T-Series
T3 Series Rotary Servo Actuator
Overview
T3 Series Overview
The T3 Series Rotary Servo Actuator is an advanced electromechanical actuator equipped with integrated brushless DC control electronics and contactless absolute position feedback. Its design focuses on dynamic operation in the most demanding environments, utilizing durable mechanical elements, top-tier materials, and best-in-class components.
At its core, the T3 Servo Actuator is powered by a high-power density Brushless DC (BLDC) motor, which is paired with a planetary gearhead to generate high torques in a compact package. This motor and gearhead assembly links to the servo’s output via a large spur geartrain for increased reliability.
Unlike the common industry practice of using compound spur gear trains, our unique gearing setup enhances the actuator’s capability to handle high transient loads without succumbing to structural failures.
Typical applications:
- Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
- Swashplate and tail-rotor control
- Fixed wing control surfaces
- Utility Actuation
- Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
- Rudder control
- Accessory deployment
- Applications requiring dynamic and robust servo actuation in harsh environments
Features:
- Contactless single turn position feedback of the output shaft
- Built-in brushless DC control electronics
- Control options including CAN 2.0B, RS-485 serial, or RC PWM(optically isolated)
- Feedback includes absolute position, motor phase current, temperature, bus voltage, humidity, and actuator health
- 10 VDC to 48 VDC operating voltage range (60 VDC absolute max)
- -40°C to +100°C operating temperature range
- Self-heating functionality will be available for lower ambient temps
- Robust mechanical components for high peak load tolerance and reliability
- High power density with extremely dynamic motion capabilities
- D38999/20ZB35PN connector
- IP67 sealing
- Fully conductive hardcoat anodized aluminum housing for EMI/EMC protection
- 17-4PH H1100 output shaft
- continuous rotation output shaft, electronically limited travel
Tech Specs
Tech Specs
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 10 to 48 VDC |
| Absolute Maximum Voltage | 75 VDC |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +100 °C |
| Mass | 2.65 lbm |
| Allowable Rotation | 360° electronically limited Continuous rotation modes possible |
| Peak No Load Speed @ 28 VDC | 500 °/s |
| Continuous No Load Speed @ 28 VDC | 310 °/s |
| Continuous Torque | 108 in-lbf |
| Intermittent Torque | 132 in-lbf |
| Peak Torque | 170 in-lbf |
| Unpowered Backdrive Torque | 10 in-lb |
| Nominal Backlash | 0.6° |
| Communication Protocols | CAN 2.0B, RS-485 Serial, RC PWM |
| Environmental Sealing | IP67 |
Performance
Continuous Torque: 100% duty cycle assuming 25°C ambient and natural convection
Intermittent Torque: 20% duty cycle
Peak Torque: Non-repetitive peak load capability without impacting service life
T3 Series Actuator Electrical Interface
| Pin No. | Function | Flying Lead Color (CBL-T3-DEV) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAN_L | BLUE |
| 2 | GND | TAN |
| 3 | GND | SLATE |
| 4 | V+ | PINK |
| 5 | V+ | VIOLET |
| 6 | DGND | ORANGE |
| 7 | RS-485 A | RED |
| 8 | RS-485 B | BLACK |
| 9 | DGND | WHITE |
| 10 | CAN_H | GREEN |
| 11 | OPTO COMMON CATHODE | BROWN |
| 12 | OPTO 1 ANODE | YELLOW |
| 13 | OPTO 2 ANODE | N/C |
| SHELL | CHASSIS | DRAIN |
Table 2: Pin numbers, functionality, and standard cable wire colors for T3 series actuators. Note that the “SHELL” pin refers to the metal connector casing.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Accessories
Accessories
Control Arm
Rotational Hardstop
CBL-T3-DEV Cable Set
Development Cable Set: 10 foot length PVC cable terminated with 6″ flying leads, all pins populated. D38999/26FB35SN with M85049/38-11N strain relief backshells.
Grounding Strap
