Tritex

Simplify your motion applications

Tritex II™ AC Posered Linear and Rotary Actuators With Enbedded Electronics

Tritex II Linear Acutator

Linear Applications

Tritex II linear actuators employ Exlar's patented, inverted roller screw mechanism for converting rotary motion to highly robust and long-life linear motion. These characteristics enable the Tritex actuator to solve applications that previously required pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. No additional mechanisms (such as acme or ball screws) are necessary to convert the actuator's rotary power into linear motion in order to move the load. In addition, the Tritex II software allows you to create a sequence which causes the actuator, when commanded, to move forward while pressing an object into position. You can establish a preprogrammed force which triggers an event (such as stopping or retracting to another position) or it can maintain that force level until commanded otherwise. The sequence is ideal for assembly, test, fastening and pressing applications.

The Tritex II linear actuator can be programmed to follow an analog command signal, making it ideal for controlling valves and dampers in process control applications.

Tritex II Rotary Acutator

Rotary Applications

Tritex II rotary motors and gearmotors provide high response and precise control of a rotatable shaft similar to that found in any electric motor. The difference is that with Tritex II you can program (via your PC) the rotational speed and position of the output shaft in response to external commands. For example, the motor can be commanded to rotate at a controlled velocity and precisely stop at a preprogrammed position. You can also program the unit to run at a preset velocity until a switch input is received or a preprogrammed torque level is produced against a load. Alternatively, the rotary Tritex II actuators can be set up to follow an analog signal, either voltage or current, representing your choice of torque, velocity, or position.

Signals for initiating the preprogrammed velocity and position commands come from optically isolated inputs or directly via the Modbus serial communication channel provided on each Tritex II unit. Likewise, isolated output commands of the status and events allow precise coordination with your system controls or machine operator.

Optional Internal Gear Reducer

If the application requires greater torque and less speed than available with the base unit, the Tritex II is available with an integral servo grade planetary gear reducer. Gear ratios of 4:1 to 100:1 allow the power of Tritex II to be applied over a broad range of torque requirements.

Power Requirements

  • AC Power 100V - 240V, +/- 10%, single phase
  • Built-in AC line filter
  • Connections for external braking resistor

Feedback Types

  • Analog Hall
  • Incremental encoder with 8192 count resolution
  • Absolute Feedback

Communications & I/O

Digital I/O:
  • 8 digital inputs
    • 10 to 30 VDC opto-isolated
  • 4 digital outputs
    • 30 VDC maximum, 100 mA, opto-isolated
Analog I/O:
  • 1 analog input
    • +/- 10V mode
    • 12 bit resolution
    • Force/torque, velocity,
    • position
  • 1 analog output
    • 0-10V or +10V/-10V, 12 bit
    • resolution
    • Force/torque, velocity,
    • position
  • Optional isolated 4-20mA board
    • 1 4-20 mA isolated analog input
    • 1 4-20 mA isolated analog output
    • 16 bit resolution
Standard Communications:
  • 1 RS 485 port, Modbus RTU, opto-isolated for programming, controlling and monitoring

Tritex Option Boards

  • Option boards offer additional functionality to the base Tritex II actuators
    • Terminal board for customer
    • I/O
    • Terminal board for customer
    • I/O plus encoder output and
    • pulse direction input
    • Isolated 4-20mA analog
    • input and output
    • I/O expansion
    • Load cell input
    • Customer specific
  • Communication buses
    • Ethernet IP
    • Modbus TCPIP
    • CAN Open and CAN J1939
    • HART

Connectivity

  • Internal terminals accessible through removable cover
  • Threaded ports for cable sealing glands
  • Optional connectors
    • M23 Power
    • M16 I/O
  • M8 connector for RS485
  • Custom connection options

Tritex II Series Operation

The Tritex II Series actuators can operate in one of five different motion-producing modes. These modes solve an endless variety of applications in industrial automation, medical equipment, fastening and joining, blow molding, injection molding, testing, food processing, and more.

Programmed functions are stored in the Tritex II non-volatile memory. An RS/485 serial interface allows control, programming and monitoring of all aspects of the motor or actuator as it performs your application.

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