Aerotech ANT95LZ Series User manual

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ANT95LZ Series Single-Axis Z Direct-Drive
Nanopositioning Stage
HARDWAREMANUAL

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Table of Contents
ANT95LZ Series Single-Axis Z Direct-Drive Nanopositioning Stage 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Incorporation 7
Safety Procedures and Warnings 8
Installation and Operation 9
Electrical Warnings 10
Motor-Related Warnings 11
Pinch Points 12
Magnetic Hazards 13
Handling and Storage 14
Chapter 1: Overview 17
1.1. Environmental Specifications 18
1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 18
1.3. Basic Specifications 19
1.4. Air Requirements 20
Chapter 2: Installation 21
2.1. Dimensions 21
2.2. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 23
2.2.1. Setting up the Pneumatic Counterbalance 25
2.3. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 27
Chapter 3: Electrical Installation 31
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 32
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 34
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 35
3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 37
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 38
Chapter 4: Maintenance 41
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 41
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 42
4.3. Troubleshooting 44
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 45
Appendix B: Revision History 47
Index 49
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: GEN2 vs GEN1 Visual Comparison 17
Figure 1-2: Counterbalance Air Flow vs. Counterbalance Pressure 20
Figure 1-3: Air Inlet Location 20
Figure 2-1: ANT95LZ-025 Dimensions 21
Figure 2-2: ANT95LZ-025 Dimensions 22
Figure 2-3: Mounting Hole Pattern (and Pneumatics Cylinder Clearance) 24
Figure 2-4: Counterbalance Pressure vs. External Payload 25
Figure 2-5: Load Orientations 28
Figure 2-6: Cantilevered Load Capabilities 29
Figure 3-1: ANT95LZMotor and Feedback Wiring 34
Figure 3-2: Machine Direction 37
Figure 3-3: Hall Phasing Diagram 38
Figure 3-4: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard/Square Wave) 39
Figure 3-5: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Analog/Sine Wave) 39
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options 17
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 18
Table 1-3: ANT95LZ Series Specifications 19
Table 2-1: Stage Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement 23
Table 2-2: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware 24
Table 2-3: Payload to Stage Surface Hardware 27
Table 3-1: 25-Pin Motor and Feedback Connector Pinout 33
Table 3-2: 25-Pin Mating Connector Part Numbers 33
Table 3-3: Hall-Effect Sensor Specifications 35
Table 3-4: Thermistor Specifications 35
Table 3-5: Encoder Specifications 35
Table 3-6: Limit Switch Specifications 35
Table 3-7: ANT95LZ Motor Specifications 36
Table 3-8: Encoder Resolution 36
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EU Declaration of Incorporation
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
herewith declares that the product:
ANT95LZ Linear 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:
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
EU 2015/863 Amendment RoHS 3 Directive
Authorized
Representative / Simon Smith, European Director
Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Engineer Verifying
Compliance / Alex Weibel
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Date 3/24/2022
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
IMPORTANT: This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the
stage.
lRead all parts of this manual before you install or operate the stage or before you do
maintenance to your system.
lTo prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this
manual.
lAll 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.
IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or
laboratory environments. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer:
lThe protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
lThe life expectancy of the product could be decreased.
Safety notes and symbols are placed throughout this manual to warn you of the potential risks at the
moment of the safety note or if you fail to obey the safety note.
Shock/Electrocution Hazard Warning
General or Conditional Awareness Warning
Hot Surface Hazard Warning
Magnetic Field HazardWarning
Mechanical Shearing, Pinching, or Crushing Hazard Warning
Heavy, Bulky Lifting Hazard / Appropriate Equipment Required Warning
Trip Hazard Warning
A blue circle symbol is an action or tip that you should obey. Some examples
include:
lGeneral tip
lRead the manual/section
lWear protective safety equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves)
lIf applicable, do not lift unassisted
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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.
The user is responsible for its safe operation. The following general equation is
provided to assist with risk assessments in regards to contact and pinch points:
WARNING: General Hazard Warning!
lOnly trained operators should operate this equipment.
lAll service and maintenance must be done by approved personnel.
lUse this product only in environments and operating conditions that are approved in
this manual.
lNever install or operate equipment that appears to be damaged.
lMake sure that the product is securely mounted before you operate it.
lUse care when you move the ANT95LZ or you could negatively affect the per-
formance of it.
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.
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Electrical Warnings
To decrease the risk of electrical shock, injury, death, and damage to the equipment, obey the
precautions that follow.
DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard!
lStage motor phase voltage levels could be hazardous live.
lPersonnel are protected from hazardous voltages unless electrical interconnections,
protective bonding (safety ground), or motor/stage enclosures are compromised.
lDo not connect or disconnect stage/motor interconnections while connected to a live
electrical power source.
lBefore you set up or do maintenance, disconnect electrical power.
lIt 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.
lIt 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.
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