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Page 1: Abrx Hardware Manual
ABRX Hardware Manual Revision: 1.00.00... - Page 2 Software Activation: The following link provides information and resources to activate your Aerotech software. Link: Software Activation Manuals, Help Files, and Cable Drawings: Browse a directory of manuals, help files, and cable drawings for Aerotech software and hardware products. Link: Browse Manuals, Help Files, and Cable Drawings Frequently Asked Questions: The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section provides answers to most common questions about Aerotech products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABRX Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ABRX Hardware Manual Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Safety Procedures and Warnings EU Declaration of Incorporation Chapter 1: Overview 1.1. Environmental Specifications 1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 1.3. -
Page 4: List Of Figures
List of Figures ABRX Hardware Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1: ABRX Series Rotary Air-Bearing Stage Figure 2-1: ABRX250 with Shipping Clamps and Hoist Rings Figure 2-2: ABRX100 Dimensions Figure 2-3: ABRX150 Dimensions Figure 2-4: ABRX250 Dimensions Figure 2-5: Top View of an ABRX250 Stage Showing Mounting Holes... -
Page 5: List Of Tables
ABRX Hardware Manual List of Tables List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Options Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications Table 1-3: ABRX Series Specifications Table 2-1: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware Table 3-1: 4-Pin Motor Connector Pinout Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the 4-Pin Motor Connector... -
Page 6: Safety Procedures And Warnings
Safety Procedures and Warnings This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the ABRX. Read all parts of this manual before you install or operate the ABRX or before you do maintenance to your system. To prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this manual. -
Page 7: Eu Declaration Of Incorporation
Manufacturer: Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: ABRX Air-Bearing Direct Drive Rotary Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended; and that the following harmonized European standards have been applied:... - Page 8 EU Declaration of Incorporation ABRX Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Overview
ABRX Hardware Manual Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview Table 1-1: Model Options ABRX Series Air-Bearing Direct-Drive Rotary Stage ABRX100 100 mm wide air-bearing rotary stage ABRX150 150 mm wide air-bearing rotary stage ABRX250 250 mm wide air-bearing rotary stage... -
Page 10: Environmental Specifications
Contact Aerotech for information regarding your specific application. Protection The ABRX stages are not suited for dusty or wet environments. This equates to an ingress Rating protection rating of IP00. Light industrial, laboratory indoor environments only. -
Page 11: Basic Specifications
1.3. Basic Specifications 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. -
Page 12: Air Requirements
Air pressure must be in the range of 551 kPa ± 34 kPa (80 psi ± 5 psi) with an airflow rate of 56 SLPM (standard liters per minute) at 551 kPa for a single axis. Aerotech recommends that you connect the air supply with a polyurethane air hose. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation W A R N I N G : ABRX installation must be in accordance to instructions provided by this manual and any accompanying documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or damage to the equipment. -
Page 14: Figure 2-1: Abrx250 With Shipping Clamps And Hoist Rings
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage ABRX Hardware Manual Shipping Clamps Shipping clamps (typically red, anodized aluminum) have been installed to secure the system prior to shipment. W A R N I N G : Make sure that you install the air supply before you remove the shipping... -
Page 15: Dimensions
2.2. Dimensions 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. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information. -
Page 16: Figure 2-3: Abrx150 Dimensions
2.2. Dimensions ABRX Hardware Manual Figure 2-3: ABRX150 Dimensions www.aerotech.com... -
Page 17: Figure 2-4: Abrx250 Dimensions
ABRX Hardware Manual 2.2. Dimensions Figure 2-4: ABRX250 Dimensions www.aerotech.com... -
Page 18: Securing The Stage To The Mounting Surface
Unsecured moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury. W A R N I N G : Do not attempt to manually move the ABRX if it is connected to a power source. W A R N I N G : The ABRX must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury and damage to the equipment. -
Page 19: Figure 2-5: Top View Of An Abrx250 Stage Showing Mounting Holes
ABRX Hardware Manual 2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface Figure 2-5: Top View of an ABRX250 Stage Showing Mounting Holes www.aerotech.com... -
Page 20: Attaching The Payload To The Stage
If the ABRX 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. -
Page 21: Chapter 3: Electrical Installation
