period The time between the start of each cycle The Inverse of 171 KHz or 5 85 usec inverse of frequency For a SOQUIGGLE motor this must match or be near the period of the mechanical resonance of the tube Duty cycle The time that the drive signal is high within No more than 50 of the period each cycle
10. amming the threaded components and possibly causing permanent damage to the motor Linear hard stops should be avoided Soft or electrical limits such as optical sensors or magnetic Hall effect sensors are recommended As an alternative to soft electrical limits New Scale Technologies Inc has developed and patented a mechanical limit method utilizing a low torque motion limiting feature that can be integrated into your system For more details please contact our Custom Product Division 585 924 4450 ext 153 SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 12 Vibration Effects It is important to note that induced vibrations other than from the motor itself have the potential to move the screw when the motor is not in operation This can lead to improper positioning allowing the screw to move past a forward or reverse limit Due to this phenomenon it is critical that a preload be applied to ensure continued operability of the mechanism and engagement of the screw in the nut in the case that vibration induced movement has occurred Mounting Attaching a fixture to the sheet metal mounted SQUIGGLE motor introduces the potential for damping and structural non symmetry in the motor assembly resulting in sub optimal orbital motion This can limit the maximum motor speed and push force Consider your system and motor requirements when considering the mounting techniques that follow Screw Play Keep in mind that there i
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12. der is included View Manual Save To Your PC Hi Required Software Description n the order check the NST Squiggle Controller Driver Set iverorContrekels ak USB Port Include Support for New Scale Pathway Single Multi Axis and Sensor Control via ActiveX Tracker Sensor check box Install View Previously Installed Software Close f Click Install to install the software If a Microsoft warning appears click OK to continue SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 6 You may also view the New Scale NST Installer manuals or save them to disk at this time C HN OL OO Gi ES When the installation is complete remove the disk Choose Your Controller Available Manuals Requires Adobe Reader MC 1000 Single Axis RS 232 NstSquiggleCtrlActiveX_Rev1_pdf MC 3000 Dual Axis USB MC 3100 Controller Manual 02258 M 0000 pdf MC 3100 Dual Axis USB MC 3300 Controller Manual pdf MC 3300 Dual Axis USB Installation of SQ2115 reve pdf MC 31MB Tracker Demo USB Controller Cryo Addendum_ RevA pdf MC 4100 Single Axis USB Q 2300 Single Axis USB Q 2306 Six Axis Multiplexed USB View Manual Save To Your PC Required Software Description NST Squiggle Controller Driver Set Driver for Controllers with USB Port New Scale Pathway Single Multi Axis and Sensor Control via ActiveX g Connect the USB cable from the computer to the controller as shown The first t
13. e motion of the screw System requirements e Computer with a CD drive Windows 2000 XP Pro or Vista SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 2 Safety Note the following precautions and requirements Safety Precautions e Be mindful of exposed connections e Use only 2 3V 5 5V input voltage e Do not connect or disconnect components while power is on Handling Precautions e Do not hold or transport the motor by the flex circuit Avoid over handling crimping or damaging the flex circuit Do not subject the flex circuit to bend radii smaller than 0 04 1 0mm e Do not remove the motor from its housing e Handle all components with care Treat this product as you would a laptop computer or an optical microscope e Do not lubricate the motor Do not expose the motor to lubricating materials e Certain components are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge Observe all ESD procedures to avoid component damage Environmental Requirements e Do not use in wet or damp conditions or in an explosive atmosphere e Do not operate in a corona vacuum pressure range 100 to 10 Torr e Keep working surfaces clean dry and static free Warnings and Cautions These terms may appear in this manual WARNING identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage injury or loss of life CAUTION identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other pr
14. ems will display position Axis 1 USB1 S N 0001 F W VER 1 7 2 MC 3300 Dual Axis Controller See the New Scale Pathways To change the motor speed change the Software manual for more Motor Step Control values or use the detailed operating Max Speed slide bar instructions SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTE b New Scale Pathway Software When you wish to shut down the controller click the Disconnect __Position m Er Jm ___Enc Res __Status button before you remove the USB i Teso D0 Som deol cable REB Closed Loop Position Closed Loop Speed Enable CL Run Speed 1000 um sec 0 Taoa Cutoff Speed 10 um sec Dol Sten He eren EVA Acceleration 5000 um sec Motor Step Control Axis 1 USB1 S N 0001 FAW VER 1 7 2 MC 3300 Dual Axis Controller e Test encoder Tracker operation Select the Tracker tab to display the Tracker data screen which shows available axes plus detailed information for encoder program development See the New Scale Pathways Software manual for full programming details Refer to the MC 3300 RV Controller Guide for full details on how to evaluate motor performance using the New Scale Pathway software and the MC 3300 RV controller SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 10 5 What s Next Consult the MC 3300 RV Controller Guide on the enclosed CD for more details on how
