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Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE Table of Contents PRO225SL and SLE Mechanical Bearing, Ball-Screw Stage 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...
List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications Table 1-3: PRO225SL/SLE Series Specifications (-0100 to -0300) Table 1-4: PRO225SL/SLE Series Specifications (-0400 to -1000) Table 2-1: Stage Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement Table 2-2: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware...
101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: PRO225SL/SLE 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:...
101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: PRO225SL/SLE stage To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below: Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008...
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.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE Installation and Operation To decrease the risk of damage to the equipment, you must obey the precautions that follow. DANGER: General Hazard Warning! This product can produce high forces and move at velocities that could cause injury.
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 PRO225SL/SLE 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.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual Pinch Points A pinch point is a mechanical hazard that can occur when there are exposed parts of the stage or system that can move. For example, the travel of a stage tabletop could expose the user to a pinch point between the tabletop and the stage housing.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE Handling and Storage IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the customer to safely and carefully lift and move the stage. Be careful when you move or transport the stage. Retain the shipping materials for future use. Transport or store the stage in its protective packaging.
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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.
The specifications in this manual pertain to the second generation of PRO SL/SLE stages. Second generation stages can be distinguished from their first generation counterparts by the curved hardcover on the second generation. Contact Aerotech if you need a first generation manual. Table 1-1:...
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PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual PRO225SL and PRO225SLE Series Linear Ball-Screw Stage (continued) Foldback (Optional) -FB1 Foldback kit for 1/2" diameter shaft NEMA 34 motor Motor Orientation (Optional) Bottom cable exit, optional orientation Left-side cable exit, standard orientation Top cable exit, optional orientation...
Altitude Operating: 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2,000 m or below sea level. Vibration Use the system in a low vibration environment. Floor or acoustical vibration can affect system performance.
Hardware Manual 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 stage. At a minimum, the environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the stage specifications are repeatable over an extended period of time.
6. Specifications are for single-axis systems measured 25 mm above the tabletop; performance of multi-axis system depend upon the payload and workpoint. Consult the Aerotech factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications. 7. Specifications listed are non-foldback kit options. Contact the factory for specifications when a foldback kit (-FBx) is used.
6. Specifications are for single-axis systems measured 25 mm above the tabletop; performance of multi-axis system depend upon the payload and workpoint. Consult the Aerotech factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications. 7. Specifications listed are non-foldback kit options. Contact the factory for specifications when a foldback kit (-FBx) is used.
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...
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IMPORTANT: The stage 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: PRO225SL Dimensions www.aerotech.com...
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 2.2. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface DANGER: Mechanical Hazard! Personnel must be made aware of the mechanical hazards during set up or when you do service to the stage. Do not manually move the stage if it is connected to a power source.
If you start the PRO225SL/SLE 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.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual For a cantilevered load, first determine if it is a Vertical, Horizontal, or a Side cantilever system (refer to Figure 2-6). The Vertical curve is for situations where the stage is mounted in a vertical orientation and the payload is mounted to the table top with its center of gravity extended outward in a direction normal to the tabletop surface.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE Figure 2-7: Cantilevered Load Capability The approximate amount of torque required to turn the ball screw of PRO225SL/SLE series stages can be found from Figure 2-9 or the following equation: Figure 2-8: Load Torque Equation (AxialLoad) (LeadofScrew) Torque π...
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Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. When the PRO225SL/SLE is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup should only require that you connect the stage to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided. Labels on the system components should indicate the appropriate connections.
IMPORTANT: If you are using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required. The protective ground connection of the PRO225SL/SLE provides motor frame ground protection only. Additional grounding and safety precautions are required for applications requiring access to the stage while it is energized.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE Table 3-1: Brushless Motor Connector Pinout Description Connector Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Frame Ground (motor protective ground) Backshell Motor Cable Shield P/N: MS3101A18-10P Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Brushless Motor Connector...
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring Shielded cables are required for the motor and feedback connections. Figure 3-1: Brushless Motor and Feedback Wiring [-SL Option] www.aerotech.com...
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications IMPORTANT: All 5 V supplies share one common connection within the stage. Table 3-9: Hall-Effect Sensor Specifications Specification Supply Voltage 5 V ±5% Supply Current 50 mA Output Type Open Collector Output Voltage 24 V max (pull up)
Notes: 1. If you drive the PRO225SL/SLE beyond the electrical limit, it will encounter a mechanical stop. An impact against the mechanical stop could cause damage to the stage. 2. -LI1 and -LI2 must have an external pull-up to +5 V (10 kΩ recommended).
(2) Values shown at 75 °C rise above a 25 °C ambient temperature, with housed motor mounted to a 250 mm x 250 mm x 6 mm aluminum heat sink. (3) Peak torque assumes correct rms current; consult Aerotech. (4) Torque constant and motor constant specified at stall.
