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Tritex RDM/G DC Rotary Actuator

Intelligent Drive | Motor | Actuator

Industrial - Exlar

  • Compact, stand-alone motion axis. 
  • Easy-to-use, mechanical based configuration software. 
  • Output torque up to 235 Nm (2078 lbf-in). 
  • Speeds up to 5000 rpm. 
  • Gear ratios up to 100:1. 
  • Voltage classes from 12 to 48 Vdc. 
  • Class 1 Division II (C1D2) options available for process control applications with optimized valve configuration software. 
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Overview

Tritex RDM/G DC Rotary Actuator

Quick Data
ModelsFrame Size mm ( in)Gear Ratio X:1Max Output Torque (geared) Nm (lbf)Output Speed (RPM)
RDM/G06060 (2.36)
4, 5, 10, 16, 20, 25, 40, 50,100
68.1 (603)5000/ratio
RDM/G07575 (2.95)
4, 5, 10
182.8 (1,618)4000/ratio
RDM/G09090 (3.54)
4, 5, 10, 16, 20, 25, 40, 50,100
234.8 (2,078)3300/ratio

Industry-Leading DC Powered Rotary Actuator

The Tritex II DC powered rotary actuator houses a servo drive, digital positioner and servo motor in a single, compact package. These advanced actuators offer the highest power density and smallest footprint servo driven devices on the market. Their small size and innovative design make it easy to incorporate a fully electronic solution in the space of your existing hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder. Now you can precisely control motion and solve your application requirements with a single, fully integrated device.


Programmable Power and Performance

The DC powered Tritex II rotary actuators integrate a 750 W servo amplifier with a highly capable motion controller. These rotary motors and gear motors consistently deliver high response and precise control. Using your PC, you can quickly and easily program the actuator to follow an analog signal (either voltage or current), representing your preferred torque, velocity, or position. Gear ratios from 4:1 to 100:1 provide ample power to meet a wide range of applications that demand high turndown and accuracy. Standard features include analog following for position, compound moves, move chaining, and individual torque control for each move. Tritex II is the ideal solution for most motion control applications.


Compact Size and Low Operating Costs

This robust rotary actuator solution delivers outstanding reliability and performance, and features a small form factor. With the servo drive and digital positioner housed in a single, sealed package, space requirements are minimized. The innovative integral design eliminates labor costs associated with mounting and wiring panels. This solution simply requires an economical DC power cord and a standard communication cable for digital and analog I/O. Also there is no need for expensive, high maintenance servo cables, and associated long distance signal issues are a thing of the past.


Other Advantages

  • Maximum power, precision and speed in a compact package
  • DC electronics for mobile and/or battery powered applications
  • Superior replacement for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
  • Programmable software enables automated sequencing
  • IP66S rated for use in harsh environments
  • Multiple feedback types to best suit any application
  • Digital and analog I/O and popular communication networks
  • Engineered for closed loop servo systems
  • 100% duty cycle for hundreds of millions of strokes
  • Sealed housing for extended life and reduced maintenance

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Quick Data
ModelsRDM Rotary Motor
RDG Rotary Gearmotor
Frame Sizes2,3, 2,9, 3,5 in (60, 75, 90 mm)
Gear Ratios:
4:1, 5:1, 10:1, 16:1, 20:1, 25:1, 40:1, 50:1, 100:1
Maximum Output Torque:
up to 2078 lbf-in (235 Nm)
Output Speeds:
3300, 4000, 5000 rpm per gear ratio
Standards/Ratings
CE; UL 508 C Type 4 Enclosure; CSA 139; CSA Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D; IP66S standard; IEC 61800-5-1 safety standard for drives

RDM/G = Motor Type
RDM = Tritex II DC Rotary Motor  
RDG = Tritex II DC Rotary Gearmotor

AAA = Frame Size
060 = 60 mm
075 = 75 mm
090 = 90 mm

BBB = Gear Ratio
Blank = RDM
Single Reduction Ratios 
004 = 4:1    005 = 5:1    010 = 10:1
Double Reduction Ratios (NA on 75 mm)
016 = 16:1    020 = 20:1
025 = 25:1    040 = 40:1
050 = 50:1    100 = 100:1

C = Shaft Type
K = Keyed

D = Connections
G = Standard straight threaded port with internal terminals, M20x1.5 (75 & 90 mm only)
N = NPT threaded port internal terminals, 1/2”  NPT (75 & 90 mm only)
I = Intercontec style – Exlar standard, M23 Style Connector

