Attaching The Payload To The Stage; Table 2-3: Payload Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement - Aerotech PRO165SLE Hardware Manual

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2.3. Attaching the Payload to the Stage

Inspect the mounting surface for dirt or unwanted residue and clean if necessary. Clean the
mounting surface with a lint-free cloth and acetone or isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning
solvent to completely dry. Gently place the stage on the mounting surface.
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. Document all results for future reference. For information on
electrical installation refer to
the stage.
IMPORTANT: If your PRO165SL/SLE was purchased with Aerotech controls, it could have
been tuned with a representative payload based on the information provided at the time of
order. If you start the PRO165SL/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.
The payload must be flat, rigid, and comparable to the stage in quality to maintain optimum
performance.
Table 2-3: Payload Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement
Stage Travel
All Travels
WARNING: General Hazard Warning!
Be careful when you attach the payload to the stage mounting surface.
If a mounting screw extends through the carriage/table top, it can affect travel and
l
damage the stage.
Refer to the dimensions in
l
Mounting Hole Cutaway:
l
Applied loads should be symmetrically distributed whenever possible. The payload should be
centered on the stage mounting surface and the entire stage should be centered on the support
structure.
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Section 2.1. for maximum allowable thread engagement.
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Flatness Requirement
12 µm
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