Computer; Z Stage - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Service Manual

Computer

Purpose
Controls motion, temperatures, the display and receives CMB data.
Components, Circuits, and Operation
• SOK computer.
• PMD Motion Control boards (2X).
• Controls the display.
• Controls communication to all PICs.
• Creates and stores the CFG file.

Z Stage

Purpose
The Z stage converts rotational motion into linear motion which is necessary to position and
move the platen in the build chamber.
Components
• Guide rods and pillow blocks (4X).
• lead screws.
• Bearings, Nilos-Ring, and transtorques.
• Drive belt.
• Idler pulleys and drive pulleys.
• End plates.
• Servomotor.
Operation
1.
The computer PMD board distributes motor speed and direction through the MIO Board.
The motor encoder provides position information feedback to the computer through the
MIO board.
2.
Motor rotational motion is translated to the platen linear motion through the motor drive
pulleys and drive belt.
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