MKS Newport HXP1000-MECA User Manual
MKS Newport HXP1000-MECA User Manual

MKS Newport HXP1000-MECA User Manual

High load 6-axis-parallel kinematic positioning system hexapod

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HXP1000-MECA Hexapod
High Load 6-Axis-Parallel
Kinematic Positioning System
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  • Page 1 HXP1000-MECA Hexapod High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System ’ ANUAL A863E...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Warranty Newport Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment. If found to be defective during the warranty period, the product will either be repaired or replaced at Newport’s discretion.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Table of Contents Warranty .........................ii EC Declaration of Conformity................v Definitions and Symbols..................vi Warnings .......................vii Caution .........................viii — Introduction .................1 1.1 Unpacking ....................2 — Description ...................3 — Characteristics ................4 3.1 Mechanical Specifications ...............4 3.2 Max. Cantilever Distance of the Load.............4 Horizontal Base Plate ................4 Vertical Base Plate ..................4 Base Plate at Any Position ...............5...
  • Page 4 HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System A863E0 - EDH0328En1040 - 12/19...
  • Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System EC Declaration of Conformity HXP1000- MECA EU Declaration of Conformity following Annex II-1A of Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery The manufacturer: MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics, 9, rue du Bois Sauvage 91055 Evry CEDEX, FRANCE Hereby declares that the machinery: Description: "...
  • Page 6: Definitions And Symbols

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Definitions and Symbols The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also appear on the product where safety-related issues occur. General Warning or Caution The exclamation symbol may appear in warning and caution tables in this document.
  • Page 7: Warnings

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Warnings WARNING The motion of objects of all types carries potential risks for operators. Ensure the protection of operators by prohibiting access to the dangerous area and by informing the personnel of the potential risks involved. WARNING Do not use this Hexapod when struts are emitting smoke or is unusually hot to the touch or are emitting any unusual odor or noise or is in any...
  • Page 8: Caution

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Caution CAUTION Do not place this Hexapod in a hostile environment such as X-Rays, hard UV,… or in any vacuum environment. CAUTION Do not manipulate struts. This may cause it to malfunction. CAUTION Do not place this Hexapod in a location affected by dust, oil fumes, steam or high humidity.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System HXP1000-MECA Hexapod —Introduction This manual provides operating instructions for the Hexapod that you have purchased. ATTENTION Do not manually turn struts. CAUTION Please read all chapters of this manual carefully before operating your Hexapod.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Unpacking CAUTION The HXP1000-MECA weighs 60 kg. Use proper lifting techniques and personnel protection to handle the HXP1000-MECA. A863E0 - EDH0328En1040 - 12/19...
  • Page 11: Description

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System —Description The HXP1000-MECA Hexapod is a high load capacity parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of motion. It also features long travel ranges, fast speeds, high stiffness and stability as well as very easy to use and flexible coordinate systems or pivot points.
  • Page 12: Characteristics

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System —Characteristics Mechanical Specifications U (Rx) V (Ry) W (Rz) Travel range -62; +93 mm ±69 mm ±39.5 mm ±11° ±10° ±19.5° MIM, Minimum incremental motion 0.3 µm 0.3 µm 0.16 µm 0.06 mdeg 0.06 mdeg 0.1 mdeg Uni-directional repeatability, typical ±0.15 µm...
  • Page 13: Base Plate At Any Position

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System 3.2.3 Base Plate at Any Position Load Position: D = 0 to 800 mm; H = 0 to 600 mm H = 0 H = 100 2000 H = 200 H = 300 H = 400 H = 500 H = 600...
  • Page 14: Connection To The Hxp1000-Elec -D Controllers

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System —Connection to the HXP1000-ELEC Controllers Warnings on Controllers Controllers are intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read the controller user’s manual carefully before operating the instrument and pay attention to all written warnings and cautions.
  • Page 15: Connection

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Connection WARNING Always turn the controller's power OFF before connecting to a strut. Anytime prior to power-up, each strut must be connected with the supplied cable to the corresponding SUB-D25F plug located at the rear panel of the HXP1000-ELEC controller, labeled “MOTOR”.
  • Page 16: Cables

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System Cables Each Hexapod is equipped with 3-meter cables terminated with SUB-D25 connectors. These cables must connect the struts to the corresponding axis on the HXP1000-ELEC-D controller. CAUTION Numbering of axes is important for both motor and encoder connections.
  • Page 17: Dimensions

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System —Dimensions – TOP VIEW – BOTH PLATES: 3 HOLES M8 THD, DEPTH: .63 (16) 3.94 (100) 1.48 (37.5) 8.94 (227) NOTE 6.89 (175) The +X-axis points in the direction of the cable output between struts #3 and #4.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning System —Maintenance RECOMMENDATION Please contact Technical Sales Support team for recommendations on application specific maintenance. Maintenance The Hexapod requires no particular maintenance. Nevertheless, this is a precision mechanical device that must be kept and operated with caution. PRECAUTIONS The Hexapod must be used or stocked in a clean environment, without dust, humidity, solvents or other substances.
  • Page 19: Service Form

    Service Form Your Local Representative Tel.: Fax: Name: Return authorization #: (Please obtain prior to return of item) Company: Address: Date: Country: Phone Number: P.O. Number: Fax Number: Item(s) Being Returned: Model #: Serial #: Description: Reasons of return of goods (please list any specific problems): A863E0 - EDH0328En1040 - 12/19...
  • Page 20 Visit Newport Online at: www.newport.com North America & Asia Europe Newport Corporation MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics S.A.S 1791 Deere Ave. 9, rue du Bois Sauvage Irvine, CA 92606, USA 91055 Évry CEDEX France Sales Sales & Technical Support Tel.: (800) 222-6440 Tel.: +33 (0)1.60.91.68.68 e-mail: sales@newport.com e-mail: france@newport.com Technical Support...

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