Aerotech ABL2000 Series User manual

ABL2000 Series Stage
User’s Manual
P/N: EDS105 (Revision 1.02.00)
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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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ABL2000 Series Stage User's Manual List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1-1: Ordering Example (ABL20100-10-RIBBON-LN100AS-NC-XY-CMS) 2
Table 1-2: Model Numbers and Ordering Options 2
Table 3-1: Environmental Specifications 15
Table 3-2: ABL2000 Series Specifications 16
Table 3-3: ABL2000 Series Resolution Information 20
Table 3-4: ABL2000 Motor Specifications 21
Table 3-5: Motor Connector Pinouts for all ABL2000 Stages 25
Table 3-6: Connector Pinouts for LNAS Encoder Option 25
Table 3-7: Connector Pinouts for all LT Encoders, Including Squarewave and Amplified Sine Models 26
Table 3-8: Wiring Connector Pinouts for Stages with LZR (Laser) Feedback 26
Table 3-9: Motor Wiring Pinout Descriptions 27
Table 4-1: Recommended Cleaning Solvents 29
Table B-1: Current Changes (1.02.00) 33
Table B-2: Archived Changes 34
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ABL2000 Series Stage User's Manual Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
This manual describes Aerotech’s ABL2000 series of air bearing positioning stages.
The ABL2000 series supports travel distances ranging from 100 mm to 1200 mm (4 in to 48 in). The ABL2000
combines excellent pitch/yaw characteristics with the unsurpassed velocity control that is necessary for print-
ing, imaging, and fiber-optic applications.
This chapter introduces standard and optional features of the ABL2000 stages and gives general safety pre-
cautions.
1.1. Standard Features
The ABL2000 series stages all incorporate completely non-contact air bearing surfaces, linear motors, and
feedback devices to provide a maintenance free stage. There is no mechanical contact to wear or require lubri-
cation, making these stages ideal for clean room and medical applications.
The ABL2000 incorporates an active preload on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. The opposing thin-film
pressure maintains the bearing nominal gap tolerance. This design, in addition to the large air-bearing surface
that distributes the load over a large surface area, results in a stage with outstanding stiffness that is ideal for
heavy or offset loading.
The brushless linear motor uses an ironless forcer, which means there is zero cogging and no attractive
forces – resulting in unsurpassed smoothness of motion. This is especially useful in applications where veloc-
ity control is important.
Figure 1-1: ABL2000 Series Stage
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings, and listed options may be superseded at any
time. Refer to the most recent edition of the Aerotech Motion Control Product Guide for the most current
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1.1.1. Optional Features
The ABL2000 can be readily customized to meet the needs of individual applications. Common examples
include cable management for stage-mounted payloads, custom tabletops, and granite bases. Contact the
Aerotech factory for more details.
Table 1-1: Ordering Example (ABL20100-10-RIBBON-LN100AS-NC-XY-CMS)
Series Travel (mm) Motor Cabling Linear Encoder Limits Options
ABL20 100 -10 -RIBBON -LN100AS -NC -XY-CMS
Table 1-2: Model Numbers and Ordering Options
ABL2000 Series Linear Air-Bearing Stage
ABL20010 100 mm (4 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20020 200 mm (8 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20030 300 mm (12 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20040 400 mm (16 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20050 500 mm (20 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20075 750 mm (30 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20100 1000 mm (40 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
ABL20120 1200 mm (48 in) travel linear air-bearing stage with linear motor and limits
Motor
-10 Brushless linear motor (BLMC-192-A)
Cabling
-RIBBON Flat ribbon cabling
-ROUND E-chain and round wire cabling
Standard Linear Encoders
-LT10AS Linear encoder for ABL20010; amplified sine output
-LT20AS Linear encoder for ABL20020; amplified sine output
-LT30AS Linear encoder for ABL20030; amplified sine output
-LT40AS Linear encoder for ABL20040; amplified sine output
-LT50AS Linear encoder for ABL20050; amplified sine output
-LT75AS Linear encoder for ABL20075; amplified sine output
-LT100AS Linear encoder for ABL20100; amplified sine output
-LT120AS Linear encoder for ABL20120; amplified sine output
-LT10X5 Linear encoder for ABL20010; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT20X5 Linear encoder for ABL20020; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT30X5 LInear encoder for ABL20030; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT40X5 Linear encoder for ABL20040; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT50X5 Linear encoder for ABL20050; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT75X5 Linear encoder for ABL20075; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT100X5 Linear encoder for ABL20100; 1.0 micron line driver output
-LT120X5 Linear encoder for ABL20120; 1.0 micron line driver output
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