Optical Feedback Actuators

      Optical Feedback Actuators

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      Your product will be replaced (including free shipping) with a new one within 12 months of purchase, even if it is damaged due to improper wiring, incorrect usage, a problem in the electrical installation or any other circumstance.

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      12 month warranty comes with every purchase. Covers malfunctions when it is used within the described conditions/limits.

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      Description

      ***DISCONTINUED MANUFACTURING IN 2023. WE ONLY HAVE WHAT IS LISTED AS IN STOCK. NO NEW UNITS GOING FORWARD***

      When you need to know the exact positioning of your actuators, the Optical Feedback series is what you want. This actuator comes with a built-in optical sensor that provides feedback when you need it.  The Optical Feedback has no built-in controller, but does provide single-phase pulses as a feedback signal that can be input to an external controller such as an Arduino

      To move between 2 and 4 synchronized actuators, we recommend our dedicate Control board FCB-1. A video tutorial on how to use this product is available here

      CAD models of this actuator can be found under Resources/3D Files. For further information review the specifications and technical drawings down below or visit our tutorials page for instructions on how to use this actuator with switches, remotes, speed controllers, and Arduino. 

      Features and Benefits

      • 10 hole optical encoder disk for the 200lbs and 400lbs units
      • 4 slotted optical encoder disk for the 35lbs units
      • 20 pulse/inch of stroke for the 35lbs (+/-5 pulses)
      • 100 pulses/inch of stoke for the 200lbs and 400lbs units
      • Internal limit switches automatically shut off the unit at the end of the stroke - This protects you and your equipment from possible damage.
      • Huge range of stoke options as standard:  1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, and 30 inches are available - Gives you more flexibility.
      • 3 Force options - 35lbs 200lbs and 400lbs for greater flexibility
      • Maintenance-free - Gives you more free time to do more important things
      • Accessories sold separately include: Remote Controls - Switches - Micro-Controllers - Power Supplies 
      • Variable Speed control - Use FA-SC2 to have full control over speed
      • Works perfectly with Control board FCB-1 for the ultimate in Actuator control

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      Videos


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