MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS MANUALLY ACTUATED MD40 ....................4 SIDE MOUNTED STEPPER OR DC MOTORISED MD40H ..........11 INLINE MOUNTED STEPPER OR DC MOTORISED MD40H ..........22 PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED MD40 ................. 31 Side Mounted Motor Specifications ..................39 Inline Motor Options ......................
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The instrument described in this document should not be used on any system where toxic, flammable, corrosive or otherwise hazardous gases or substances may be introduced without prior discussion with UHV Design. Hands and fingers should be kept well clear of any moving parts during operation or whilst at vacuum.
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUALLY ACTUATED MD40 2.1.1 Description Standard Drive Thimble | Manual operation. See pages 5-7. Dual Shaft Option | Rear shaft to allow the thimble to be driven directly. See pages 8-10. See the Drawing section of this manual for dimensional details. MD40 Page 4 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1.2 Installation instructions – Standard Drive Thimble STAGE 1 | To install the drive onto the vacuum system, the drive thimble will have to be removed in order to gain access to the flange mounting holes. Flange Mounting Holes Drive Thimble 3 x M3 Grub Screw...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 2 | Mounting the drive CF40 Chamber Port Flange Assembly CONFLAT Gasket Mounting Bolts How to install the Flange Assembly: 1. Use an appropriate CONFLAT Gasket 2. Use 6 appropriate length Mounting Bolts and washers (note: only hex head bolts can be used) 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Drive Thimble 3 x M3 Grub Screw Flange Assembly Brake Ring End Cap How to re-install the Drive Thimble: 6. Push Drive Thimble over the Flange Assembly (take care when re-coupling the magnets – the magnetic coupling may cause a sudden movement) 7.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.1.4 Installation instructions – Dual Shaft Option STAGE 1 | To install the drive onto the vacuum system, the drive thimble will have to be removed in order to gain access to the flange bolt holes. Flange Mounting Holes Bearing Cap Drive Thimble...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 2 | Mounting the drive CF40 Chamber Port Flange Assembly CONFLAT Gasket Mounting Bolts How to install the Flange Assembly: 1. Use an appropriate CONFLAT Gasket 2. Use 6 appropriate length Mounting Bolts and washers (note: only hex head bolts can be used) 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Drive Thimble Bearing Cap End Cap 3 x M2.5 Grub Screws 3 x M2.5 Grub Screws How to re-install the Drive Thimble: 7. Push Drive Thimble over the Flange Assembly (take care when re-coupling the magnets – the magnetic coupling may cause a sudden movement) 8.
The stepper motor option allows for precise position control of the MD40. This can be selected with optional home sensor or home sensor with limit switches. All options are available with optional encoder and are plug and play compatible with UHV Design supplied stepper motor controller (purchased separately).
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stepper Motor Details See Technical Reference section for more details. Motor Specification 23 frame 4 wires 2.8A per phase (gear option 1) 17 frame, 4 wires 1.8A per phase (gear option 2-4). See Technical Reference section. Motor Connector M12 5 pin.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2.2 Installation instructions STAGE 1 | The motor assembly and drive thimble will need to be removed in order to gain access to the flange bolt holes. Motor Mount Plate M5 Screw Belt Cover Retaining M3 Screws x 2 Belt Cover How to remove the Motor Assembly: 1.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL will interfere with the home sensor and prevent the motor from being removed or re-fitted and may damage the switches. Home Sensor Home Sensor Flag How to remove the Drive Thimble 1. Loosen the 3 x M3 Grub screws that retain the Thimble Cover. 2.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 2 | Mounting the drive Flange Assembly CF40 Chamber Port Flange Assembly CONFLAT Gasket Mounting Bolts How to install the Flange Assembly: 1. Use an appropriate CONFLAT Gasket 2. Use 6 appropriate length Mounting Bolts and washers (note: only hex head bolts can be used) 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Refitting the Drive Thimble 1. Replace Motor Flange Clamp and tighten 6 x M4 Motor Flange Clamp Screws. 2. Push Drive Thimble over the Flange Assembly (take care when re-coupling the magnets – the magnetic coupling may cause a sudden movement) 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Refitting the Motor Assembly 1. Fit Belt around the Timing Pulley. 2. Tilt motor assembly to engage Pulley with the Belt. 3. Insert and tighten Motor Mount Plate M5 Screw (the belt should be under tension). 4.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2.3 Bakeout procedure The motor must be removed prior to bakeout following the instructions below. Motor mount plate M5 screw Belt Cover Retaining M3 Screws x 2 Belt Cover Preparing for bakeout: 1. Loosen the belt cover retaining M3 screws. 2.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Replacing Motor Assembly after bakeout: Place the belt onto the drive thimble. Hook the motor pulley into the drive belt and then locate motor assembly into position. Replace and tighten M5 Cap Head Screw. Re-install belt cover. Note, If any switch options are selected care must be taken when removing and re-fitting the motor.
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To actuate a Stepper motorised drive it should be connected to an appropriate stepper motor controller. All mating connectors are supplied to enable fabrication of custom connection cables. Alternatively a complete solution and all relevant cabling are available from UHV Design. Homing – Best Practice.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2.5 Adjusting limit switches and home position The sweep of the limit switches is fully adjustable on the MD40 range. To adjust the sweep of the switches please see instructions below. Preparation | Remove the thimble shield Thimble Shield 3 x M3 Grub Screw Adjusting the Limit Switch Position...
