SQL-1.8 Series SQUIGGLE® Motors
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1. NEW SCALE TECHNOLOGIES Ingeniously Small Motion Systems SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A March 2009 Released 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Table of Contents Ti UC NON Ss Kert Ka ash ae a T A T l Dy SEI FCQUING MENIS sa lse a NN 2 SA N a ean atc A E E ON 3 DATE LY Precaution kD wwwwwwwmmmH HH HH HHP e ymywmwD__393 3 Handine PreCau tOms i Sayan S y OK SN Y Ne causa eee 3 Environmen al K qulel lliS ky cy 2544554151444 vue cannulas a anak bin n an k Se 344 k n 3 WV ATA SANNA Cautions ue Kana ed AD KN N e KK K N ne K y A Denes Send e k 3 Unpacking yY our ProdUCt yy xe Sala e DEAN NN AA NAN e aaa aera 4 DEL Up The SOUIGGICE B MOOK Ly s2. 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 property DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 3 Unpacking Your Product Unpack and inspect the components Contact New Scale if any are missing or damaged The SQL 1 8 evaluation pack includes the following components One SQL 1 8 6 SQUIGGLE motor with flex circuit attached pre mounted in a holder for evaluation One MC 3100 or MC 3300 controller 3 3V Power supply Power input cable Motor extension cable one per motor Mini USB connector Open Closed Loop Demo software CD Handset optional included only if ordered separately SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 4 Set up the SQUIGGLE Motor Use the following instructions to set up and begin using your SQUIGGLE motor and MC 3100 or MC 3300 controller 1 Connect the motor s to the controller You can connect the motor directly to the controller or use th
3. Secondary stage is stopped by the o ring SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 25 Forward Over Travel Position e Screw is at 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 26 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 27 Electrical integration A direct linear drive circuit offers the most compact design and is capable of producing the voltage required by the SQL 1 8
4. N RAY 28 SQL Series SQUIGGLE Motor Electrical CharacteTiStlCS EEEEEEEEEEE 29 DIV S Nai a eee eee eet man a Rn k Kya 9 ek mene Nt Serene aria ne 29 General Operational Guidelines and Best Practices E kk ke 30 TTOUDIES DOO TO Sar k Nan yey ey KA en n y KE N Abe RAN Kn Se Re K ae An e e 31 Troubleshooting Chartier o da laa eae y an Ann de e A n inn dial oh en 31 NT NC ANC O Ay yel AA N ERE Hee NORD Sinan teh AN DAN N a autocad eaten 33 Re thr adine IMSS OTO W ayes inte kane eria k k ala AA iene Seanla dak 33 Clednina the Sere al aai mhrrrmroeeeey pr ob gx 33 ING lean thE SOLOW SN settee a e Ye DD r A eta 33 TU Dy DD A estes E E E E E atest AE ane es cetaceans 34 SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page i This page intentionally left blank SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page ii Introduction This document provides guidelines for mounting and driving the SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE motor Additional instructions for driving the motor and using the New Scale motor control demo software package can be found in the controller and software manuals The SQL Series motor is New Scale s smallest SQUIGGLE motor An SQL Series motor consists of four piezoelectric plates bonded to a threaded metal tube with a matching threaded screw figure 1 A two channel square wave is used to bend the piezoelectric plates to create
5. an orbital hula hoop 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 Orhit hula un mounted un wired hoop a pr pai Piezoelectric Vibration f r Plates 4 Threaded N ga p d G A 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 1 A note about your motor The SQL 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 centerline as shown The motor works best with a slight pre load Sg to move the load in the reverse direction when you reverse the motio
6. 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 jamming 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 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 t
7. i 5000 um sec Motor Step Control Mtr Steps 1 Interval 10 00 Duration l1 00 Ene Ref Jao Axis 1 USB1 S N 0001 F W VER 1 7 2 MC 3300 Dual Axis Controller To change the motor speed change the Motor Step Control values or use the Max Speed slide bar Revision A Page 10 IMPORTANT NOTE iNew Scale Patimay Sofware When you wish to shut down the controller click the Disconnect Position um Er jm Enc Res Status button before you remove the USB 20000 S nm ideOL cable EE Closed Loop Position Closed Loop Speed Enable CL Ene Ref ERO Run Speed 1000 um sec Target um j Cutoff Speed 10 um sec Enc Step um 10 M Manual Command Entry Jog Control Motor Step Control Rev Mtr Steps j i Coni Interval 10 00 Rey Duration j 00 Stop Max Speed Max Voltage Axis 1 USB1 S N 0001 F W 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 3100 Controller Guide or MC 3300 Controller Guide for full details on how to evaluate motor performance using the Demo software and the MC 3100 controller or MC 3300 controller Optional handset operation is also described SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manu
