Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Revision: 1.03.00 ETHERNET J101 ENB/FLT J102 SYNC AUX I/O J108 J103 AERONET J104 ANALOG J105 J107 POWER INPUT STAGE J106 TB101 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2A MAX DANGER! High Voltage...
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Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables EU Declaration of Conformity Agency Approvals Safety Procedures and Warnings Quick Installation Guide Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. Electrical Specifications 1.2.
Table of Contents Ensemble QL Hardware Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1: Functional Diagram Figure 1-2: Dimensions Figure 2-1: Power Input Connections Figure 2-2: Connection to Third Party Stage Figure 2-3: PSO Interface Figure 2-4: Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode (J108)
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1: Configuration and Options Table 1-2: Electrical Specifications Table 1-3: Physical Specifications Table 2-1: Power Supply Wiring (TB101) Table 2-2: I/O and Signal Wiring Specifications Table 2-3: Power and Feedback Connector (J106)
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Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product Ensemble QL Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the...
Declaration of Conformity Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Agency Approvals Aerotech, Inc. Model Ensemble QL Drives have been tested and found to be in accordance to the following listed Agency Approvals: Approval / Certification: CUS NRTL Approving Agency: TUV SUD America Inc.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity Safety Procedures and Warnings The following statements apply wherever the Warning or Danger symbol appears within this manual. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury to those individuals performing the procedures and/or damage to the equipment.
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This chapter describes the order in which connections and settings should typically be made to the Ensemble QL. If a custom interconnection drawing was created for your system (look for a line item on your Sales Order under the heading “Integration”), that drawing can be found on your Software or Documentation DVD.
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Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The Ensemble QL is a panel-mount nanopositioning piezo drive that connects to any Ensemble controller network enabling a high rate of coordinated motion between piezo stages and servo axes. QL drives feature a dual-core 456 MHz, double-precision, floating-point DSP that provides extreme processing power over a wide variety of applications including point-to-point motion, linear and circular interpolation, multi-axis error correction, and auto-focusing.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Introduction The following block diagram shows a connection summary (refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 for more detailed connection information). SIN, COS, MRK PSO Output 4 Opto Outputs AUX I/O 4 Opto Inputs J108 Input (J105)
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Introduction 1.2. Mechanical Design The following figure shows the Ensemble QL package dimension as well as the typical mounting orientation. Ø4.8 [Ø0.19] Ø10.3 [Ø0.41] 20.8 [0.82] 31.8 [1.25] ETHERNET J101 ENB/FLT J102 SYNC AUX I/O J108...
Introduction Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 1.3. Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications for the Ensemble QL are listed below. Ambient Temperature Operating: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122° F) Storage: -30° to 85°C (-22° to 185° F) Humidity Maximum relative humidity is 80% for temperatures up to 31°C.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration This section describes the minimum hardware installation and configuration requirements for the Ensemble QL. This installation will provide information on AC power connections and motor wiring. D A N G E R : To minimize the possibility of bodily injury or death, disconnect all electrical power prior to performing any maintenance or making adjustments to the equipment.
Installation and Configuration Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 2.2. Electrical Installation The Ensemble QL has one AC input power connector. For a complete list of electrical specifications, refer to Section 1.1. Electrical Specifications. 2.2.1. Power Input (TB101) AC input power to the QL is applied to the Input Power (TB101) connector.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.2.2. I/O and Signal Wiring Requirements The I/O, communication, and encoder feedback connections are typically very low power connections. In some applications, especially when there are significant wire distances, a larger wire size may be required to reduce the voltage drop that occurs along the wire.
2. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the piezo stage while it is energized. The capacitance sensor interface is designed to work with Aerotech stages and cannot be used with third party sensors. The position feedback input signal (Pin 22) has a range of -10 to 10 VDC and can be connected to a third-party sensor with DC output.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration THIRD PARTY STAGE POSITION FEEDBACK (OPTIONAL) SIGNAL COMMON PIEZO ACTUATOR HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT (+) PIEZO PIEZO ACTUATOR RETURN (-) FRAME GROUND Figure 2-2: Connection to Third Party Stage www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
Opto-Isolated Input 2 Opto-Isolated Input 3 1. For PSO, see Section 2.4.1. Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N Connector ECK01259 Kycon K86-AA-26P Backshell ECK01022 Amphenol 17-1725-2 NOTE: These items are provided as a set under the Aerotech P/N: MCK-26HDD. Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.4.1. Position Synchronized Output (PSO) The PSO can be programmed to generate an output synchronized to the feedback position and is typically used to fire a laser or sequence an external device. Trigger signals may be derived from a feedback channel or a software trigger.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.4.2. Opto-Isolated Outputs 0-3 The digital outputs are optically-isolated and may be connected in sourcing or sinking configurations. The digital outputs are designed to connect to other ground referenced circuits and are not intended to provide high-voltage isolation.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.4.3. Opto-Isolated Inputs 0-3 The digital inputs are opto-isolated and may be connected to current sourcing or current sinking devices, as shown in Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7. These inputs are designed to connect to other ground-referenced circuits and are not intended for high-voltage isolation.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.4.4. High-Speed User Inputs 4-5 The Ensemble QL has two high-speed opto-isolated inputs. These can be used as general purpose inputs or as high-speed position capture inputs. Table 2-11: High Speed Digital Input Connector Pin Assignment (J108)
Installation and Configuration Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 2.4.5. Analog Output 0 Table 2-13: Analog Output Specifications (J108) Specification Value Output Voltage -10 V to +10 V Output Current 5 mA Resolution (bits) 16 bits Resolution (volts) 305 µV Table 2-14: Analog Output 0 Connector Pin Assignment (J108)
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.4.6. Differential Analog Input 0 To interface to a single-ended (non-differential) voltage source, connect the signal common of the source to the negative input and the analog source signal to the positive input.
Installation and Configuration Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 2.5. Analog I/O Connector (J107) The Analog I/O connector provides a piezo voltage monitor signal and an external voltage command input. The piezo voltage monitor signal is a scaled copy of the actual piezo actuator's high voltage signal. The external voltage command input allows the user to directly command the high-voltage amplifier.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.5.1. Voltage Monitor Output The Voltage Monitor output provides a scaled copy of the piezo actuator's high-voltage signal. The high- voltage signal is scaled by 1/15 and buffered before being sent to the Voltage Monitor output pin.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 2.5.2. External Voltage Command The External Voltage Command input allows the user to directly command the Ensemble QL's high voltage amplifier. This mode must be enabled using the controller software and is not active by default.
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.6. Communication Either USB or Ethernet can be used to connect any of the supplied software applications or a custom application built with the supplied .NET library to the controller. Ethernet sockets are also available for general ASCII communication with another hardware device.
PC. This type of connection is not feasible unless the PC has two Ethernet cards. If the PC cannot be connected to an external network, Aerotech recommends Method 2. Method 2 is a more typical configuration. The network can be a local network (the PC and QL are connected through a hub or switch) or remote (the devices are connected through a router).
Installation and Configuration Ensemble QL Hardware Manual 2.6.4. SYNC Interface The Sync connection contains a proprietary bus which is currently reserved for future expansion. SYNC J103 ETHERNET ENB/FLT J101 J102 SYNC AUX I/O J108 J103 AERONET J104 ANALOG J105 J107...
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Installation and Configuration 2.7. PC Configuration and Operation Information For additional information about PC configuration, hardware requirements, programming, utilities, and system operation refer to the Help file. www.aerotech.com Chapter 2...
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D A N G E R : For your own safety and for the safety of the equipment, do not remove the cover of the Ensemble QL or attempt to access its internal components. There is no reason to remove the cover or access the internal components. The QL does not have any user- configurable switches or jumpers.
Cleaning The Ensemble QL chassis can be wiped with a clean, dry, soft cloth. The cloth may be slightly moistened if required with water or isopropyl alcohol to aid in cleaning if necessary. In this case, be careful not to allow moisture to enter the Ensemble QL or onto exposed connectors / components.
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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:...
Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision Description 1.03.00 Updated the connector pinout: Section 2.5. Analog I/O Connector (J107) 1.02.00 Updated the connector pinout: Section 2.5. Analog I/O Connector (J107) The following sections have been updated: EU Declaration of Conformity Agency Approvals Section 1.1.
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Ensemble QL Hardware Manual Index Index inspect all cables and connections Inspect cooling vents 2014/35/EU Inspection Installation and Configuration Altitude Ambient Temperature Mechanical Design Check chassis for loose or damaged parts / Peak Inrush Current hardware Peak Output Current Check for fluids or electrically conductive...
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