Lower Heat Generation

By utilizing high-efficiency technology to reduce the stepper motor heat, reduced motor running temperatures are possible. In addition, reduction of heat output means less reliance on cooling fans and heat sinks.

High Efficiency

With conventional stepper motors in applications where heat generation had to be suppressed, the running current had to be reduced, which also reduces torque. With the RKII Series, thanks to its low heat generation and highly efficient motors, the motor torque can be used fully to maximize performance.

High Torque

The RKII Series stepper motor is compact and produces high torque. The torque of the 1.65 in. (42 mm) frame size has increased 50%. This contributes to increased performance and faster move times. The series includes 2.36 in. (60 mm) and 3.35 in. (85 mm) frame sizes to cover a wide torque range.

Low Vibration

Utilizing a full-time microstepping driver controlled by a digital system improves the vibration characteristics of the 0.72° stepper motor. Current control is also done by a high specification digital CPU. This model uses PWM control instead of PAM control resulting in a sinusoidal wave form in each phase, significantly reducing vibration.

High Accuracy

Positioning accuracy of the RKII Series is ±0.05° (±3 arc min). When the RKII Series is used with a ball screw as shown below, the stopping accuracy becomes ±0.000055 in. (±0.0014 mm). The accuracy of the normal ground ball screw is ±0.00039 in. (±0.01 mm), thus the accuracy is high enough for positioning operation.

Utilizing Hybrid Stepper Motor Technology

A hybrid stepper motor is a combination of the variable reluctance and permanent magnet type motors. The rotor of a hybrid stepper motor is axially magnetized like a permanent magnet stepper motor, and the stator is electromagnetically energized like a variable reluctance stepper motor. Both the stator and rotor are multi-toothed.

A hybrid stepper motor has an axially magnetized rotor, meaning one end is magnetized as a north pole, and the other end a south pole. Toothed rotor cups are placed on each end of the magnet, and the cups are offset by half of a tooth pitch.

High Speed, Low Backlash Gears

This geared type is made with a simple spur gear design. The torque and speed have been improved.

Because of its high accuracy, this type has the same level of accuracy when compared to our tapered (TH) type without the added cost of tapering.

Torque and Speed are Improved (compared to conventional model types)

The TS geared type realizes the improvement of permissible torque and at the same time, it can exert its maximum torque. The rated input speed is increased to 3000 r/min and the permissible speed range of the output shaft has been significantly increased as well. The geared stepper motor allows for higher torque and shortens the time for positioning, because the maximum torque range can be used for acceleration / deceleration.

High Permissible Torque, Low Backlash Gears

The PS gear mechanism is comprised primarily of a sun gear, planetary gears and an internal tooth gear. The planetary gears design allow for higher output torque.

There are gears inside used to distribute torque, which allows for higher torque than a spur gear design. The PS gear uses a higher accuracy gear design which provides for a lower backlash when compared to a spur gear design.

Reduced Backlash (compared with conventional model types)

Optimal design of gears reduced backlash (Except for 1.65 in. (42 mm) frame size.
Positioning with higher accuracy is possible.

The right-angle FC geared type is a compact orthogonal shaft geared motor made up of a disc-shaped gear (face gear) meshing with a spur gear. By combining it with an RKII series motor, high precision, high strength and space savings is possible at an affordable price.

High Accuracy, Non-Backlash Performance Gears

The mechanical life, permissible torque and maximum torque are improved (compared with conventional models).

Improved Rate Life (Twice the length of conventional models)

The rate life has been increased from 5,000 hours (conventional model) to 10,000 hours.
[Except for 1.65 in. (42 mm) frame size]

High Torque

With more permissible and maximum torque available, more load can be handled with the same size geared stepper motor.

Surface Installation of Load is Available

This type permits installation of load directly on the rotating surface integrated with the shaft 
[Except for 3.54 in. (90 mm) frame size]

Using geared stepper motors provides many advantages, such as speed reduction, high torque and high resolution.

The Motor Can Drive a Large Inertial Load

If compared with a standard stepper motor, the geared stepper motors can drive larger inertial loads because its permissible load moment of inertia increases with the square of the reduction ratio. This means that larger inertial loads can be driven with geared stepper motors.

Improved Damping Characteristic at Start and Stop

If the inertial load is large or acceleration / deceleration time is short, a geared stepper motor can reduce damping more effectively and thereby ensure more stable driving compared to a standard stepper motor. Geared stepper motors are ideal for applications where large inertia such as an index table or arm must be driven to perform quick positioning.

High Rigidity, Resistant to Torsional Force

Geared stepper motors have high rigidity and are therefore resistant to torsional force. Therefore compare to standard stepper motors, geared stepper motors are less subject to load torque fluctuation. This means that stability and high positioning accuracy can be ensured even when the load size changes.

Downsizing

If comparing the standard stepper motor and the geared stepper motor which have similar holding torque, the setting angle of the geared stepper motor is smaller than the standard stepper motor. Geared stepper motors are effective when the equipment must be kept small and light.

3-Channel Encoders

Use the Index signal for the return-to-home operation. By using the Index signal, the return-to-home point will be detected with higher accuracy than single use of the return-to-home sensor. The index channel is an optional output channel which provides one pulse per revolution.

Line Driver Output Type

The Line Driver output offers excellent noise resistance because of the differential output and is capable of longer wiring distance compared to the voltage output.

Detecting for Errors

An incremental encoder works by providing an A and B pulse output. The counting is done through external electronics. Here, the encoder counter is compared to the commanded position counter (third party electronics). The point where the counting begins depends on the counter in the external electronics and not on the position of the encoder.

*Requires Built-In Controller (Network) type driver.

These products have built-in power-off activated electromagnetic brakes. When power is accidentally cut off due to a blackout or other unexpected events, the electromagnetic brake holds the load in position to prevent it from dropping or moving. Also, when the motor is at standstill, it is held by the electromagnetic brake. It is possible to suppress the heat generated from the motor by turning off the motor current.