BECKHOFF AL2000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
A primer of linear motors
1. Introduction 4
2. Basic physical principles 5
Principles of magnetism 5
3 Phase Linear Motor AL2000 8
Linear and rotary motors compared 9
3. Positioning 10
The positioning system 10
4. Linear motor system 11
Overview 11
Practical considerations 12
The series AL2000 linear motor 14