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ROTOCON® M Series (6 Contacts)

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ROTOCON® M Series (6 Contacts) Model Specifications

MC Series Image
ModelMax Current/ContactMax Current/UnitBody LengthBody DiameterShaft DiameterWeightMax RPM (Continuous)
MX-618A108A3.66"1.63"0.500"1.3 Lbs.2000
MY-625A150A4.04"2.00"0.750"2.25 Lbs.1500
MZ-635A210A4.12"2.50"1.000"3.25 Lbs.750
RPMModel dependent, see model specifications
MOUNTINGEnd of shaft or flange (Click here for installation and best practices video.)
HOUSING MATERIAL304 Stainless steel
TERMINATIONSRing terminals, flying leads, MIL-spec or other connectors
OPERATIONCan be operated in any direction or orientation
MAINTENANCEFeatures permanently lubricated bearings, brush-free design requires no user maintenance
VOLTAGEStandard: Up to 600V AC/DC, Optional: Up to 3,500V AC/DC
MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE>500MΩ @ 1kVDC
AMPERAGEModel dependent, up to 35A/channel (channels can be bridged in parallel, for higher capacity)
FREQUENCYUp to 1GHz (Model and application dependent)
DATA & SIGNAL TRANSMISSIONEthernet (10/100/1000Mbps), Etherlink, LAPPNET, Profinet, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, CAN-Bus, RS485, RS432, RS422, USB (1.0/2.0), Modbus, EtherCAT, CC-Link, coax, thermocouple (all types) and all other major communication protocols (With an appropriate number of circuits and cables)
STATIONARY CONTACT RESISTANCE<0.1mΩ
ROTATING CONTACT RESISTANCE (0-MAX RPM)Same as stationary contact resistance (<0.1mΩ)
ELECTRICAL NOISE<0.01uV
NOTESIntrinsically immune to internal arcing, designed for continuous operation
AMBIENT TEMPERATURENot to exceed 160˚F (70˚C)
IP RATINGAvailable up to IP67
End of Shaft Mounting
End of Shaft Mounting
Double End of Shaft Mounting
Double End of Shaft Mounting
Flange Mounting
Flange Mounting
Shaft Flange Mounting
Shaft Flange Mounting
Torque Restraint Mounting
Torque Restraint
ROTORFlying Leads (Standard), Ring Terminals Drum, Potted Connector
BODYRing Terminals (Standard), Potted Leads, Potted Connector
RPMUp to 15,000 RPM
MOUNTINGThrough-hole, end of shaft, or flange mount available
HOUSING6061 Aluminum or 304 Stainless steel
PASSAGESUp to 20 Passages
PRESSUREUp to 23,000 PSI - speed and media dependent
TEMPERATURE-321F to 900F, depending on options
FIBER TYPESSingle-mode E9/125μm
Multi-mode G50/125 μm
Multi-mode G62.5/125 μm
*Fiber protection available
CHANNELSStandard: 1, 2, 3-20 Channels
Custom: Up to 81 Channels
CONNECTOR TYPESC, LC, FC, ST, LSA, Molex/LC, LuxCis
POLISHUPC, APC, PC
DIGITAL DATA TRANSMISSIONUp to 40Gbits/s per channel
RPMUp to 3,000 RPM (Model specific)
TEMPERATURE-40F to 185F

Advantages

  • Brushless, maintenance-free operation
  • Combines with rotary union, fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) and other add-ons
  • Unaffected by machine vibration or rotational speed
  • Environmentally sealed
  • Mount and operate in any orientation

Applications

  • Packaging Equipment
  • Dynamometers
  • Thermal Forming Machines
  • Assembly Turntables
  • Bottling Applications
  • Pharmaceutical Filling Equipment

Additional End-of-Shaft Models

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Need a different arrangement? Not all models are listed, contact Meridian Laboratory for other models, and specific information.