Electric Lifting Columns
EL Series
- Lifting Columns To Expand the Robot’s Operating Range
- Reduced Time for Equipment Design, Assembly, and Start-Up
- High Rigidity and High Accuracy
- Stroke 50/100/200/300 mm
- Drive Motor: AZ Series with battery-free built-in absolute encoder (DC input)
Features | Electric Lifting Columns EL Series
Easy to Combine With Small Robots OVR to Increase Vertical Reach
Electric lifting columns EL Series is a product that can be combined with a robot to expand the vertical operation range. High rigidity and high accuracy stroke 50 to 300 mm The lineup includes high rigidity and high precision models with strokes ranging from 50~300 mm. Contributes to reducing equipment design, assembly, and start-up time.
Reduced Time for Equipment Design, Assembly, and Start-Up
Robots and loads can be attached directly to the product body. Eliminates the need for the customer to design an external guide and arrange parts, thus contributing to a reduction in equipment startup time.
Here are some examples of using the electric lifting columns EL Series.
Electric Lifting Columns EL Series
Small Robots OVR 3-axis SCARA Robot + Electric Lifting Columns EL Series + Electric Gripper EH Series
Combinable Small Robots OVR
Internal Cable Storage
Using the hole in the upper part of the product body, robot cables can also be grouped together and passed through the interior of the electric lifting column.
A Single Robot Controller Controls a Robot and up to Two Axes of Accessories
The robot controller MRC01 and integrated robot controller & drivers MRCU Series can control up to two accessories equipped with the AZ Series in addition to the robot.
For example, when using a combination of one Small Robots OVR, one EH Series electric gripper, and one electric lifting column can be controlled with a single robot controller. Additionally, SCARA robots can be controlled as robots including lift axes, so a single robot controller can control one SCARA robot + one electric lifting column + up to two accessories equipped with the AZ Series.
High Rigidity, High Accuracy, and High Permissible Moment Are Made Possible With Ball Splines
High permissible moment load is made possible with highly rigid ball splines. The permissible moment of 80 N·m makes it ideal for use in combination with SCARA robots.
Capable of Driving Heavy Loads at High Speeds
Example Operation
- Load Mass (Total): 29.7 kg (5.7 kg moving parts + 24 kg load)
- Positioning Distance: 100 mm
Product Used
- Product Name: EL610AZMK
- Lead: 6 mm
- Power Supply Input: 24 VDC
The shortest positioning time can be easily calculated
For applicable products of Oriental Motor's electric actuators, a support tool is available to calculate the reference positioning time according to the "model" and "operation conditions."
- *Please select a mounted actuator model (Electric cylinder EAC Series).
- *The load mass should be calculated by adding the mass of the load plus the mass of the moving parts of the electric lifting columns.
Selectable Mounting Direction
Floor or ceiling-mounted are available, expanding the range of equipment design.
Advantages of Equipped With AZ Series
Battery-Free Built-In Absolute Encoder Equipped
It is equipped with a small battery-free mechanical absolute encoder (ABZO sensor). This can help improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Mechanical-Type Sensor
Keeps position information even when not powered - Multi-Rotation Absolute Encoder
Absolute position detection is possible with ±900 revolutions (1800 revolutions) of the motor shaft from the reference home position
No External Sensors Required
As it is an absolute system, home sensors or limit sensors are not required.
Advantages
- Improved high-speed return-to-home + return-to-home accuracy
- Reduced cost
- Simple wiring
- Not affected by external sensor malfunctions
Battery-Free
Mechanical-type sensors do not require batteries.
Positioning information is managed mechanically by the ABZO Sensor.
Advantages
- No need to replace batteries
- Unlimited driver installation possibilities
- Safe for overseas shipping
Simplifying the Main Program via Sequence Function
The AZ Series come equipped with a wide variety of sequence functions such as timer settings for linked operation and during operations, conditional branching, and loop operation. (Excluding some models)
It can be set up using the support software MEXE02, which simplifies the sequence program of the host controller.
- Positioning operation data setting value (Max. 256)
- General-purpose I/O signal counts (input 10, output 6)
- Communication I/O signal counts (input 16, output 16)
AZ Series Equipped Product Line
Since the motors equipped are the same, the operating and maintenance methods are the same.
