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New APF Option for B3S and BC3 Axidyne Sizing Software Updates

Welcome. Welcome to TOL-O-MATIC’S Online Session. New APF Option for B3S and BC3 Axidyne Sizing Software Updates. Welcome. TODAY’S PRESENTERS. Jim Drennen Tol-O-Matic’s web meeting initiatives. Steve Burnham New APF option for B3S screw drives. Mike Dornfeld APF project engineer.

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New APF Option for B3S and BC3 Axidyne Sizing Software Updates

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  1. Welcome Welcome toTOL-O-MATIC’SOnline Session New APF Option for B3S and BC3 Axidyne Sizing Software Updates

  2. Welcome TODAY’S PRESENTERS Jim Drennen Tol-O-Matic’sweb meetinginitiatives Steve Burnham New APF option for B3S screw drives Mike Dornfeld APF project engineer Isak Keskitalo Sizing software updates

  3. Web Initiatives The Future:Using WebEx to Communicate with You • “Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.”   (Popular Mechanics, 1949) • “I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.”   (Thomas Watson of IBM, 1943)

  4. Web Initiatives WebEx Webinars • Regular schedules; posted topics & times. • On-demand, by request. • Recorded for future and multiple use. • Customer workshops. • Sales meetings. • Product training. • New product launches.

  5. Web Initiatives WebEx Webinars • Communication with Tol-O-Matic design, application, and sales teams. • What else can we do for you? • Thank you and good luck!

  6. APF Option APF Position Feedback Option

  7. APF Option APF topics • What is APF? • Why APF? • How APF works • Product Specifications • Market Analysis • Product Features and Benefits • Ordering • Market Promotional Plan

  8. What is APF? What is APF? • Absolute Position Feedback is the ability to provide positional data relevant to the point of work.

  9. Why APF? Why APF? • Customers are requesting: • Electric: The elimination of homing routine... • after power loss • after cycle stop • Pneumatic: Know where work point is • without stoppage for manual set-ups • without physically moving trigger switches

  10. Why APF? • Customers are requesting: • An integrated package as a Tol-O-Matic Solution • To know the load position throughout cycle/stroke.

  11. Why APF? A variety of technologies were considered LINEAR FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGIES Cable Extension Transducers • AKA “String Pots” • Metal cable connected to rotary feedback device • Prone to mechanical inaccuracies (e.g., backlash) • Not easily integrated within actuator • Additional external mounting required

  12. Why APF? LINEAR FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGIES Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) • Ac operated • Movable core changes inductance of transformer • Additional electronics required to convert signal to Dc • Not easily integrated within actuator • Additional external mounting required

  13. Why APF? LINEAR FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGIES Magnetostrictive Linear Displacement Transducer (LDT) • Accurate • Durable • Absolute Position Signal • Versatile styles and stroke lengths

  14. Why APF? Tol-O-Matic selected a non-contact, magnetostrictive linear position transducer.

  15. How it works How it works An initial pulse is generated that runs through the length of the linear transducer. This pulse generates a circular magnetic field which rotates around the length of the transducer.

  16. How it works A permanent magnet (embedded in the carrier) is mounted so its lines of field run at right angles to the electromagneticfield induced in thetransducer.

  17. How it works At the point where the two fields intersect, a magnetostrictive effect causes an elastic deformation of the waveguide. This deformation moves in both directions from the magnet as a mechanical wave.

  18. How it works The velocity of mechanical wave is 9285 fps and is nearly insensitive to environmental effects (temperature, shock, etc.) The mechanical wave that moves to far end of the actuator is dampened.

  19. How it works The mechanical wave that moves to the signal converter is changed to an electrical signal. The wave travel time is directly proportional to the distance between the magnet and the signal converter.

  20. How it works By measuring the travel time, the position of the carrier can be determined with extremely high accuracy.

  21. How it works NOTE FOR ELECTRICAL APPLICATIONS: The APF option is NOT recommended as a replacement for closed-loop servo systems. While position feedback can be used for position, system performance may be compromised. Refer to WHITE PAPER 3600-4642 for details.

  22. APF Specs APF Specifications

  23. APF Specs • BC3 Stroke:2” to 156” [51mm to 3,962mm] • B3S Stroke:2” to 120” [51mm to 3048mm] • Operating Temperature:-40 to 185°F [-40 to 85°C] • Supply/Operating Voltage:24 Vdc ±20% • Output Signal Interface/Type:Analog/Voltage (0 to +10 Vdc …OR… ±10 Vdc) • Resolution:<0.1 mV

  24. APF Specs • Linearity:±.005” up to 20” stroke [±.13mm … 508mm stroke] ±.025% (of full stroke) over 20” stroke • Repeatability:<.003” [.08mm]

  25. APF Specs • Due to mounting constraints and interference issues, the APF option will not be available on Dual 180° & Auxiliary Dual 180° Carrier models.

  26. APF Specs • Any switches ordered w/APF must be mounted on opposite side.

  27. Market Analysis Market Analysis

  28. Market Analysis • Electrical Target Markets • In-plant automation and/or OEM machinery projects where volume of production is critical and exact positioning is required at startup. • Pneumatic Target Markets • In-plant automation and/or OEM machinery projects where faster cycle times or multiple sensing is required.

