Aerotech ABL1500WB-B Series User manual

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ABL1500WB-B Hardware
Manual

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ABL1500WB-B Hardware Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
ABL1500WB-B Hardware Manual 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
Safety Procedures and Warnings 7
EU Declaration of Incorporation 9
Chapter 1: Overview 11
1.1. Environmental Specifications 12
1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 12
1.3. Basic Specifications 13
1.4. Air Requirements 14
Chapter 2: Installation 15
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 15
2.2. Dimensions 17
2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 19
2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 22
Load Capability 22
Chapter 3: Electrical Specifications and Installation 27
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 29
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 33
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 34
3.3.1. Limit Operation with -E3 Encoder Option 36
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 41
4.2.1. Cleaning Process 42
4.2.2. Bellows Re-lubrication 43
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: Air Fitting Locations 14
Figure 2-1: Lifting Features and Shipping Clamps 16
Figure 2-2: ABL1500WB-B Dimensions 17
Figure 2-3: ABL1500WB-B XY Dimensions 18
Figure 2-4: Surface Mounting Screws 20
Figure 2-5: Bellows Cover Attachment 21
Figure 2-6: Cantilevered Load Capability 22
Figure 2-7: Cantilever Length Diagram 23
Figure 2-8: Pitch Offsets - Varying C.O.G Height, Laterally Centered Payload 24
Figure 2-9: Yaw Offsets - Payload C.O.G 25 mm Above Tabletop 25
Figure 2-10: Yaw Offsets - Payload C.O.G. 50 mm Above Tabletop 25
Figure 3-1: Connector Locations 28
Figure 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring 33
Figure 3-3: -E3 Encoder Option Limit Wiring 36
Figure 3-4: Machine Direction 37
Figure 3-5: Hall Phasing 38
Figure 3-6: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram 39
Figure 3-7: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) 39
Figure 4-1: Air Bearing Surfaces and Encoder Scales Require Periodic Cleaning 42
Figure 4-2: Bellows Re-Lubrication 43
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options 11
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 12
Table 1-3: ABL1500WB-B Series Specifications 13
Table 1-4: Air Specifications 14
Table 3-1: Motor Connector Pinouts 30
Table 3-2: Feedback Connector Pinouts 31
Table 3-3: User I/O Option Connector Pin Assignments 32
Table 3-4: Feedback Specifications 34
Table 3-5: Encoder Specifications 35
Table 3-6: BLMC-192 Motor Specifications 35
Table 3-7: -E3 Encoder Option Limit Signals 36
Table 4-1: Recommended Cleaning Solvents 41
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