15. erably a thin sheet metal part that is screwed into the integration structure in two different places and clamps onto the top of the housing Again make sure this clamping force does not exceed 100g Figure 7 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs Clamp Method Using Mount Tabs The Clamp Method consists again of the same recess as before but with a separate part that is screwed into the integration structure and clamps onto one of the mounting tabs while the other mounting tab slips into a pocket SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 20 Figure 8 Clamp Method Using Mount Tabs SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 21 ADJUSTABLE CLAMP Drawing 3 Clamp Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 3 for integration features as well as Figure 4 2 Insert one Mount Tab into the Pocket feature so that the following criteria are met a Datum A of the housing should mate with the recess Datum A of the integration structure b Datum B of the housing should mate with Datum B of the integration structure c Datum C of the housing should mate with Datum C of the integration structure 3 Screw the Clamp into the integration structure so that it secures the motor housing in place by clamping down on one of the Mount Tabs SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 22 Reference Design Example for SQL RV 1 8 The following outlines a reference desig
16. ime the USB connection is made the system will install a USB driver and motor driver on the local hard drive Instruct the system to find the drivers locally SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 7 Do the following to run the Pathway demo software and select the E communication port h Double Click on the New batia Scale Pathways icon on desktop to start application _3 New Scale Pathway Software __ Position m Err m Enc Res i Click on Setup Connection to open connection dialog Closed Loop Position Enable CL Enc Ref Target um f Target Enc Step um 10 Step Re Closed Loop Speed Status L JA imit Multplexer Run Speed 1055 j m sec Cutoff Speed 70 unmvsec Apr Acceleration J um sec tor Step Control T gt a Steps fi Interval 10 00 Duration 700 T7 E fst Squiggle Controller ActiveX Properties V1 3 1 Available USB Available Selected j Select the desired USB port COM Ports USE COM Ports Based Controllers that you wish to connect oe the controller to Highlight the desired USB port and click Select to select the port Move Up Move Bin Baud Rate Update Firmware Select gt Select gt lt Remove En BAT Test Selected ESA Refresh Availability Lists USB COM Ports Cancel k Click the Test Selected USB COM Ports button to
17. ithout any contamination This is true whether or not the motor is integrated in a module or housing Occasionally dirt particles may accumulate on the screw which can reduce motor performance If this happens clean the screw To Clean the Screw 1 Clean the screw with an isopropyl alcohol solution WARNING Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed or inhaled Causes irritation to eyes and respiratory tract Affects central nervous system May be harmful if absorbed through skin May cause irritation to skin For more information refer to the MSDS for Isopropyl Alcohol 2 Blow dry the screw using clean compressed air SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 33 Index Adhesive Method 18 Anatomy of an SQL RV SQUIGGLE Motor 1 Begin Using the Motor 9 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs 20 Clamp Method Using Mount Tabs 20 Cleaning the Screw 33 Connect the controller to your PC or handset 5 Connect the motor s to the controller 4 Connect the power 5 Connecting the flex printed circuit FPC 28 Connecting the Motor 27 Drive signals 28 Electrical Characteristics 28 Electrical integration 27 Environmental Requirements 3 General Operational Guidelines and Best Practices 30 Handling Precautions 3 Install the New Scale Software 6 Introduction 1 Limit stops 12 Load coupling 12 Maintenance 33 SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Mechanical Integrati
18. mm It is possible that the end of the motor can protrude past the end of the housing Therefore it is important to take that into consideration when integrating the motor into your own structure Allow a clearance of at least 0 25mm between the end of the housing and any part of the system that the motor is being integrated into If the end of the motor comes in contact with another part of the system it could severely dampen the vibration of the motor and reduce performance SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 15 Snap In Method The Snap In Method consists of an integration structure with a recess to accept the bottom datum Datum A of the motor housing constraining it in the X and Y axes Two snap tabs would secure the housing in the recess by clamping onto the mounting tabs constraining it in the Z axis Figure 5 Snap In Method SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 16 Drawing 1 Snap Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 1 for integration features as well as Figure 4 2 Insert one Mount Tab into Snap Tab 1 then insert the other Mount Tab into Snap Tab 2 so that the following criteria are met a Datum A of the housing should mate with the recess Datum A of the integration structure b Datum B of the housing should mate with Datum B of the integration structure c Datum C of the housing should mate with Datum C of the integration st
