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Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox. | Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox. | ||
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| colspan="2" | Sets the colour of the actuator and end stops | | colspan="2" | Sets the colour of the actuator and end stops | ||
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| colspan="2" | Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. | | colspan="2" | Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" | Controls if limit switches are available on the linear actuator. | ||
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| + | | width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-16-icon.png]] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" | Sets the active polarity of the input switches. Active low are often used to help reduce noise on the switch inputs. | ||
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| + | | width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" | Pin connection used for the minimum limit switch | ||
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| + | | width="10%" align="center" | [[File:Fc9-type-5-icon.png]] | ||
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| + | | colspan="2" | Pin connection used for the maximum limit switch | ||
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Revision as of 17:49, 9 November 2022
| Author | Matrix TSL |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Category | Mechatronics |
Contents
Linear Actuator component
Creates a linear actuator that can be used with the various motor components via a coupling or gearbox.
Component Source Code
Please click here for the component source code: FC_Comp_Source_LinearActuator.fcfx
Detailed description
No detailed description exists yet for this component
Examples
No additional examples
Downloadable macro reference
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Rotate |
| Simulation Rotate function to allow accurate rotation during simulation. Automatically called by any attached coupling or gearbox component. | |
 - FLOAT
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Angle |
| Amount to rotate the shaft input in degrees | |
 - VOID
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Return |
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CheckLimits |
| Checks to see if either limit switch is active. Returns 1 if min switch is active, 2 if max switch is active, 3 if both switches are active else returns 0. | |
 - BYTE
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Return |
Property reference
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Properties |
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Actuator Properties |
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Translation Per Rev |
| Sets the amount of translation for each revolution of the input shaft. M4 = 0.7mm M5 = 0.8mm M6 = 1.0mm M8 = 1.25mm M10 = 1.5mm | |
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Travel |
| Amount of travel in the linear actuator before hitting the end stops | |
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Revolutions |
| Number of revolutions the actuator can travel | |
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Colour |
| Sets the colour of the actuator and end stops | |
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Connections |
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Output |
| Output connection for example an end tool or another linear slide and motor group. | |
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Output Offset X |
| Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. | |
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Output Offset Y |
| Distance along the X axis from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. | |
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Output Offset Z |
| Distance along the shaft from the center of the coupling to the center of the output object. | |
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Limits |
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Limit Type |
| Controls if limit switches are available on the linear actuator. | |
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Switch Polarity |
| Sets the active polarity of the input switches. Active low are often used to help reduce noise on the switch inputs. | |
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Min Switch Pin |
| Pin connection used for the minimum limit switch | |
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Max Switch Pin |
| Pin connection used for the maximum limit switch | |
