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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...
Read this manual in its entirety before installing, operating, or servicing this product. If you do not understand the information contained herein, contact an Aerotech representative before proceeding. Strictly adhere to the statements given in this section and other handling, use, and operational information given throughout the manual to avoid injury to you and damage to the equipment.
AMG Hardware Manual Table of Contents EU Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: AMG Gimbal 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Overview Chapter 1: Overview N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time.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. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
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 AMG. At a minimum, the environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the AMG specifications are...
The AMG200 is export controlled by United States Commerce Department export regulations. If you are from a non-US country and wish to purchase this gimbal, contact Aerotech to determine if an export license is required to purchase this product. People in countries embargoed by the United States cannot purchase and import this product.
Mechanical Specifications and Installation 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 Dimensions N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time.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.
If machining is required to achieve the desired flatness, it should be performed on the mounting surface rather than the AMG. Shimming should be avoided if possible. If shimming is required, it should be minimized to retain maximum rigidity of the system. AMG series stages have a fixed mounting pattern (as shown in Figure 2-7).
N O T E : If your AMG 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 AMG is started up without a payload, the servo gains provided by Aerotech with the shipment may not be appropriate and servo instability can occur.
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Electrical installation requirements will vary depending on product options. Installation instructions in this section are for AMG stages equipped with standard Aerotech motors intended for use with an Aerotech motion control system. Contact Aerotech for further information regarding products that are otherwise configured.
Stages equipped with standard motors and encoders come from the factory completely wired and assembled. 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.
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 Chapter 3...
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 ;...
AMG 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.
AMG 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 3-3: Hall Phasing www.aerotech.com Chapter 3...
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule Lubricant inspection and replenishment in AMG series stages depends on conditions such as duty cycle, speed, and the environment. An inspection interval of once every two weeks is recommended until a trend develops for the application.
Encoder (sine and cosine) signal connections (refer to Chapter 3 uncontrollably Controller documentation). Motor Connections (refer to Chapter 3 and the Controller documentation). Stage oscillates or Gains misadjusted (refer to the Controller documentation). squeals Encoder signals (refer to the Controller documentation). Chapter 4 www.aerotech.com...
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:...
1.03.00 Changed pin 8 to reserved 1.02.00 Added: Export Restrictions Added Declaration of Incorporation Added Environmental Specifications Safety information and warnings added Motor specifications added Note about motor and ground wire current and voltage requirements added 1.01.00 Dimensions section added 1.00.00 New Manual www.aerotech.com Appendix B...
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Index AMG Hardware Manual stage distortion stabilizing Support Technical Support Thermistor Specifications Vibration Warranty and Field Service Index www.aerotech.com...