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GL4 Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Automation1 GL4 Galvo Scan-Head Drive Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables EU Declaration of Conformity Agency Approvals Safety Procedures and Warnings Installation Overview Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1. Electrical Specifications 1.2.
GL4 Hardware Manual EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. Address 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 Product Model/Types This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the following directive(s):...
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U8 068995 0031 Rev. 00 Standards: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012 , EN 61010-1:2010, UL 61010-1:2012 Visit https://www.tuev-sued.de/product-testing/certificates to view Aerotech's TÜV SÜD certificates. Type the certificate number listed above in the search bar or type "Aerotech" for a list of all Aerotech certificates. www.aerotech.com...
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To find the newest information about this product, refer to www.aerotech.com. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments.
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Connect the Digital/Analog I/O. Section 2.6. Connect to Axis 1 and Axis 2 motor and feedback connectors. Section 2.5. Connect to the Control Supply connector. Section 2.1.1. Connect to the Motor Supply connector. Section 2.1.2. Figure 1: Installation Connection Overview www.aerotech.com...
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Section 2.6.1. Four optically-isolated digital inputs; 5-24V Section 2.6.2. Two 16-bit single-ended analog outputs; ±10 V Section 2.6.3. One 16-bit differential analog input; ±10 V Section 2.6.4. Dedicated 5-24V Emergency Stop sense input Section 2.7.1. Two Sync ports Section 2.9. www.aerotech.com...
Chapter 1: Introduction GL4 Hardware Manual The block diagram that follows shows a summary of the connector signals. Figure 1-2: Functional Diagram www.aerotech.com...
Input Frequency 50-60 Hz Control Supply Inrush Current 16 A Input Current 0.35 A (max) Output Voltage 38 V Peak Output Current 20 A Continuous Output Current Minimum Load Resistance 0.5 Ω User Power Supply Output 5 VDC (@ 500 mA) www.aerotech.com...
0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level. Operating Altitude If you must operate this product above 2,000 m or below sea level, contact Aerotech, Inc. Pollution Degree 2 Pollution Typically only nonconductive pollution occurs.
Last Software Version column, drives that show a specific version number are not supported after that version. Table 1-5: Drive and Software Compatibility Drive Type Software First Software Version Last Software Version Automation1 1.2.0 Current Automation1 GL4 A3200 6.04 Current www.aerotech.com...
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Additional information about the system is provided on the Serial and Power labels that are placed on the GL4 chassis. The system serial number label contains important information such as the: Customer order number (please provide this number when requesting product support) Drawing number System part number www.aerotech.com...
[#16 AWG] Protective Ground 1.3 mm [#16 AWG] (1) The wire insulation is rated for 300 V. Table 2-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Control Supply Connector Aerotech Third Party Screw Wire Size: Type Torque: N·m [AWG] 3-Pin Terminal Block...
(#14 AWG) Protective Ground 2.1 mm (#14 AWG) (1)The wire insulation is rated for 300 V. Table 2-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Supply Connector Aerotech Third Part Screw Wire Size: Type Torque: N·m [AWG] 4-Pin Terminal Block...
2.1.3. External Power Supply Options GL4 Hardware Manual 2.1.3. External Power Supply Options You must connect the Motor Supply to a bipolar power supply. Aerotech recommends that you use an Aerotech TM3 transformer which can supply power to a maximum of four controllers (Figure 2-3.
GL4 Hardware Manual 2.1.3. External Power Supply Options Figure 2-3: Control and Motor Power Wiring using a TM3 Transformer Figure 2-4: Third-Party Power Supply Connection www.aerotech.com...
Use a line filter, such as Aerotech’s UFM-ST, on the Control Supply AC inputs. The following additional changes could be required for EMC compliance and are recommended during initial EMC system evaluation.
HyperWire Cable Part Numbers Part Number Description HYPERWIRE-AO10-5 HyperWire cable, active optical, 0.5 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-10 HyperWire cable, active optical, 1.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-30 HyperWire cable, active optical, 3.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-50 HyperWire cable, active optical, 5.0 m HYPERWIRE-AO10-200 HyperWire cable, active optical, 20.0 m www.aerotech.com...
