Minimum gap between movers

To avoid collisions, a distance from mover center to mover center must be set in TwinCAT. Further information can be found in the documentation TF5410 | Motion Collision Avoidance:

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Direct link to the documentation TF5410 | TwinCAT 3 Motion Collision Avoidance

Notice

Removing the NCT electronics

Before commissioning a system with No Cable Technology for the first time and before commissioning new motion profiles, the NCT electronics must be removed from the movers to avoid collisions. The NCT electronics can only be mounted on the movers once all the motion profiles are working in operation.

Remove the NCT electronics from the movers before initial commissioning and before commissioning new motion profiles.

Test all movement profiles of the movers without the NCT electronics mounted.

Only mount the NCT electronics after all motion profiles are working.

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The minimum gap A between two movers is measured at the center [1] of the coils [2] of a motor module [3] and from the center of a magnetic plate set [4] to the center of another magnetic plate set [5]. The minimum gap depends, among other things, on the number of poles of the magnetic plate set and is defined by Beckhoff.

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Furthermore, the length B of the mover [6] has an influence on the minimum gap. Depending on the mover type, it may be necessary to change the minimum gap A due to the length B. If NCT electronics [7] are mounted on the mover, the height C of the NCT electronics can have an influence on the minimum gap in the curves. In addition to the length B and the height C, the tool mounted on the mover has an influence on the minimum gap.

Observe the minimum gaps of the different magnetic plate sets in connection with the mover types and motor modules used:

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Smaller distances may be possible after consultation

If a smaller minimum gap is required in your application, contact the product specialist responsible for your region or Beckhoff Support:

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support@beckhoff.com

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