Printable Version Wet Applications? Dust and Water Protected Solutions 2006 Motor Fair and Seminars Ask an OM Engineer DG Series Hollow Rotary Actuators AlphaStep IP65 Rated Step Motors and Drivers BLF Series IP65 Rated BLDC Motors and Controllers Catalog Online OrientalMotor.com AC Motors & Gearmotors Speed Control Systems Stepping Motors Linear & Rotary Actuators Cooling Fans In addition to Motor Fair, Oriental Motor offers FREE local product and motion control seminars throughout the United States.  Simply submit your information and your local Oriental Motor representative will contact you with information on upcoming events in your area.   Click here to register.   Oriental Motor USA Corp. 2570 W 237th St. Torrance, CA 90505 p-1-800-668-6751 f- 1-800-309-7999 Contact Oriental Motor Sales Team Contact Oriental Motor Technical Support To UNSUBSCRIBE from this newsletter please click the "UNSUBSCRIBE" button located at the bottom of the newsletter or reply to this message with "REMOVE" in the subject line. Oriental Motor will NEVER sell, trade, rent, lease, loan or provide e-mail addresses to any third party organization. E-mail addresses and customer information is used only by Oriental Motor USA Corp. to provide requested services and for research and marketing purposes.

February 2006 WET APPLICATIONS? DUST AND WATER PROTECTED SOLUTIONS Oriental Motor actively develops products conforming to global safety standards such as UL, CSA and EN standards and the CE marking program.  For use in applications where the motor will be subjected to dust or water spray Oriental Motor offers positioning, speed control and fixed speed solutions with IP65 Rated protection or higher. Available in a wide range of frame sizes our IP65 rated closed loop step motors, IP65 rated brushless DC speed control motors and IP67 rated AC induction motors provide the dust and water protection and performance required for your applications.   POSITIONING   The NEW IP65 Rated AlphaStep closed loop stepping motors offer IP65 rated dust and water splash protection for Oriental Motor's revolutionary hybrid stepping motor systems.  These systems prevent the loss of synchronism by constantly monitoring the rotor position and correcting for missteps before they occur.  The AlphaStep is ideal for applications that require short, quick, precise movement as well as wet environments.   Integrated driver/controller type also available.   Available in 2.36 in and 3.35 in frames sizes. SPEED CONTROL Available in 1/25 HP (30W), 1/12 HP (60W) and 1/6 HP (120W) output power. The NEW BLF Series brushless DC speed control system features compact size, high output, flat torque, excellent speed stability and energy-saving design in a powerful package.  The BLF series adopts a new design for its motor, gearhead and driver.  In addition to achieving a maximum motor speed of 4000 r/min, the BLF provides easy operation via a detachable digital operator and offers a wide range of functions. A number of motor variations are available to meet your application needs. The BLF Series offers a round shaft, parallel shaft gearheads and flat hollow shaft gearheads. FIXED SPEED   The FPW Series motors are watertight, dust-resistant geared induction motors rated for IP67 protection.  They can be used where they are periodically splashed or washed with water.  The construction provides dependable resistance against dust and water by using a specially constructed cable outlet, oil seals on the output shaft, an O-ring in the case/gearhead junction and no external screws.  A special coating and a stainless steel shaft provide better anti-corrosion protection.  The paint is also water repellent.   Available in 1/30 HP (25W), 1/19 HP (40W), 1/12 HP (60W) and 1/8 HP (90W) output power. 2006 MOTOR FAIRS & SEMINARS The 2006 Motor Fair and Seminars are Oriental Motor's FREE technical seminar and product demonstrations.  Learn about the latest in motion control and work hands on with the products and engineers.   SEMINARS Back to the Basics: Learning When to Use AC & DC Motors for Velocity Control Understand the design differences between AC Induction and DC (both brushed and brushless) motors. Learn the various speed control methodologies for these types of motors such as SCR, Triac, and inverters. Discover different ways to master and slave motor systems, as well as how a simple relay can work for oscillatory applications. See live demonstrations of velocity control products.   Understanding Position Control Fundamentals Learn when and why stepping motors are the right fit for your application. See live demonstrations on different position control systems. Designed to assist those with both basic and advanced needs. Learn technologies that provide you with the most precise and cost-efficient solutions for your application design.   