What is motor power duty cycle for a linear motor?
Duty cycle for a linear motor is different then other types of systems. While it is defined as (time on) / (time on + time off) per cycle, in a linear motor the motor can be on even when not in motion. So for a linear motor the duty cycle is based upon the time the motor is actually working (when current is applied) and NOT the % of time the motor is moving! Thus it is best defined as: Motion duty cycle is defined as time moving / total time. It is possible for Motor power duty to be 100% while the motor is not moving, or the motion duty to 100% with very low motor power duty.