19. motion of the tube causing the mating screw to rotate and translate Reversing the phase shift reverses the direction of the orbit and hence the direction of the screw The highest efficiency of the mechanical coupling between the tube and the screw is achieved at the ultrasonic frequency matching the first bending resonant frequency of the tube This 1s approximately 100 to 200 KHz for the SQL Series motors SQUIGGLE Motor Assembly Orbital hula un mounted un wired hoop l A Vibration Piezoelectric lt Plates 4 X F O Threaded P S Nut A SL Nodes Threaded Screw 1 Bending Mode of Motor Core in 2 Orthogonal Planes rotates and Two nodes have zero lateral movement translates Figure 1 Anatomy of an SQL Series SQUIGGLE Motor SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page A note about your motor The SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE motor is a tiny linear motor that delivers millimeters of stroke with sub micrometer precision and high push force It withstands high shock and consumes very little power You will use the rounded tip of the screw to press against a flat hard surface on the load to be moved The screw will push the load in the forward direction The motion of the load must be in line with the shaft Rounded tip of centerline as shown The motor works best with a slight drive screw return force 5g to move the load in the reverse direction when you reverse th
20. n for the mechanical integration of a SQL RV 1 8 6 12 motor CAD files in STEP format for the reference design assembly may be obtained by submitting an inquiry on our web site at www newscaletech com Spring Loaded Sliding Stage O ring This reference design consists of two spring loaded rail mounted sliding stages which are moved by the SQL RV 1 8 motor These stages prevent the screw from falling out by holding it in the motor s counter bore even when the screw is in an over travel position A rubber o ring is also included on the secondary stage s rail to restrict the spring force to one direction The following figures depict the reference design configuration in five conditions Centered position Forward normal travel position Forward over travel limit Reverse normal travel position eS i 5 Reverse over travel limit SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 23 Centered Position Screw is centered in the motor Screw threads are fully engaged Secondary Stage Left is stopped by the rubber o ring Primary Stage Right is in contact with the screw Forward Normal Travel Position Screw is at the forward limit of normal travel Screw threads are still fully engaged in motor Primary stage is touching the front tip of the screw Secondary stage is stopped by the o ring SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 24 Forward Over Travel Position e Screw is a
21. on 12 Mount Dimensions in mm 12 Mounting 13 Mounting Methods 14 Mounting Tabs 14 Note about your motor 2 Preload 13 Reference Design Example for SQL RV 1 8 23 Re threading the Screw 33 Safety 3 Safety Precautions 3 Screw Cleaning 33 Re threading 33 Set up the SQUIGGLE Motor 4 Snap In Method 16 System requirements 2 Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting chart 31 Vibration Effects 13 Warnings and Cautions 3 What s Next 11 Revision A Page 34 Notes Es NEW SCALE TECHNOLOGIES Ingeniously Small Motion Systems New Scale Technologies Inc 121 Victor Heights Parkway Victor NY 14564 Phone 585 924 4450 Fax 585 924 4468 Sales sales newscaletech com Service nstservice newscaletech com Web www newscaletech com
22. operty DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 3 Set up the SQUIGGLE Motor Use the following instructions to set up and begin using your SQUIGGLE motor and MC 3300 RV controller 1 Connect the motor s to the controller You can connect the motor directly to the controller The MC 3300 RV controller drives one or two motors A Do not plug motor into MC 3300 high voltage controller as the components are not compatible and damage may occur to the motor Flip up the brown tab on the controller daughter board at J6 and J5 if you have two motors With the copper connection side down gently slide the motor flex circuit into place Close the tab Flip brown tab to open Caution Make sure there is some slack in the flex circuit to avoid Controller Pre mounted damaging solder connections motor A J6 motor 1 J5 motor 2 SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 4 Connect the controller to your PC or handset Connect the Mini USB connector to the controller at J3 on the mother board Then connect the USB cable to your computer 2 Connect the power J1 is a keyed Connect the power input cable to the controller at J1 on connector the mother board observe polarity Do not force Caution The power input cable has a keyed connector that fits only one way It should never be fo
23. rced The red wire should connect to pin 1 Plug the power input cable into the power supply Be sure to connect the power input cable to the controller before you apply power Plug the power supply to a power source An LED on the controller lights when power is applied SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 5 3 Install the New Scale Pathway Software Next install the New Scale Pathway software to control the motor from your PC You may skip this step if you will be using ONLY the optional manual handset a Locate the software installation disk BNEW scale squiggle b Place the disk in the computer drive The NST installer window will appear automatically Do not connect controller yet c Identify the motor encoder controller provided with your order _4 NST Installer NEW SCALE d Select the controller from TEBBASBSL amp amp IBSE the list in the Choose Your i Choose Your Controller Available Manuals Requires Adobe Reader Controller menu c MC 1000 Single Axis RS 232 NstSquiggleCtriActiveX_Rev1_pdf MC 3000 Dual Axis USB MC 3100 Controller Manual 02258 M 0000 pdf MC 3100 Dual Axis USB MC 3300 Controller Manual pdf MC 3300 Dual Axis USB Installation of SQ2115 reve pdf MC 31MB Tracker Demo USB Controller Cryo Addendum_ RevA pdf MC 4100 Single Axis USB Q 2300 Single Axis USB Q 2306 Six Axis Multiplexed USB e If an enco
