Aerotech ALAR SP Series User manual

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ALAR Hardware Manual

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ALAR Hardware Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
ALAR 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. Vacuum Operation 18
Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation 19
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 19
2.2. Dimensions 21
2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 33
2.4. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 35
2.5. Travel Adjustment 36
2.5.1. Mechanical Hard Stop Limits 36
2.5.2. Electrical Limits 37
Chapter 3: Electrical Specifications and Installation 39
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 40
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 44
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 46
3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 53
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 54
Chapter 4: Maintenance 57
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 57
4.2. Cleaning 57
4.3. Troubleshooting 58
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 59
Appendix B: Revision History 61
Index 63
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: ALARwith Lifting Bolts 20
Figure 2-2: ALAR100SP Dimensions 21
Figure 2-3: ALAR100LP Dimensions 22
Figure 2-4: ALAR150SP Dimensions 23
Figure 2-5: ALAR150LP Dimensions 24
Figure 2-6: ALAR200SP Dimensions 25
Figure 2-7: ALAR200LP Dimensions 26
Figure 2-8: ALAR250SP Dimensions 27
Figure 2-9: ALAR250LP Dimensions 28
Figure 2-10: ALAR250XP Dimensions 29
Figure 2-11: ALAR325SP Dimensions 30
Figure 2-12: ALAR325LP Dimensions 31
Figure 2-13: ALAR325XP Dimensions 32
Figure 2-14: ALAR Stage Mounting Holes 34
Figure 2-15: ALAR Limit Flag Adjustment 38
Figure 3-1: Electrical Connections 40
Figure 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E1 to -E6 Encoder Options) 44
Figure 3-3: Motor and Feedback Wiring (-E7 Encoder Option) 45
Figure 3-4: Machine Direction 53
Figure 3-5: Hall Phasing 54
Figure 3-6: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram 55
Figure 3-7: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard) 55
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Options 11
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 12
Table 1-3: ALAR-SP Series Specifications (ALAR100SP, ALAR150SP, andALAR200SP) 13
Table 1-4: ALAR-SP Series Specifications (ALAR250SP andALAR325SP) 14
Table 1-5: ALAR-LP Series Specifications (ALAR100LP, ALAR150LP, andALAR200LP) 15
Table 1-6: ALAR-LP Series Specifications (ALAR250LP andALAR325LP) 16
Table 1-7: ALAR-XP Series Specifications (ALAR250XP andALAR325XP) 17
Table 2-1: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware 33
Table 3-1: 4-Pin Motor ConnectorPinout 41
Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Connector 41
Table 3-3: 25-Pin Feedback Connector Pinout for the -E1 to -E6 Encoder Options 42
Table 3-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Feedback Connector 42
Table 3-5: 25-Pin Feedback Connector Pinout for the -E7Encoder Option 43
Table 3-6: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Feedback Connector 43
Table 3-7: Feedback Specifications 46
Table 3-8: ALAR-SP Encoder Specifications 47
Table 3-9: ALAR-LP Encoder Specifications 47
Table 3-10: ALAR-XP Encoder Specifications 47
Table 3-11: ALAR-SP Maximum Speed Per Encoder Option 48
Table 3-12: Maximum Speed Per Encoder Option (ALAR-LP) 48
Table 3-13: Maximum Speed Per Encoder Option (ALAR-XP) 48
Table 3-14: ALAR-SP Motor Specifications (ALAR100SP, ALAR150SP, and ALAR200SP) 49
Table 3-15: ALAR-SP Motor Specifications (ALAR250SP and ALAR325SP) 50
Table 3-16: ALAR-LP Motor Specifications 51
Table 3-17: ALAR-XP Motor Specifications 52
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ALAR Hardware Manual Safety
Safety Procedures and Warnings
This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the ALAR. Read all parts of this manual
before you install or operate the ALAR or before you do maintenance to your system. To prevent injury to you
and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this manual. The precautions that follow apply when
you see a Danger or Warning symbol in this manual. If you do not obey these precautions, injury to you or
damage to the equipment can occur. If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact
Aerotech Global Technical Support.
