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EC042B 42mm IDEA Motor

42mm BLDC with Drive
Watch this quick video to see how to simplify your machine designs with the IDEA® Motor Series!
The 42mm IDEA® motor combines a brushless DC motor and integrated drive as a single compact unit. It enables distributed control without the use of a costly PLC or external motion controller. EC042B is offered in 3 motor lengths with continuous torque up to 0.15 Nm.

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  • Specifications +



    Motor Data   Units  Part No.
    EC042B-1 EC042B-2 EC042B-3
    Length
    		 L mm / inch 52.6mm / 2.071" 72.6mm / 2.8" 92.6mm / 3.646"
    Rated Power Output2
    		 Pr
    		W 25 54 70
    Input Voltage Range
    		 Vi Vdc 12 - 60
    Rated Voltage1
    		 V1 Vdc 24
    No Load Speed1
    		 ωnl  rpm 4825 4856 5182
    Rated Speed1
    		 ωr
    		rpm 3930 4022 4460
    Rated Torque1
    		 Tr Nm 0.06 0.12 0.15
     oz-in  8.2  16.0  21.0
    Rated Input Current1
    		 Ir A 1.4 2.93 3.4
    Continuous Input Power1
    		Pcs W 38 70 89
    Rotor Inertia
    		 Jr Kg-m2
    		 0.000014 0.000018 0.000021
    oz-in-sec2 0.0021 0.0025 0.0029
    Motor Weight
    		Wm g 423 623 815
    oz 15 22 29

    1Values specified at Rated Voltage.
    2Values specified at Rated Voltage, Speed and Torque.
    Drive input current is capable up to 8Arms Continuous and 20A peak (1 sec) when within motor capabilities maximum winding temperature at 25°C ambient and without heatsink.

    Drive Specifications
    Digital I/O Voltage Range
    		 5-24 VDC
    Digital Inputs
    		 4
    Digital Outputs
    		 4
    Digital Sinking Outputs
    		 200mA (each)
    Digital Input Maximum Current
    		 8mA (each)
    Maximum Temperature
    		 70°C (at heat sink)
    Program Storage Size/Type
    		 85 Kbytes/Flash
    Max. Number of Stored Programs
    		 85
    Position Counter Range
    		 64bit

  • Dimensional Drawings +


    EC042B IDEA Motor Brushless DC Motor


    Motor Data Units Part No.
    EC042B-1 EC042B-2 EC042B-3
    Length
    		L mm / inch 52.6mm / 2.071" 72.6mm / 2.8" 92.6mm / 3.646"


    I/O Pin Positions
    Pin 1
    		 Ground I/O Supply (5 to 24 VDC)
    Pin 2
    		 I/O Supply (5 to 24 VDC)
    Pin 3
    		 Input 1
    Pin 4
    		 Input 2
    Pin 5
    		 Input 3
    Pin 6 Input 4
    Pin 7  Output 1
    Pin 8 Output 2
    Pin 9 Output 3
    Pin 10 Output 4

  • Performance Curves +


    Speed Torque Performance Curve


    EC042B IDEA Motor Curves

  • Optional Accessories +



    Optional Accessories
    PART NUMBER
    		 OPTION DESCRIPTION
    56-1346 Cables
    		 USB Cable (A to mini B), 2 meters (78.74)
    56-1348 Power cable, 1 meter (39.37)
    56-1352 I/O Cable, 1 meter (39.37)
    56-1536-1
    		RS-485 cable, 0.25 meter (9.84)
    56-1536-4
    		 RS-485 cable, 1 meter (39.37)
    84-152
    		USB to CANopen Cable,
    2 meters (78.74). Use with 52-870
    PLG42S Gearboxes Configured to be integrated directly with EC042B IDEA Motor
    PLG52
    UTR4852 Converters USB to RS485 Converter
    52-870
    		USB to CANopen Converter

    Factory Options
    Gearbox-ready for PLG42S, PLG52
    Lead screws, linear rails and slides

  • Gearboxes +



    PLG42S Characteristics
    GEAR DATA UNITS PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S
    4:1 8:1 16:1 25:1 32:1 50:1 64:1
    Maximum Load Nm 3.5 3.5 6 6 6 6 6
    oz-in 496 496 850 850 850 850 850
    Weight (Mass) g 270 270 370 370 370 370 370
    oz 9.52 9.52 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.1
    Length (LG) mm 47.6 47.6 59.4 59.4 59.4 59.4 59.4
    in 1.87 1.87 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34
    Stages - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
    Ratio - 4/1 8/1 16/1 25/1 32/1 50/1 64/1
    Efficiency - 0.90 0.90 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.73 0.73
    Shaft Rotation - CW CW CW CW CW CW CW

    GEAR DATA UNITS PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S PLG42S
    100:1 128:1 156:1 200:1 256:1 400:1 512:1
    Maximum Load Nm 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
    oz-in 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983
    Weight (Mass) g 880 880 880 880 880 880 880
    oz 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0
    Length (LG) mm 71.2 71.2 71.2 71.2 71.2 71.2 71.2
    in 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80
    Stages - 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
    Ratio - 100/1 128/1 156.25/1 200/1 256/1 400/1 512/1
    Efficiency - 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73
    Shaft Rotation - CW CW CW CW CW CW CW

    Dimensional Drawings


    Add L from EC042B IDEA™ Motor Dimensional Drawing above to determine LM and LGM motor lengths

    PLG52 Characteristics
    EAR DATA UNITS PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52
    4.5:1 6.25:1 15:1 20.2:1 28.1:1 36:1 50:1
    Maximum Load Nm 1.2 1.2 8 8 8 8 8
    oz-in 170 170 1133 1133 1133 1133 1133
    Weight (Mass) g 560 560 720 720 720 720 720
    oz 19.8 19.8 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4 25.4
    Length (LG) mm 50.0 50.0 65.5 65.5 65.5 65.5 65.5
    in 1.97 1.97 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58 2.58
    Stages - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
    Ratio - 4.5/1 6.25/1 15/1 20.25/1 28.12/1 36/1 50/1
    Efficiency - 0.90 0.90 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81
    Shaft Rotation - CW CW CW CW CW CW CW

    GEAR DATA UNITS PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52 PLG52
    91.1:1 126.5:1 162:1 225:1 288:1 400:1
    Maximum Load Nm 24 24 24 24 24 24
    oz-in 3399 3399 3399 3399 3399 3399
    Weight (Mass) g 880 880 880 880 880 880
    oz 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0 31.0
    Length (LG) mm 80.5 80.5 80.5 80.5 80.5 80.5
    in 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17
    Stages - 3 3 3 3 3 3
    Ratio - 91.12/1 126.5/1 162/1 225/1 288/1 400/1
    Efficiency - 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73
    Shaft Rotation - CW CW CW CW CW CW

    Dimensional Drawings


    Add L from EC042B IDEA™ Motor Dimensional Drawing above to determine LM and LGM motor lengths


    NOTES:
    1. Maximum load represents gearbox capability only. Continuous load torque capability will vary with gear ratio, motor selection, and operating conditions.
    2. Shaft rotation is designated while looking at output shaft and motor operating in a clockwise direction. Gearboxes have bi-directional capability.
    3. All values specified at 25° ambient temperature and without heatsink. Peak values are theoretical and for reference only.