E = Housing Options
G = Exlar Standard

F = Brake Options
S = No Brake, Standard
B = Electric Brake, 24 VDC

GG = Feedback Type
HD = Analog Hall Device
IE = Incremental Encoder, 8192 Count Resolution
AF = Absolute Feedback3

HHH-HH = Motor Stators - All 8 Pole
RDM/G060 Stator Specifications 
1B8-50 = 1 Stack, 48 Vdc, 5000 rpm
2B8-50 = 2 Stack, 48 Vdc, 5000 rpm
3B8-40 = 3 Stack, 48 Vdc, 4000 rpm

RDM/G075 Stator Specifications 
1B8-40 = 1 Stack, 48 Vdc, 4000 rpm
2B8-30 = 2 Stack, 48 Vdc, 3000 rpm
3B8-20 = 3 Stack, 48 Vdc, 2000 rpm

RDM/G090 Stator Specifications 
1B8-33 = 1 Stack, 48 Vdc, 3300 rpm
2B8-18 = 2 Stack, 48 Vdc, 1800 rpm
3B8-14 = 3 Stack, 48 Vdc 1400 rpm

III = Voltage
048= 12-48 Vdc

JJJ = Option Board
SIO = Standard I/O Interconnect
IA4 = + 4-20 mA Analog I/O
EIP = SIO plus EtherNet/IP with M12 connector
EIN = SIO plus EtherNet/IP without M12 connector2
PIO = SIO plus PROFINET IO w/M12 connector
PIN = SIO plus PROFINET IO without M12 connector2
TCP = SIO plus Modbus TCP w/M12 connector
TCN = SIO plus Modbus TCP without M12 connector2


Standard Features
Analog and digital I/O
Built-in positioner
Internal terminals accessible through removable cover (on 75 and 90 mm models)
Threaded ports for cable glands (on 75 and 90 mm models)
M12 connector for Ethernet options
RS485 port (M8), Modbus RTU (opto-isolated)


NOTES:
1. For extended temperature operation consult factory for model number.
2. Requires customer supplied Ethernet cable through I/O port for Class 1 Division 2 compliance only. Also N/A on 60 mm.
3. When ordering a TDM, RDM or RDG 60 mm or other sizes with top mounted connectors the battery backup for AF feedback must be mounted externally.  A DIN rail mounted board (Exlar PN 48224) and battery (PN T2BAT2) are supplied.

* Some options are not available with every configuration. For options or specials not listed above contact your local Exlar representative.

Product Specifications

RDM/G060 Performance SpecificationsOpen arrow

RDM/G060 Rotary Torque and Speed Ratings

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
  rpm at 48 Vdc 5000 5000 4000
Continuous Torque lbf-in (Nm) 6.8 (0.76) 10.5 (1.18) 13 (1.47)
Peak Torque lbf-in (Nm) 12.8 (1.44) 13.3 (1.5) 17 (1.92)
Drive Current @ Continuous Torque Amps 14.8 21.5 21.5
Operating Temperature Range** 
(-40˚C available, consult Exlar)
-20 to 65˚ C
Maximum Continuous Power Supply Current* Amps 8 11 13

*Power supply current is based on software current limit, not thermal limit. Consideration for peak current should also be considered when sizing power supplies. For output torque of RDG gearmotors, multiply by ratio and efficiency. Please note maximum allowable output torques found at bottom of page.
**Ratings based on 40˚ C ambient conditions.

 

RDM/G060 Inertia

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
RDM Motor Armature Inertia (+/-5%) lb-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.000237 (0.268) 0.000413 (0.466) 0.000589 (0.665)
RDG Gearmotor Armature Inertia* lbf-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.000226 (0.255) 0.000401 (0.453) 0.000576 (0.651)

*Add armature inertia to gearing inertia for total inertia.

 


RDM/G060 Radial Load Bearing Life

RPM 50 100 250 500 1000 3000
RDM060 lbf (N) 250 (1112) 198 (881) 148 (658) 116 (516) 92 (409) 64 (285)
RDG060 lbf (N) 189 (841) 150 (667) 110 (489) 88 (391) 70 (311) 48 (214)

Side load ratings shown above are for 10,000 hour bearing life at 25 mm from motor face at given rpm.