This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory environments. The protection
provided by the equipment could be impaired if the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
D A N G E R : This product contains potentially lethal voltages. To reduce the possibility of
electrical shock, bodily injury, or death the following precautions must be followed.
1. Access to the ALAR and component parts must be restricted while connected to a power
source.
2. Do not connect or disconnect any electrical components or connecting cables while
connected to a power source.
3. Disconnect electrical power before servicing equipment.
4. All components must be properly grounded in accordance with local electrical safety
requirements.
5. Operator safeguarding requirements must be addressed during final integration of the
product.
W A R N I N G : To minimize the possibility of electrical shock, bodily injury or death the
following precautions must be followed.
1. Moving parts can cause crushing or shearing injuries. Access to all stage and motor parts
must be restricted while connected to a power source.
2. Cables can pose a tripping hazard. Securely mount and position all system cables to avoid
potential hazards.
3. Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed
specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to
the equipment.
4. The ALAR stage must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury and
damage to the equipment.
5. Use care when moving the ALAR stage. Lifting or transporting the ALAR stage improperly
can result in injury or damage to the ALAR.
6. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the product can be impaired and result in damage, shock, injury, or death.
7. Operators must be trained before operating this equipment.
8. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
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ALAR Hardware Manual Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Incorporation
Manufacturer: Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
herewith declares that the product:
ALAR Stage
is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006/42/EC
as amended;
and that the following harmonized European standards have been applied:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design
EN 60204-1:2010
Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1:General requirements
and further more declares that
it is not allowed to put the equipment into service until the machinery into which it is to be
incorporated or of which it is to be a component has been found and declared to be in
conformity with the provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC and with national
implementing legislation, i.e., as a whole, including the equipment referred to in this
Declaration.
This is to certify that the aforementioned product is in accordance with the applicable requirements of the
following Directive(s):
2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive
Authorized Representative: Simon Smith, European Director
Address: Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Name
/ Alex Weibel
Position Engineer Verifying Compliance
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Date 7/24/2019
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ALAR Hardware Manual Overview
Chapter 1: Overview
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any
time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this
manual’s release. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
Table 1-1: Model Options
ALAR Series Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive Rotary Stage
ALAR100SP/LP 100 mm clear aperture
ALAR150SP/LP 150 mm clear aperture
ALAR200SP/LP 200 mm clear aperture
ALAR250SP/LP/XP 250 mm clear aperture
ALAR325SP/LP/XP 325 mm clear aperture
NOTE:LP stages are best for vertical axis applications. SP/XP stages are good for both horizontal and vertical applications.
Motor (Required, SP and XP only)
-M1 Standard motor
-M2 High power motor
NOTE:-M1 and -M2 motor options only apply to the 250 mm and 325 mm aperture SP and XPstages.
Travel (Required)
- Continuous travel
-TR010 Limited travel, ±5 degrees
-TR020 Limited travel, ±10 degrees
-TR030 Limited travel, ±15 degrees
-TR060 Limited travel, ±30 degrees
-TR090 Limited travel, ±45 degrees
-TR120 Limited travel, ±60 degrees
-TR180 Limited travel, ±90 degrees
-TR240 Limited travel, ±120 degrees
-TR300 Limited travel, ±150 degrees
-TR340 Limited travel, ±170 degrees
Feedback (Required)
-E1 Incremental encoder, 1 Vpp sine [SP/LP/XP]
-E2 Incremental encoder, x4 interpolation [SP/LP]
-E3 Incremental encoder, x20 interpolation [SP/LP]
-E4 Incremental encoder, x40 interpolation [SP/LP]
-E5 Incremental encoder, x100 interpolation [SP/LP]
-E6 Incremental encoder, x200 interpolation [SP/LP/XP]
-E7 Absolute encoder [SP/LP/XP]
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1.1. Environmental Specifications
W A R N I N G : Do not expose this product to environments or conditions outside of the listed
specifications. Exceeding environmental or operating specifications can cause damage to the
equipment.
