Data Sheet

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Rev C.

Model Selection

The L16 has 3 configuration choices: Stroke, Gear Ratio and

Controller. L16 options are identified according to the

following model numbering scheme:

L16-SS-GG-VV-C

Feature Options

SS: Stroke 50, 100, 140 (mm)

GG: Gear reduction

ratio (refer to load

curves above)

35, 63, 150

(lower ratios are faster but push

less force, and vice versa)

VV: Voltage 12 vdc or 6 vdc (-R only)

C: Controller P Potentiometer Feedback

S Limit Switches

R RC Linear Servo

L16 Controller Options

Option S – End of Stroke Limit Switches

WIRING: (see last page for pin numbering)

1 - Red – Motor V+

2 – Black – Motor V- (Ground)

-S actuators are ideal for manually controlled applications and

simple two position automated mechanisms. The –S actuators

have limit switches that will turn off power to the motor when

the actuator reaches within 0.5mm of the end of stroke.

Internal diodes allow the actuator to reverse away from the

limit switch. The limit switches cannot be moved once the

actuator is manufactured. While voltage is applied to the

motor power pins, (1 & 2) the actuator extends. Reverse the

polarity and the actuator retracts. This can be accomplished

manually with a DPDT switch or relay, or using an H-Bridge

circuit. The –S model cannot be used with the LAC control

board.

Option P – Potentiometer Position Feedback

WIRING: (see last page for pin numbering)

1 - Orange – Feedback Potentiometer negative reference rail

2 - Purple – Feedback Potentiometer wiper

3 - Red – Motor V+ (6V or 12V)

4 - Black – Motor V- (Ground)

5 - Yellow – Feedback Potentiometer positive reference rail

-P actuators are suited to automatically controlled positioning

systems, but they can also be driven manually. The –P

actuators have no built in controller, but do provide an analog

position feedback signal that can be input to an external

controller. While voltage is applied to the motor power pins,

(3 & 4) the actuator extends. Reverse the polarity and the

actuator retracts. This can be accomplished manually with a

DPDT switch or relay, or using an H-Bridge circuit. Position of

the actuator stroke can be monitored via the internal linear

potentiometer. Provide any stable low and high reference

voltage on pins 1 & 5, then read the position signal on pin 2.

The voltage on pin 2 will vary linearly between the two

reference voltages in proportion to the position of the

actuator stroke.

The L16 –P actuator can be used as a linear servo by

connecting the actuator to an external controller such as the

LAC board offered by Firgelli. This control board reads the

position signal from the L16, compares it with your input

control signal then commands the actuator to move via an on-

board H-bridge circuit. The LAC allows any one of the

following control inputs: Analog 0-3.3V or 4-20mA, or Digital

0-5V PWM, 1-2ms Standard RC, or USB. The RC input

effectively transforms your L16 into a linear servo, which is a

direct replacement for any common hobby servo used in RC

toys and robotics. Refer to the LAC datasheet for more

details.

0 50 100 150 200 250

Speed (mm/s)

Force (N)

Load Curves

35:1

63:1

150:1

100

200

300

400

500

600

0 50 100 150 200 250

Current (mA)

Force (N)

Current Curves

L16 Specifications

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