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- Page 1 ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User’s Manual P/N: EDS104 (Revision 1.01.00) Dedicated to the Science of Motion Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238 Phone: 412-963-7470 Fax: 412-963-7459 www.aerotech.com...
- Page 2 Email: service@aerotechkk.com.jp China: Phone: +852-3793-3488 Email: saleschina@aerotech.com Revision History Revision 1.01.00 February 28, 2011 Revision 1.00.00 February 9, 2006 Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. © Aerotech, Inc. 2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.5. Standard Motor Wiring 3.6. Vacuum Operation Chapter 4: Maintenance 4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 4.2.1. Recommended Cleaning Solvents 4.2.2. Cleaning Process Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Technical Changes Index Reader's Comments www.aerotech.com... - Page 4 Table of Contents ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual www.aerotech.com...
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Page 5: List Of Figures
Velocity vs. resolution as a function of system data rate (ABL/ABLH9000 with LTAS or LNAS encoder) Figure 3-2: Normally Closed (NC) and Normally Open (NO) Limit Switch Wiring Figure 4-1: Air Bearing Surfaces and Encoder Scales Require Periodic Cleaning www.aerotech.com... - Page 6 List of Figures ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual www.aerotech.com...
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Page 7: List Of Tables
Model Numbers and Ordering Options Table 3-1: Environmental Specifications Table 3-2: ABL/ABLH9000 Series Specifications Table 3-3: ABL/ABLH9000 Series Resolution Information Table 3-4: ABL/ABLH9000 Motor Specifications Table 4-1: Recommended Cleaning Solvents Table B-1: Current Changes (1.01.00) Table B-2: Archived Changes www.aerotech.com... - Page 8 List of Tables ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual viii www.aerotech.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview
Typical ABL/ABLH9000 Series Positioning Stage N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings, and listed options may be superseded at any time. Refer to the most recent edition of the Aerotech Motion Control Product Guide for the most current product information at www.aerotech.com. -
Page 10: Standard Features
The brushless linear motor uses an ironless forcer, which means there is zero cogging and no attractive forces – resulting in unsurpassed smoothness of motion. This is especially useful in applications where velocity control is important. Figure 1-2: ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 11: Optional Features
The ABL/ABLH9000 can be readily customized to meet the needs of individual applications. Common exam- ples include cable management for stage-mounted payloads, custom tabletops, and granite bases. Contact the Aerotech factory for more details. Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options ABL/ABLH9000 Series Linear Air-Bearing Stage There are no standard options. -
Page 12: Safety Procedures And Warnings
If the stage is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the stage can be impaired. Stage cables can pose a tripping hazard. Securely mount and position all stage cables to avoid potential hazards. Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com... - Page 13 This stage is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use. Use of the stage for unintended applications can result in injury and damage to the equipment. Before using this stage, perform an operator risk assessment to determine the needed safety requirements. www.aerotech.com Chapter 1...
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Page 14: Ec Declaration Of Incorporation
101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 herewith declares that the product: Aerotech, Inc. ABL/ABLH9000 Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended; does therefore not in every respect comply with the provisions of this directive;... -
Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
Do not attempt to move the stage until the air supply, detailed inSection 2.6. , has been installed. Moving the stage table without air supplied can cause permanent damage to the stage. Do not manually lift or transport the stages. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2... -
Page 16: Preparing The Mounting Surface
The mounting scheme of the granite base will depend on stage size and configuration. Consult the doc- umentation delivered with the stage or the factory for more details on mounting. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 17: Attaching The Payload To The Stage
Vacuum requirements are between 20” Hg and 24” Hg (approx. 1/8 hp pump). The stage can be run without vacuum, but accuracy will be severely affected. An air flow rate of .65 CFM at 80 psi should be observed, as well as a vacuum flow rate of .23 CFM at 22” Hg. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2... - Page 18 Installation ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
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Page 19: Chapter 3: Operating Specifications
Altitude Operating: 0 to 2,000 m (0 to 6,562 ft) above sea level Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2,000 m or below sea level. Vibration Use the system in a low vibration environment. Excessive floor or acoustical vibration can affect stage and system performance. -
Page 20: Basic Specifications
(1) Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system res- olution. (2) Maximum load based on bearing capability; maximum application load may be limited by acceleration requirements. (3) Requires Aerotech controllers and HALAR Calibration option. (4) Requires environmental compensation. (5) Requires HALSF option (6) To protect air bearing against under-pressure, an in-line pressure switch tied to controller E-stop input is recommended. - Page 21 (1) Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system res- olution. (2) Maximum load based on bearing capability; maximum application load may be limited by acceleration requirements. (3) Requires Aerotech controllers and HALAR Calibration option. (4) Requires environmental compensation. (5) Requires HALSF option (6) To protect air bearing against under-pressure, an in-line pressure switch tied to controller E-stop input is recommended.