(3) Values shown at 130 °C rise above a 25 °C ambient temperature, with housed motor mounted to a 305 mm x 305 mm x 12.7 mm aluminum heat sink. (4) Peak torque assumes correct rms current; consult Aerotech. (5) Torque constant and motor constant specified at stall.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction Aerotech stages have both a positive and negative Machine Direction and a positive and negative Programming Direction. Machine Direction: The machine direction is defined by how the encoder and motor are mounted and the electrical wiring connections in the stage.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE 3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing Motor phase voltage is measured relative to the virtual wye common point. Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing Diagram www.aerotech.com...
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule Inspect the PRO225SL/SLE at least once per month. The need for a longer or shorter inspection interval will depend on the application and conditions, such as the duty cycle, speed, and environment.
5. 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.
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10. Apply a thin, continuous film of lubricant to the ball-screw threads and linear bearing guides. Aerotech recommends that you use a good quality, natural bristle artist's brush. 11. Move the stage to the opposite end of travel. If the stage has an optional brake, the stage cannot be moved by hand.
4-4). Loctite products are printed with an expiration date. Before use, be sure that the expiration date is legible and the product has not expired. If your stage is used in a vacuum or cleanroom environment, contact Aerotech. Figure 4-4: Motor Mounting Overview www.aerotech.com...
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE How to Mount a Motor 1. Remove the hard cover from the stage. 2. Locate the Shaft Coupling access holes (refer to Figure 4-4). 3. Test fit the Motor and Shaft Coupling to the Stage to ensure that you have access to the Shaft Coupling clamp screws.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 7. Tighten the Shaft Coupling to the drive screw (Figure 4-7). Refer to Table 4-1 for the correct hardware and torque requirements. Figure 4-7: Tighten the Shaft Coupling to the Drive Screw 8. Rotate the drive screw by hand to ensure that the drive screw rotates freely.
IMPORTANT: Side seal belt replacement should only be attempted on stages that are in working order without any damages other than the worn side seal belts. If there are other issues or inconsistencies in performance, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: Inspect the stage for any damage that could have caused the old side seal belts to need replacement. Do not continue with this procedure if there are signs of damage. Contact Aerotech Global Technical Support for assistance. 2. Remove the old side seal belt.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE 3. Install the new side seal belt at the rear of the stage. a. Slide the belt into the attachment pins at the rear of the stage. b. Refer to Figure 4-9 for the correct belt/pin orientation. The belt and spring will not sit correctly until tension is applied in later steps.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual There are two methods that you can use to install the new belt through the stage table: Pull Through Method: Use this method if the old belt is intact and fed through the stage table. Manual Feed Method: Use this method if the old belt is not fed through the stage table.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE DANGER: You will invalidate the alignment and could invalidate the calibration if you unmount a stage from its mounting surface. IMPORTANT: A minimum of two (2) people are required to tilt the stage on its side to avoid injury to the user.
If there appears to be damages preventing successful installation, contact Aerotech Global Technical Support . 7. Apply equal tension to both loose ends of the new side seal belt to stretch the spring. With the...
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE 9. Adjust the tension on the left and right sides. Make sure that the spring is centered and stretched. Make sure that there is enough tension in the spring to satisfy all alignment requirements. 10. Trim the side seal belts. Leave approximatley 50 mm of overlap for adjustments and glue.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 12. Once the belt is fully adjusted, trim the ends of the belt as shown in Figure 4-15. Figure 4-15: Belt Trim 13. Create a permanent loop on both ends of the side seal belt by applying a small amount of super glue (cyanoacrylate glue) to the overlapping end tabs.
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE 4.5. Foldback Motor Belt Adjustment This section applies to stages equipped with foldback motor options. On foldback stages, the motor torque is transferred to the ball screw via a timing belt. Belt tension is critical to stage performance and accuracy.
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual Figure 4-16: Foldback Motor Cover Removal IMPORTANT: If the stage has been calibrated (-PL2 option), note the orientation of the two pulleys with regard to each other or recalibration might be required. www.aerotech.com...
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual 4.6. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Shipping brackets still installed. Remove the red anodized shipping brackets. Brake not released (if equipped with brake). In Limit condition. Check limits (refer to Chapter 3: Electrical Installation) and Stage will not move refer to the Controller documentation for polarity and compatibility requirements (Example: voltage requirements).
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...
Updates have been made to: 2.00 Section 1.3. Basic Specifications Section 4.3. Motor Mounting 1.08 1.07 1.06 1.05 Revision changes have been archived. If you need a copy of this revision, contact 1.04 Aerotech Global Technical Support. 1.03 1.02 1.01 1.00 www.aerotech.com...
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PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual Index Index Encoder Specifications EU 2015/863 eyebolts 2006/42/EC foldback Foldback Motor Belt Tension Adjustment Procedure Accuracy and Temperature Effects Accuracy of the Ballscrew acetone (caution) grease Altitude Ambient Temperature Attaching the Payload Hall-Effect Sensors Specifications Handling Humidity...
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Index PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual Protection Rating protective ground connection Warnings Warranty and Field Service Rotary Encoder Specifications serial number 13-14 shimming Side Seal Belt Replacement Side Seal Belt Replacement Kit Ordering Guide Solution Specifications BM250 Motor BMS280 Motor Brake Encoder...
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