Regner RA-MINI ALU Series User manual

RA-MINI ALU
IN-LINE ACTUATOR SERIES
User Manual
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RA-MINI ALU IN-LINE ACTUATOR SERIES USER MANUAL
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00. Contents
01. Preface.................................................................. 4
02. Safety ................................................................... 4
03. Declaration of Conformity .................................... 5
04. Warranty............................................................... 6
05. Specications ....................................................... 6
06. Installation ........................................................... 9
07. Maintenance ......................................................... 10
08. Troubleshooting.................................................... 11
09. Application Policy................................................. 11
10. Contact ................................................................. 11

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02. Safety
Please read the following safety information careful-
ly and make sure that everyone using, connecting or
installing the actuator has the necessary skills and
information, as well as access to this user manual.
02.01. Safety Guidelines
• Only properly qualied personnel can perform me-
chanical and electrical installation of the actuator.
• Do not mount, dismount or perform maintenance
work while the actuator is in operation.
• Check that the actuator is correctly mounted
before operating the device.
• Make sure that the connection bolts can withstand
the wear and that they are safely secured before
operating the device.
• Check that the actuator can move freely through-
out the whole working area before operating the
device.
• Use the actuator only within the specied working
limits.
• Check that the actuator is connected to a power
supply with the correct voltage and current source
before operating the device.
• Switch o the main power supply when the
actuator is not in use to prevent unintentional
operation.
• Do not exert force on the side of the actuator.
• Make sure that the cable cannot be pressed upon,
pulled or subjected to any other stress.
• Never unplug any cables or connectors during
operation or with power on.
• Stop using the actuator immediately if it seems
faulty or broken.
• Never try to open the actuator, as that will com-
promise the sealing and the proper functioning of
the device.
• Do not kick or step on the actuator.
• Check the actuator and joints for extraordinary
wear periodically.
• Keep out of reach of children.
01. Preface
Thank you for choosing a REGNER® electric linear
actuator. REGNER® actuators are high-tech products,
carefully designed and manufactured in Europe. We
use premium raw materials and we continue to work
on developing better actuators to respond to the
demands of our customers.
This manual will provide you with operational, main-
tenance and safety information about the actuator.
We urge you to read this manual carefully and to
follow its recommendations to make sure that the
actuator is used properly and to its full potential.
The REGNER® team

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03. Declaration of
Conformity
REGNER ENGINEERING, S.L.U.
Ripollès, 4.17181 Aiguaviva
We, manufacturer of electric linear actuators, declare
that our
RA-MINI Electric Linear Actuator Series
Models: RA-MINI XX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XX
to which this declaration refers complies with the
following standards:
• EN 60730-1: 1991. Automatic Electrical Controls
for Household and Similar Use. Part 1: General
Requirements.
• EN 60730-2-14: 1991. Automatic Electrical Controls
for Household and Similar Use. Part 1: Particular
Requirements for electric actuators.
• EN 50581:2012. Technical documentation for the
assessment of electrical and electronic products
with respect to the restriction of hazardous sub-
stances.
In accordance with the provisions of the directives:
• 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on the
harmonization of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND
OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 on the restriction
of the use of certain hazardous substances in elec-
trical and electronic equipment (RoHS2).
Aiguaviva, 2018-03-09
Mariona Julià
Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs
02.02. Symbols Used
Important safety information is described under the
following two symbols:
WARNING!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these instructions can result in the
actuator being damaged or destroyed.

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04. Warranty
All REGNER® products have a warranty against
manufacturing defects. The warranty period begins
on the purchase date of the product. The seller is
responsible for nonconformities that become appar-
ent within the time stipulated by the applicable law.
04.01. Warranty Exclusions
REGNER® is entitled to deny any warranty if:
• The actuator has not been used correctly or its
usage specications (load, temperature, duty cycle,
voltage, current, etc.) have not been respected.
• The actuator has not been maintained correctly.
• The actuator has been manipulated.
• The actuator has been exposed to violent or abra-
sive treatment.
Nonconformities due to reasonable wear and tear
of the actuator over time (such as faded paint) are
excluded from warranty.
REGNER® reserves the right to request the return
of all allegedly defective products for testing and
verication.
Any additional warranty obligations for parts
replaced free of charge or for any service provided
without charge under this warranty shall be exclud-
ed. The warranty period for parts replaced under
warranty will end on the expiry date of the warranty
period of the main product.
05. Specications
05.01. Label
Batch No: XXXXXX
Customer Ref.: XXXXX
RA-MINI ALU 45.30.87.350.D4
www.regner.es
01. RA-MINI ALU 45.30.87.350.D4
• RA-MINI ALU: actuator type
• 45: max. load (N)
• 30: stroke length (mm)
• 87: retracted length, center to center (mm)
• 350: cable length (mm)
• D: rod end (D = standard / H = clevis)
• 4: mounting hole diameter (mm)
• : Position control ( = Limit switches only, P =
potentiometer).
02. Customer Ref.: XXXXXXX
Optional. Customer reference for the product.
03. Batch No.: XXXXXX
Identication number assigned to a particular lot
of products that enables REGNER® to control their
quality and trace their constituent parts.
04. Symbols
Symbol Norms
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
Compliance to all relevant CE directives