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Loosen the 3 x M3 Grub Screws in the Adjuster Ring. Rotate the Adjuster Ring to the desired position. Re-tighten screws Grub Screws Adjuster Ring When finished making the necessary adjustments, replace the thimble cover and tighten the grub screws.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL optional encoder and are plug and play compatible with UHV Design supplied stepper motor controller (purchased separately). DC motorised versions may be purchased with a speed and direction control module (must be specified at time of order). No home, limit or encoder versions are available.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3.2 Installation instructions STAGE 1 | The motor assembly and drive thimble will need to be removed in order to gain access to the flange bolt holes. 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Motor Assembly How to remove the Motor Assembly: 1.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL How to remove the Actuator Housing and Drive Thimble: Loosen the Actuator Housing screws BUT DO NOT REMOVE THEM Remove the Actuator Housing Remove the 3 x M3 Grub Screws from the Bearing Cap Remove the Bearing Cap Remove the Drive Thimble.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL How to install the Flange Assembly: 1. Use an appropriate CONFLAT Gasket 2. Use 6 appropriate length Mounting Bolts and washers (note: only hex head bolts can be used) 3. Place CONFLAT Gasket into flange counter bore 4.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 3 | Re-fitting the Drive Thimble and Motor Assembly Refitting the Drive Thimble Drive Thimble Actuator Housing Screws Bearing Cap 3 x M3 Grub Screws 1. Push Drive Thimble over the Flange Assembly (take care when re-coupling the magnets – the magnetic coupling may cause a sudden movement) 2.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5. Refitting the Motor Assembly 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Motor Assembly 1. Align the drive pin with the slot in the Drive thimble 2. Install the motor assembly. Orientation is defined by the Alignment Screw Alignment Screw 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3.3 Bakeout procedure The motor must be removed prior to bakeout following the instructions below. 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Motor Assembly How to remove the Motor Assembly: 1. Remove the 2 x M4 Cap head screws 2.
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To actuate a Stepper motorised drive it should be connected to an appropriate stepper motor controller. All mating connectors are supplied to enable fabrication of custom connection cables. Alternatively a complete solution and all relevant cabling are available from UHV Design. Homing – Best Practice.
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED MD40 2.4.1 Description The MD40 with pneumatic rotary actuators are typically used in shutter applications. These are available with optional end of travel position sensors. Pneumatic Actuator Details See Technical Reference section for more details. Cylinder Bore 30mm Cylinder Sweep...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.4.2 Installation instructions STAGE 1 | To install the drive onto the vacuum system, the pneumatic actuator and drive thimble will have to be removed in order to gain access to the flange bolt holes. 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Pneumatic Actuator Assembly How to remove the Pneumatic Actuator Remove 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 2 | Mounting the drive Flange Assembly CF40 Chamber Port Flange Assembly CONFLAT Gasket Mounting Bolts How to install the Flange Assembly: 1. Use an appropriate CONFLAT Gasket 2. Use 6 appropriate length Mounting Bolts and washers (note: only hex head bolts can be used) 3.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL STAGE 3 | Refitting the Drive Thimble and Actuator Assembly Refitting the Drive Thimble Bearing Cap Drive Thimble Actuator Housing Screws 3 x M3 Grub Screws Actuator Housing 1. Push Drive Thimble over the Flange Assembly (take care when re-coupling the magnets – the magnetic coupling may cause a sudden movement) 2.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Refitting the Actuator Assembly Drive Pin 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Pneumatic Actuator Assembly 1. Align the drive pin with the slot in the Drive Thimble 2. Install the motor assembly. Orientation is defined by the Alignment Screw & Alignment Slot Alignment Screw Alignment Slot 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.4.3 Bakeout procedure The pneumatic actuator must be removed prior to bakeout. 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Preparing for bakeout: Remove 2 x M4 Cap Head Screws Remove Pneumatic Actuator Assembly Replacing Actuator Assembly after bakeout: Align the Drive Pin Slot on the Drive Cam with the Drive Pin on the Thimble Install the motor assembly.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.4.4 Operation Important Safety Information! Exercise extreme caution when using compressed air and ensure only competent persons are responsible for connecting the pneumatic and electrical circuit. Keep hands clear of the mechanism during operation. The pneumatic rotary actuator used is a vane type that requires air pressure on one port or the other to force it to sweep through its set stroke.
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.4.6 Adjustment The sweep stop positions can be adjusted to suit the application. The hard stops are located under the dust cap, or in the case of the switch option, under the angle adjust cap. Hard Stop Screws Angle Adjust Dust Cap Dust Cap...
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL TECHNICAL REFERENCE Please see the following pages for technical drawings and wiring diagrams. Side Mounted Motor Specifications 3.1.1 Stepper Motor Option 1 Note: spec sheet is for an encoder motor and is only for pin out reference MD40 Page 39 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.1 Stepper motor Option 2-4 3.1.2 DC Motor Motor code supplied on all DC MD40 range is M66CE-24 MD40 Page 40 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.3 Switch Pin Out MD40 Page 41 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Inline Motor Options 3.2.1 Stepper Motor Note: spec sheet is for an encoder motor and is only for pin out reference 3.2.2 DC Motor Motor code supplied on all DC MD40 range is M66CE-24 MD40 Page 42 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.3 Home Sensor Pin Out MD40 Page 43 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.3 Pneumatic Sensor Specification The switch number used is D-R732 (1xLeft and 1xRight handed) MD40 Page 46 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Inline Mounted DC Motor Options MD40 Page 53 of 56 Author: N.Carapiet | Revision: 1.1...
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MD40 PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING In the unlikely event that you encounter any problems with the drive, there are a few checks that can be performed to identify the cause. If at any point a fault cannot be easily identified, please contact your supplier. Drive rotation is stiff.
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