Failure to do so could cause electric shock or damage to the equipment. W A R N I N G : Applications that require access to the ABRX must be restricted to qualified and trained personnel. The system integrator or qualified installer is responsible for determining and meeting all safety and compliance requirements when they integrate the ABRX into a completed system. -
Page 22: Motor And Feedback Connectors
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. -
Page 23: Table 3-1: 4-Pin Motor Connector Pinout
ABRX Hardware Manual 3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors Table 3-1: 4-Pin Motor Connector Pinout Description Connector Case Shield Connection Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Frame Ground (motor protective ground) Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the 4-Pin Motor Connector... -
Page 24: Table 3-3: 25-Pin Feedback Connector Pinout
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors ABRX Hardware Manual Table 3-3: 25-Pin Feedback Connector Pinout Description Connector Case Shield Connection Reserved Over-Temperature Thermistor sensor +5 V power supply Reserved Hall Effect sensor, phase B Marker-N Marker Reserved Reserved Hall Effect sensor, phase A... -
Page 25: Motor And Feedback Wiring
ABRX Hardware Manual 3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 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. -
Page 26: Motor And Feedback Specifications
149 rpm N O T E : The encoders used on all ABRX 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. -
Page 27: Table 3-8: Abrx100 Series Motor Specifications
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 130 °C 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing. -
Page 28: Table 3-9: Abrx150 Series Motor Specifications
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 130 °C 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing. -
Page 29: Table 3-10: Abrx250 Series Motor Specifications
5. All performance and electrical specifications ±10% 6. Maximum winding temperature is 130 °C 7. Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C - 25 °C; consult Aerotech for performance in elevated ambient temperatures 8. All Aerotech amplifiers are rated Apk; use force constant in N·m/Apk when sizing. -
Page 30: Limits, Marker, And Machine Direction
ABRX 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. -
Page 31: Motor And Feedback Phasing
ABRX Hardware Manual 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 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... -
Page 32: Figure 3-4: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (-E1 Encoder Option)
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing ABRX Hardware Manual Figure 3-4: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (-E1 Encoder Option) Figure 3-5: Digital Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (-E2 Encoder Option) www.aerotech.com... -
Page 33: Chapter 4: Maintenance
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule Inspect the ABRX at least once per month. A longer or shorter inspection interval may be required depending on the application and conditions, such as the duty cycle, speed, and environment. -
Page 34: Cleaning And Lubrication
Cleaning Before using a cleaning solvent on any part of the ABRX, blow away small particles and dust with nitrogen or, less preferably, clean, dry, compressed air. Any external metal surface of the ABRX can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. Avoid getting excess cleaning solvent on the surfaces, as it could damage the delicate electronics inside. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
ABRX Hardware Manual 4.3. Troubleshooting 4.3. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Make sure that the air supply is connected (refer to Section 1.4.). Stage will not move Controller trap or fault (refer to the Controller documentation). Encoder (sine and cosine) signal connections (refer to... - Page 36 4.3. Troubleshooting ABRX Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 37: Appendix A: Warranty And Field Service
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... - Page 38 On-site Non-Warranty Repair If any Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or purchased replacement parts, and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair, then the following field service policy applies: Aerotech will provide an on-site Field Service Representative in a reasonable amount of time, provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech covering all transportation and subsistence costs and the prevailing labor cost, including travel time, necessary to complete the repair.
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Page 39: Appendix B: Revision History
ABRX Hardware Manual Appendix B: Revision History Appendix B: Revision History Revision General Information 1.00.00 New Manual www.aerotech.com... - Page 40 Appendix B: Revision History ABRX Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 41: Index
ABRX Hardware Manual Index Index Hall-Effect Sensors Specifications hose, air 2006/42/EC Humidity 2011/65/EU Inspection Schedule air hose isopropyl alcohol air pressure air requirements airflow rate Altitude label Ambient Temperature lubrication Lubrication clamps, shipping cleaning MCA03094 mounting surface mounting surface solvents... - Page 42 Index ABRX Hardware Manual stage distortion stabilizing Support Technical Support Thermistor Specifications Vibration Warranty and Field Service www.aerotech.com...