BECKHOFF AL2000 Application - Manual (Page 5)

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1. Introduction
With the series AL2000 Beckhoff Industrie Elektronik introduced a wide, standard range of high quality linear
motors. Due to a far-reaching standardization it is possible for designers to select the linear motors themselves.
However specialized knowledge is required for making the right design decisions. This knowledge is provided
here step by step departing form a practical case.
A linear motor of Beckhoff Industrie Elektronik is not a system in itsself. Usually a linear motor is build within a
total machine concept or a working unit. Depending on the application choices have to be made concerning the
specifications and the sizing of the motorsystem. To assure a faultless operation all the components of the mo-
torsystem must comply to strict requirements. In this document the relevant choices and requirements are dis-
cussed step by step.
Several stages can be distinguished in a motor system analysis and design proces. In this leaflet you will be
guided through these stages. First of all some system considerations have to be made. These considerations
will provide you with relevant practical information, for instance about the powersupply, heat dissipation, stabil-
ity, accuracy and braking. As a designer of linear motor systems one should be familiar with some theoretical
physical laws and formulas. This information will be provided together with the step by step analysis and design
proces. Special attention is given to mechanics.
This leaflet is the second of a series of three, concerning Beckhoff Industrie Elektronik AL2000 series Linear
Motors. The series consists of the following titles:
1. A Primer of Linear Motors
2. Designing your Application with AL2000 series Linear Motors
3. Installing AL2000 series Linear Motors