 


RDM/G060 Gearmotor Mechanical Ratings

MODEL RATIO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OUTPUT 
TORQUE-SET BY USER LBF-IN (NM)
1000 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 3000 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 5000 RPM LBF-IN (NM)
RDG060-004 4:1 603 (68.1) 144 (16.2) 104 (11.7) 88 (9.9)
RDG060-005 5:1 522 (58.9) 170 (19.2) 125 (14.1) 105 (11.9)
RDG060-010 10:1 327 (36.9) 200 (22.6) 140 (15.8) 120 (13.6)
RDG060-016 16:1 603 (68.1) 224 (25.3) 160 (18.1) 136 (15.4)
RDG060-020 20:1 603 (68.1) 240 (27.1) 170 (19.2) 146 (16.5)
RDG060-025 25:1 522 (58.9) 275 (31.1) 200 (22.6) 180 (20.3)
RDG060-040 40:1 603 (68.1) 288 (32.5) 208 (23.5) 180 (20.3)
RDG060-050 50:1 522 (58.9) 340 (38.4) 245 (27.7) 210 (23.7)
RDG060-100 100:1 327 (36.9) 320 (36.1) 280 (31.6) 240 (27.1)

Output Torque at Motor Speed for 10,000 Hour Life. Two torque ratings for the RDG gearmotors are given in the table above. The left hand columns give the maximum (peak) allowable output torque for the indicated ratios of each size RDG gearmotor. This is not the rated output torque of the motor multiplied by the ratio of the reducer. It is possible to select a configuration of the motor selection and gear ratio such that the rated motor torque, multiplied by the gear ratio exceeds these ratings. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the settings of the system do not allow these values to be exceeded. The right hand columns give the output torque at the indicated speed which will result in 10,000 hour life (L10). The setup of the system will determine the actual output torque and speed.

 


RDM/G060 Gearing Reflected Inertia

GEAR STAGES LBF-IN-SEC^2 (KG-CM^2)
Single Reduction
4:1 0.0000132 (0.149)
5:1 0.0000087 (0.00984)
10:1 0.0000023 (0.00261)
Double Reduction
16:1 0.0000121 (0.0137)
20:1, 25:1 0.0000080 (0.00906)
40:1, 50:1, 100:1 0.0000021 (0.00242)

 


RDM/G060 Backlash and Efficiency

  SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE REDUCTION
Backlash at 1% Rated Torque 10 Arc min 13 Arc min
Efficiency 91% 86%

 


RDM/G060 Motor and Gearmotor Weights

  RDM060 WITHOUT GEARS RDG060 WITH 1 STAGE GEARING RDG060 WITH 2 STAGE GEARING ADDED WEIGHT FOR BRAKE
1 Stack Stator lb (kg) 3.0 (1.4) 7.5 (3.4) 9.3 (4.2) 0.6 (0.3)
2 Stack Stator lb (kg) 4.1 (1.9) 8.6 (3.9) 10.4 (4.7) 0.6 (0.3)
3 Stack Stator lb (kg) 5.2 (2.4) 9.7 (4.4) 11.5 (5.2) 0.6 (0.3)
RDM/G075 Performance SpecificationsOpen arrow

RDM/G075 Rotary Motor Torque and Speed Ratings

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
  rpm at 48 Vdc 4000 3000 2000
Continuous Torque lbf-in (Nm) 13 (1.46) 18.5 (2.09) 29 (3.28)
Peak Torque lbf-in (Nm) 18.9 (2.08) 28 (3.16) 41 (4.63)
Drive Current @ Continuous Torque Amps 22 22 22
Operating Temperature Range** 
(-40˚C available, consult Exlar)
-20 to 65˚ C
Maximum Continuous Power Supply Current* Amps 15 18 18

*Power supply current is based on software current limit, not thermal limit. Consideration for peak current should also be considered when sizing power supplies. For output torque of RDG gearmotors, multiply by ratio and efficiency. Please note maximum allowable output torques shown below. 
**Ratings based on 40˚ C ambient conditions.

 

RDM/G075 Inertia

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
RDM Motor Armature Inertia (+/-5%) lb-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.000545 (0.6158) 0.000973 (1.0996) 0.001401 (1.5834)
RDG Gearmotor Armature Inertia* (+/-5%) lbf-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.000660 (0.7450) 0.001068 (1.2057) 0.001494 (1.6868)

*Add armature inertia to gearing inertia for total inertia.

