Timotion MA2T User manual

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Contents
Contents .....................................................................................................................................................................2
Glossary .....................................................................................................................................................................3
1. General.................................................................................................................................................................4
About this manual ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Target Personnel...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Transport and storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Packaging ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Support ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Notification and warnings...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting/dismounting the actuator...................................................................................................................... 5
Operation..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Equipment power off ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Duty cycle.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Temperature............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................7
Mechanical installation........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting notice......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Manual drive operation............................................................................................................................................. 8
Outer tube reed sensor adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 9
Electrical installation .............................................................................................................................................................10
Important notice ......................................................................................................................................................10
Extension power cable............................................................................................................................................11
Inrush current ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Back EMF ..................................................................................................................................................................12
Wiring definition .....................................................................................................................................................................13
T-Smart......................................................................................................................................................................14
3. PGMA Installation ..............................................................................................................................................17
Connection..............................................................................................................................................................................17
Cable replacement ..................................................................................................................................................18
Steps for cable replacement .................................................................................................................................19
Power.........................................................................................................................................................................20
4. Product specifications........................................................................................................................................21
2D drawings............................................................................................................................................................................21
Ordering key............................................................................................................................................................................22
5. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................23

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Glossary
The following terms and acronyms are being used in this manual.
VDC+: The positive pole of power input.
VDC-: The negative pole of power input.
RPM: Number of turns per minute.
AWG: American wiring gauge.
Hall-POT: Hall Effect Potentiometer (Provides analog voltage feedback).
EOS: End of Stroke.

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1.General
About this manual
This user manual is provided to the manufacturer of the equipment or system rather than end users. This
manual provides information needed to install, use and maintain the TiMOTION products. Manufacturers are
responsible to provide a user guide to the end users using the relevant safety information passed from this
manual.
This manual contains installation directions as well as technical data for the TiMOTION industrial electric
linear actuators. Carefully read through each section of the user manual before the equipment is unpacked,
installed or operated. Please note all the dangers, warnings, cautions and notes stated in this manual. Please
follow the instructions provided in this manual to ensure safe, reliable operation.
Target Personnel
Please allow qualified mechanical and electrical professionals to perform all installation, maintenance and
replacement of the TiMOTION products. Please keep the products away from people who do not have the
required experiences or knowledge of the product.
Warranty
In general, TiMOTION provides a 24-month warranty on Industrial Motion actuators based on the
manufacturing date. The warranty is valid only if the equipment is properly operated and maintained correctly.
The application of the product is the responsibility of the buyer. TiMOTION makes no representation or
warranty as to the product's suitability for any particular use or purpose.
Transport and storage
The actuator should only be stored and transported in the original TiMOTION packaging. The temperature
during transportation and storage must be between -40 to +85° C (-40 to +185° F). Please avoid shocks to the
package. If the package is damaged, check the actuator for visible damage and notify the carrier and
TiMOTION.

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Packaging
The sample order packaging contains the product and the QR code directly to this manual. For large quantity
orders, packaging may vary, and TiMOTION reserves the right to change it.
Support
If any technical support or information is needed for this product, please contact your TiMOTION sales
engineer. You can also visit https://www.TiMOTION.com/en for the product or contact information.
Disclaimer
This user manual has been written based on our current technical knowledge. TiMOTION is continuously
working on updating the product information. We reserve the right to carry out technical modifications.
Notification and warnings
Mounting/dismounting the actuator
Please read through this user manual before working on the equipment that the actuator is or shall be a
part of.
Adhere to the information contained in this user manual and on the product label. Never exceed the
performance limits stated herein.
Be sure the actuator is not in operation.
Ensure the actuator is free from loads that could be released during mounting or dismounting.
Refrain from unplugging any cables or connectors during operation or while power is on.
Immediately stop using the actuator if it seems faulty or damaged. Notify your TiMOTION sales engineer
so corrective actions can be taken.
Never disassemble the actuator as that will compromise the sealing and could impact the function of
the actuator. Disassembly will lose warranty.
Grease may be present on the extension tube. Contact with the grease is non-hazardous. Please refrain
from removing the film.
Operation
Be sure the actuator is correctly mounted as indicated in the user instructions.
Be sure the equipment can be moved easily over the actuator’s whole working area.
Be sure the actuator is connected to a main electricity supply/transformer with the correct voltage
specified on the actuator label.