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Page 22: Table 3-3: Abl/Ablh9000 Series Resolution Information
Encoder Connector System Data Rate 500 mm/s System Data Rate 1. Requires system data rate of at least 14 MHz Figure 3-1: Velocity vs. resolution as a function of system data rate (ABL/ABLH9000 with LTAS or LNAS encoder) Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 23: Table 3-4: Abl/Ablh9000 Motor Specifications
(6) Maximum winding temperature is 125 °C (7) Ambient operating temperature range: 0 °C - 25 °C, consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures (8) All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use torque constant in N-m / Apk when sizing www.aerotech.com... -
Page 24: Load Capability [Tbd]
1 (typically 4.8-5V) to be seen by the controller input. The limit switch operation for a NO limit configuration is the exact opposite as described above. See Figure 3-2 for a diagram of limit switch wiring. Figure 3-2: Normally Closed (NC) and Normally Open (NO) Limit Switch Wiring Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 25: Standard Motor Wiring
N O T E : Refer to the other documentation accompanying your Aerotech equipment. Call your Aerotech rep- resentative if there are any questions on system configuration. - Page 26 Operating Specifications ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
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Page 27: Chapter 4: Maintenance
To minimize the possibility of bodily injury, confirm that all electrical power is disconnected prior to making any mechanical adjustments. 4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule Aerotech recommends that the ABL/ABLH9000 be inspected once per month until a trend develops for the specific application and environment. 4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication There are no elements on the ABL/ABLH9000 that require lubrication. -
Page 28: Cleaning Process
In order to clean entire surfaces, it may be necessary to move the stage to several different positions. Figure 4-1: Air Bearing Surfaces and Encoder Scales Require Periodic Cleaning Chapter 4 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 29: Appendix A: Warranty And Field Service
Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, where or not such use or purpose... - Page 30 Aerotech will provide an on-site field service representative in a reasonable amount of time, provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech cov- ering all transportation and subsistence costs. For warranty field repairs, the cus- tomer will not be charged for the cost of labor and material.
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Page 31: Appendix B: Technical Changes
Section(s) Affected General Information Section 1.3. Added section Section 3.1. Added section Chapter 2: Installation, Section 2.1. , and Sec- Added safety information and warnings tion 1.2. Section 3.2. Updated stage specifications Section 3.2. Added motor specifications www.aerotech.com Appendix B... -
Page 32: Table B-2: Archived Changes
Technical Changes ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual Table B-2: Archived Changes Revision Section(s) Affected General Information 1.00.00 New manual Appendix B www.aerotech.com... -
Page 33: Index
Warnings Cleaning 19-20 Cleaning Solvents Declaration of Incorporation Electrical Installation Environmental Specifications Inspection Schedule Limit Switch Wiring Lubrication model numbers Optional Features Preparing the Mounting Surface safety procedures Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface Specifications Standard Features www.aerotech.com Index... - Page 34 ABL/ABLH9000 Series Stage User's Manual Index Index www.aerotech.com...
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Page 35: Reader's Comments
Please be specific or cite examples. Stage/Product Details Name Model # Title Serial # Company Name Date Shipped Address Customer Order # Aerotech Subsidiary Email Order # Mail your comments to: Fax to: Aerotech, Inc. 412-967-6870 101 Zeta Drive Email: Pittsburgh, PA service@aerotech.com...
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