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Since 1978, ORIENTAL MOTOR U.S.A. CORP. has been building a service and support system to better serve customers. It is our goal to provide the best product and service from the design phase, through the sale and beyond. **Our blog will feature:** - Introduction to new products and technologies - Motion control basics and application examples - Tips for motor selection, programming, and troubleshooting   ## [Monitor Your Machine Like a Traffic Light System](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/monitor-your-machine-like-a-traffic-light-system) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jun 19, 2020, 8:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-203.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/monitor-your-machine-like-a-traffic-light-system) For automated factories, motor failures mean lost production and lost revenue.  Being able to identify the specific issue in advance and its location is critical to maintaining production efficiency.  To be successful, extra sensors must be added to detect abnormalities.  There may be an easier way. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/monitor-your-machine-like-a-traffic-light-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/monitor-your-machine-like-a-traffic-light-system#comments-listing) Topics: [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Network](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/network), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples), [Troubleshooting](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/troubleshooting), [Factory Automation](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/factory-automation) ## [Flexible Configurations For Hollow Rotary Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/flexible-configurations-for-hollow-rotary-actuators) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on May 21, 2020, 11:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/dgii-az-mounting-options-1.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/flexible-configurations-for-hollow-rotary-actuators) [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/flexible-configurations-for-hollow-rotary-actuators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/flexible-configurations-for-hollow-rotary-actuators#comments-listing) Topics: [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [Gearheads](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/gearheads), [Rotary Actuators/Index Tables](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/rotary-actuators-index-tables) ## [Control Basics: The Difference Between Sink and Source Logic](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/what-is-the-difference-between-sink-and-source-logic) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Apr 30, 2020, 9:16:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/Example%20of%20sink%20logic.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/what-is-the-difference-between-sink-and-source-logic) For someone who has never had experience wiring I/O for motion control, it can be scary the first time.  If devices are not wired correctly, it can cause a range of issues from a motor simply not doing what's expected to irreversible product damage.  I still get that nervous feeling before I press the START button on a demo.  Murphy's Law, anyone? [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/what-is-the-difference-between-sink-and-source-logic) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/what-is-the-difference-between-sink-and-source-logic#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics) ## [Gear Basics: Backlash vs Lost Motion](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/gear-basics-backlash-vs-lost-motion) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Apr 29, 2020, 9:13:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/Gear%20backlash.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/gear-basics-backlash-vs-lost-motion) The significance of position control accuracy of motors varies depending on the application.  For an AGV in a farm with DC motor-driven wheels, position control accuracy is probably not as crucial as a surgical robot where incisions are controlled by servo motors or stepper motors. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/gear-basics-backlash-vs-lost-motion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/gear-basics-backlash-vs-lost-motion#comments-listing) Topics: [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Gearheads](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/gearheads), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics) ## [Motor Sizing Basics Part 4 - How to Calculate Radial Load and Axial Load](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-4-radial-load-and-axial-load) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Mar 31, 2020, 7:58:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-155.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-4-radial-load-and-axial-load) Besides load torque, acceleration torque, speed, and load inertia, overlooking certain sizing parameters during the motor sizing process can literally make or break your machine. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-4-radial-load-and-axial-load) 8 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-4-radial-load-and-axial-load#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [Motor Sizing](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motor-sizing), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Gearheads](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/gearheads), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics) ## [The Proper Way to Use a Gripper](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/the-proper-way-to-use-a-gripper) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Mar 5, 2020, 5:11:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://d2q959cj7cevdy.cloudfront.net/image/products/solution_application/detail26_img03.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/the-proper-way-to-use-a-gripper) A gripper is typically an end effector that is installed at the end of a robotic arm or on a cartesian robot and can be used to grip parts in order to transfer them from one location to another.  However, there's more to it than just closing the jaws to pinch a part.   [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/the-proper-way-to-use-a-gripper) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/the-proper-way-to-use-a-gripper#comments-listing) Topics: [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Robotics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/robotics), [Absolute Positioning](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/absolute-positioning), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [VIDEOS](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/videos), [Application Examples](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/application-examples) ## [Motor Sizing Basics Part 3: How to Calculate Speed, Acceleration Torque, and RMS Torque](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-3-acceleration-torque-and-rms-torque) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Feb 27, 2020, 9:05:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-129.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-3-acceleration-torque-and-rms-torque) Now that we understand the calculations behind load torque and load inertia, we're a little closer to motor selection.  You might be wondering why I separated load torque and acceleration torque calculations.  That's because in order to calculate for acceleration torque, load inertia and speed must be calculated first.  [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-3-acceleration-torque-and-rms-torque) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-3-acceleration-torque-and-rms-torque#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [Motor Sizing](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motor-sizing), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics) ## [Motor Sizing Basics Part 2: How to Calculate Load Inertia](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-2-load-inertia) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jan 17, 2020, 7:51:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.orientalmotor.com/images/technology/fundamental-inertia-equation.jpg)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-2-load-inertia) Other than torque or speed, another factor should be considered when sizing motors.   [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-2-load-inertia) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-2-load-inertia#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [Motor Sizing](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motor-sizing), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Gearheads](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/gearheads), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Rotary Actuators/Index Tables](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/rotary-actuators-index-tables), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics) ## [Motor Sizing Basics Part 1: How to Calculate Load Torque](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-1-load-torque) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Jan 14, 2020, 8:14:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Motor Sizing Basics Part 1: How to Calculate Load Torque](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-96.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-1-load-torque) Proper sizing of a motor requires that 3 criteria must be met: torque, load inertia, and speed.  For the first part of this Motor Sizing Basics series, I will be explaining what load torque is, how to calculate it for specific application examples, and how it fits into the torque requirement for the application. [Read More](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-1-load-torque) 16 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/motor-sizing-basics-part-1-load-torque#comments-listing) Topics: [AC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/ac-motors), [Stepper Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/stepper-motors), [Alphastep Hybrid Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/alphastep-hybrid-control), [Linear Actuators](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/linear-actuators), [Speed Control](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/speed-control), [Motor Sizing](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motor-sizing), [BLDC Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/bldc-motors), [Servo Motors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/servo-motors), [Rotary Actuators/Index Tables](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/rotary-actuators-index-tables), [Motion Control Basics](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/motion-control-basics), [Conveyors](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/topic/conveyors) ## [3 Ways to Troubleshoot AC Motors with a Circuit Tester](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/3-ways-to-troubleshoot-ac-motors-with-a-circuit-tester) Posted by [Johann Tang](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/author/johann-tang) on Dec 27, 2019, 8:36:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Compare applied voltage with capacitor terminal voltage](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/hubfs/image-92.png)](https://blog.orientalmotor.com/3-ways-to-troubleshoot-ac-motors-with-a-circuit-tester) An AC motor is not working like it's supposed to.  What do you do?  Before replacing the motor, here are three ways to start troubleshooting your AC motor with a circuit tester. 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