The SMAC Programming Pendant has been developed in response to customer requests for a programming method which does not rely on a computer and does not require any detailed programming knowledge from the user. This is aimed primarily at gauging and switch test applications, particularly in the automotive industry where SMAC has seen substantial growth due to their actuators suitability for high-speed 100% in-line inspection of parts.

The hand held pendant is used to send instructions to the SMAC LAC controller via the RS232 port. These commands are interpreted by the controller and stored in the appropriate sequence for execution during automatic operation. Up to 4 axes of motion can be programmed with up to 40 steps of motion within the program.

The system can be commanded to carry out key motion functions of the SMAC moving coil actuator such as high speed moves to position, soft-landing and applying force. It can also be setup to read position and force and to perform comparisons on these parameters. The user is prompted to provide GO/NO-GO tolerances at each point of the measurement cycle. In this way applications such as switch testing and component measurement can be programmed.

SMAC are currently running the Pendant at Beta sites and anyone interested in participating in these tests should contact the SMAC Munich office for more details.

LAC45 Controller

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LA35

LA35 PDF Datasheet

LA10

Der LAL10 ist mit der Absicht entwickelt worden, den kleinst möglichen direkten Linearantrieb zu bauen. TRotz der geringen Baugrösse, erreicht der LAL10 immer noch eine maximale Kraft von 600 Gramm. Die maximale Hublänge ist im Moment bei 5mm und die Schrittgeberauflösung ist 5/1/0,5µm.

LAL10 PDF Datasheet

GRP 17

Gemeinsam mit dem LAL10 wurde festgestellt, dass auch Bedarf an einem miniatur Greifer besteht. Die Anforderungen an einen miniatur Greifer würden normalerweise zu Kompromissen bei der Leistungsfähigkeit führen. Dennoch haben wir es geschafft jede einzelne Backe unabhängig von einander kontrollieren zu können. Trotz der geringen Baugrösse erreicht jede Backe 400 Gramm Kraft, die Schrittgeberauflösung ist ebenfalls 5/1/0,5µm.

GRP17 PDF Datasheet