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05.02. Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. Rod end
2. Rod
3. Nut
4. Spindle
5. Housing
6. Seal
7. Cable
8. Connector (MOLEX 39-01-2066)
9. Mounting hole
05.03. Specications
General Specifications
Stroke 30, 50 or 100 mm
Max. load 70 N at 3.5 mm/s
Max. speed (no load) 14.7 mm/s
Backlash 0.1 mm
Power supply 12 VDC
Max. current 114 mA
Starting current 200 mA
Overcurrent prot. 116 mA
Integrated limit switch Integrated in “Limit
Switches”version. Not
available in “Potenti-
ometer” version.
Connector Molex 39-01-3029
IP rating IP54
Retracted length (center
to center)
57.5 mm + stroke
Weight (30 mm rod) 45 g
Housing material Aluminum
Rod material Polished stainless steel
Color Anodized black (RAL
9005)
Mounting holes Ø 4.1 mm
Cable length 350 mm
Operating temp. -10 °C to +40 °C
Storage temp. -30 °C to +70 °C
Duty cycle 30 % (6 out of 20 min.)
Noise (no load) 50 dB at 45 cm
Max. side load (30 mm
stroke, extended)
50 N
Lead 5 mm

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Preset Configurations
High-speed
reducer
(100:1)
Standard
reducer
(210:1)
High-force
reducer
(298:1)
Max. peak
load
20N at
9.0mm/s
45N at
3.5mm/s
70N at
3.6mm/s
Rated load 7.5N at
12.5mm/s
20N at
5.0mm/s
30N at
4.4mm/s
Max. speed
(no load)
14.7 mm/s 5.9 mm/s 4.6 mm/s
Max.
current
114 mA 76 mA 114 mA
05.04. Force Curves
Use in the dashed area is not recommended.
The above values are with a room temperature of 20 °C.
Speed - Force Current - Force
Speed (mm/s)
Force (N)
0
3
6
9
12
15
01020308070605040
0
30
60
90
120
150
Current (mA)
Force (N)
010203
080
70605040
High force reducer Standard reducerHigh speed reducer
05.05. Overcurrent Protection
In the event of an obstruction or an excessive load,
the overcurrent protection feature will cut o the
current at 3A to protect the actuator. The overcur-
rent protection system resets after 10 seconds when
activated to enable normal operation.
05.06. Electronic Limit Switches (opt.)
When the actuator reaches its fully extended or
fully retracted positions, an electronic limit switch
automatically cuts o the current to prevent damage
to the motor. When it reaches either stroke end point,
the actuator can move only in the opposite direction,
until it is separated from the limit and it can resume its
normal function and move freely in either direction.
05.07. Position feedback (opt.)
The position feedback potentiometer is feeded with a
5 VDC voltage. Depending on the position of the rod,
the potentiometer sends an analog signal between
0 VDC (actuator fully retracted) and 5 VDC (actuator
fully extended).
05.08. Dimensions
Retracted length (center to center): 57.5 + stroke
64 + stroke
All measurements are in mm.

