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This video demonstrates the configuration of PCL501 controllers to control a 4 axis system. This will cover the setup, the connection and instruction set. Our goal will be to slew all four axis simultaneously.

This video explains how the Captive Linear Actuator motor operates. An internal nut spins a threaded portion of the shaft. This is one feature that contributes to make the shaft come in and out of the motor. The other feature is the two notches that you see on both sides the shaft. These two notches "captures" the shaft and does not allow the shaft to rotate. Without the notch, it will cause the shaft to rotate in place.

This video shows how a Non Captive Linear Actuator moves. Both the shaft and the body needs to be secured for proper operation. When the shaft or motor body is not secured, it will spin freely. For this example, the shaft and motor body is secured (due to its weight and placement of wires), resulting it to move up and down the shaft.

This video demonstrates how a Threaded Linear Actuator motor runs. This is a normal step motor with a long threaded shaft. This type of stepper motor is typically used with a threaded nut that travels up and down the shaft.

This video demonstrates how to create a program on an HMI which will send ASCII commands to a controller. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of formatting your text, storing your text and how to send your text from the HMI to the controller. With this simple tutorial you can easily export the ASCII commands specific to your controller.

This guide reviews the fundamentals of Stepper Motors in motion control and industrial automation applications: what they are, how they work, where and why they are used, and more!

A stepper driver and controller involve electronics and software able to generate the necessary current and pulse sequence to drive a stepper motor. The main function of the hardware and software aspect of a stepper driver and controller is to provide the rated motor phase current to the stepper motor windings in the shortest amount of time.

This guide reviews the fundamentals of Stepper Linear Actuators in motion control and industrial automation applications: what they are, how they work, where and why they are used, and more!

This guide reviews the fundamentals of Servo Motors inmotion control and industrial automation applications. Learn about common Servo applications and use-cases,how Servo Motors work, installation and safety tips, ServoMotor selection. accessories. and more.

There are two parts to the Linear Guide System: the Linear Block and the Linear Rail. The linear guide blocks move down the length of the linear rail along the plane it was positioned for.