TECHLINE® iFLEX™ – integrated Flexibility

TECHLINE® actuators with iFLEX™ all feature an integrated H-bridgecontroller. This is why an iFLEX™ solution requires less space and fewercables while providing everything from the most basic control to trulyadvanced intelligent features and feedback.

✔ Less space ✔ Fewer cables ✔ Advanced intelligent features ✔ Feedback You only need two cables to gain complete control of the actuator. There is no need for external control boxes, relays or other high power electronics. With iFLEX it is all built into the actuator – without the actuator taking up additional space. Handling and installation cannot be any easier than with these simple and yet versatile actuator options. iFLEXTM is based on many years of experience and know-how, and as always every option is subjected to the thorough and rigorous testing procedures that is the trademark of LINAK TECHLINE® actuators.

No control boxes. Fewer cables. Smarter options – This is iFLEX™

TECHLINE® offers four different types of iFLEX™ options to suit your specifi c needs

IC BASIC

PARALLEL

IC BASIC - THE PLUG & PLAY OPTIONThis straightforward actuator option comes pre-confi gured to meet your exact requirements for stroke, speed, current limit and feedback of the actuator. All you need is to plug in two cables and the option is ready for immediate use.

Complete with basic feedback (0-10V) or single Hall output.

PARALLEL - THE SMART PARALLEL DRIVE OPTIONThis self-confi gurable option allows for parallel drive of up to 8 actuators. A

master actuator with an integrated H-bridge controller controls up to 7 slaves. No control boxes or complicated cabling is needed. The IN/OUT signals can be

applied anywhere and the actuators can be interconnected, if required. This enables the drive of one of the actuators even if the others malfunction.

iFLEX™ options

IC ADVANCED

BUS

IC ADVANCED – THE CUSTOMISABLE OPTIONIf you choose iFLEX™ actuators with the IC Advanced option you have easy ac-cess to confi gure and adjust speed, stroke and current limits. – The IC Advanced option also offers enhanced monitoring and read out of information about the

condition of the actuator and the application in which it is mounted.

BUS – THE BUS-COMMUNICATION OPTIONThis option gives you unlimited customisation and enhanced monitoring - with the added benefi t of BUS-communication. We can provide iFLEX™ actuators

with either Modbus RTU RS485 or LINbus according to your preference.

iFLEX™ features

TECHLINE® actuators with iFLEX™ feature an inte-grated H-bridge motor controller, which is the heart

of all iFLEX™ options.

iFLEX™ provides features such as soft start to reduce mechanical stress and to ensure a long actuator lifetime.

The smart iFLEX™ actuators are also able to act in terms of self-preservation and to shut down if their temperature or current measurements rise above a certain level. This way iFLEX™ pro-

vides actuator reliability and prevents any damage in case of e.g. an overload or a mechanical blockage.

iFLEX™ gives you a great number of feedback options. You can choose between relative or absolute positioning such as Hall,

PWM, current or voltage analogue feedback.Current (4-20 mA), voltage (0-10 V) and PWM (10-90%) can all

be customised to fi t exactly to your needs and application.

H-bridge

Actuator reliability

Advanced feedback

iFLEX™ features

The advanced monitoring offered by iFLEX™ allows you to perform quick and reliable read-out of information about the condition of the actuator such as the temperature inside the actuator, number of start and stops, voltage input and output as well as current measurements.

Monitoring also facilitates both easy daily maintenance and preventive maintenance to avoid downtime.

iFLEX™ actuators are easily customised at your production line. This means that one actuator can be confi gured to fi t multiple

movement solutions in a single application. Furthermore, you can adjust the current limit, the virtual end-stop and the soft start and

stop function. – You can also make a manual run to check that your chosen settings are suitable for your application.

Monitoring

Easy customisation

iFLEX™ in action

Because the control is integrated into the actuator it allows you to retrieve information about the condition of the actuator and the application in which it is mounted. E.g. it can measure the temperature inside the actuator. – There is no need for external sensors, as the actuator will provide information that can be actively used to prevent damage and reduce downtime of the application.

Example: Advanced monitoringIn a combine harvester immediate action is needed to be taken in order to avoid down-time if something is malfunctioning. The iFLEX™ actuator can help point out the problem and in cooperation with the harvester control system help correct it.

Example: Preventive monitoringIn the cabin tilt application of a truck it is possible to read out information about how many times the cabin has been tilted. This is a good indicator of how many times the en-gine has been serviced, and it also indicates how many cycles the actuator has run. All valuable information to avoid any downtime.

Example: Easy monitoringIn a grain tank it is possible to see if the cover is open or closed, and to determine why you cannot open or close the cover. This could e.g. be due to an overload of grain in the tank, preventing the covers to close.

Monitoring Easy control

With the integrated H-bridge it is possible to simplify an application’s control system and make installation easy with only two cables to consider.

Example:In fertilizer spreaders the trend is towards multiple movements in the application – all depending on how the fertilizer needs to be distributed to the fi eld. Until now, you needed a high-end controller with several outputs to control all the motors in the application. With iFLEX™ actuators an off-the-shelf controller for the application will do the job.

iFLEX™ actuators are suitable for nearly all types of applications imaginable. This means

few limits and countless possibilities.

iFLEX™ in action

Less inventoryEasy to customise to end-user needs

iFLEX™ makes it easy to pre-prepare actuators for fi nal adjustment at the dealer or the end-user.

