Optical Feedback Linear Actuators
Optical Feedback Linear Actuators
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Description
***WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE IN 2025***
When you need to know the exact positioning of your actuators, the Optical Feedback series is what you need. This powerful, reliable actuator comes with a built-in optical sensor that provides feedback when you need it. The Optical Feedback has no built-in controller but does provide single-phase pulses as a position feedback signal that can be input to an external controller such as an Arduino.
To move between two and four actuators in synchronous we recommend our dedicated control board, the FA-SYNC-X. A video tutorial on how to use this product is available here.
CAD models of this actuator can be found under Resources/3D Files.
Features and Benefits
- 10 hole optical encoder disk for the 200lbs and 400lbs units
- 4 slotted optical encoder disk for the 35lbs units
- 20 pulse/inch of stroke for the 35lbs (+/-5 pulses)
- 100 pulses. inch of stoke for the 200lbs and 400lbs units
- Internal limit switches automatically shut off the unit at the end of the stroke - This protects you and your equipment from possible damage.
- 3 Force options - 35lbs 200lbs and 400lbs for greater flexibility
- Maintenance-free - Gives you more free time to do more important things
- Accessories sold separately
Brackets
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Fits with the MB1-P bracket
- Fits with FA-OS-IMD3 Base mounting Bracket to convert to Column Lift style Actuator
Specifications
| Model | FA-OS-35-12-(X) | FA-OS-240-12-(X) | FA-OS-400-12-(X) |
| Dynamic Force | 35 lbs | 200 lbs | 400 lb |
| Static Force | 200 lbs | 500 lbs | 800 lbs |
| Speed ("/S) | 2.0" | .30" | .30" |
| Gear Ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 | 19:1 |
| Feedback | Optical Sensor | ||
| Feedback Voltage | 5V | ||
| Synchronous Capability | Yes, the 200 lb. & 400lb., with our Sync Control Board or a Microcontroller | ||
| Duty Cycle | 20% | ||
| IP Rating | IP61 | ||
| Screw Type | ACME | ||
| Sound Rating | 20 dB over Ambient | ||
| Input | 12v DC | ||
| Max Draw | 5 A | ||
| Clevis End | 1/4" diameter | ||
| Operational Temperature | -26°C/65°C (-15°F/150°) | ||
| Limit Switch | Built-in (factory preset) | ||
| Safety Certifications | CE | ||
| Wire Length | 2.5 feet | ||
| Wire Gauge | Motor wires 18. Sensor wires 20 | ||
| Bracket(s) | MB1-P & FA-OS-IMD3 | ||
Technical Drawings
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Wiring Diagram
Performance Graph