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications
Ambient
Temperature
Operating: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
The optimal operating temperature is 20° C ±2° C (68° F ±4° F). If at any time the
operating temperature deviates from 20° C degradation in performance could occur.
Storage: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) in original shipping packaging
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 60% RH
Storage: 10% to 70% RH, non-condensing in original packaging. The stage should be
packaged with desiccant if it is to be stored for an extended time.
Altitude
Operating: 0 m to 2,000 m (0 ft to 6,562 ft) above sea level
Contact Aerotech if your specific application involves use above 2,000 m or below sea
level.
Vibration
Use the system in a low vibration environment. Excessive floor or acoustical vibration
can affect system performance. Contact Aerotech for information regarding your
specific application.
Protection
Rating
The ALAR stages are not suited for dusty or wet environments. This equates to an
ingress protection rating of IP00.
Use Indoor use only
1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects
Aerotech products are designed for and built in a 20°C (68°F) environment. Extreme temperature changes
could cause a decrease in performance or permanent damage to the ALAR. At a minimum, the
environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the ALAR
specifications are repeatable over an extended period of time. The severity of temperature effects on all
specifications depends on many different environmental conditions, including how the ALAR is mounted.
Contact the factory for more details.
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1.3. Basic Specifications
N O T E : Aerotech continually improves its product offerings; listed options may be superseded at any
time. All drawings and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and accurate as of this
manual’s release. Refer to www.aerotech.com for the most up-to-date information.
Table 1-3: ALAR-SP Series Specifications (ALAR100SP, ALAR150SP, andALAR200SP)
ALAR100SP ALAR150SP ALAR200SP
Aperture 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
Motor Brushless Slotless
Continuous Current 2.7 Apk 6.2 Apk 5.3 Apk
1.9 Arms 4.4 Arms 3.75 Arms
Peak Current, Stall 10.8 Apk 24.8 Apk 34.8 Apk
7.6 Arms 17.5 Arms 24.6 Arms
Bus Voltage Up to 340 VDC
Unlimited Travel Yes
Maximum Limited Travel ±170°
Maximum Velocity @ 160 V
Bus(1) 300 rpm 250 rpm 90 rpm
Maximum Acceleration 1364 rad/s21330 rad/s2361 rad/s2
Resolution (Minimum
Incremental Motion)(2) 0.1 µrad (0.02 arc-sec)
0.08 µrad
(0.016 arc-sec)
0.06 µrad
(0.012 arc-sec)
Incremental Encoder Line
Count 31,488 lines/rev 40,000 lines/rev 55,040 lines/rev
Maximum Torque 23.9 N·m 42.9 N·m 126.8 N·m
Continuous Torque 6.0 N·m 10.7 N·m 19.3 N·m
Stage Mass 16.3 kg 18.6 kg 40.4 kg
Stage Mass with Limits 17 kg 19.6 kg 43.1 kg
Shaft Inertia 0.022 kg·m20.040 kg·m20.320 kg·m2
Shaft Inertia with Limits 0.026 kg·m20.051 kg·m20.359 kg·m2
Axial Load 1550 N (348 lb) 1950 N (438 lb) 4675 N (1051 lb)
RadialLoad 1350 N (303 lb) 1925 N (433 lb) 4775 N (1073 lb)
Moment Load 250 N·m 450 N·m 1600 N·m
Repeatability ±2.4 µrad (±0.5 arc sec)
Accuracy(3) ±9.7 µrad (±2 arc sec)
Tilt-Error Motion 9.7 µrad (2.0 arc sec)
