Aerotech SM Series User manual

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SMSeries High-Performance Stepper Motor
HARDWAREMANUAL

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Table of Contents
SMSeries High-Performance Stepper Motor 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Conformity 7
UKCA Declaration of Conformity 8
Safety Procedures and Warnings 9
Installation and Operation 10
Electrical Warnings 12
Motor-Related Warnings 13
Pinch Points 14
Handling and Storage 15
Chapter 1: Overview 17
1.1. Motor Specifications 18
1.2. Dimensions 20
1.3. Environmental Specifications 23
1.4. Vacuum Operation 23
Chapter 2: Assembly and Installation 25
2.1. Connector Pinout 25
2.2. External Motor Wiring 27
2.2.1. MotorPower Conductors 27
2.2.2. Protective Ground 27
2.2.3. Over-Current Protection 27
2.2.4. Wiring Guidelines 27
2.3. Motor Heating 28
Chapter 3: Maintenance 29
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 31
Appendix B: Revision History 33
Index 35
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: SM35 Model Dimensions (NEMA 17) 20
Figure 1-2: SM60 and SM100 Model Dimensions (NEMA 23) 21
Figure 1-3: SM280 and SM465 Model Dimensions (NEMA 34) 22
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: SM Stepper Motor Options 17
Table 1-2: SM35 Stepper Motor Specifications 18
Table 1-3: SM60 Stepper Motor Specifications 18
Table 1-4: SM100 Stepper Motor Specifications 19
Table 1-5: SM280 Stepper Motor Specifications 19
Table 1-6: SM465 Stepper Motor Specifications 19
Table 1-7: Environmental Specifications 23
Table 2-1: Motor Power Connector Pinout 25
Table 2-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Power Connector 25
Table 2-3: -E1 and -E2 Encoder Option Connector Pinout 26
Table 2-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Encoder Option Connector 26
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Stepper Motors
Model/Types SM35, SM60, SM100, SM280, SM465
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EU 2015/863 Directive, Restricted Substances (RoHS 3)
Using the relevant section of the following EU Standards and other normative documents:
EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011 EMC Generic standards - Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light industrial
environments
EN 61000-6-2:2005 EMC Generic standards – Immunity for industrial
environments
EN 55014-2:1997/A2:2008 Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 2: Immunity
EN 60034:2010 Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and
performance
Authorized
Representative: / Norbert Ludwig
Managing Director
Aerotech GmbH
Gustav-Weißkopf-Str.18
90768 Fürth
Germany
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product Stepper Motors
Model/Types SM35, SM60, SM100, SM280, SM465
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below:
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Electromagnetic CompatibilityRegulations 2016
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Using the relevant section of the following UK Designated Standards and other normative
documents when installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer.
EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011 EMC Generic standards - Emission standard for
residential, commercial and light industrial
environments
EN 61000-6-2:2005 EMC Generic standards – Immunity for industrial
environments
EN 55014-2:1997/A2:2008 Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 2: Immunity
EN 60034:2010 Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and
performance
Authorized
Representative: / Simon Smith
Managing Director
Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
IMPORTANT: This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the
motor.
lRead all parts of this manual before you install or operate the motor 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 Pinch, Shear, or Crush Hazard
General/Conditional Awareness Rotational Machinery Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard Pinch/Entanglement Hazard
Magnetic Field Hazard Trip Hazard
Heavy, Bulky Lifting Hazard Appropriate Equipment Required
Pressure/Explosive Atmosphere
Hazard Electrostatic Discharge Hazard
A blue circle symbol is an action or tip that you should obey. Some examples include:
General tip Read the manual/section
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Safety Glasses If applicable, do not lift unassisted
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Gloves
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Hearing Protection
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Installation and Operation
To decrease the risk of damage to the equipment, you must obey the precautions that follow.
IMPORTANT: Aerotech motors are meant to be part of a drive package that consists of
an amplifier and a controller. The motor relies on the drive package for fault protection.
Do not use these motors in any other way.
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:
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