This document introduces the Oriental Motor AZ Series battery-free absolute mechanical sensor motors, detailing their features, specifications, and…
The Oriental Motor AZ Series represents a new generation of actuators equipped with a newly developed compact, low-cost, battery-free absolute mechanical sensor. This patented technology utilizes multiple gears equivalent to clock hands to detect positioning information by gear angles, eliminating the need for batteries or external sensors like home or limit switches.
Key features include high reliability through a proprietary control system that links open-loop and closed-loop controls, energy efficiency reducing power consumption by 47%, and simplified wiring. The series offers two driver types: Pulse Input Type for driving via pulse/direction signals from a host PLC, and Built-in Controller Type which allows up to 256 items of operating data execution independently or via Modbus/RS-485 networks.
| Absolute Position Detection Range (Standard) | ±900 rotations (1800 rotations) |
|---|---|
| Absolute Position Detection Range (Frame sizes 20 mm and 28 mm) | ±450 rotations (900 rotations) |
| General-purpose Input/Output Points (Built-in Controller Type) | 9 input points, 6 output points |
No, external sensors such as the home sensor or limit sensor are not required with an absolute system.
The AZ Series achieves a 47% reduction in power consumption due to energy-saving features.