 


RDM/G075 Radial Load and Bearing Life

RPM 50 100 250 500 1000 3000
RDM075 lbf (N) 278 (1237) 220 (979) 162 (721) 129 (574) 102 (454) 71 (316)
RDG075 lbf (N) 343 (1526) 272 (1210) 200 (890) 159 (707) 126 (560) 88 (391)

*Side load ratings shown above are for 10,000 hour bearing life at 25 mm from motor face at given rpm.

 


RDM/G075 Gearmotor Mechanical Ratings

MODEL RATIO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OUTPUT 
TORQUE-SET BY USER LBF-IN (NM)
1000 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 2500 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 4000 RPM LBF-IN (NM)
RDG075-004 4:1 1618 (182.8) 384 (43.4) 292 (32.9) 254 (28.7)
RDG075-005 5:1 1446 (163.4) 395 (44.6) 300 (33.9) 260 (29.4)
RDG075-010 10:1 700 (79.1) 449 (50.7) 341 (38.5) 296 (33.4)

Output Torque at Motor Speed for 10,000 Hour Life. Two torque ratings for the RDG gearmotors are given in the table above. The left hand columns give the maximum (peak) allowable output torque for the indicated ratios of each size RDG gearmotor. This is not the rated output torque of the motor multiplied by the ratio of the reducer. It is possible to select a configuration of the motor selection and gear ratio such that the rated motor torque, multiplied by the gear ratio exceeds these ratings. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the settings of the system do not allow these values to be exceeded. The right hand columns give the output torque at the indicated speed which will result in 10,000 hour life (L10). The setup of the system will determine the actual output torque and speed.

 


RDM/G075 Gearing Reflected Inertia

SINGLE REDUCTION (+/-5%)    
Gear Stages lbf-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2)
4:1 0.000095 (0.107)
5:1 0.000062 (0.069)
10:1 0.000117 (0.019)

 


RDM/G075 Backlash and Efficiency

  SINGLE REDUCTION
Backlash at 1% Rated Torque 10 Arc min
Efficiency 91%

 


RDM/G075 Motor and Gearmotor Weights

  RDM075 WITHOUT GEARS RDG075 WITH 1 STAGE GEARING ADDED WEIGHT FOR BRAKE
1 Stack Stator lb (kg) 7.4 (3.4) 9.8 (4.4) 1.0 (0.5)
2 Stack Stator lb (kg) 9.2 (4.2) 11.6 (5.3) 1.0 (0.5)
3 Stack Stator lb (kg) 11 (4.9) 13.4 (6.1) 1.0 (0.5)
RDM/G090 Performance SpecificationsOpen arrow

RDM/G090 Rotary Motor Torque and Speed Ratings

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
  rpm at 48 Vdc 3300 1800 1400
Continuous Torque lbf-in (Nm) 17 (1.92) 28 (3.16) 41 (4.63)
Peak Torque lbf-in (Nm) 21.8 (2.46) 36 (4.07) 52.8 (5.97)
Drive Current @ Continuous Torque Amps 22 22 22
Operating Temperature Range** 
(-40˚C available, consult Exlar)
-20 to 65˚ C
Maximum Continuous Power Supply Current* Amps 18 18 18

*Power supply current is based on software current limit, not thermal limit. Consideration for peak current should also be considered when sizing power supplies. For output torque of RDG gearmotors, multiply by ratio and efficiency. Please note maximum allowable output torques shown below.
**Ratings based on 40˚ C ambient conditions.

 


RDM/G090 Inertia

  STATOR 1 STACK 2 STACK 3 STACK
RDM Motor Armature Inertia (+/-5%) lb-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.00054 (0.609) 0.00097 (1.09) 0.00140 (1.58)
RDG Gearmotor Armature Inertia* (+/-5%) lbf-in-sec^2 (kg-cm^2) 0.00114 (1.29) 0.00157 (1.77) 0.00200 (2.26)

*Add armature inertia to gearing inertia for total inertia.

 


RDM/G090 Radial Load and Bearing Life

RPM 50 100 250 500 1000 3000
RDM090 lbf (N) 427 (1899) 340 (1512) 250 (1112) 198 (881) 158 (703) 109 (485)
RDG090 lbf (N) 350 (1557) 278 (1237) 205 (912) 163 (725) 129 (574) 89 (396)

Side load ratings shown above are for 10,000 hour bearing life at 25 mm from motor face at given rpm.