Example:In a harvester, the fi nal customisation can be moved to the dealer, where various modules can be mounted and connected in accordance with the end-user’s needs. This is possible because iFLEX™ actuators are easily confi gurable and communicate fl awlessly with the control system of the harvester.

The actuators can be customised directly at the production line. Hence one actuator can be confi gured to fi t multiple movement solutions in a single application.

Example:For valves, iFLEX™ actuators can cover a wide range of sizes, e.g. a wholesaler needs only stock one actuator, and he will still be able to cover a wide variety of valves. Furthermore, the stroke length needs to be adjusted for each valve to ensure that it closes properly. This can come down to only a few but crucial milimetres. As time passes, the seal inside the valve gets worn and the stroke length of the actuator needs to be adjusted accordingly.

iFLEX™ product rangeiFLEX™ actuators are suitable for nearly all types of applications imaginable.This means few limits and endless possibilities.

LA37

Tough applications require equally tough actua-tor solutions. The actuator LA37 is specifi cally developed for heavy-duty applications in harsh environments, where there is a need for high lifting capacity and holding force. The LA37 offers the well-known LINAK quality, guaranteeing you a maintenance-free product with a long lifetime.

• Max. thrust: 15,000 N• Max. speed: 3.5 mm/s• Stroke length: Up to 600 mm• IP66 dynamic

The components integrated in an iFLEX actuator are all covered by the actuator’s IP degree.

iFLEX™ product range

LA36

The actuator LA36 is one of the most solid and powerful LINAK actuators, designed to operate under extreme conditions. The LA36 is a maintenance-free product with a long lifetime and a high IP degree. This high-quality actuator offers a very strong alternative to hydraulic solutions.

• Max. thrust: 10,000 N• Max. speed: 160 mm/s• Stroke length: 100-999 mm• IP66 dynamic and IP69K static

iFLEX™ product rangeiFLEX™ actuators are suitable for nearly all types of applications imaginable.This means few limits and endless possibilities.

LA25With its robust design, high IP degree and alumin-ium housing, the actuator LA25 is ideal for harsh environments where operation under extreme conditions is required. Furthermore, the compact dimensions of the LA25 make it applicable for confi ned spaces.

• Load in push and pull: 900-2,500N• Max. speed: 13 mm/s• Stroke length: from 20-300 mm• IP66 and IP69K

The components integrated in an iFLEX actuator are all covered by the actuator’s IP degree.

iFLEX™ product range

LA14The actuator LA14 is a very tough actuator with a high IP degree and aluminium housing, making it ideal for use in harsh and demanding environments.

The LA14 offers top quality in every detail and en-sures reliable performance in temperatures ranging from -40° to +85 °C. With its small size the LA14 is well suited for applications that require short linear movements.

• Max. thrust: 750 N• Max. speed: 40 mm/s• Stroke length: 20-130 mm• IP66 dynamic and IP69K static

100% function tests

In each application, the actuator is just one component of

many, but at TECHLINE® we fully appreciate that it is of utmost

importance to you and your customers. Not a single actuator

leaves LINAK until it has undergone a 100% function test.

Depending on the actuator type, various tests have been carried

through. Please consult your local LINAK office or take a look

at the actuator data sheet in question to get a thorough test

overview.

This is your guarantee that a solution based on LINAK TECHLINE

electric actuator systems is a solution that will work reliably for

years and years.

Mechanical tests:

Vibration: The actuator must withstand continuous

vibration in three directions.

Shock: The shock test puts the actuator through 3

shocks of up to 100 G in each of 6 directions.

Bump: The actuator receives bumps of up to 40 G in

each of six directions several hundred times.

Climatic tests:

In the climatic test the actuators are tested to operate in

extreme temperatures as well as to endure rapid chang-

es in temperature. In some tests, the actuator has to

withstand going from a +100°C environment to -30°C

repeatedly and still maintain full functionality.

Electrical tests:

All electrical parts are tested i.e. power supply, power

and signals cables, control signals etc. Electrical immu-

nity is tested according to industrial standards i.e. for

radio noise, electrical discharge and burst.*

(*) These tests do not apply to third party products!

EN60068-2-36 (Fdb) - Vibration

EN60068-2-29 (Eb) - Bump

EN60068-2-27 (Ea) - Shock

EN600068-2-1 (Ab) - Cold test

EN60068-2-2 (Bb) - Dry heat

EN60068-2-14 - Change of temperature

EN60068-2-30 - Damp heat

EN60068-2-52 - Salt spray

EN60529-IP66 - Degrees of protection

BS7691/96 hours - Chemicals

EN/IEC 61000-6-4 - Generic standard emission industry

EN/IEC 60204 - Electrical equipment of machinery

EN 50121-3-2 - Railway applications - Rolling stock apparatus

94/25/EC - Recreational crafts directive

EN/ISO 13766 - Earth moving machinery

EN/IEC 61000-6-2 - Generic standard immunity industry

2004/104/EC - Automotive Directive

EN/ISO 14982 - Agricultural and forestry machines

EN/ISO 13309 - Construction machinery

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