1. Square-wave digital encoder options will limit maximum speed below the listed value.
2. Resolution assumes -E1 encoder with 2000X controller multiplication.
3. Certified with each stage. Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
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Table 1-4: ALAR-SP Series Specifications (ALAR250SP andALAR325SP)
ALAR250SP-M1 ALAR250SP-M2 ALAR325SP-M1 ALAR325SP-M2
Aperture 250 mm 325 mm
Motor Brushless Slotless
Continuous Current 5.3 Apk 7.95 Apk 5.1 Apk 7.65 Apk
3.75 Arms 5.62 Arms 3.63 Arms 5.41 Arms
Peak Current, Stall 34.8 Apk 52.2 Apk 31.2 Apk 46.8 Apk
24.6 Arms 36.9 Arms 22.1 Arms 33.1 Arms
Bus Voltage Up to 340 VDC
Unlimited Travel Yes
Maximum Limited Travel ±170°
Maximum Velocity(1) 140 rpm 150 rpm
Maximum Acceleration 287 rad/s2185 rad/s2
Resolution (Minimum
Incremental Motion)(2) 0.05 µrad (0.01 arc-sec) 0.04 µrad (0.009 arc-sec)
Incremental Encoder Line
Count 64,800 lines/rev 76,800 lines/rev
Maximum Torque 137.8 N·m 206.7 N·m 213.8 N·m 320.8 N·m
Continuous Torque 21.0 N·m 31.5 N·m 35.0 N·m 52.4 N·m
Stage Mass 51.3 kg 61.2 kg
Stage Mass with Limits 54.5 kg 64.9 kg
Shaft Inertia 0.500 kg·m21.01 kg·m2
Shaft Inertia with Limits 0.573 kg·m21.2 kg·m2
Axial Load 4950 N (1113 lb) 5825 N (1310 lb)
RadialLoad 5200 N (1169 lb) 6650 N (1495 lb)
Moment Load 1825 N·m 2650 N·m
Repeatability ±2.4 µrad (±0.5 arc sec)
Accuracy(3) ±9.7 µrad (±2 arc sec)
Tilt-Error Motion 9.7 µrad (2.0 arc sec)
1. Square-wave digital encoder options will limit maximum speed below the listed value.
2. Resolution assumes -E1 encoder with 2000X controller multiplication.
3. Certified with each stage.Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
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Table 1-5: ALAR-LP Series Specifications (ALAR100LP, ALAR150LP, andALAR200LP)
ALAR100LP ALAR150LP ALAR200LP
Aperture 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm
Motor Brushless Slotless
Continuous Current 5.76 Apk 5.41 Apk 5.3 Apk
4.1 Arms 4.1 Arms 3.75 Arms
Peak Current, Stall 33.5 Apk 31.4 Apk 34.8 Apk
23.7 Arms 22.2 Arms 24.6 Arms
Bus Voltage Up to 340 VDC
Unlimited Travel Yes
Maximum Limited Travel ±170°
Maximum Velocity @ 160 V
Bus(1) 50 rpm 45 rpm 90 rpm
Maximum Acceleration 1009 rad/s2829 rad/s2570 rad/s2
Resolution (Minimum
Incremental Motion)(2) 0.1 µrad (0.02 arc-sec)
0.09 µrad
(0.018 arc-sec)
0.07 µrad
(0.015 arc-sec)
Incremental Encoder Line
Count 31,488 lines/rev 36,000 lines/rev 47,200 lines/rev
Maximum Torque 17.5 N·m 22.9 N·m 126.8 N·m
Continuous Torque 3.0 N·m 4.0 N·m 19.3 N·m
Stage Mass 8.3 kg 9.8 kg 28.2 kg
Stage Mass with Limits 8.9 kg 10.8 kg 30.1 kg
Shaft Inertia 0.022 kg·m20.031 kg·m20.190 kg·m2
Shaft Inertia with Limits 0.026 kg·m20.042 kg·m20.229 kg·m2
Axial Load 1175 N (264 lb) 1325 N (298 lb) 4350 N (978 lb)
RadialLoad 950 N (214 lb) 1275 N (287 lb) 4125 N (927 lb)
Moment Load(3) 150 N·m 225 N·m 1075 N·m
Repeatability ±2.4 µrad (±0.5 arc sec)
Accuracy(4) ±9.7 µrad (±2 arc sec)
Tilt-Error Motion 19.4 µrad (4.0 arc sec)
