APPENDIX B
MDrive with Planetary Gearbox
Section Overview
This section contains guidelines and specifications for MDrives equipped with an optional Planetary Gearbox, and may include product sizes not relevant to this manual.
Shown are:
Product Overview
Selecting a Planetary Gearbox
Mechanical Specifications
Product Overview
All gearboxes are factory installed.
Mode of Function
Optional Planetary Gearbox operate as their name implies: the
Service Life
Depending on ambient and environmental conditions and the operational specification of the driving system, the useful service life of a Planetary Gearbox is up to 10,000 hours. The wide variety of potential applications prohibits generalizing values for the useful service life.
Lubrication
All Planetary Gearbox are
Mounting Position
The grease lubrication and the different sealing modes allow the Planetary Gearbox to be installed in any position.
Operating Temperature
The temperature range for the Planetary Gearbox is between
Overload Torque
The permitted overload torque (shock load) is defined as a
Available Planetary Gearbox
The following lists available Planetary Gearbox, diameter and corresponding MDrive.
Gearbox Diameter | MDrive |
81 mm | MDrive34 |
105 mm or 120 mm | MDrive42 |
| Selecting a Planetary Gearbox |
| There are many variables and parameters that must be considered when choosing an appropriate reduction |
| ratio for an MDrive with Planetary Gearbox. This Addendum includes information to assist in determining a |
| suitable combination for your application. |
MDriveAC Plus Microstepping Hardware - Revision R031808 | |
| Relevant to Firmware Version 3.0.02 |