24. ructure SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 17 Adhesive Method The Adhesive Method consists of the same type of recess as in the Snap In Method but without the snap tabs Instead an epoxy or adhesive tape applied to Datum A of the housing would be used to secure the motor housing in the recess Figure 6 Adhesive Method SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 18 Drawing 2 Adhesive Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 2 for integration features as well as Figure 4 2 Apply a thin layer of adhesive or epoxy to Datum A of the housing 3 Place the motor assembly into the recess of the integration structure so that the following criteria are met a Datum A of the housing should mate with the recess Datum A of the integration structure b Datum B of the housing should mate with Datum B of the integration structure c Datum C of the housing should mate with Datum C of the integration structure Using the same type of recess a 100g load could be applied evenly distributed to the top of the housing in order to secure it to Datum A Applying a larger load could introduce extra dampening to the motor which would degrade motor performance SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 19 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs This first Clamp Method does not utilize the mount tabs It consists of the same concept as the Adhesive Method but with a separate part pref
25. s screw play in the fit between the screw and the nut meaning the screw is not rigidly fixed in the nut when the motor is not running e Axial play 0205mm e Radial play 1 2 degrees USE MOUNTING TABS SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 13 CLAMP ONTO MOUNTING TABS Figure 3 Mounting Tabs Mounting Methods The goal in all of these mounting methods is to limit and even eliminate any outside forces on the motor while it is mounted By securing the housing by its tabs additional clamping forces induced on the motor can be eliminated To prevent interference with the housing or the motor itself when utilizing the mounting tabs the following graphic depicts the dimensions of the clearance area and therefore the maximum dimensions of a mating feature Depth is the maximum allowable distance the mating feature can go past the edge of the mounting tab without interfering with the motor Width is simply the width of the tab and therefore the maximum width that the mating feature should be Height is the maximum height that the mating feature should be without interfering with the cross beam CAD files in STEP format for the motor may be obtained by submitting an inquiry on our web site at www newscaletech com SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 14 HEIGHT 0 80 i AZ P WIDTH 1 74 DEPTH 0 25 Figure 4 Mounting all dimensions in
26. t the maximum forward over travel e Screw threads are disengaged the screw rotates but no longer moves in the forward direction e The screw is captured by the motor counter bore and the spring force of the primary stage ensuring that screw does not fall out e Secondary stage is stopped by the o ring Reverse Normal Travel Position e Screw is at the reverse limit of normal travel e Screw threads are still fully engaged in motor e Primary stage has lost contact with the front tip of the screw and is stopped by the motor housing e Secondary stage is touching the back tip of the screw SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 25 Reverse Over Travel Limit e Screw is at maximum reverse over travel e The threads are disengaged the screw rotates but no longer moves in the reverse direction e Primary stage has lost contact with the front tip of the screw and is stopped by the motor housing e The screw is captured between the motor counter bore and the spring force of the secondary stage ensuring that the screw can not fall out SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 26 Electrical integration A direct linear drive circuit offers the most compact design and is capable of producing the voltage required by the SQL RV 1 8 motor New Scale offers the MC 3300 RV direct linear drive motor controller for integration into OEM instruments or for use as a reference design
27. to use the controller to drive the SQUIGGLE motor Your SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE motor is mounted in a sheet metal frame Refer to the Mechanical Integration section of this manual for details on how to mount and integrate the SQL RV 1 8 motor into your product Contact New Scale if you need assistance with your evaluation unit or to discuss custom motors and motion control modules SQL RV 1 8 SQUIGGLE Motor User Manual Revision A Page 11 Mechanical Integration The SQL RV 1 8 motor mechanical structure and dimensions are shown below figure 2 Electrical connections are provided by a flexible printed circuit rk of Nut 2A lal cy of Mut 1a F008 2 74 V A DETAIL A Figure 2 Mount Dimensions in mm Load coupling The SQUIGGLE motor for its size provides relatively large linear forces The motor must not be subjected to rotational friction forces One end of the SQUIGGLE motor s screw has a polished radiused tip to minimize rotational friction For optimal performance this radiused screw tip should contact a hardened polished low friction surface Suggested materials include graphite loaded Vespel SP21 and Delrin Acetal Recommended Materials Contact Area Surface Finish DuPont Vespel SP21 Diameter gt 08in gt 025in 1 microinch or Delrin Acetal Limit stops As with any threaded system driving the SQUIGGLE motor screw linearly into a physical stop increases the risk of j
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