AMG Series Motorized Position and Rate Gimbals HARDWARE MANUAL Revision 2.00...
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Hardware Manual Table of Contents AMG Series Motorized Position and Rate Gimbals Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables EU Declaration of Incorporation UKCA Declaration of Incorporation Safety Procedures and Warnings Installation and Operation Electrical Warnings Motor-Related Warnings Pinch Points...
Hardware Manual 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; and that the following harmonized European standards have been applied:...
Hardware Manual UKCA Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: AMG gimbal To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below:...
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.
Use care when you move the AMG or you could negatively affect the performance of WARNING: Trip Hazard! Route, house, and secure all cables, duct work, air, or water lines. Failure to do so could introduce trip hazards around the system that could result in physical injury or could damage the equipment. www.aerotech.com...
It is the responsibility of the End User/System Integrator to make sure that stages are properly connected and grounded per Engineering Standards and applicable safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the End User/System Integrator to configure the system drive or controller within the Aerotech motor/stage electrical and mechanical specifications. www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual Motor-Related Warnings Aerotech motors are capable of producing high forces and velocities. Obey all warnings and all applicable codes and standards when you use or operate a stage or system that incorporates Aerotech motors. DANGER: Mechanical Hazard! Personnel must be made aware of the mechanical hazards during set up or when you do service to the stage.
(during normal operation, for example). when the system is moved manually (during the installation process or when you do maintenance, for example). Motors are capable of very high speeds and acceleration rates. Figure 1: Typical Pinch Point Locations www.aerotech.com...
Use a cart, dolly, or similar device to move the stage to a new location. Gently set the stage on a smooth, flat, and clean surface. Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil- free air to remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping. www.aerotech.com...
Before you operate the stage, let it stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours. This will ensure that all of the alignments, preloads, and tolerances are the same as they were when they were tested at Aerotech. Each stage has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers contain information necessary for maintenance or system hardware and software updates.
Store the gimbal in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective packaging, make sure to store the gimbal in it. The storage location must be dry, free of dust, free of vibrations, and flat. Section 1.1. Environmental Specifications Refer to www.aerotech.com...
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Indoor use only 1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects Aerotech products are designed for and built in a 20°C (68°F) environment. Temperature changes could cause a decrease in performance or permanent damage to the gimbal. At a minimum, the environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the gimbal specifications are repeatable over an extended period of time.
(2) ±24 µrad calibrated; ±144 µrad uncalibrated. (3) Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution. (4) With x500 multiplication on AS encoder. Higher resolutions available. (5) Tolerance equals +0/−0.25. (6) Unloaded inertia. www.aerotech.com...
6. To reduce outgassing during the initial pump-down to vacuum pressure, Aerotech recommends that you bake out vacuum systems when you first install them into the vacuum chamber. Bake the vacuum components at 60 °C for 24 to 48 hours to desorb water vapor from surfaces and...
This product is export controlled by United States Commerce Department export regulations. If you are from a non-US country and wish to make a purchase, contact Aerotech to determine if an export license is required. People in countries embargoed by the United States cannot purchase and import one of these products.
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Chapter 2: Installation The gimbal installation must be in accordance with the instructions provided by this manual and any accompanying documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or damage to the equipment. 2.1. Dimensions Figure 2-1: AMG200 Dimensions www.aerotech.com...
Stage Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement Stage Flatness Requirement All Frame Sizes 1 µm per 50 mm AMG series stages have a fixed mounting pattern (refer to Figure 2-6). Refer to Section 2.1. specific model mounting locations and dimensions. Tightening torque values for the mounting hardware are dependent on the properties of the surface to which the stage is being mounted.
If you start the AMG 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.
Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. When the AMG is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup should only require that you connect the gimbal to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided. Labels on the system components should indicate the appropriate connections.
Stages equipped with standard motors and encoders come from the factory completely wired and assembled. IMPORTANT: Refer to the other documentation accompanying your Aerotech equipment. Call your Aerotech representative if there are any questions on system configuration. IMPORTANT: If you are using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required.
Hardware Manual 3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring Shielded cables are required for the motor and feedback connections. Figure 3-1: AMG Motor and Feedback Wiring www.aerotech.com...
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 ; use torque constant in N·m/A when sizing.
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 ; use torque constant in N·m/A when sizing.
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 ; use torque constant in N·m/A when sizing.
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 3.2.).
Hardware Manual 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing Motor phase voltage is measured relative to the virtual wye common point. Figure 3-3: Hall Phasing Diagram www.aerotech.com...
Visually inspect the stage and cables. Re-tighten loose connectors. Replace or repair damaged cables. Clean the AMG and any components and cables as needed. Repair any damage before operating the AMG. Inspect and perform an operational check on all safeguards and protective devices. www.aerotech.com...
4. We recommend that you do not disassemble the stage beyond the instructions given in this manual. Proper assembly and calibration can only be done at the factory. Contact Aerotech for more information.
Chapter 3: Electrical Installation and Controller documentation). Stage moves uncontrollably Motor Connections (refer to Chapter 3: Electrical Installation and the Controller documentation). Gains misadjusted (refer to the Controller documentation). Stage oscillates or squeals Encoder signals (refer to the Controller documentation). www.aerotech.com...
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All Other Repairs - After Aerotech's evaluation, the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost. At such time the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the cost of the repair and freight, or authorize the product(s) to be shipped back as is, at the buyer's expense.
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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...
Hardware Manual Appendix B: Revision History Revision General Information 2.00 General product and manual update 1.05 1.04 1.03 Revision changes have been archived. If you need a copy of this revision, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support. 1.02 1.01 1.00 www.aerotech.com...
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