8. motor New Scale offers the MC 3100 and MC 3300 direct linear drive motor controllers for integration into OEM instruments or for use as a reference design Each MC 3100 or MC 3300 controller 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 3100 and MC 3300 controllers 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 DETAIL C SCALE 8 GND RETURN LINE FROM MOTOR RETURN LINE FROM MOTOR ZRH PHASE 1 PIEZO PHASE 2 PIEZO 1 PHASE PIEZO 2 PHASE 2 PIEZO 2 Figure 9 Pinout Definitions for the FPC SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 28 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 FP
9. 4 Vibration Effects 14 Warnings and Cautions 3 What s Next 12 Revision A Page 34 Notes 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
10. C 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 ai rie ae ra j a d JX a i l P FP Se surface E lt r n i is E zz 1 Lift the 2 Insert the FPC 3 Close the rotational rotational flip flip lock actuator Figure 10 Connecting the flex printed circuit FPC SQL Series SQUIGGLE Motor Electrical Characteristics SQLS lt 400 mW at lt 40 V MC 3100 or MC 3300 driver Input voltage 40 V max as low as 20 V for light loads Optimal drive frequency 168 174 kHz Capacitance per phase 0 67 nF Input power is specified assuming the motor is driven by the MC 3100 and MC 3300 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 l l Input parameters for ICs capable of generating PA Duty Cycle LE square waves typically include period and duty cycle Other parameters may include e phase and amplitude Parameter values for the SQL 1 8 6 motor are below S 8 9S l l gt k Phase Time Period The time between the start of each cycle The Inverse of 171 KHz or 5 85 usec inverse of frequency For a SQUIGGLE motor this must match or be near the period of the mechanical resonance of the tube Duty c
11. C 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 e If an encoder 1S included View Manual Save To Your PC 1 Required Softw Descripti n the order check the NET SOA Career Set IRO EET with USB Port Tnclude 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 7 You may also view the New Scale A NST Installer manuals or save them to disk at this time CHN OL OGAES 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 revc 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 C
12. It should never be forced The red wire should connect to pin 1 Wrong axis motor selected Select the correct axis motor on the in New Scale Pathways Motor Control tab of the New Scale software Pathways 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 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 Demo software 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 31 Slow motor speed Low speed seiting in Demo Raise the speed setting in the Demo software software Dirty screw Clean screw See Cleaning the Screw on page 33 Too much load on motor Reduce the motor load Check mounting fixture No available USB The USB driver may not be Reinsert the NST demo software CD based controllers installed or after the and select the MC 3300 controller to listed after using controller was connected to see if the USB driver must be installed Setup Con
13. al Revision A Page 11 6 What s Next Consult the MC 3100 Controller Guide or MC 3300 Controller Guide on the enclosed CD for more details on how to use the controller to drive the SQUIGGLE motor If you are using a driver other than the MC 3100 or MC 3300 you should also find those manuals on the CD Your SQL 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 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 12 Mechanical Integration The SQL 1 8 motor mechanical structure and dimensions are shown below figure 2 Electrical connections are provided by a flex printed circuit i 6 02 0 02 2 440 03 penne een 4240 04 Be MOUNT TAB 2 2 81 0 04 Figure 2 Mount Dimensions in mm SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 13 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
14. e 4 Mounting 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 16 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 17 Drawing 1 Snap Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 1 for integration features as well as SQL 1 8 SS Drawings A amp B 2 Insert Mount Tab 1 into Snap Tab 1 then insert Mount Tab 2 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 Da
15. e extension cable provided if you need more length between the motor and controller The MC 3100 or MC 3300 controller drives one or two motors a Direct Connection Saree Flip up the brown tab on the Twana controller daughter board at J6 and Flip brown tab to open J5 if you have two motors Coniroller Pre mounted With the copper connection side motor down gently slide the motor flex circuit into place Close the tab J6 motor 1 J5 motor 2 Caution Make sure there is some slack in the flex circuit to avoid damaging solder connections b Connection using the extension cable Connect the extension cable to the controller daughter board at J3 Flex circuit vava Motor and J4 if you have two white tab up separa motors cable Flip up the brown tab on gt f the motor adapter at the Flip brown end of the motor Pre mounted tab to open extension cable motor With the copper J3 motor 1 connection side down JA motor 2 gently slide the motor flex circuit into place Close the tab SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 5 2 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 Mini USB connector computer Optional If you want to use the optional handset connect the handset adapter to the controller at J5 adapter on the mother boa