 


RDM/G090 Gearmotor Mechanical Ratings

MODEL RATIO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE OUTPUT 
TORQUE-SET BY USER LBF-IN (NM)
1000 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 2500 RPM LBF-IN (NM) 3300 RPM LBF-IN (NM)
RDG090-004 4:1 2078 (234.8) 698 (78.9) 530 (59.9) 488 (55.1)
RDG090-005 5:1 1798 (203.1) 896 (101.2) 680 (76.8) 626 (70.7)
RDG090-010 10:1 1126 (127.2) 1043 (117.8) 792 (89.5) 729 (82.4)
RDG090-016 16:1 2078 (234.8) 1057 (119.4) 803 (90.7) 739 (83.5)
RDG090-020 20:1 2078 (234.8) 1131 (127.8) 859 (97.1) 790 (89.3)
RDG090-025 25:1 1798 (203.1) 1452 (164.1) 1103 (124.6) 1015 (114.7)
RDG090-040 40:1 2078 (234.8) 1392 (157.3) 1057 (119.4) 973 (109.9)
RDG090-050 50:1 1798 (203.1) 1787 (201.9) 1358 (153.4) 1249 (141.1)
RDG090-100 100:1 1126 (127.2) 1100 (124.3) 1100 (124.3) 1100 (124.3)

Output Torque at Motor Speed for 10,000 Hour Life.Two torque ratings for the RDG gearmotors are given in the table above. The left hand columns give the maximum (peak) allowable output torque for the indicated ratios of each size RDG gearmotor. This is not the rated output torque of the motor multiplied by the ratio of the reducer. It is possible to select a configuration of the motor selection and gear ratio such that the rated motor torque, multiplied by the gear ratio exceeds these ratings. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the settings of the system do not allow these values to be exceeded. The right hand columns give the output torque at the indicated speed which will result in 10,000 hour life (L10). The setup of the system will determine the actual output torque and speed.

 


RDM/G090 Gearing Reflected Inertia

GEAR STAGES LBF-IN-SEC^2 (KG-CM^2)
Single Reduction
4:1 0.0000154 (0.174)
5:1 0.0000100 (0.113)
10:1 0.0000265 (0.0300)
Double Reduction
16:1 0.000115 (0.130)
20:1, 25:1 0.0000756 (0.0854)
40:1, 50:1, 100:1 0.0000203 (0.0230)

 


RDM/G090 Backlash and Efficiency

  SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE REDUCTION
Backlash at 1% Rated Torque 10 Arc min 13 Arc min
Efficiency 91% 86%

 


RDM/G090 Motor and Gearmotor Weights

  RDM090 WITHOUT GEARS RDG090 WITH 1 STAGE GEARING RDG090 WITH 2 STAGE GEARING ADDED WEIGHT FOR BRAKE
1 Stack Stator lb (kg) 12.5 (5.7) 20.5 (9.3) 23.5 (10.7) 1.5 (0.7)
2 Stack Stator lb (kg) 15.5 (7.0) 23.5 (10.7) 26.5 (12) 1.5 (0.7)
3 Stack Stator lb (kg) 18.5 (8.4) 26.5 (12.0) 29.5 (13.4) 1.5 (0.7)

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Tritex actuators have similar capabilities as a comparably sized hydraulic cylinders but without the cost or maintenance issues. High force, fast speeds, and precise movements make it a superior substitute for hydraulic applications
Does the AC Linear Actuator make an ideal hydraulic replacement?Arrow
Tritex actuators have the same capabilities as a hydraulic equivalent but without the cost or maintenance issues. High force, fast speeds, and precise movements make it a superior substitute for hydraulic applications.
Is the Tritex Series an Industry 4.0 IoT actuator?Arrow
The Tritex II Series actuators are intelligent actuators incorporating on-board control and communications capabilities, enabling support for distributed control and IIoT architectures
  • Production Efficiencies (speed, up-time, duty cycle)
  • Environmental Sustainability (energy efficiency, reduction in hazardous materials)
  • Agile & Adaptable Processes (configurability, connectivity)
  • Fully Autonomous Operation (distributed control, predictive maintenance)
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Electric actuators offer high speed and force, are flexible and easily programmable for a variety of load conditions, have high accuracy and repeatability, are efficient, simple to install, require little maintenance, and are environmentally friendly.

By not using a hydraulic system, the user can eliminate oil leaks, reduce pollution, and improve worker safety. Electric actuators are also a non-toxic solution, especially in the food industry

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