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Page 1: Hexgen® Hex300-230Hl Hexapod Six-Dof Positioning System
HexGen HEX300-230HL Hexapod Six-DOF ® Positioning System HARDWARE MANUAL Revision 2.01... - Page 2 Global Technical Support Portal for information and support about your Aerotech, Inc. products. The website supplies software, product manuals, Help files, training schedules, and PC-to-PC remote technical support. If necessary, you can complete Product Return (RMA) forms and get information about repairs and spare or replacement parts.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 3.4. Machine Direction 3.5. Feedback Phasing Chapter 4: Maintenance 4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 4.3. Troubleshooting Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service Appendix B: Revision History Index www.aerotech.com... -
Page 4: List Of Figures
HEX300-230HL Horizontal Load Capabilities Figure 2-5: HEX300-230HL Inverted Load Capabilities Figure 3-1: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E1 Connector) Figure 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E2 Connector) Figure 3-3: Machine Direction Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing Figure 3-5: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) www.aerotech.com... -
Page 5: List Of Tables
Mating Connector Part Numbers Table 3-5: Hall-Effect Sensor Specifications Table 3-6: Thermistor Specifications Table 3-7: Encoder Specifications Table 3-8: Rotary Encoder Resolution Table 3-9: Linear Encoder Resolution (-E2 Option) Table 3-10: Limit Switch Specifications Table 3-11: HEX300-230HL Motor Specifications Table 4-1: Troubleshooting www.aerotech.com... -
Page 6: Eu Declaration Of Incorporation
HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual EU Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: HEX300-230HL hexapod 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 7: Ukca Declaration Of Incorporation
Hardware Manual HEX300-230HL UKCA Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: HEX300-230HL hexapod To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below:... -
Page 8: Safety Procedures And Warnings
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. -
Page 9: Installation And Operation
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... -
Page 10: Electrical Warnings
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... -
Page 11: Motor-Related Warnings
Hardware Manual HEX300-230HL Motor-Related Warnings Aerotech motors are capable of producing high forces and velocities. Obey all warnings and all applicable codes and standards when you operate a 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. -
Page 12: Pinch Points
(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 2: Typical Pinch Point Locations www.aerotech.com... -
Page 13: Handling And Storage
If necessary, use a cart, dolly, or similar device to move the stage to a new location. Gently set the hexapod 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... - Page 14 Remove the shipping brackets before you operate the hexapod. Retain them for future use. Each HEX300-230HL has a label that lists the system part number and serial number. These numbers are necessary to maintain or update system hardware and software. Locate this label and record the information for later reference. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 15: Figure 2-1: Lifting And Shipping Brackets
Store the hexapod in the original shipping container. If the original packaging included ESD protective packaging, make sure to store the hexapod in it. The storage location must be dry, free of dust, free of vibrations, and flat. Refer to Section 1.1. Environmental Specifications www.aerotech.com... - Page 16 HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 17: Chapter 1: Overview
230 mm height at mid-travel; high-load capacity version Feedback (Required) Incremental encoders Absolute encoders Performance Grade (Optional) -PL3 Base performance -PL4 Ultra high-accuracy performance Customization Additional customization may be available (Vacuum preparation, custom geometry, etc.). Contact Aerotech for details. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 18: Environmental Specifications
Operating: 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level Altitude Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2,000 m or below sea level. Use the system in a low vibration environment. Excessive floor or acoustical Vibration vibration can affect system performance. -
Page 19: Basic Specifications
1. Travels are mutually-exclusive. Consult the HexGen ® Hexapod Sizer on the Aerotech website for detailed workspace sizing. 2. Measured with single-axis moves at a height of 50 mm above the moving platform. Results can be payload and workpoint dependent. -
Page 20: Understanding Basic Hex300-230Hl Operation
To get a copy of this guide, go to the Resources section of www.aerotech.com. Select the Manuals and Help Files tab. Then download Hexapod Programming User Guide from the User Guides category. The six axes include 3 translational axes, X, Y, and Z, and 3 rotational axes, A, B, and C. As shown in the overview, the cables exit out of the back of the base. -
Page 21: Homing
Be sure that there are no crash conditions before ® homing. Refer to the HexGen Programming Guide for more information about initializing a hexapod. If the absolute encoder option (-E2) has been ordered, there is no need to home the hexapod. www.aerotech.com... - Page 22 HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 23: Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications And Installation
All specifications and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of the release of this manual. 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. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 24: Dimensions
HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual 2.1. Dimensions Figure 2-1: HEX300-230HL Dimensions www.aerotech.com... -
Page 25: Securing The Hexapod To The Mounting Surface
