Data Sheet

OptionI–Integratedcontrollerwithindustrial and RCservo
interfaces
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1‐Green
–Currentinputsignal(4–20mAinterfacemode)
2‐Blue
–Voltageinputsignal(0–5Vinterfacemode)
3‐Purple–PositionFeedbacksignal(Proportional0–3.3V)
4‐White
–RCinputsignal(RC‐servocompatiblemode)
5‐Red
–Power(6Vmodelor12Vmodel)
6‐Black–Ground
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The –I actuator models feature an on‐board software‐based
digital position controller.The controller is not user‐
programmable.The six lead wires are split into two con‐
nectors.Leads 4, 5 and 6 terminate at a universal RC
servo
three‐pinconnector(Hi‐Tec™andFutaba™compatible).Leads
1,2,and3terminateataseparate,similarlysizedconnector.
Whentheactuatorispoweredup,itwillrepeatedlyscanleads
1, 2, 4 for an  input signal that is valid under any of the four
supported interface modes.When
 a valid signal is detected,
theactuatorwillself‐configuretothecorrespondinginterface
mode, and all other interface modes and input leads are
disableduntiltheactuatorisnextpoweredon.
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0–5 V  Interface Mode: This mode allows the actuator to be
controlled with just a battery, and a
 potentiometer to signal
the desired position to the actuator – a simple interface for
prototypes or home automation projects.The desired
actuatorposition(setpoint)isinputtotheactuatoronlead2
as a voltage between ground and 5 V.The set point voltage
mustbeheldonlead
2evenwhenthedesiredactuatorstroke
positionisreached.Lead2isahighimpedanceinput.
4–20mAInterfaceMode:ThismodeiscompatiblewithPLC
devicestypicallyusedinindustrialcontrolapplications.The
desiredactuatorposition(setpoint)isinputtotheactuatoron
lead1asacurrent
between4mAand20mA.Thesetpoint
currentmustbeheldonlead1evenwhenthedesired
actuatorstrokepositionisreached.
RC Servo Interface Mode: This is a standard hobby‐type
remote‐control digital servo interface (CMOS logic),
compatiblewithservosandreceiversfrommanufacturerslike
Futaba™ and Hi‐Tec™.The desired actuator position is input
to the actuator on lead 4 as a positive 5 Volt pulse width
signal.A1.0mspulse commandsthecontrollertofullyretract
the actuator, and a 2.0 ms pulse signals full extension.Ifthe
motion of the actuator, or
 of other servos in your system,
seems erratic, place a 1–4Ω resistor in series with the
actuator’sredV+leadwire.
PWMMode:Thismodeallowscontroloftheactuatorusinga
singledigitaloutputpinfromanexternalmicrocontroller.The
desired actuator position is encoded as the duty cycle
of a 5
Volt1kHz square wave onactuatorlead2,wherethe%duty
cycle sets the actuator position to the same % of full stroke
extension.The waveform must be 0V to +5V in order to
accessthefullstrokerangeoftheactuator.
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OptionR–
RCLinearServo
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1‐White–RCinputsignal(RC‐servocompatible) 
2‐Red–Power(+6VDC)
3‐Black
–Ground

Note:Reversingthepolarityofpins2and 3maypermanently
damagetheactuator
The –R actuators or ‘linear servos’ are a direct replacement for
regular radio controlled hobby servos.The desired actuator
positionisinputtotheactuatoronlead1asapositive5Volt
pulse width signal.A 1.0 ms pulse commands the controller
to fully retract the actuator, and a 2.0 ms pulse signals it to
fullyextend.Ifthemotionoftheactuator,
orofotherservos
in your system, seems erratic, place a 1–4Ω resistor in series
withtheactuator’sredV+leadwire.
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The–Ractuatorsareavailablein6voltand30,50and100mm
strokesonly.
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ThisisalowercostoptionfortheRChobbymarket.
Whilethe
supportedcontroloptionsarereduced,the–Rretainsthesame
greatprecisionandcyclelifeasthe–I.
Ordering
Small quantity orders can be placed directly online at
store.firgelli.com
.Purchase orders, volume quotes, and
customrequestscanbesentto[e-mail]
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Each actuator ships with two mounting brackets and  #8‐32
mounting hardware.The cable length is approximately
300mm and connector is a 0.1” pitch female socket
connector.
CustomOptions
ContactFirgelliforquotesandlead‐timesonanynon‐standard
customizations.Minimumorderquantityforcustomizationsis
500pieces.
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Any modifications requiring mold changes will involve higher
MOQand/orNREfees.
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