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06. Installation
06.01. Mechanical Installation
To install a REGNER® actuator, simply slip a pin
through the hole on each end. Mounting pins must
be parallel to each other to keep the actuator from
bending and being damaged.
The actuator should be installed so that the force of
the load is exerted on the center of the rod. Exces-
sive o-center loads may cause bending and lead to
premature failure.
RECOMMENDED OTHER OTHER
To prevent premature wear, make sure that the
mounting pins are xed at both ends, are solid,
and do not have excessive free play. However, the
actuator must be able to rotate around the pivot
point of the rod, as this will allow the actuator to
move freely along the full stroke length, both in the
development phase and during normal operation.
Examine the area around the housing and see that
no components can get trapped and damage the
application and the actuator.
CAUTION!
• Mounting pins must have the correct dimensions
and limited free play.
• Any bolts and nuts used for the installation must
be made of high-quality steel.
• Do not apply an excessive torque on the mounting
bolts to avoid stressing the xtures.
CAUTION!
• The rod can turn a maximum of 90°.
WARNING!
If the actuator is used in an application that may
cause personal injury, it is the responsibility of the
application manufacturer to introduce the necessary
safety measures to prevent personal injury in case
of failure.
WARNING!
REGNER® actuators are not designed to be used in
the following applications: aircraft, explosive envi-
ronments, nuclear power generators, and oshore
installations.

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06.02. Electrical Installation
• Voltage must be switched o when the rod
reaches the ends of the stroke or if an excessive
load occurs mid-stroke to prevent damage to the
actuator.
• Make sure that the switch can handle the maxi-
mum motor current.
POSITIVE VOLTAGE EXTENDS,
NEGATIVE VOLTAGE RETRACTS
POSITIVE VOLTAGE EXTENDS,
NEGATIVE VOLTAGE RETRACTS
Motor - (black)
Motor +
Motor -
Potentiometer -
Potentiometer +
Potentiometer signal
Motor + (red)
LIMIT SWITCHES OPTION
Connector: Molex 39-01-3029
POTENTIOMETER OPTION
Connector: Harwin M20-1060500
CAUTION!
• Make sure the leads and cables leading to the
motor can handle the maximum motor current.
• For additional protection, use a fuse between the
actuator and the power source.
• Do not work on the actuator or the wiring with the
power switched on!
Wire cross-sections
To avoid malfunctions due to voltage drops, the
cross-section of the wires connecting the actuator
and the power supply must have an appropriate
diameter.
Position feedback power supply
The potentiometer should be powered at 5 VDC. Do
not use a higher voltage.
• Standard output: 0 - 5 VDC ± 3%.
07. Maintenance
The actuator is a closed unit and does not require
internal maintenance. In fact, the actuator is not to
be opened by unauthorized personnel. However,
some external maintenance must be performed on
a regular basis:
• Clean the actuator with a dry cloth to remove dust
and dirt.
• Inspect the actuator for mechanical damage or
wear.
• Inspect the actuator’s attachment points, cables,
rod ends, housing, and connector, and check that
the device works correctly.

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08. Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause Action
The motor
produces no
sounds or the
rod does not
move.
1. Actuator
not properly
connected
to the power
supply.
2. Burned fuse.
3. Damaged
cable.
A. Check the
connection
to the power
supply or the
control unit,
if any.
B. Please con-
tact REGNER®.
Excessive
electricity con-
sumption.
1. Misaligned
or excessive
load.
A. Align or
reduce the
load.
B. Run the
actuator with
no load.
C. Please con-
tact REGNER®.
The motor runs
but the spindle
does not move.
1. Damaged
gearing system
or spindle.
A. Please con-
tact REGNER®.
The actuator
cannot lift a full
load.
1. Misaligned
or excessive
load.
2. Insucient
power supply.
3. Current cut
o due to ex-
cessive load.
4. Damaged
motor.
A. Wait for the
overcurrent
protection
system to reset
(5 minutes).
A. Align or
reduce the
load.
B. Check the
power supply.
C. Please con-
tact REGNER®.
The motor runs
too slowly, does
not run with full
force or runs in
smaller steps.
1. Excessive
load.
2. Voltage drop
in the cable
(long cables
may aect
performance).
3. Current cut
o due to ex-
cessive load.
A. Wait for the
overcurrent
protection
system to reset
(5 minutes).
B. Reduce the
load.
C. Check the
power supply.
The actuator
cannot hold the
load.
1. Excessive
load.
A. Reduce the
load.
09. Application Policy
REGNER® products can be used in a wide range of
applications in health care, household or industrial
equipment, for example. REGNER® cannot know and
check all the conditions in which REGNER® products
are installed and used. The suitability and functional-
ity of a REGNER® product, as well as its performance
in a variety of conditions, can only be veried by
testing, and it shall ultimately be the responsibility
of the customer using a REGNER® product.
REGNER® is solely responsible that REGNER® prod-
ucts comply with the established specications,
whereas it remains the responsibility of the custom-
er to ensure that a specic REGNER® product can be
used for a specic application.
10. Contact
For technical assistance, please contact the REGNER®
Technical Department at [e-mail].

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