High speed drive possible from light load to heavy load

For EACM6 type

Stable movement with little speed fluctuation even at low speeds

The micro-step drive of the closed-loop stepping motor allows for increased resolution without the need for mechanical elements such as a reduction mechanism

Small and high thrust cylinder

This electric cylinder uses aluminum for the rod, and is small, lightweight, yet powerful.
Its vibration suppression structure improves acceleration characteristics and enables high-speed positioning.

Line up

In addition to the straight type, the EAC series also offers a folded type.Furthermore, each type is available in three cylinder shapes: without a shaft guide, with a shaft guide, and with a shaft guide cover.

Shaft Guide	Straight Type	Bent Type
No Shaft Guide You need an external guide to align with your device.
With Shaft Guide Eliminates the need for customers to design and procure external guides, contributing to a reduction in equipment startup time.
With Shaft Guide Cover Protects the moving parts on the cylinder body side, improving device safety. It also helps prevent grease scattering from the shaft guide and foreign matter from entering the linear bushing.

Contributes to space saving (folded type)

Folding Type

A belt mechanism folds back the motor mounting direction.

All models are available with a folded motor type, which shortens the overall length and contributes to space saving.

Easy belt replacement (fold-over type)

Our unique belt tension adjustment mechanism (patented) makes belt replacement easy.

Directly attach the load (with shaft guide/shaft guide cover)

With shaft guide/with shaft guide cover

Equipped with a battery-less absolute sensor

Equipped with a small, battery-less mechanical absolute sensor (ABZO sensor), it contributes to improving productivity and reducing costs.

Mechanical sensors retain position information even when power is off

Multi-rotation absolute sensor: Detects the absolute position within a range of ±900 rotations (totaling 1800 rotations) of the motor shaft from the reference origin.

Sequence function simplifies main programs

The AZ series is equipped with a wide range of sequence functions, such as linked operation, timer settings between operations, conditional branching, loop operation, etc. (Excluding some models) These can be set using the support software MEXE02, simplifying the sequence program of the upper system.

• Positioning operation data setting value (maximum 256 points)
• General-purpose input/output points (10 inputs, 6 outputs)
• Number of communication inputs/outputs (16 inputs, 16 outputs)

Functions that help collect data on motor operation status and perform preventive and predictive maintenance

It is equipped with a wide range of monitor functions for checking the operating status of the motor, etc.
By using the appropriate functions according to the situation, it can be useful for shortening the start-up and adjustment time of the device, as well as for maintenance and preservation.

Monitor function that visualizes the motor operation status and is useful for data collection

The ABZO sensor installed in the AZ series allows you to monitor the motor’s operating status numerically.

[Monitoring using the support software MEXE02]

In addition, the type with built-in positioning function can collect data at a higher level master via an FA network.

Information functions useful for preventive and predictive maintenance

By setting a desired value for each information monitor item, a signal can be output to an external device when that value is reached.
By importing this information into a higher-level device, it can be used to detect problems early and adjust the maintenance schedule for the product.

Information function example

TRIP Information

The desired output speed is set in advance, and the output will occur when that speed is reached (the motor will continue to operate).

Temperature Information

The desired output temperature is set in advance, and the output will start when the temperature is reached (the motor will continue to operate).

Unified wiring, control and maintenance parts

We offer a variety of mechanical products equipped with the αSTEP AZ series.
As they are equipped with the same motor and driver, wiring, control, and maintenance parts can be unified.

Unification of wiring

The wiring for the motor cable, input/output signals, power supply, etc. is the same.

Unified controllability

The control method is the same, so it can be used in the same way. In the case of network control, the remote I/O and command codes are the same. This saves the effort of creating programs.

Standardization of maintenance parts

The number of maintenance parts can be kept to a minimum because the motor, driver, and cable are common, which is expected to reduce management costs (parts costs, management space).

Lineup featuring the AZ series

Electric actuator (AZ series installed)

• The power input of the installed motor differs depending on the series. Please check the page for each series for detailed lineup.