Aerotech ABL2000 Series User manual

ABL2000 Series Stage
User’s Manual
P/N: EDS105 (Revision 1.02.00)
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Revision History Revision 1.02.00 March 2, 2011
Revision 1.01.00 January 5, 2009
Revision 1.00.00 February 2, 2006
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ABL2000 Series Stage User's Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents iii
List of Figures v
List of Tables vii
Chapter 1: Overview 1
1.1. Standard Features 1
1.1.1. Optional Features 2
1.1.2. Cable Management Systems 3
1.2. Dimensions 4
1.3. Safety Procedures and Warnings 5
1.4. EC Declaration of Incorporation 7
Chapter 2: Installation 9
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 9
2.2. Preparing the Mounting Surface 10
2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 11
2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 14
2.5. Electrical Installation 14
2.6. Air Requirements 14
Chapter 3: Operating Specifications 15
3.1. Environmental Specifications 15
3.2. Basic Specifications 16
3.3. Load Capability 22
3.4. Optical Limit Switch 24
3.4.1. Limit Operation 24
3.4.2. Limit Switch Wiring 24
3.5. Standard Stage Wiring 25
3.6. Vacuum Operation 27
Chapter 4: Maintenance 29
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 29
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 29
4.2.1. Recommended Cleaning Solvents 29
4.2.2. Cleaning Process 30
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 31
Appendix B: Technical Changes 33
Index 35
Reader's Comments 37
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ABL2000 Series Stage User's Manual List Of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: ABL2000 Series Stage 1
Figure 1-2: ABL2000 Dimensions 4
Figure 2-1: Results of Flat Versus Non-Flat Mounting 10
Figure 2-2: Hardcover and End Plate Mounting Screws 12
Figure 2-3: Magnet Track Mounting Hardware 13
Figure 2-4: With Magnet Tracks Removed, Stage Mounting Holes are Accessible 13
Figure 3-1: Velocity vs. resolution as a function of system data rate (ABL2000 with LTAS or LNAS
encoder)
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Figure 3-2: Load capability of ABL2000 Series Stages 22
Figure 3-3: Cantilever Length Diagram 22
Figure 3-4: Maximum Accelerations Possible Based on Mass 23
Figure 3-5: Normally Closed (NC) and Normally Open (NO) Limit Switch Wiring 24
Figure 4-1: Air Bearing Surfaces and Encoder Scales Require Periodic Cleaning 30
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