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ACS Hardware Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ACS Hardware Manual Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Safety Procedures and Warnings EU Declaration of Incorporation Chapter 1: Overview 1.1. Environmental Specifications 1.2. Basic Specifications 1.3. Air Requirements Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation 2.1.
ACS Hardware Manual Table of Contents List of Tables Table 1-1: ACS100 Model Numbering System Table 1-2: ACS150 Model Numbering System Table 1-3: ACS200 Model Numbering System Table 1-4: Environmental Specifications Table 1-5: ACS100 Series Specifications Table 1-6: ACS150 Series Specifications...
D A N G E R : This product contains potentially lethal voltages. To reduce the possibility of electrical shock, bodily injury, or death the following precautions must be followed. 1. Access to the ACS and component parts must be restricted while connected to a power source.
ACS Hardware Manual Table of Contents EU Declaration of Incorporation Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811 herewith declares that the product: ACS Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC as amended;...
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-CN2 25-pin D-style motor and 25-pin D-style feedback connectors Wrench (Optional) Wrench for changing collet Air Purge (Optional) Air purge fitting to positive pressurize ACS stage to limit ingress of airborne particulates Metrology (Required) -PL1 Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots...
Use the system in a low vibration environment. Excessive floor or acoustical vibration can affect system performance. Contact Aerotech for information regarding your spe- cific application. Protection The ACS stages are not suited for dusty or wet environments. This equates to an Rating ingress protection rating of IP40. Indoor use only Chapter 1 www.aerotech.com...
3. Measured TIR of precision gage pin chucked with an ultra precision ER collet (DIN6499) 6 mm away from collet face with no load. 4. Maximum loads are mutually exclusive. Loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism. Contact Aerotech directly if part load requirement exceeds specifications.
3. Measured TIR of precision gage pin chucked with an ultra precision ER collet (DIN6499) 6 mm away from collet face with no load. 4. Maximum loads are mutually exclusive. Loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism. Contact Aerotech directly if part load requirement exceeds specifications.
2. Measured TIR of precision gage pin 10 mm away from gripper face with no load. 3. Maximum loads are mutually exclusive. Loading limits are due to the collet chuck mechanism. Contact Aerotech directly if part load requirement exceeds specifications.
Overview ACS Hardware Manual 1.3. Air Requirements The air pressure supplied to the collet holder or gripper is important in ensuring that the material or tool is released properly, or for the optional gripper, that the material is held securely.
Mechanical Specifications and Installation Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation W A R N I N G : ACS installation must be in accordance to instructions provided by this manual and any accompanying documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or damage to the equipment.
ACS Hardware Manual 2.2. Dimensions N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this manual’s release.
ACS Hardware Manual 2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface W A R N I N G : Make sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the ACS. Unsecured moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
Once air is supplied, material of the appropriate size can be placed in the collet. All collets supplied by Aerotech are clearly labeled with their clamping size range and collet style. Be sure to use only the correct size material in the collet. If an incorrect material size is clamped, the accuracy of the collet could be compromised.
Section 2.5.1. ACS series stages are equipped with an ER style collet or a three-jaw gripper chuck. It may be necessary to change the style of collet or gripper. It is important that only collets designed for a particular collet holder are used.
Mechanical Specifications and Installation ACS Hardware Manual Figure 2-7: Schematic of Collet Insertion Into and Removal From Collet Nut Figure 2-8: Installation Procedure for Collet Chapter 2 www.aerotech.com...
Step 2: Apply air pressure to loosen the collet chuck. Step 3: Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise. If necessary, use a spanner wrench (available from Aerotech). Use caution when removing the collet nut as the collet may fall from its housing and be damaged.
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Mechanical Specifications and Installation ACS Hardware Manual Step 5: Referring to Figure 2-9, remove every other collet cover screw. DO NOT remove all of the screws at once as the cap is under tension from several springs and will be damaged or cause bodily harm if removed without caution.
Mechanical Specifications and Installation 2.5.3. Gripper Configurations (ACS150 and ACS200) The grippers are configurable in both normally-closed and normally-open modes. The center shaft of the ACS stages has two sets of mounting holes for the three-jaw grippers, one for a normally-open configuration and one for a normally-closed configuration.
W A R N I N G : Electrical installation must be performed by properly qualified personnel. Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. When the ACS is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system, setup usually involves connecting the ACS to the appropriate drive chassis with the cables provided.
N O T E : Refer to the other documentation accompanying your Aerotech equipment. Call your Aerotech representative if there are any questions on system configuration. N O T E : If using standard Aerotech motors and cables, motor and encoder connection adjustments are not required.
ACS Hardware Manual Electrical Specifications and Installation Table 3-1: Motor Pin Assignments (-CN1 Option) Description Connector Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Motor Shield (EMI shield) Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Frame ground (motor protective ground) NOTE: -CN1 is one of the connector options for the ACS100 (e.g., ACS100-CN1). The ACS150 and ACS200 do not have connector options and come standard with a -CN1 connector.
