Linear Actuator, DC Servo, 6 mm Travel, TRA6CC and CONEX-CC Controller

CONEX-TRA6CC is a miniature DC servo actuator that provides 6 mm travel in a slim, 15 mm diameter housing, and is the recommended choice for motorizing 561 series linear stages, and 481 and RS65 rotation stages. TRA actuators incorporate an excellent space saving design that allows them to be used with a wide variety of linear stages, mirror mounts, and OEM applications.

The CONEX^™ controller comes with a USB cable and a CONEX-PS-CB for daisy-chaining modules. Power supply to be ordered separately. For OEM applications, an optional retainer to secure the USB and power cables is available.

TRA DC Servo Actuators

TRA DC servo linear actuators are our lowest cost solution for general OEM and research applications. They incorporate an excellent space saving design that allows them to be used with a wide variety of manual stages, mirror mounts, and OEM applications. TRA actuators feature a slim design minimizes the space used when upgrading a manual stage or optical mount to a motorized solution, a hard-coated steel ball tip that minimizes contact surface wear compared to other designs that use regular steel ball tips, and highly reliable optical limit switches.

Compact DC Servo Motion Controller

In terms of size, the CONEX-CC motion controller is comparable to a deck of cards. Up to six CONEX-CC controllers can fit on a CONEX-BP baseplate. Both controller and stage are compact and ideal for space-confined or access-limited applications. The low-noise linear amplifier of the CONEX-CC provides the optimum drive solution for low-power DC motors. It delivers smooth motion, with less electrical noise and significantly less motor heating.

Out-of-the-box PC Control

For out-of-the box control, the CONEX controller is preconfigured and delivered with the motion device. To start moving a sample or sensor, it simply requires plugging in the power supply, connecting the USB communication and starting the free motion GUI. The integrated USB interface, provides a fast ubiquitous communication protocol. For OEM's or security sensitive applications, RS-232 and RS-485 communications are embedded onto the CONEX controller.

Simple Programming with Extensive Language Options

Advanced application programming is simplified by using mnemonic ASCII commands. Newport provides a free GUI that allows the user to access and execute over 60 intuitive ASCII commands. A managed Microsoft .NET assembly (DLL) is provided for programming custom applications in C#, Labview, Matlab, Python and other .NET compatible languages.

Scalable Architecture

CONEX motion controllers can be connected via daisy chain to create multi-axis systems. For added convenience, the power can be shared with up to 5 CONEX-CC modules using the optional CONEX-PS-CB power chain cable. This allows for a convenient low cost multi-axis system.

Specifications

Technical Specs

Stage Type
TRA Linear Actuator
Travel Range
6 mm
Push Force
60 N
Maximum Speed
0.4 mm/s
Minimum Incremental Motion
0.20 µm
Accuracy, Typical
±1.5 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed
±3.0 µm
Uni-directional Repeatability, Typical
±0.10 µm
Uni-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed
±0.50 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical
±0.15 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed
±1.25 µm
Drive Type
DC servo
Drive Mechanism
Rolled lead screw
Drive Screw Pitch
0.5 mm
Reduction Gear
1:256
Limit Switches
Optical switches, both ends

Origin
Optical, at lower limit
Origin Repeatability
±2 µm
Feedback
Motor mounted rotary encoder, 64 cts/rev.
Encoder Resolution
0.030517578 µm
Control Loop
Floating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feedforward, 2 kHz servo rate
Display
Two-color LED
Programming
40+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands.
Power Requirements
24 VDC, 8 W
Cable Length
3 m
Computer Interfaces
USB
Controller Dimensions
93.2 x 53 x 23 mm
MTBF
10 000 h (25N load, 10% duty cycle)
Compliance
RoHS 3, CE

Stage Type
TRA Linear Actuator
Travel Range
6 mm
Push Force
60 N
Maximum Speed
0.4 mm/s
Minimum Incremental Motion
0.20 µm
Accuracy, Typical
±1.5 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed
±3.0 µm
Uni-directional Repeatability, Typical
±0.10 µm
Uni-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed
±0.50 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical
±0.15 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed
±1.25 µm
Drive Type
DC servo
Drive Mechanism
Rolled lead screw
Drive Screw Pitch
0.5 mm
Reduction Gear
1:256
Limit Switches
Optical switches, both ends

Origin
Optical, at lower limit
Origin Repeatability
±2 µm
Feedback
Motor mounted rotary encoder, 64 cts/rev.
Encoder Resolution
0.030517578 µm
Control Loop
Floating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feedforward, 2 kHz servo rate
Display
Two-color LED
Programming
40+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands.
Power Requirements
24 VDC, 8 W
Cable Length
3 m
Computer Interfaces
USB
Controller Dimensions
93.2 x 53 x 23 mm
MTBF
10 000 h (25N load, 10% duty cycle)
Compliance
RoHS 3, CE

Resources & Downloads

2D Product Drawings

CONEX-TRA6CC(459.8 kB, PDF)

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Accessories

Description	Compatibility	Avail.	Price
CONEX-BPBase Plate, Mounts Multiple CONEX™ Controllers	UNIVERSAL	In Stock	$106
CONEX-PS¹Power Supply, 24 VDC, CONEX™ Motion Controllers	UNIVERSAL	In Stock	$137
CONEX-PS-CB²Power Chain Cable, 100 mm Length, CONEX™	UNIVERSAL	In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More	$66

Notes:

Power Supply sold separately.
A CONEX-PS-CB is included in each CONEX-CC product. Purchase more as needed.

Frequently Purchased Together

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		U100-AMirror Mount, ULTIMA^®, Clear Edge, 1.0 in., No Actuators	UNIVERSAL		In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More	$125
		CONEX-PSPower Supply, 24 VDC, CONEX™ Motion Controllers	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$137

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Linear Actuator, DC Servo, 6 mm Travel, TRA6CC and CONEX-CC Controller

Model: CONEX-TRA6CC

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