(1) Refer to Section 2.3.1. for more information Table 2-9: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Laser Output Connectors Wire Size: mm [AWG] Type Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 7-Pin Terminal Block ECK01631 Phoenix 1881370 0.5 - 0.080 [20-28] www.aerotech.com...
Table 2-10: Laser Output Specifications Specification Value Maximum Frequency 5 MHz Isolated Voltage 5 - 24 V Output Output Current ≤ 50 mA Maximum Frequency 10 MHz 5V TTL Voltage Output Current 50 mA Figure 2-5: Laser Interface Outputs www.aerotech.com...
When the PSO generates pulses, minimum latency occurs between the trigger condition and the output. Aerotech recommends that you use an RS-422 line receiver or an opto-isolator if your system: Uses cables with long lengths in work areas where a lot of electrical noise occurs.
PSO Waveform module will not generate the configured waveform when an output event is received until the rising edge of the synchronization signal occurs. Table 2-16: PSO External Sync Specifications Specification Value Voltage 3.3 VDC Frequency 25 MHz Maximum On Time 20 ns Minimum Figure 2-12: PSO External Sync Input www.aerotech.com...
Encoder Ground Encoder Ground Frame Ground Motor - Output Motor - Output Table 2-18: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Galvo Motor Connectors Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 25-Pin D-Connector ECK00101 FCI DB25P064TXLF Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol 17E-1726-2 www.aerotech.com...
Table 2-19: Analog Encoder Specifications Specification Value Input Frequency (max) 500 kHz Input Amplitude 0.6 to 1.2 Vpk-pk Interpolation Factor (max) 262,144 Input Common Mode 1.5 to 3.5 VDC (1) Any single-ended encoder signal measured with respect to ground. www.aerotech.com...
GL4 Hardware Manual 2.5.2. End of Travel Limit Input Interface Aerotech strongly recommends that you use End of Travel (EOT) limits to define the end of the physical travel. Current-based limits that are software-selectable through the EndOfTravelLimitSetup axis parameter can be used, but only if EOT limits are not available on your galvo motor. Positive or clockwise motion is stopped by the clockwise (CW) end of travel limit input.
GL4 Hardware Manual 2.5.2. End of Travel Limit Input Interface Figure 2-13: End of Travel Limit Input Connections Figure 2-14: End of Travel Limit Interface Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
CW and CCW inputs at the motor feedback connector or swap the CW and CCW limit functionality in the software using the EndOfTravelLimitSetup parameter. View the logic level of the EOT limit inputs in the Diagnostics display (shown in Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15: Limit Input Diagnostic Display www.aerotech.com...
The nominal trip value of the sensor is 2.4 kΩ. Table 2-21: Thermistor Input Pins on the Galvo Motor Connectors Description In/Out/Bi Motor Over Temperature Thermistor Input Figure 2-16: Thermistor Input Input Schematic www.aerotech.com...
Analog Output 0 Output Analog Output 1 Output Table 2-24: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Digital / Analog I/O Connectors Wire Size: mm [AWG] Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 8-Pin Terminal Block ECK01386 Phoenix 1881383 0.5 - 0.080 [20-28] www.aerotech.com...
Table 2-26: Digital Output Pins on the Digital/Analog I/O A Connector Pin # Label Description In/Out/Bi Digital Output 0 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output 1 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output 2 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output 3 (Optically-Isolated) Output Digital Output Common Input www.aerotech.com...
2.6.1. Digital Outputs GL4 Hardware Manual Figure 2-17: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Figure 2-18: Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode www.aerotech.com...
Digital Input 0 (Optically-Isolated) Input Digital Input 1 (Optically-Isolated) Input Digital Input 2 (Optically-Isolated) Input Digital Input 3 (Optically-Isolated) Input Digital Input Common Input Figure 2-19: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing Devices Figure 2-20: Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking Devices www.aerotech.com...
