Attaching The Payload To The Stage - Aerotech ANT20G Series Hardware Manual

ANT20G Hardware Manual

2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage

Inspect the mounting surface for dirt or unwanted residue and clean if necessary. Clean the mounting
surface with a lint free cloth and acetone or isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning solvent to completely
dry.
To prevent damage to the payload or stage, test the operation of the stage before the payload is attached.
Aerotech recommends that customers use a representative payload during start-up to prevent accidental
damage to the stage and the payload. Proceed with the electrical installation and test the motion control
system in accordance with the system documentation. Document all results for future reference. For
information on electrical installation refer to
N O T E : If your ANT20G was purchased with Aerotech controls, it might have been tuned with a
representative payload based on the information provided at the time of order. If the ANT20G is started up
without a payload, the servo gains provided by Aerotech with the shipment may not be appropriate and
servo instability can occur. Refer to the controller help file for tuning assistance.
The payload must be flat, rigid, and comparable to the stage in quality to maintain optimum performance.
N O T E : For valid system performance, the mounting interface should be flat within 5 µm.
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