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4.2. Stage Cleaning and Lubrication 4.2.1. Collet and Collet Chuck Lubrication and Cleaning 4.3. Seal Replacement 4.3.1. Piston Seal Change Procedure 4.3.2. Rear Seal Change Procedure 4.4. Troubleshooting Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
Maximum Speed (rpm) Per Encoder Option Table 3-8: Motor Specifications (ACS100LP) Table 3-9: Motor Specifications (ACS150LP) Table 3-10: Motor Specifications (ACS200LP) Table 4-1: Recommended Lubricants Table 4-2: Piston Seal Replacement Part Numbers Table 4-3: Rear Seal Replacement Part Numbers www.aerotech.com...
Danger or Warning symbol in this manual. If you do not obey these precautions, injury to you or damage to the equipment can occur. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments. The protection provided by the equipment could be impaired if the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
ACS LP Hardware Manual EU Declaration of Incorporation EU Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: ACS LP Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended;...
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Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
16 MHz or higher (slower clock rates are available on request). Rear Seal (Optional) Rear seal Wrench (Optional) Wrench for changing the collet Aerotech P/N: MFB25378-02 [Qty-2] Metrology (Required) -PL1 Uncalibrated with performance plots -PL2 Calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots Accessories (To be Ordered as a Separate Line Item) ER25 DIN6499AA Electropolished Collet, 0.5 mm to 15 mm part holding...
NOTE: Digital output encoder signals are synthesized with a 16 MHz clock. Ensure that the encoder sample rate on the controller is at least 16 MHz or higher (slower clock rates are available on request). Rear Seal (Optional) Rear seal Wrench (Optional) Wrench for changing the collet Aerotech P/N: MCA01857 [Qty-1] Aerotech P/N: MCA02007 [Qty-1] Metrology (Required) -PL1 Uncalibrated with performance plots -PL2...
Operating: 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level Altitude Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2,000 m or below sea level. Use the system in a low vibration environment. Excessive floor or acoustical vibration Vibration can affect system performance.
2. Maximum speed based on stage capability. Maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution.. 3. Maximum loads are mutually exclusive. Loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism. Contact Aerotech directly if part load requirement exceeds specifications..
Approximate leakage rates of between 10 Lpm (0.5 CFM) and 40 Lpm (1.4 CFM), depending on pressure, will be observed when the collet is open. www.aerotech.com...
Allowing it to stabilize to room temperature will ensure that all of the alignments, preloads, and tolerances are the same as they were when tested at Aerotech. Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air to remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping.
ACS LP Hardware Manual 2.2. Dimensions N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
Shimming should be avoided if possible. If shimming is required, it should be minimized to improve the rigidity of the system. ACS LP series stages have a fixed mounting pattern (as shown in Figure 2-4).
Once air is supplied, material of the appropriate size can be placed in the collet. All collets supplied by Aerotech are clearly labeled with their clamping size range and collet style. Be sure to use only the correct size material in the collet. If an incorrect material size is clamped, the accuracy of the collet could be compromised.
Step 2: Apply air pressure to loosen the collet chuck. Step 3: Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise. If necessary, use a spanner wrench (available from Aerotech). Use caution when removing the collet nut as the collet may fall from its housing and be damaged.
W A R N I N G : Electrical installation must be performed by properly qualified personnel. Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. When the ACS LP is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup usually involves connecting the ACS LP to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided.
N O T E : Refer to the other documentation accompanying your Aerotech equipment. Call your Aerotech representative if there are any questions on system configuration. N O T E : If using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required.
+5 V power supply Sine Sine-N Reserved Common ground Common ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Table 3-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Feedback Connector Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol #17E-1726-2 Connector ECK00300 FCI DB25S064TLF www.aerotech.com...
All motor and controller manufacturers have their own designations for motor phases A/B/C and Hall signals A/B/C (refer to Section 3.5. for motor phasing). Shielded cables are required for the motor and feedback connections. Figure 3-1: Motor and Feedback Wiring www.aerotech.com...
300 rpm N O T E : The encoders used on all ACS LP series stages come standard with a 16 MHz clock rate. Aerotech can provide slower or faster clock rates to match the controller being used. Consult Aerotech for more information.
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 7. Maximum winding temperature is 100 °C (thermistor trips at 100 °C) 8. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 9. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated A ;...
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 7. Maximum winding temperature is 100 °C (thermistor trips at 100 °C) 8. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 9. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated A ;...
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 7. Maximum winding temperature is 100 °C (thermistor trips at 100 °C) 8. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 9. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated A ;...
ACS LP Hardware Manual 3.4. Marker and Machine Direction Aerotech stages are configured to have positive and negative "machine" directions. The machine direction defines the phasing of the feedback and motor signals and is dictated by the stage wiring (refer to Section 3.5.
ACS LP Hardware Manual 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing Motor phase voltage is measured relative to the virtual wye common point. Figure 3-3: Hall Phasing www.aerotech.com...
Re-tighten loose connectors. Replace or repair damaged cables. Clean the ACS LP and any components and cables as needed. Repair any damage before operating the ACS LP. Inspect and perform an operational check on all safeguards and protective devices. www.aerotech.com...
If the wear marks are large, or excessive polishing is required to remove these marks, the collet chuck and collet may need to be replaced. Contact Aerotech Technical Support for more information. Wear and fretting can be prevented with proper lubrication and maintenance intervals.
Step 1: Remove power to the stage. Step 2: Supply air to the stage in order to release the collet. Step 3: Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise. Spanner wrenches may be necessary for removal and are available from Aerotech. www.aerotech.com...
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Step 18: Reinstall the collet piston assembly into its housing. There are chamfers to help guide the piston into place, but use caution not to twist or damage the seals. It is recommended that a small amount of o- ring lubricant be used. www.aerotech.com...
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Install the remaining four original screws. Torque all screws to a final torque of 1.8 to 2.0 N·m (16 to 18 in·lbs). Step 20: Apply air pressure to the stage in order to install the collet. Step 21: Install the new collet as described in Section 2.5.1. www.aerotech.com...
The open end of the seal should face away from the stage tabletop. 7. Replace the retaining ring. 8. Slide the rear cover back onto the stage, using caution not to twist or damage the seal. Replace the rear cover mounting screws. 9. Restore power to the stage. www.aerotech.com...
(refer to Collet Chuck will not Section 1.3.). open The collet is jammed due to debris, fretting, etc. Clean and lubricate the the collet assembly (refer to Section 4.2.1.) www.aerotech.com...
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Aerotech's approval. On-site Warranty Repair If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...
ACS LP Hardware Manual Appendix B: Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision General Information Added -WR (wrench) part numbers: Table 1-1, Table 1-2, and Table 1-3 1.01.00 Added piston seal replacement part numbers: Table 4-2 Table 4-3 1.00.00 New manual www.aerotech.com...
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