Product Specification
40186B
EML100
Electric Linear Actuator
• Highly accurate
electric linear
actuator
• Available in stroke
lengths up to 1.5”
(38 mm)
APPLICATIONS PERFORMANCE • 100 lb (445 N)
continuous force
The Woodward EML100 electric actuator Force Output output
is designed to provide highly accurate, 100 lb (445 N) continuous
closed loop position control of steam and • Used with
Stroke Length
fuel valves that require a linear operator Woodward EM
0.5, 1.0, or 1.5 inch (13, 25, or 38
with a stroke length between 0.5 to 1.5 Driver
mm) using different mechanical
inches (13 to 38 mm). The actuator is
stops.
designed to be used with the Woodward
Electrical stops provide infinite • Corrosion-
EM Digital Driver. resistant
variation
Slew Time
construction
DESCRIPTION
150 ms for all stroke lengths • CSA Class I,
The EML100 actuator utilizes a high (10–90% slew rate on a 2–98%
step)
Division 1, Groups
performance brushless dc servomotor, a C & D, and Class
precision planetary gearbox, and a Bandwidth
leadscrew/ballhead to produce a linear I, Division 2,
Greater than 6 Hz at –6 dB
output. The use of this highly efficient Groups B, C, & D
geartrain results in a high servo system Linearity
bandwidth. Two brushless resolvers are ±0.002 inch (±0.05 mm) • LCIE Zone 1
used within the actuator, one for motor ATEX
Repeatability
commutation, the other for output shaft
position. The actuator also incorporates a
0.002 inch (0.05 mm) • CE Marked
clutch between the motor and geartrain to Output Resolution
• Optional dual
prevent damage to the unit when a rigid 0.001 inch (0.03 mm)
mechanical stop is encountered.
resolver feedback
Hysteresis
0.002 inch (0.05 mm)
ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION
Hazardous Locations See the outline drawing for other information.
North American:
Attitude
CSA Certified for Class I, Division 1, Groups C &
Can be mounting in any orientation
D, and CSA Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, & D
European: Output Shaft
LCIE Certified for Zone 1, EEx d IIB T3 0.625 inch (15.88 mm) diameter, internally
CE Marked per ATEX and Machinery Directives threaded
0.312-24 UNF 1.0 inch (25 mm) deep
EMC
EN50081-2 and EN50082-2 Pilot Mounting Hole
2.940 inch (74.68 mm), 0.170 inch (4.32 mm)
Ambient Temperature
deep minimum
–40 to +257 °F (–40 to +125 °C)
Flange Pattern
Vibration
Qty 6, 0.425 inch (10.80 mm) through holes,
US MIL-STD-810C, Method 514.2, Category b.1,
equally spaced on a 4.875 inch (123.82 mm) bolt
figure 514.2-II curve J (5 g’s max. 5–2000 Hz)
circle. Use 0.375 inch or M8 threaded fasteners
Shock (not included).
US MIL-STD-810C, Method 516.2, half sine
Conduit Connections
shock
Four 0.500-14 NPTF female connections
Basic design-ground (20 g’s for 11ms)
External Ground
MTBO
#8, 0.164-32 UNF female thread
50 000 hours
Technical Manual
MTBF
40183
100 000 hours
ELECTRICAL
The EM100L actuator is designed to be used with the
Woodward EM Digital Driver. See manual 26159 for
more details.
Electrical Motor Ratings
Motor Voltage 28 Vdc nominal
Motor Current 37 A max phase current with an
exponential decay and a time constant
of 2.5 s to a maximum continuous
phase current of 14.7 A
Outline Drawing
(Do not use for construction)
PO Box 1519
Fort Collins CO, USA
80522-1519
1000 East Drake Road
Fort Collins CO 80525
Ph: +1 (970) 482-5811
Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
Distributors & Service
Woodward has an
international network of
distributors and service
facilities. For your nearest
representative, call the
Fort Collins plant or see
the Worldwide Directory
on our website.
Corporate Headquarters
Rockford IL, USA
Ph: +1 (815) 877-7441
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