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3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing Chapter 4: Maintenance 4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 4.3. Troubleshooting Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com...
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time.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.
AXR Hardware Manual Table of Contents EU Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: AXR Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended;...
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Overview Chapter 1: Overview Aerotech’s AXR integrated two-axis rotary assembly provides high-speed machining capabilities for complex 3D part geometries. The precision-aligned system allows accurate positioning on a hemispherical surface. Multiple frame sizes with direct- or gear-driven options provide a wide range of load carrying capability.
Counterweight kit for AXR100 (-0E) for offset loads of 13.1 N·m 1. Offset loads include both the payload and stage unbalance. 2. A linear combination of counterweight kits can be employed to achieve balance. Refer to Section 0.0.1. determine if application falls within balance limits. Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
Indoor use only 1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects Aerotech products are designed for and built in a 20°C (68°F) environment. Extreme temperature changes could cause a decrease in performance or permanent damage to the AXR. At a minimum, the environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the AXR specifications are...
AXR Hardware Manual 1.3. Basic Specifications N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time.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.
If machining is required to achieve the desired flatness, it should be performed on the mounting surface rather than the AXR. Shimming should be avoided if possible. If shimming is required, it should be minimized to retain maximum rigidity of the system. AXR series stages have a fixed mounting pattern (as shown in Figure 2-4).
Depending on the options of the unit, is possible that, before you can run the stage, you must install a payload to match the balancing of the system as it was shipped. Aerotech recommends starting the stage for the first time using a dummy payload attached that has the same mass and center of gravity as the final payload that is to be used with the system.
34.8 to 73.9 71.9 to 115.1 Allowable clamping force varies with the structure of the payload. Be sure that the clamping force imparted on the workpiece is sufficient to hold the part in place before operating the stage. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
2.5. Air Line Access AXR series stages are provided with a internal air line for a single pneumatic control signal up to the Yaw axis tabletop. Access to the air line is located in the rear of the Tilt axis as shown in Figure 2-6.
Assembly and Installation AXR Hardware Manual 2.8. Counterbalance System For applications requiring balancing, such as direct drive systems, Aerotech has designed a system of counterweights to allow maximum balance flexibility. Counterbalancing strategies depend on the type of mounting: Offset or Inline.
By stacking the weights the payload can be balanced. Each supplied kit contains several weights so a wide range of payloads can be balanced. These kits also come in the form of counterweight sleeves or covers. Figure 2-9: Adjustable Counterweight Locations (-0E Option) www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Unshaded regions indicate that the application payload unbalance is too large for the particular configuration of AXR. In this case, Aerotech recommends choosing a different AXR configuration. Contact your Aerotech sales representative to determine which configuration will work best.
As a general rule, Aerotech recommends operating the system with the A axis balanced. If imbalance of the A axis is necessary, Aerotech recommends keeping the imbalance on the A axis less than 25 percent of the continuous torque rating of the A axis motor. These values are listed in Table 2-4.
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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 AXR is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup usually involves connecting the AXR 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.
Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Frame ground (motor protective ground) Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol #17E-1726-2 Sockets [QTY. 4] ECK00659 ITT Cannon #DM53744-6 Connector ECK00657 ITT Cannon #DBM9W4SA197 www.aerotech.com...
Common ground (internally connected to Pin 21) Common ground (internally connected to Pin 20) Reserved Reserved Signal indicating maximum travel produced by negative/CCW stage direction Reserved Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol #17E-1726-2 Connector ECK00300 FCI DB25S064TLF Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
+5 V power supply (internally connected to Pin 3) Sine Sine-N Reserved Common ground (internally connected to Pin 21) Common ground (internally connected to Pin 20) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol #17E-1726-2 Connector ECK00300 FCI DB25S064TLF www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
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 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
Requires external pull-up to +5 V (10 kΩ recommended) Notes: If the AXR is driven beyond the electrical limit, it will encounter a mechanical stop. Impacting the mechanical stop could cause damage to the stage even at low speeds. www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
N O T E : The encoders used on all AXR series stages come standard with a 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 ;...
AXR Hardware Manual 3.4. Limits, 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.
AXR Hardware Manual Electrical Specifications and Installation 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing Motor phase voltage is measured relative to the virtual wye common point. Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
Maintenance Chapter 4: Maintenance The AXR series stages are designed to require minimum maintenance. There are some items that may require preventative maintenance during the lifetime of the stage. This chapter will cover information about component maintenance and replacement, intervals between lubrication, detail the lubrication and inspection process, and specify recommended lubricants and cleaning solvents.
There are no elements on AXR stages that require lubrication. If the application process uses only a small portion of travel for most of the duty cycle, periodically drive the stage through full travel to redistribute the lubrication in the bearings. Chapter 4 www.aerotech.com...
Encoder (sine and cosine) signal connections (refer to Chapter 3 Stage moves Controller documentation). uncontrollably Motor Connections (refer to Chapter 3 and the Controller documentation). Gains misadjusted (refer to the Controller documentation). Stage oscillates or squeals Encoder signals (refer to the Controller documentation). www.aerotech.com Chapter 4...
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Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer, whether or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or subsequently provided, or whether or not Aerotech’s...
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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:...
AXR Hardware Manual Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision General Information 1.03.00 Full Revision 1.02.00 Revision changes have been archived. If you need a copy of this revision, contact Aerotech 1.01.00 Global Technical Support. 1.00.00 www.aerotech.com Appendix B...
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