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Be sure that the connection bolts are secured safely and can withstand the wear.
Stop the actuator immediately if anything unusual is observed.
Ensure there is no side load present on the actuator.
Only use the actuator within the specified working limits.
Refrain from having any contact with the actuator.
Equipment power off
Switch off the main supply to prevent any unintentional operation.
Regularly check for extraordinary wear.
Duty cycle
The standard-duty cycle is 25%.
If the product is customized, please refer to the approval drawings.
Temperature
The operating temperature range is -40°C ~+85°C.
The operational temperature range at full performance is +5°C ~+45°C.

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2.Installation
Mechanical installation
Mounting notice
Use solid mounting pins with the proper dimension and support them at both ends.
Note
Correct
Wrong
Please mount the actuator with
the mounting pins of correct
dimension and without threaded
at both ends of the attachments.
Do not mount the actuator with
the pins in different rotated
angles, this could cause stress on
the nut during operation.
The load should act along the
stroke axis of the actuator from
the front attachment, inner tube
to the rear attachment. Off center
or side loads may cause bending
and lead to failure.
Be sure the mounting pins must
be parallel to each other. If the
pins are not parallel to each other
the actuator might be bend and
could be damaged.
X X
X Y

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Manual drive operation
In case of a power failure, a manual hand crank can be used.
Before performing, the power supply needs to be disconnected.
When mounting the actuator, ensure there is enough space between the rear adapter and any objects.
This will allow the user override to be operated.
Use the 5mm Allen key for both the IP protection screw and the manual drive shaft inside.
The torque required to manually move the extension tube is within 1.7 Nm, maximum 65 RPM.
Please do not run the outer tube to the end of stroke, as that may damage the actuator.
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Outer tube reed sensor adjustment
The external limit switches are mounted in the two slots at the side of the cover tube.
Use the 2.5mm Allen key inner hexagon to position and lock the reed sensor.
Ensure the reed sensor doesn’t meet other magnetic parts, as this may cause incorrect measurements.
The torque required to secure the screw to fix the reed sensor is within 1.5 Nm
The signal is potential free and independent from the motor power circuit.
Connect the reed sensor with max 32V, <1A.
The reed sensors are N.C..
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Electrical installation
Important notice
Make sure the leads/cables leading to the motor are rated to handle the maximum current.
To reduce the chance of a crushing hazard, we recommend an emergency stop.
If you are not using soft stop on a DC-motor, a short peak of high voltage will be sent towards the power
supply. When selecting the power supply, please ensure it is able to withstand the peak of high voltage.
To reduce the chance of interference, refrain from placing signal cables along power cables.
Use a two-wire system to prevent ground loop.
Please use shielded signal cables with applications that can be sensitive or if there is interference risk.
Please note, using long cables in combination with small lead cross-sections and low voltages could
lead to a malfunction due to voltage drop.
Use spark protection on relays and other coil operated devices.
Please be sure the power to the actuator is off before working on the actuator and the wiring.

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Extension power cable
The actuator is supplied with a power cable (and/or signal cable). The cable(s) has/have flying leads in one
end for the user’s equipment connections. On the other end of the actuator, the cable is integrated into the
connector cover. The plug-in connector allows the user to replace the actuator without disconnecting the
flying leads.
Using the extension power cable from the DC source with the proper size is important to avoid a significant
voltage drop. The further away the DC source is, the larger the extension cable may need to be. Please refer
to the following table for the recommendation of the extension power cable size.
Extension cable type
Length of cable (L)
Cross-section (X)
AWG
Power extension cable L1
0 - 4 m
2.08 mm2
AWG 14
4 - 10 m
3.31 mm2
AWG 12
>10 m
Check with your TiMOTION contact representative
Signal extension cable L3
<10 m
0.5 mm2
AWG 20
>10 m
Check with your TiMOTION contact representative
Power cable
L1
L3
12V DC
or
24V DC
Control Box
or
PLC
P1
P3
Signal cable
Power cable: 14AWG
Signal cable: 20AWG

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Inrush current
When starting the actuator, there is an inrush current to the motor that will last between 75 to 150
milliseconds (up to four times the rated current).
If using an AC power supply, please be sure it is sized to handle the inrush current (batteries typically have no
issues delivering the inrush current). Please be sure all contacts, switches, and relays are sized appropriately
to handle the inrush current.
It is not recommended to configure the hard start setting to the soft start function with the MA2T. PGMA
setting with the soft start is not recommended to be set at 0 (zero) seconds.
Back EMF
It is recommended not to configure a hard stop setting to the soft stop function with MA2T (i.e., PGMA
setting with soft stop is not recommended to be set as 0 sec) to lower the effect of back EMF when the
motor is decelerated.

