Aerotech AGS15000HL Series User manual

AGS15000HL Series Stage
User’s Manual
Dedicated to the Science of Motion
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Revision History Revision 1.01.00 February 21, 2011
Revision 1.00.00 October 31, 2008
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AGS15000HL Hardware 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 2
1.1.1. Linear Motor / Linear Encoder 2
1.1.2. Rugged Design 2
1.1.3. CMS Options 2
1.1.4. Turnkey Operation 2
1.2. Optional Features 3
1.2.1. Additional Axes 3
1.2.2. Cleanroom Compatability 3
1.2.3. Electronics / Controller 3
1.3. Model Numbers 4
1.4. Safety Procedures and Warnings 6
1.5. EC Declaration of Incorporation 8
Chapter 2: Installation 9
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 9
2.2. Mounting the System to a Machine Base 10
2.3. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 12
2.4. Electrical Installation 12
2.5. Air Requirements 12
Chapter 3: Operating Specifications 13
3.1. Environmental Specifications 13
3.2. Load Capability 13
3.3. Basic Specifications 14
3.4. Overtravel Safety 16
Chapter 4: Maintenance 17
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 17
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 17
4.3. Linear Lubrication and Cleaning Procedure 18
4.4. Linear Encoder Cleaning and Maintenance Procedure 19
4.5. System Calibration Procedure 20
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 21
Appendix B: Technical Changes 23
Appendix C: Payload and Performance Plots 25
Index 27
Reader's Comments 29
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AGS15000HL Hardware Manual List Of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Compliant Mounting, With and Without Mounting Bolt 10
Figure 4-1: Location of Grease Nipples (approximate) 18
Figure 4-2: Removing Upper Axis Encoder Cover 19
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AGS15000HL Hardware Manual List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Numbering System 4
Table 3-1: Environmental Specifications 13
Table 3-2: AGS15000HL Series Specifications 14
Table 3-3: AGS15000HL Motor Specifications 15
Table B-1: Current Changes (1.01.00) 23
Table B-2: Archived Changes 24
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AGS15000HL Hardware Manual Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
The AGS15000HL series of Cartesian gantry systems is designed for ultra-precision contouring capabilities,
providing outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms. To ensure high
contouring accuracy, the bridge’s center of gravity is kept in line with the lower axis bearings and forcers to
minimize pitch and roll errors at the work point.
AGS15000HL systems can be found in production plants around the world, in applications including precision
micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, flat sheet processing, high-speed pick-and-place,
automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection.
This manual describes Aerotech’s AGS15000HL series positioning gantry. This chapter introduces standard
and optional features of the AGS15000HL, and gives general safety precautions.
N O T E : This manual should be read in its entirety before operating the AGS15000HL system.
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1.1. Standard Features
1.1.1. Linear Motor / Linear Encoder
Aerotech’s high-performance brushless linear servomotors drive the AGS15000HL to speeds up to 3 m/s
and accelerations up to 5 g. Dual linear motors and encoders are included on the lower axis for the highest
level of performance and precision. The rugged noncontact optical linear encoders offer resolutions to 1 nm
when coupled with Aerotech’s encoder multiplier. Optimized to account for thermal expansion, the design
ensures high accuracy under all operating conditions.
1.1.2. Rugged Design
The linear motor is a noncontact device, resulting in no backlash, wear, or maintenance. The bearings are
preloaded linear motion guides with wiper seals and grease fittings, and are mounted to provide optimized
stiffness and load distribution.
1.1.3. CMS Options
Extensive R&D has resulted in an optimized cable management system (CMS) that has been field proven
as the industry’s most reliable design. Large bend radii and high-flex cables ensure that the AGS15000HL
provides millions of cycles of maintenance-free operation. In the unlikely event of a component failure, a mod-
ular design ensures that part replacement is fast and easy. The CMS on the AGS15000HL has also been
designed to provide smooth and quiet operation.
All customer cabling and pneumatics can be routed through the system cable management. Connectors are
provided at the workpiece and at the opposite end of the cable management, greatly simplifying final
machine integration.
1.1.4. Turnkey Operation
Aerotech’s years of experience manufacturing precision positioning and control systems can be leveraged
by acquiring a turnkey system. Typical options include Z-theta mechanisms, risers to accommodate auto-
mated parts handling equipment, and machine bases that are designed to accommodate the entire controls
and electronics subsystems.
Aerotech manufactures a wide range of high-performance amplifiers and advanced motion controllers that
are optimized for high-performance automation applications.
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