Output Current 5 mA Resolution (bits) 16 bits Table 2-30: Analog Output Pins on the Digital / Analog I/O B Connector Pin # Label Description In/Out/Bi Analog Output 0 Output Analog Output 1 Output Figure 2-21: Analog Outputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
1. Signals outside of this range may damage the input Table 2-32: Analog Input Pins on the Digital / Analog I/O B Connector Pin # Label Description In/Out/Bi Analog Input + Input Analog Input - Input Ground Figure 2-22: Analog Inputs Schematic www.aerotech.com...
+5V Encoder Power Ground Table 2-36: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Encoder Input Connectors Wire Size: mm [AWG] Type Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 6-Pin Terminal Block ECK02220 Phoenix 1881367 0.5 - 0.080 [20-28] Table 2-37: GL4 to Drive Cable Part Numbers...
Refer to Table 2-39 to see the types of devices you can use. Table 2-39: Electrical Noise Suppression Devices Device Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N RC (.1uf / 200 ohm) Network EIC00240 Electrocube RG1782-8 Varistor EID00160 Littelfuse V250LA40A www.aerotech.com...
Length 3 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-5 Length 5 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-7 Length 7 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A CBL-SYNC-10 Length 10 dm; Connectors: USB Type A to USB Type A www.aerotech.com...
GL4 Hardware Manual 2.10. PC Configuration and Operation Information 2.10. PC Configuration and Operation Information For more information about hardware requirements, PC configuration, programming, system operation, and utilities, refer to the Help file. www.aerotech.com...
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The light is configured to blink for setup. Table 3-2: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Make sure the power LED is illuminated (this indicates that power is present). No Communication Make sure that all communication cables (HyperWire, for example) are fully inserted in their ports. www.aerotech.com...
Do not use fluids and sprays to clean the drive because they can easily go into the chassis or onto the outer connectors and components. If a cleaning solution goes into the drive, internal contamination can cause corrosion and electrical short circuits. Do not clean the labels with a cleaning solution because it might remove the label information. www.aerotech.com...
DANGER: Before you open the GL4 chassis, you must disconnect the Mains power connection. Figure 3-1: Control Board Assembly Table 3-4: Control Board Fuse Specifications Aerotech Third Party P/N Fuse Description Size Control Supply Power at Pin-1 2 A S.B.
GL4 Hardware Manual DANGER: Before you open the GL4 chassis, you must disconnect the Mains power connection. Figure 3-2: Power Board Assembly Table 3-5: Power Board Fuse Specifications Aerotech Third Party P/N Fuse Description Size Motor Bus Supply 10 A S.B.
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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:...
Agency Approvals 2.00 General update 1.05 Updated Section 1.2. 1.04 Added cable part numbers: Table 2-37 1.03 Updated to AUTOMATION1 hardware 1.02 Added Table 2-16 The following sections have been updated: 1.01 General product update Section 2.1.4. 1.00 New Manual www.aerotech.com...
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Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode cables, examining Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode Check for fluids or electrically conductive material exposure Dimensions Cleaning Drawing number Commands Drive and Software Compatibility Sync connections, examining Continuous Output Current Electrical Noise Suppression Devices www.aerotech.com...
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Installation Overview Current Sourcing Configuration without Isolation Introduction Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sinking Devices IP54 Compliant Digital Inputs Connected to Current Sourcing Devices 47 Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sinking Mode Digital Outputs Connected in Current Sourcing Mode 46 www.aerotech.com...
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PSO External Sync Specifications Motor Supply Wiring Specifications PSO Output 30,35 Mounting and Cooling PSO Pins on the Laser Output A Connector Mounting Hardware PSO Pins on the Laser Output B Connector Mounting Orientation PSO Specifications Operation Revision History Output Voltage Overview www.aerotech.com...
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Thermistor Interface (Galvo Motor Connectors) Thermistor Interface Input Schematic Thermistor Interface Pins on the Galvo Motor Connectors 43 Third-Party Power Supply Connection TM3 Transformer Control and Power Wiring TTL Output Unit Weight Unpacking the Chassis User Power Supply Output Warranty and Field Service www.aerotech.com...