16. he 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 SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 14 USE MOUNTING TABS CLAMP ONTO MOUNTING TABS Figure 3 Mounting Tabs SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 15 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 cross beam Figur
17. is yiy y el e salute aleke lek oi nel d A b heya Da 5 1 Connect the motor s to the controller s x i ic lale canana nani eban kcar An 5 2 Connect the controller to your PC or handSet U LL EL ELE EEE 6 2 CONNEC DOWO Aan ee ee nn ee oe ee eC nee ee 6 A Jostal the New Scale SONWALE ices c n ba lA A S ed W na aa d da SAVA WAW 7 Oy Bem Usne the Motol cy Xule Ea y Kak SR yeki tenia th r abe KK At KEN 10 Os WE ING tec gn nn l oo m_ 2 12 Mechanical In l Oral OI ly x n r elek seri y ne kan a ea walk N L btan w k ee h k 4e a ea la ka K b ka 13 Eoad COU IN a curey n SA ten ea A Se ences Ae Ne KA y ee Ke A eee ek 14 DMNA SOS ND ets ai dete asa thls aa dk al eh erate th abe tat alias 14 Mis OM Es TEC CUS Px _ammrrrpropmg xan2n xn 14 Mel NN NE serous stated dans te rg gd 2x_o_ 14 Noufltiflo Mc lO5 n 2er E a w AE a VEL ane a w 431 iken ar W a Kiran e An N 16 PTV DN N Nr DEH HH HHHH HH r e tuee tea ett 17 Adhesive IM CUNO Gs A yay e Ser KK K Ke e0 e ye e n teauae eee unset 19 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs u k k 21 Clamp Method Using Mount 1 40S cy y kiye y yete ki e a aa e ne e ke 22 Example Reference desion Tor SOL 16 orapeireie 1 nao aie 24 Bn BN do orao PP MN g _m ma m 5j 28 Commectine The MoO oy n c ere A ed e ele e Kene E Kire ee e re
18. n 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 33 Index Adhesive Method 19 Anatomy of an SQL Series SQUIGGLE Motor 1 Begin Using the Motor 10 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs 21 Clamp Method Using Mount Tabs 22 Cleaning the Screw 33 Connect the controller to your PC or handset 6 Connect the motor s to the controller 5 Connect the power 6 Connecting the flex printed circuit FPC 29 Connecting the Motor 28 Drive signals 29 Electrical Characteristics 29 Electrical integration 28 Environmental Requirements 3 Example Reference design for SQL 1 8 24 General Operational Guidelines and Best Practices 30 Handling Precautions 3 Install the New Scale Software 7 Introduction 1 Limit stops 14 Load coupling 14 SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Maintenance 33 Mechanical Integration 13 Mount Dimensions in mm 13 Mounting 14 Mounting Methods 16 Mounting Tabs 15 Note about your controller 2 Note about your motor 2 Pinout Definitions for the FPC 28 preload 14 Re threading the Screw 33 Safety 3 Safety Precautions 3 Screw Cleaning 33 Re threading 33 Set up the SQUIGGLE Motor 5 Snap In Method 17 System requirements 2 Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting chart 31 Unpacking Your Product
19. n of the screw A note about your controller For easiest evaluation of the SQL 1 8 SQUIGGLE motor we recommend the full function MC 3100 controller or MC 3300 controller found in the SQL 1 8 evaluation pack You can also use a controller of your own design This manual refers to the MC 3100 and MC 3300 controllers System requirements e Computer with a CD drive Windows 2000 XP Pro or Vista Rounded tip of drive screw lt gt Motion Loading j Force Mounted Flat hard motor surface SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 2 Safety Note the following precautions and requirements Safety Precautions e The motor uses high voltage 40 VDC Be mindful of exposed connections e Use only the 3 3V power supply shipped with this product 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 overhandling 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
20. ncept as the Adhesive Method but with a separate part preferably 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 SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 21 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 Figure 8 Clamp Method Using Mount Tabs SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 22 ADJUSTABLE CLAMP Drawing 3 Clamp Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 3 for integration features as well as SQL 1 8 SS Drawings A amp B 2 Insert Mount Tab 2 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 Mount Tab 1 SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revisi
21. nection the PC and powered If it is shown click Install to force an button Windows may have asked to 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 prompis 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors 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 without 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 ski
