Aerotech AOM130 Series User manual

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AOM130 Gimbal User Manual

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AOM130 User Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
AOM130 Gimbal User Manual 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
Safety Procedures and Warnings 6
EU Declaration of Incorporation 7
Chapter 1: Overview 9
1.1. Environmental Specifications 10
1.2. Basic Specifications 11
1.3. Vacuum Operation 12
Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation 13
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 13
2.2. Dimensions 15
2.3. Securing the AOM130 Base to the Mounting Surface 16
2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 18
Chapter 3: Operation 19
3.1. Full 360° AZ and EL Positioning 19
Chapter 4: Maintenance 21
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 21
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 22
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 23
Appendix B: Revision History 25
Index 27
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Shipping and Lifting Brackets 14
Figure 2-2: AOM130 Dimensions 15
Figure 2-3: View of an AOM130 Mounting Holes 17
Figure 3-1: Azimuth Axis Tangent Arm Clamping Screw 19
Figure 3-2: Elevation Axis Tangent Arm Clamping Screw 20
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: AOM130 Optical Mount Model Options 9
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 10
Table 1-3: AOM130 Series Specifications 11
Table 2-1: Gimbal to Mounting Surface Hardware 16
Table 4-1: Recommended Lubricants 22
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the AOM130. Read all parts of this
manual before you install or operate the AOM130 or before you do maintenance to your system. To prevent
injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this manual. The precautions that follow
apply when you see a Danger or Warning symbol in this manual. If you do not obey these precautions, injury
to you or damage to the equipment can occur. If you do not understand the information in this manual,
contact Aerotech Global Technical Support.
This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments. The protection
provided by the equipment could be impaired if the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
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. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
W A R N I N G : To minimize the possibility of injury or damage to the equipment, the following
precautions must be followed.
1. Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed
specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to
the equipment.
2. The AOM130 must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury and
damage to the equipment.
3. Use care when moving the AOM130. Lifting or transporting the AOM130 improperly can
result in injury or damage to the AOM130.
4. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the product can be impaired and result in damage, shock, injury, or death.
5. Operators must be trained before operating this equipment.
6. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
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EU Declaration of Incorporation
Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
herewith declares that the product:
AOM130
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:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design
EN 60204-1:2010
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1:General requirements
and further more declares that
it is not allowed to put the equipment into service until the machinery into which it is to be
incorporated or of which it is to be a component has been found and declared to be in
conformity with the provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC and with national
implementing legislation, for example, as a whole, including the equipment referred to in
this Declaration.
This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the
following Directive(s):
2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive
Authorized Representative: Simon Smith, European Director
Address: Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Name
/ Alex Weibel
Position Engineer Verifying Compliance
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Date 9/13/2019
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AOM130 User Manual Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
Table 1-1: AOM130 Optical Mount Model Options
AOM130 Optical Mount
Cell Size (Required)
-6 6 in (152.5 mm) diameter optic
-9 9 in (228.6 mm) diameter optic
-12 12 in (304.8 mm) diameter optic
-16 16 in (406.4 mm) diameter optic
-20 20 in (508.0 mm) diameter optic
-24 24 in (609.6 mm) diameter optic
Adapter (Optional)
-AOM6T5 6 in (150 mm) diameter cell to 5 in (125 mm) diameter optic
-AOM9T8 9 in (225 mm) diameter cell to 8 in (200 mm) diameter optic
-AOM12T10 12 in (300 mm) diameter cell to 10 in (250 mm) diameter optic
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1.1. Environmental Specifications
W A R N I N G : Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed
specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to the
equipment.
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications
Ambient
Temperature
Operating: 10° to 35° C
Deviation in temperature can result in performance degradation.
The optimal operating temperature is 20° C ±2° C. If at any time the operating
temperature deviates from 20° C, degradation in performance could occur.
Storage: 0° to 40° C
Humidity Operating: 20% to 60% RH
Storage: 10% to 70% RH, non-condensing in original packaging
Protection
Rating
The gimbals have limited protection against airborne particles but not water. This
equates to an ingress protection rating of IP40.
Use Indoor use only
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1.2. Basic Specifications
Table 1-3: AOM130 Series Specifications
Model AOM130-6 AOM130-9 AOM130-12
Resolution(1) 0.2 µrad (0.041 arc sec) 0.15 µrad (0.031 arc sec) 0.15 µrad (0.031 arc sec)
Thimble Graduation 4.4 µrad (0.90 arc sec) 3.3 µrad (0.689 arc sec) 3.3 µrad (0.689 arc sec)
Clear Aperture 144.27 mm 218.95 mm 292.1 mm
Range(2) (Rotational
Freedom) 360° AZ/EL
Range
(Adjustment Knob) ±4° AZ/EL
Component Diameter
(Max) 152.4 mm 228.6 mm 304.8 mm
Component Thickness
(Max) 26.92 mm 41.4 mm 53.85 mm
Component Weight
(Max) 4.4 kg 15 kg 35 kg
Material Aluminum
Finish Black Epoxy Paint
Weight 8.2 kg 16.4 kg 20.9 kg
(1) Per 0.5° of the fine adjustment.
(2) For 360° rotational freedom, release clamp screws.