Stepper vs. Servo: Fitting the Design Learn the basic differences between step and servo technologies. Learn when a step motor is better for your application. Learn when a servo motor is better for your application. See actual step vs. servo data, along with live demonstrations on the differences.   Best Practices for Selecting & Sizing Motors Determine the parameters necessary to select & size a motor. Discover the effects of improperly sizing a motor. Use inertia formulas for typical motion control applications. Determine the components of the required torque. Decide what to do with the calculated torque & speed value. Perform sizing calculations using examples. DATES & LOCATIONS   April 13, 2006 - Irvine, CA Irvine Marriott 18000 Von Karman Ave Irvine, CA 92612 register map   April 25, 2006 - Dallas, TX Doubletree Hotel Dallas near the Galleria 4099 Valley View Lane Dallas, TX 75244 register map   May 11, 2006 - Minneapolis, MN Northland Inn 7025 Northland Drive Minneapolis, MN 55428 register map   May 24, 2006 - Grand Rapids, MI Pinnacle Center 3330 Highland Drive Hudsonville, MI 49426 register map MOTION CONTROL QUESTIONS?  ASK AN ORIENTAL MOTOR ENGINEER Oriental Motor's Engineering Team is just a click away.  Send your motion control questions to Oriental Motor's engineers and we'll publish their response in an upcoming issue of New Motion. Q: What is the meaning of IP65? A: IEC60529 and EN60034-5 (=IEC60034-5) classify the dust-resistance and waterproofing into grades.  The IP rating represents the degree of protection for "dust" and water.  The first number following the "IP" refers to the degree of protection against access to hazardous parts and solid foreign objects (dust).  The second number refers to the degree of protection against the ingress of water. The test methods are shown below. An "X" is used when one of the two protection classes is not specified in the name (e.g. IPX5 or IP4X) First Number = Degree of Protection against access to hazardous parts and against solid foreign objects. IP Code Description Definition and Test Conditions IP0X None None IP1X Protection against approach by hands Cannot be penetrated by a solid object 1.97 in. (50mm) or more in diameter. IP2X Protection against approach by fingers Cannot be penetrated by a solid object 0.79 in. (12mm) or more in diameter. IP3X Protection against tips of tools, etc. Cannot be penetrated by a solid object 0.09 in. (2.5mm) or more in diameter. IP4X Protection against wire, etc. Cannot be penetrated by a solid object 0.04 in. (1.0mm) or more in diameter. IP5X Protection against dust Cannot be penetrated by dust that could interfere with normal operation. IP6X Completely dust-proof design Cannot be penetrated by dust. Second Number = Degree of Protection against ingress of water. IP Code Description Definition and Test Conditions IPX0 None None IPX1 Protection against water drops falling vertically. Water drops falling at a rate of 3 to 5 mm/min. from a height of 7.87 in. (200mm) for 10 minutes. IPX2 Protection against water drops falling vertically over a 15° range. Water drops falling over a 15° range at a rate of 3 to 5 mm/min. from a height of 7.87 in. (200mm) for 10 minutes. IPX3 Protection against water drops falling vertically over a 60° range. Water drops falling over a 60° range at a rate of 3 to 5 mm/min. from a height of 7.87 in. (200mm) for 10 minutes. IPX4 Protection from spray of water from all directions. Water sprayed form all directions from a distance of 11.81 in (300mm) to 11.69 in (50mm) at a rate of 10 l/min. for 10 minutes. IPX5 Protection against jets of water from all directions. Jets of water sprayed from a distance of 9.84 ft. (3m) from all directions at a rate of 12.5 l/min. at a pressure of 30 kPa for 3 minutes. IPX6 Protection against strong wave-like jets of water. Jets of water sprayed from a distance of 9.84 ft. (3m) from all directions at a rate of 100 l/min. at a pressure of 100 kPa for 3 minutes. IPX7 Usable after immersion in water under fixed conditions. Immersion to a depth of 3.3 ft. (1m) for 30 minutes. IPX8 Usable under water. Determined through cooperation between user and manufacturer. Each issue, our Engineering Team will answer our readers' motion control questions.  From how to use a stepping motor to proper motor sizing techniques and specific applications, ask an OM engineer and get your answer directly from the source.  Our engineers are dedicated to continuous research and development in motion control technology.  E-mail your motion control question to newsletter (Please be sure to include your e-mail address and contact information so our Engineering Team can follow up on your question.) Visit our "Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)" section online. Oriental Motor also offers 1-800 Technical Support.  Our Technical Support Team is qualified to answer a wide variety of questions.  Call toll free 1-800-GO-VEXTA (468-3982) to speak with an Oriental Motor associate or e-mail techsupport

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