  29. Market Analysis • Possible Applications: • Valve Positioning – Inspection Machinery • Winding – Assembly Machinery • Measurement – X-Y Positioning Set-up • Stacking – Load Sensing • Sandblasting – Medical

  30. Requirements Solution • Stroke: 47.5 in. • Door weight/hardware: 30 lb. • Consistent movement to prevent binding • Speed: 15 in/sec. • Temperature up to 160°F • B3S20 w/1TPI solid ACME nut • MRV23 motor • APF option indicates door position to PLC • Internal APF feature accommodates particulates Market Analysis B3S APF APPLICATION:PAINT BOOTH Description • Door opener on paint booth senses frequent changes to part sizes: • Door opens only as far as needed to increase part feeding • Subject to high temperatures and particulates in air

  31. Requirements Solution • Stroke: 36 in. • Injection points vary with container length • Transport injector head, supply hoses and cables • Robust, maintenance free system with easy set-up • High throughput • BC320 with APF option • APF sends carrier position to PLC • One 4-way directional valve • Eliminates 8 sensing switches • PLC triggers injection at selected points while system is in motion. Market Analysis BC3 APF APPLICATION:FOAM DISPENSING Description • Foam is dispensed into containers for shipping delicate variable length electronic devices: • Variable container lengths • Dispenses 2 to 6 shots of foam material

  32. Market Analysis • Competition • Current competitive products reviewed. • Several manufacturers offer positioning devices. • Devices either add-on or integrated to linear actuator • Variety of technologies used

  33. Market Analysis Electric Competitors • PARKER • Special option • Potentiometric (LRT) • Linearity: 0.1% of stroke • Min/Max Stroke: 153-3356 mm (6.0”-132.1”) • Mounting: External • Price: $1300.00 (6”-12” strokes) • DANAHER (IDC) • Potentiometric (LRT) • Linearity: ±0.1% of stroke • Min/Max Stroke: 50-600 mm (1.97”-23.62”) • Mounting: Internal • Price Adder: $150.00 (50mm stroke) $425.00 (600mm stroke)

  34. Market Analysis Pneumatic Competitors • FESTO • DGPI/DGPIL • Magnetostrictive (LDT) • Linearity: ±0.5% of stroke • Min/Max Stroke: 225-2000 mm (8.85”-78.4”) • Mounting: Internal • Price: $2061.25 plus shipping from Germany (2-3 weeks) • ORIGA • Sensoflex SFA Series • Conductive Plastic Potentiometer • Linearity: ±0.02-0.09% of stroke • Measurements up to 3000 mm (on request up to 4000 mm) • Mounting: External (bulky) • Mechanical contacts(wear out and limit actuator speed) • Price: NA

  35. Market Analysis • Competition... • Based on available data, the APF option will offer some advantages over the competition: • Greater stroke flexibility • Comparable accuracy with tested results • B3S APF option will utilize new features incorporated into our AxiomPlus upgrades • Price competitive

  36. Market Analysis • APF Pricing… • BASE OPTION LIST PRICE: $399.00 • STROKE ADDER: $7.50 per inch StrokeList Price AdderStrokeList Price Adder 2” $414.00 48” $ 759.00 12” $489.00 60” $ 849.00 18” $534.00 72” $ 939.00 24” $579.00 156” $1569.00 36” $669.00

  37. APF Features APF Features and Benefits

  38. APF Features FEATURE • Analog output for position feedback to controller or PLC ADVANTAGE • Provides feedback on actual load position BENEFIT • Work point variances without stoppage for manual set-ups • Electric: No homing sequence required at power-up • Pneumatic: Eliminates physically moving trigger switches • Eliminates damaging home moves after power loss

  39. APF Features FEATURE • Non-contact linear displacement transducer

  40. APF Features FEATURE • Non-contact linear displacement transducer ADVANTAGE • Magnetostrictive technology means no mechanical wear • Transducer directly measures load position BENEFIT • High life expectancy, speed, linearity and repeatabilitywhen compared to linear potentiometers • Transducer indicates carriage position directly, limiting the effects of screw/nut backlash and lead screw lead error

  41. APF Features FEATURE • Transducer is integrated within actuator

  42. APF Features FEATURE • Transducer is integrated within actuator ADVANTAGE • Virtually eliminates any chance of transducer damage • Protected against negative external conditions BENEFIT • No external mounting required

  43. APF Features FEATURE • Analog signal of 0 to +10 Vdc or -10 to +10 Vdc ADVANTAGE • Appropriate voltage selection based on user’s control device BENEFIT • Make full use of controller’s A to D conversion capabilities

  44. APF Features FEATURE • Can be ordered in any length ADVANTAGE • Does not limit stroke BENEFIT • Electric: Incremental stroke lengths from 2 to 120 inches (depending on screw selection) • Pneumatic: Incremental stroke lengths from 2 to 156 inches

  45. APF Features FEATURE • Linearity and repeatability specifications published have been verified by factory testing. ADVANTAGE • Installed option is tested on each actuator; specifications based on empirical data BENEFIT • Customer assurance that actuator equipped with APF option will meet published specifications

  46. APF Ordering APF Ordering DELIVERY • 10 working days Built-to-Order

  47. APF Ordering APF Ordering B3S CONFIGURATION • APFA: Linear Transducer, 0 to +10Vdc • APFG: Linear Transducer, -10 to +10Vdc • FCA: Cable (5m), connects to APF external device B3S15 BN02 SK42 APFA FCA LMI TS2 MRV23 XJ

  48. APF Ordering APF Ordering BC3 CONFIGURATION BC310 • APFB: Linear Transducer, 0 to +10Vdc • APFH: Linear Transducer, -10 to +10Vdc • FCA: Cable (5m), connects to APF external device BC315/20 • APFA: Linear Transducer, 0 to +10Vdc • APFG: Linear Transducer, -10 to +10Vdc • FCA: Cable (5m), connects to APF external device BC310 SK105 APFG FCA TS2

  49. APF Promotion APF Promotional Plan • B3S and BC3 APF Option Brochures

  50. APF Promotion • B3S and BC3 APF Option Brochures • Roll into next Catalog reprints • Promote on Website • Sponsor link on Google AdWords • Technical Paper • Press Release

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