Electrical Specifications and Installation ACS Hardware Manual Table 3-2: Motor Pin Assignments (-CN2 Option) Pin Description Connector Motor Phase A Motor Phase B Motor Phase C Frame ground (motor protective ground) NOTE: -CN2 is one of the connector options available for the ACS100 (e.g., ACS100-CN2).
ACS Hardware Manual Electrical Specifications and Installation Table 3-3: Feedback Pin Assignments Description Connector Signal shield connection Over-Temperature Thermistor sensor +5 V power supply Stage ID Hall Effect sensor, phase B Marker-N Marker Reserved Reserved Hall Effect sensor, phase A Hall Effect sensor, phase C...
Electrical Specifications and Installation ACS Hardware Manual 3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring All motor and controller manufacturers have their own designations for motor ØA/ØB/ØC and Hall signals A/B/C (refer to Section 3.5. for motor phasing). Shielded cables are required for the motor and feedback connections.
500 rpm N O T E : The encoders used on all ACS series stages come standard with a 16 MHz clock rate. Aerotech can provide slower or faster clock rates to match the controller being used. Consult Aerotech for more information.
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 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 ;...
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 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 ;...
6. Specifications given are for the motor only. When integrated into a housing with bearings additional losses should be considered. 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 ;...
Electrical Specifications and Installation 3.4. 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 3.5.
Electrical Specifications and Installation ACS 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 Chapter 3 www.aerotech.com...
Visually inspect the stage and cables. Re-tighten loose connectors. Replace or repair damaged cables. Clean the ACS and any components and cables as needed. Repair any damage before operating the ACS. Inspect and perform an operational check on all safeguards and protective devices.
4.2. Stage Cleaning and Lubrication Cleaning Before using a cleaning solvent on any part of the ACS, blow away small particles and dust with nitrogen or, less preferably, clean, dry, compressed air. Any external metal surface of the ACS can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
If the wear marks are large, or excessive polishing is required to remove these marks, the collet chuck and collet may need to be replaced. Contact Aerotech Technical Support for more information. Wear and fretting can be prevented with proper lubrication and maintenance intervals.
Step 3: Remove the collet nut by turning it counterclockwise. Spanner wrenches may be necessary for removal and are available from Aerotech. Step 4: Remove air pressure from the stage. This will allow the internal springs to relax slightly and ease further disassembly.
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ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance D A N G E R : The collet cover is under tension from internal springs. Removing the collet cover screws incorrectly can result in personal harm and damage to the equipment. Step 5: Refer to Figure 4-1.
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Maintenance ACS Hardware Manual Step 19: Installation of the collet cover is the reverse of removal. Begin by inserting the four 12 mm long screws in every other hole and tightening until they bottom out in their respective holes. Then install the shorter original screws into the remaining holes and tighten in a cross pattern until the collet cover is seated against the shaft.
This section applies only to ACS150 and ACS200 stages equipped with the three-jaw gripper chuck option. Unlike ACS stages with ER collet holders, stages equipped with three-jaw grippers include a sealed rotary union. Due to friction of the seals on the shaft, wear can occur over a period of time and the seals may require replacement.
ACS Hardware Manual Maintenance 10. Replace the rear seal housing retaining screws to a torque of 1.8 to 2.0 Nm (16 to 18 in-lbs). 11. Replace the airline and reconnect power. Figure 4-5: Cross-section View of Rear Seal Showing Seal Orientations www.aerotech.com...
Maintenance ACS Hardware Manual 4.4. Troubleshooting This section provides some information regarding typical problems. Symptom Possible Cause and Solution Stage will not move Controller trap or fault (refer to controller documentation). Stage moves Encoder (sine and cosine) signal connections (refer to...
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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 repair, and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty-related, then the following policy applies:...
Appendix B: Revision History Revision General Information 1.04.00 Product update General revision Updated safety/warning information Created separate manual for ACS LP 1.03.00 Changed pin 8 to reserved 1.02.00 Added information on ACS LP stages Added stage dimensions Added Declaration of Incorporation...
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ACS Hardware Manual Index Index S-76 EN 60204-1 2010 EN ISO 12100 Encoder Specifications ACS100-135 Motor Specifications (S-76-85) ACS100-85 Motor Specifications (S-76-35) Global Technical Support ACS150-115 Motor Specifications (S-130-39) ACS150-135 Motor Specifications (S-130-60) Hall-Effect Sensors Specifications ACS150-180 Motor Specifications (S-130-81)
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Index ACS Hardware Manual S-76 Three-Jaw Grippers piston seal replacement Protection Rating Vibration protective ground connection Warranty and Field Service red, anodized aluminum Rotary Union Seals S-130-39 (ACS150-115) Motor Specifications S-130-60 (ACS150-135) Motor Specifications S-130-81 (ACS150-180) Motor Specifications S-180 Electrical Specifications...