Electric Actuators (AZ Series equipped)
| Electric Linear Slide | Electric Cylinder | Compact Electric Cylinder | Rack-and-Pinion System | Electric Gripper | Hollow Rotary Actuators | Electric Lifting Columns |
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| EAS Series EZS Series EZSH Series |
EAC Series | DR Series DRS2 Series |
L Series LJ linear heads Combination with AZ Series* |
EH Series | DGII Series | EL Series |
- The power supply input of the equipped motor differs between series. Refer to each Series page for the detailed product line.
- *For the LJ linear head, purchase the AZ Series separately and assemble it for use.
Driver Types
Available Drivers
This lineup is available for a variety of interfaces.
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Single Axis Driver
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EtherCAT compatible | EtherCAT compatible | |
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EtherNet/IP compatible | EtherNet/IP compatible | |
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PROFINET compatible | PROFINET Compatible | |
| Modbus (TCP, UDP) | - | Ethernet type | |
| - | Ethernet Type | ||
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Built-in controller type* | RS-485 communication type* | |
| Modbus (RTU) | Built-in controller type | RS-485 communication type | |
| I/O | Built-in controller type | - | |
| Pulse Input | Pulse input type with RS-485 communication Pulse input type |
Pulse input type with RS-485 communication | |
- *When controlling a built-in controller type or RS-485 communication type with CC-Link or MECHATROLINK, a separately sold network converter (gateway) is required.
Easy Drive From PC With Support Software MEXE02
By using the support software MEXE02, you can set and edit operation data and various parameters, as well as teach and monitor various statuses.
Click here to download the support software
Comprehensive Support From Start-Up to Maintenance With a Variety of Functions
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Startup and Evaluation
Useful functions for wiring check and test operation are provided.
- Setting and saving of operation data
- I/O monitor
- Teaching, remote operation
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Adjustment
The following functions are available to help you adjust motor operation after the equipment is installed.
- Waveform monitor
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Diagnosis and Maintenance
Diagnostic and maintenance functions are available for trouble diagnosis and maintenance after operation is started.
- Alarm monitor
- Unit information monitor
- Status monitor
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Operation Data/Parameter Setting Screen -
Waveform Monitor
Detailed Product Information
For detailed product information such as specifications, characteristics, dimensions, CAD, operating manuals, etc., click on the product name link below.
| Lead (mm) | Stroke (mm) | Product Name |
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| 12 | 50 | EL1205AZMK |
| 100 | EL1210AZMK | |
| 200 | EL1220AZMK | |
| 300 | EL1230AZMK | |
| 6 | 50 | EL605AZMK |
| 100 | EL610AZMK | |
| 200 | EL620AZMK | |
| 300 | EL630AZMK |
Related Products Small Robots OVR
Simple, compact, lightweight industrial robot consisting of αSTEP AZ Series motor with battery-free built-in absolute encoder.
Controlled by the intuitive robot controller MRC01, automation using multi-axis robots can be achieved with ease.
Some motors can be replaced by the customer, reducing maintenance costs.
- ●To drive the robot, drivers according to the number of motor axes in the robot and a robot controller MRC01 are required separately.
3-Axis SCARA Robot
Maximum Payload: 10 kg
Maximum Reach: 410 mm, 460 mm, and 700 mm types
- Flat SCARA robot able to approach narrow spaces
- Body mass 7.6~8.9 kg
4-Axis Articulated Robot
Maximum Payload: 5 kg
Maximum Reach (Horizontal): 480 mm, 680 mm, and 880 mm
- Stable transport of load in a constant horizontal state
- Body mass 16.5 kg, 17.4 kg, 26.9 kg
5-Axis Articulated Robot
Maximum Payload: 1 kg
Maximum Reach: 350 mm (Horizontal)
- Customizable in combination with electric linear slides
- Body mass 12.5 kg
6-Axis Articulated Robot
Maximum Payload: 1 kg
Maximum Reach: 480 mm (Horizontal)
- Approaches load from various angles
- Body mass 12.5 kg