Model AOM130-16 AOM130-20 AOM130-24
Resolution(1) 0.15 µrad (0.031 arc sec) 0.13 µrad (0.026 arc sec) 0.13 µrad (0.026 arc sec)
Thimble Graduation 3.3 µrad (0.689 arc sec) 2.8 µrad (0.58 arc sec) 2.8 µrad (0.58 arc sec)
Clear Aperture 393.7 mm 488.95 mm 590.55 mm
Range(2) (Rotational
Freedom) 360° AZ/EL
Range
(Adjustment Knob) ±3° AZ/EL
Component Diameter
(Max) 406.4 mm 508.0 mm 609.6 mm
Component Thickness
(Max) 63.5 mm 88.9 mm 101.6 mm
Component Weight
(Max) 73 kg 114 kg 264 kg
Material Aluminum
Finish Black Epoxy Paint
Weight 24.1 kg 61.8 kg 74.6 kg
(1) Per 0.5° of the fine adjustment.
(2) For 360° rotational freedom, release clamp screws.
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1.3. Vacuum Operation
Contact the factory for information regarding operation in a vacuum environment.
Preparation and considerations for operation in a vacuum environment:
lLubrication with vacuum-compatible lubricants
lUse of materials, fasteners, and coatings with vacuum outgas performance compatible with the level of
vacuum specified
lFor high vacuum stages, elimination of situations that may allow gases to become temporarily trapped
during pump down
lExtensive cleaning prior to assembly in a clean environment and packaging in a special polyethylene
bag
lUse of components able to withstand elevated temperatures (non-operating) for bake-out performances
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AOM130 User Manual Mechanical Installation
Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation
W A R N I N G : AOM130 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.
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage
D A N G E R / H E A V Y : Manually lifting and moving the stage requires a minimum of two
people on either side of the stage. Refer to Section 1.2. for stage mass specifications.
lDo not attempt to lift heavy loads single handed.
lFollow the lifting instructions and only manually lift from the specified surfaces (if lifting
hardware hasn't been supplied).
W A R N I N G : It is the customer's responsibility to safely and carefully lift the stage.
lMake sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the AOM130. Unsecured moving
parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
lImproper handling could adversely affect the performance of the AOM130. Use care when
moving the AOM130.
N O T E : If any damage has occurred during shipping, report it immediately.
Lifting Instructions
To avoid injury, use two or more people to move and install this product.
Obey your cleanroom and vacuum preparation handling procedures when opening the containers. Unpack
the AOM130 as near to the installation location as possible to minimize contact with the parts. Open each
container and inspect the contents for signs of damage.
Remove the packing material and keep it to store and transport the gimbal in the future.
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Figure 2-1: Shipping and Lifting Brackets
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2.2. Dimensions
Figure 2-2: AOM130 Dimensions
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2.3. Securing the AOM130 Base to the Mounting Surface
W A R N I N G : The AOM130 must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury
and damage to the equipment.
W A R N I N G : Make sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the AOM130.
Unsecured moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
D A N G E R / H E A V Y : Manually lifting and moving the stage requires a minimum of two
people on either side of the stage. Refer to Section 1.2. for stage mass specifications.
lDo not attempt to lift heavy loads single handed.
lFollow the lifting instructions and only manually lift from the specified surfaces (if lifting
hardware hasn't been supplied).
The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness to achieve the maximum performance from
the AOM130. When the AOM130 is mounted to a non-flat surface, the stage can be distorted while the
mounting screws are tightened. This distortion will decrease the overall accuracy of the stage. Adjustments
to the mounting surface must be done before the stage is secured.
Inspect the mounting surface for dirt or unwanted residue and clean if necessary. Use precision flatstones
on the mounting surface to remove any burrs or high spots. Clean the mounting surface with a lint free cloth
and isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning solvent to completely dry. Gently place the stage on the
mounting surface.
N O T E : To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface must be flat to within 2.5 µm.
AOM130 gimbal has a fixed mounting pattern as shown in Figure 2-3.
Tightening torque values are dependent on the properties of the mounting hardware and of the surface on
which the gimbal is being mounted. Values provided in Table 2-1 are typical values and may not be accurate
for your mounting surface.
Table 2-1: Gimbal to Mounting Surface Hardware
Gimbal Mounting Hardware Typical Screw Torque
AOM130-6
AOM130-9
AOM130-12
AOM130-16
M6 SHCS X65 mm (minimum length; 3 places) 6 N·m
AOM130-20
AOM130-24 M10 SHCS X 95 mm (minimum length; 3 places) 30 N·m
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Figure 2-3: View of an AOM130 Mounting Holes
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2.4. 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 isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning solvent to completely dry.
The payload must be flat, rigid, and comparable to the stage in quality to maintain optimum performance.
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AOM130 User Manual Operation
Chapter 3: Operation
3.1. Full 360° AZ and EL Positioning
Rotational freedom can be extended to a full 360° by loosening the tangent arm clamping screws on the
Azimuth or Elevation axes with a long arm hex 5/16 inch Allen Wrench. Manually rotate each axis anywhere
in a 360° range. Re-tighten the tangent arm clamping screw (torque to 25 N·m).
D A N G E R : Do not attempt to manually move the azimuth axis until the Azimuth Axis
Tangent Arm Clamping Screw has been loosened.
Figure 3-1: Azimuth Axis Tangent Arm Clamping Screw
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D A N G E R : Do not attempt to manually move the elevation axis until the Elevation Axis
Tangent Arm Clamping Screw has been loosened.
Figure 3-2: Elevation Axis Tangent Arm Clamping Screw
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