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Drive modules
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equips step motors with a planetary gear and a tensionable drive wheel (RL-ZA011-
0250-xxPFN) in order to increase the motor torque. The following gears are used in the
standard configuration:
• NEMA17 motors: Reduction gearing 1:35
• NEMA23 motors: Reduction gearing 1:16
Other reduction gearing is available upon request. The technical specs for the gears can
be found in the dimension or specification sheet in the attachments. The function of the
tensionable drive wheel is described in (=> Section - Accessories) Depending on the
motor versions, the following drive modules can be selected:
• AEM1-17L NEMA17 motor Strand conductor version Gearing 1:35
• AEM1-17 NEMA17 motor Connector version Gearing 1:35
• AEM1-23L NEMA23 motor Strand conductor version Gearing 1:16
• AEM1-23 NEMA23 motor Connector version Gearing 1:16
Fig. 44: Drive module consisting of the step motor, planetary gear and tensionable drive
wheel