IMPORTANT: To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface must be flat to within 0.0127 mm over the contact area. Three M6 or 1/4-20 mounting screws are required to mount the hexapod to the mounting surface. Section 2.1. Dimensions Refer to Figure 2-2 for mounting locations and Table 2-1 for tightening torque values. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 26: Figure 2-2: Mounting Hole Locations
Refer to Section 2.1. for specific model mounting locations and dimensions. Table 2-1: Hexapod to Mounting Surface Hardware Mounting Hardware Typical Screw Torque M6 or 1/4-20 SHCS (3 places) 7 N·m Figure 2-2: Mounting Hole Locations www.aerotech.com... -
Page 27: Attaching The Payload To The Hex300-230Hl
Aerotech recommends that customers use a representative payload during start-up to prevent accidental damage to the stage and the payload. Proceed with the electrical installation and test the motion control system in accordance with the system documentation. -
Page 28: Figure 2-4: Hex300-230Hl Horizontal Load Capabilities
HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual Figure 2-4: HEX300-230HL Horizontal Load Capabilities Figure 2-5: HEX300-230HL Inverted Load Capabilities www.aerotech.com... -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Electrical Specifications And Installation
Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. When the HEX300-230HL is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup should only require that you connect the hexapod to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided. Labels on the system components should indicate the appropriate connections. -
Page 30: Motor And Feedback Connectors
Additional grounding and safety precautions are required for applications requiring access to the stage while it is energized. If the HEX300-230HL is built with standard Aerotech motors and encoders, it will arrive from the factory completely wired and assembled. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 31: Table 3-1: -E1 Option Motor And Feedback Pinout
Over-Temperature Thermistor Sensor Hall Effect Sensor (Phase B) Frame Ground Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 25-Socket D-Connector ECK00300 FCI DB25S064TLF Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol 17E-1726-2 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 32: Table 3-3: -E2 Option Motor And Feedback Pinout
Reserved Reserved Hall Effect sensor, phase A Hall Effect sensor, phase B Frame Ground Motor Phase C Table 3-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers Mating Connector Aerotech P/N Third Party P/N 25-Socket D-Connector ECK00300 FCI DB25S064TLF Backshell ECK00656 Amphenol 17E-1726-2 www.aerotech.com... -
Page 33: Motor And Feedback Wiring
HEX300-230HL into a completed system. Restrict access to the hexapod when it is connected to a power source. Shielded cables are required for the motor and feedback connections. Figure 3-1: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E1 Connector) www.aerotech.com... -
Page 34: Figure 3-2: Motor And Feedback Wiring (-E2 Connector)
HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual Figure 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E2 Connector) www.aerotech.com... -
Page 35: Motor And Feedback Specifications
Requires external pull-up to +5 V (10 kΩ recommended) Note: If the HEX300-230HL is driven beyond the electrical limit, it will encounter a mechanical stop. Impacting the mechanical stop could cause damage to the stage even at low speeds. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 36: Table 3-11: Hex300-230Hl Motor Specifications
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. -
Page 37: Machine Direction
Hardware Manual HEX300-230HL 3.4. 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 hexapod wiring (refer to Section 3.5. -
Page 38: Feedback Phasing
HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual 3.5. Feedback Phasing Motor phase voltage is measured relative to the virtual wye common point. Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing www.aerotech.com... -
Page 39: Figure 3-5: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard)
Hardware Manual HEX300-230HL Figure 3-5: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) www.aerotech.com... - Page 40 HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 41: Chapter 4: Maintenance
Monthly inspections should include but not be limited to: Re-tighten loose connectors. Replace or repair damaged cables. Clean the HEX300-230HL and any components and cables as needed. Repair any damage before operating the HEX300-230HL. www.aerotech.com... -
Page 42: Cleaning And Lubrication
The motor is completely non-contact and requires no lubrication. The HEX300-230HL cannot be lubricated in the field. If the stage requires lubrication, it must be returned to Aerotech. Contact Aerotech Global Technical Support for more instructions. 4.3. Troubleshooting Table 4-1:... -
Page 43: Appendix A: Warranty And Field Service
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. - Page 44 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...
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Page 45: Appendix B: Revision History
Hardware Manual HEX300-230HL Appendix B: Revision History Revision Description General update/safety 2.01 Added UKCA Declaration of Incorporation New dimension drawing 2.00 General update 1.01 Updated dimension drawing: Section 2.1. 1.00 New manual www.aerotech.com... - Page 46 HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual This page intentionally left blank. www.aerotech.com...
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Page 47: Index
Electrical Specifications S-50 Electrical Warnings Rotary Encoder EN 60204-1 2010 EN ISO 12100 2010 Encoder Specifications S-50 EU 2015/863 Electrical Specifications S-50 Performance Specifications Securing the hexapod to the Mounting Surface Hall-Effect Sensors Specifications serial number Handling www.aerotech.com... - Page 48 Index HEX300-230HL Hardware Manual Service and Inspection Schedule shims solvents stage distortion Storage Table of Contents Temperature Effects Thermistor Specifications Vertical Load Capabilities Vibration Warnings Warranty and Field Service www.aerotech.com...
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