22. on A Page 23 Example Reference design for SQL 1 8 The following outlines a reference design for the mechanical integration of a SQL 1 8 6 12 SS 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 This reference design consists of two spring loaded rail mounted sliding stages which are moved by the SQL 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 1s 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 Screw Section View Centered position Forward normal travel position Forward over travel limit Reverse normal travel position a oe oS Reverse over travel limit SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 24 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 Secondary Stage O ring Primary Stage 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
23. ontroller 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 time 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 8 Do the following to run the Pathway demo software and select the communication port h Double Click on the New Scale Pathways icon on desktop to start application i Click on Setup Connection to open connection dialog j Select the desired USB port that you wish to connect the controller to Highlight the desired USB port and click Select to select the port k Click the Test Selected USB COM Ports button to test the selected port Click Close when the connection is complete E Mev Scale Pathway a New Scale Pathway Software Position um Er jim Enc Res Status Closed Loop Pasition Closed Loop Speed Enable CL fi Run Speed um sec Target um j T Cutoff Speed um sec Enc Step um Ste Acceleration f um sec Motor Step Control i Mir Steps Interval Duration pa Max Speed Max Voltage squiggle Controller ActiveX Properties V1 3 1 Available USE Available Selected Based Controllers COM Ports USB COM Po
24. rd Then connect the handset to the adapter 3 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 Caution The power input cable has a keyed connector that fits only one way It should never be forced The red not force 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 6 4 Install the New Scale Software Next install the New Scale 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 Tarn ad yazma eee Lim pina 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 ie NEW SCALE LEG HN OLO WW dJdi E 3 d Select the controller from the list in the Choose Your T n Available Manuals Requires Adobe Reader Choose Your Controller Controller menu j MC 1000 Single Axis RS 232 NstSquiggleCirlActiveX_Rev1 MC 3000 Dual Axis USB M
25. rts Baud Rate Update Firmware Select gt Select gt lt Remove i Serra Test Selected Refresh Availability Lists USB COM Ports _ Cancel SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 9 5 Begin Using the Motor e Click the Connect button in the main menu to connect to the controller e Available motors are listed in the motor control window Highlight the desired motor e Click the Fwd and Rev Run Control and Jog Control buttons to move the motor as you observe motor operation Encoder equipped systems will display position See the New Scale Pathways Software manual for more detailed operating instructions SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual E New Scale Pathway Software DnE SCALE Mt Tracker Script Control Display Only Axis Attributes Options Position m Er pm Enc Res Status At Limit Closed Loop Position Closed Loop Speed Enable CL F Run Speed i um sec Target um fi Cutoff Speed umisec Ene Step um Acceleration um sec Jog Control i l ji Mtr ais ie H n al Command Entn Received k New Scale Pathway Software E NEW SCALE O G I Position m Er um Enc Res Status 1358 50 0 00 500 nm Idle OL 356 00 0 00 500 nm Idle OL Closed Loop Position Enable CL Target um oo S Enc Step um fo ooo Closed Loop Speed Run Speed H n um sec Cutoff Speed 1 fio um sec
26. taminating the threads with debris or lubricants Introduction of such matter into the mating threads 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 preload of 5 grams applied axially against the radiused tip of the screw It is important to note that the total axial load including preload is not to exceed 20 grams for the SQL 1 8 motor SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors 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 Power supply not connected Connect the power input cable to the not light 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 does not move 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
27. tum C of the integration structure SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 18 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 19 Drawing 2 Adhesive Integration Structure 1 Refer to Drawing 2 for integration features as well as SQL 1 8 SS Drawings A amp B 2 Apply a thin layer of adhesive or epoxy to Datum A of the housing 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 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors User Manual Revision A Page 20 Clamp Method Not Using Mount Tabs This first Clamp Method does not utilize the mount tabs It consists of the same co
28. ycle The time that the drive signal is high within No more than 50 of the period each cycle 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 40 V max For light loads this can be as low as 20 V SQL 1 8 Series SQUIGGLE Motors 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 con
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