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Wiring definition
The optional MA2T T-Smart system is integrated with the T-Smart PBCA and MCU. All the functionality can be
achieved with proper configuration on PGMA. Please refer to the following table that describes the primary
(but not limited) system, implying the required system and the relative connections for each pin, signal spec,
and warnings.
Below is the standard wiring definition of the actuator. If your actuator is ordered with customized wiring,
please contact TiMOTION’s sales representatives for more detailed information.
In general, the MA2T T-Smart version cable exit can have a maximum of 3 sets with 8 pins, 6 pins, and 2 pins.
(2 power wire pins and/or up to 8 signal wire pins and/or up to 6 PGMA & Reed signal wire pins.)
Function
Connection description
T-Smart
Stable DC power supply
Signal type switch to control actuator extended or retracted
Position Signal or EOS Signal output to control box or PLC
Reed switch signal output to control box or PLC
Synchronized up to 8 actuators
Note: Please contact your TiMOTION sales representative if the signal outputs are customized.

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T-Smart
The actuator is equipped with T-Smart PCBA, allowing position feedback (Single Hall, Double Hall, PWM,
Hall-POT) and EOS feedback to PLC, Reed switch signal output to PLC or up to 8 actuators having
synchronized function when actuators extended or retracted.
Port
No.
Wire
AWG
Description
Spec
P1
Red
14
Connect Red to Vm+
24V version: Input voltage 18~34 V DC
12V version: Input voltage 9~16 V DC
*Do not change the power supply
polarity on the Red and Black wires.
Black
14
Connect Black to Vm-

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P3
Red
20
Vm+ output for connecting to
external control
Brown
20
Extend the actuator when short
circuit with P3 Red
Input current ≦ 11mA
Gray
20
Retract the actuator when short
circuit with P3 Red
Black
20
Signal ground
The signal is potentially free and
independent from the motor power
circuit.
Both brown and orange signal wires are
normal close circuits when the actuator
is in the middle of the stroke.
The signal circuit is connected to the
motor power circuit, and the value Vm+
depends on actuator voltage.
Connect the limit switch signal wire to
the load <1A.
Orange
20
Connect to up limit switch normal
close pin (N.C.)
Yellow
20
Connect to low limit switch normal
close pin (N.C.)
White
20
CAN High, Hall signal output_S1,
Hall-POT signal output
For CAN High/Low:
Input Voltage = 5V
Embedded 120 Ohms resistor for
synchronized function.
For Hall and PWM signal output:
Output Current ≦5 mA
For Hall-POT
Blue
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CAN Low, Hall signal output_S2,
PWM signal output

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Note:
1. If using a PLC, please contact your TiMOTION sales representative to determine the compatibility of T-Smart
capable products with your desired communication protocol (e.g., CAN BUS or J1939).
2. Wire definition of two actuators in synchronized mode.
Output Voltage = 10V
Output Current =10 mA
P2
Connector
NA
Connect TAD1 for programming
Reed switch signal output

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3.PGMA Installation
Connection
Unless the customer requests to ship separately, all cables will be fixed onto the actuator under the default
installation procedure.
For PGMA settings, it is required to change the short circuit plug or the Reed sensor cable on P2. Either one
needs to be replaced by a TAD1 extension cable.
Extension cable
TAD1
PGMA setting connection
P2

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Cable replacement
Unless the customer requests to ship separately, all cables will be fixed onto the actuator under the
default installation procedure.
Without the reed sensor, P2 is connected with
the short circuit plug by default.
With the outer tube reed sensor connected on
P2
All the cables will be tested according to TiMOTION’s factory assembly standard procedure before
shipping.
Ensure to protect the plugs and pins during the process.
Ensure the plug is in the right location and fully pressed in before mounting the cable lid.
Please refrain from picking up or carrying the actuator by the cables.
Be sure the cable end is kept inside a closed, protected area to guarantee high IP protection.
This illustration shows an example with steps to replace the default installed P2 short circuit plug
by the extension cables for the PGMA setting.
P1
P2
P3

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Steps for cable replacement
This illustration shows how to replace the default installed P2 short circuit plug with the extension cables for
the PGMA setting.
Step 1: Unscrew the cover.
Step 2: Remove the cover.
Step 3: Unplug the short circuit
plug.
Step 4: Replaced the TAD1
extension cable on P2.
Step 5: Install the cover.
Step 6: Re-screw with the torque
approximately 1.5Nm.

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Power
1. Install the PGMA software on computers and close the program after completing installation.
2. Once the TAD1 extension cable is replaced, connect the TAD1 to the computer, the LED on the TAD1 will
constantly shine, indicating a successful connection.
3. Connect the P1 cable to the DC power supply and turn on the power.
4. Execute PGMA.
TAD1 LED