Mechanical properties   
3.1 Cooling 
  1FN3 linear motors 
60  Configuration Manual, 10/2018, 6SN1197-0AB86-0BP2 
Details of the heat dissipation 
The following figure shows details of the heat dissipation according to the 
Thermo-SandwichĀ® principle.  
 
Figure 3-1  Heat dissipation from motors of the 1FN3 product family 
Primary section main cooler / cooling of the primary section  
The primary section main cooler is directly installed in the primary section. Under rated 
conditions, the primary section main cooler dissipates 85% to 90% of the power loss arising 
in the primary section.  
The primary section main cooler has no influence on the thermal insulation of the motor from 
the machine. 
 
Primary section precision cooler / thermal insulation of the primary section
 
Under rated conditions, the primary section precision cooler dissipates 2% to 10% of the 
total power loss from the primary section. This keeps the temperature rise of the outer 
surface of the primary section precision cooler over the flow temperature of the primary 
section precision cooler within a small range of fluctuation. Together with the secondary 
section cooling, the primary section precision cooler reduces the heat transmission into the 
connection structure.  
The air gap insulates the primary section from the secondary section. On the bolting surface, 
the optional primary section precision cooler shields the surrounding area from excessively 
high motor temperatures. Thermo-insulators on the screwed connections and the air 
chamber located in between reduce heat transfer from the primary section.  
The lateral radiation panels of the primary section precision cooler also form air filled spaces. 
These radiation panels insulate the primary section from the machine structure at the sides.  
Under rated conditions, the temperature rise of the outer surface of the primary section 
precision cooler over the flow temperature is no more than 4 K.