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ROTOCON® MXT Series (8 Contact)

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ROTOCON® MXT Series (8 Contact) Model Specifications

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ModelHole Diameter (HD)Max Current/ContactMax Current/UnitTotal LengthBody Diameter (OD)RPM
MXT-8/HD0-1"18A44A6.70"3.00"500
MXT-8/HD1-2"18A144A7.09"4.25"350
MXT-8/HD2-3"18A144A7.49"6.00"250
RPMModel dependent, see model specifications
MOUNTINGStandard mounting with set screws onto shaft, optional flange mounting (Click here for installation and best practices video.)
HOUSING MATERIAL304 Stainless steel, or rust-proof black oxide coated steel
TERMINATIONSRing terminals, flying leads, MIL-spec, or wet-mate connectors on rotor or stator
OPERATIONCan be operated in any direction or orientation
MAINTENANCEFeatures permanently lubricated bearings at both ends, brush-free design requires no user maintenance
VOLTAGEStandard: Up to 600V AC/DC, Optional: Up to 5,000V AC/DC
MINIMUM INSULATION RESISTANCE>500MΩ @ 1kVDC
AMPERAGEModel dependent, up to 35A/channel (channels can be bridged in parallel, for higher capacity)
FREQUENCYUp to 1GHz (Application dependent)
DATA & SIGNAL TRANSMISSIONEthernet (10/100/1000Mbps), Etherlink, LAPPNET, Profinet, Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, CAN-Bus, RS485, RS432, RS422, USB (1.0/2.0), Modbus, EtherCAT, CC-Link, coax, thermocouple (all types) and all other major communication protocols (With an appropriate number of circuits and cables)
STATIONARY CONTACT RESISTANCE<0.1mΩ
ROTATING CONTACT RESISTANCESame as stationary contact resistance (<0.1mΩ)
ELECTRICAL NOISE<0.01uV
OPERATIONIntrinsically immune to internal arcing
AMBIENT TEMPERATURENot to exceed 160˚F (70˚C)
IP RATINGAvailable up to IP67
Through-Hole Mounting

Through-Hole Mounting

ROTORRing Terminals Drum (Standard), Flying Leads
BODYRing Terminals (Standard), Potted Leads, Potted Connector
RPMUp to 15,000 RPM
MOUNTINGThrough-hole, end of shaft, or flange mount available
HOUSING6061 Aluminum or 304 Stainless steel
PASSAGESUp to 20 Passages
PRESSUREUp to 23,000 PSI - speed and media dependent
TEMPERATURE-321F to 900F, depending on options
FIBER TYPESSingle-mode E9/125μm
Multi-mode G50/125 μm
Multi-mode G62.5/125 μm
*Fiber protection available
CHANNELSStandard: 1, 2, 3-20 Channels
Custom: Up to 81 Channels
CONNECTOR TYPESC, LC, FC, ST, LSA, Molex/LC, LuxCis
POLISHUPC, APC, PC
DIGITAL DATA TRANSMISSIONUp to 40Gbits/s per channel
RPMUp to 3,000 RPM (Model specific)
TEMPERATURE-40F to 185F

Advantages

  • Brushless, maintenance-free operation
  • Combines with rotary union, fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) and other add-ons
  • Unaffected by machine vibration or rotational speed
  • Environmentally sealed
  • Mount and operate in any orientation

Applications

  • Packaging Equipment
  • Dynamometers
  • Thermal Forming Machines
  • Assembly Turntables
  • Bottling Applications
  • Pharmaceutical Filling Equipment

Additional Through-Hole Models

Select the number of contacts required:

12346
810121620
2428323640
Need a different arrangement? Not all models are listed, contact Meridian Laboratory for other models, and specific information.