1. Square-wave digital encoder options will limit maximum speed below the listed value.
2. Resolution assumes -E1 encoder with 2000X controller multiplication.
3. The ALAR-LP base must be fully supported by a rigid mounting plate to achieve this moment load.
4. Certified with each stage.Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
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Table 1-6: ALAR-LP Series Specifications (ALAR250LP andALAR325LP)
ALAR250LP ALAR325LP
Aperture 250 mm 325 mm
Motor Brushless Slotless
Continuous Current 5.3 Apk 5.1 Apk
3.75 Arms 3.63 Arms
Peak Current, Stall 34.8 Apk 31.2 Apk
24.6 Arms 22.1 Arms
Bus Voltage Up to 340 VDC
Unlimited Travel Yes
Maximum Limited Travel ±170°
Maximum Velocity(1) 90 rpm 120 rpm
Maximum Acceleration 407 rad/s2339 rad/s2
Resolution (Minimum
Incremental Motion)(2) 0.05 µrad (0.01 arc-sec) 0.04 µrad (0.009 arc-sec)
Incremental Encoder Line
Count 55,040 lines/rev 64,800 lines/rev
Maximum Torque 147.9 N·m 213.8 N·m
Continuous Torque 22.5 N·m 35.0 N·m
Stage Mass 35.0 kg 44.5 kg
Stage Mass with Limits 37.4 kg 49.9 kg
Shaft Inertia 0.310 kg·m20.55 kg·m2
Shaft Inertia with Limits 0.383 kg·m20.675 kg·m2
Axial Load 4950 N (1113 lb) 5825 N (1310 lb)
RadialLoad 5050 N (1135 lb) 6450 N (1450 lb)
Moment Load(3) 1475 N·m 2200 N·m
Repeatability ±2.4 µrad (±0.5 arc sec)
Accuracy(4) ±9.7 µrad (±2 arc sec)
Tilt-Error Motion 19.4 µrad (4.0 arc sec)
1. Square-wave digital encoder options will limit maximum speed below the listed value.
2. Resolution assumes -E1 encoder with 2000X controller multiplication.
3. The ALAR-LP base must be fully supported by a rigid mounting plate to achieve this moment load.
4. Certified with each stage. Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
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Table 1-7: ALAR-XP Series Specifications (ALAR250XP andALAR325XP)
ALAR250XP-M1 ALAR250XP-M2 ALAR325XP-M1 ALAR325XP-M2
Travel Continuous (Limited Travel options up to 340° max)
Aperture 250 mm 325 mm
Motor Brushless Slotless
Continuous Current 11.2 Apk 14.9 Apk 11.3 Apk 15.1 Apk
7.9 Arms 10.6 Arms 8.0 Arms 10.7 Arms
Peak Current,Stall 95.7 Apk 127.6 Apk 87.8 Apk 117.1 Apk
67.7 Arms 90.2 Arms 62.1 Arms 82.8 Arms
Bus Voltage up to 340 VDC
Resolution (Minimum
Incremental Motion)(1) 0.05 µrad (0.01 arc sec) 0.04 µrad (0.009 arc sec)
Incremental Encoder Line
Count 64,800 lines/rev 76,800 lines/rev
Accuracy(2) ±9.7 µrad (±2 arc sec)
Bidirectional Repeatability ±2.4 µrad (±0.5 arc sec)
Tilt-Error Motion 9.7 µrad (2.0 arc sec)
Maximum Speed(3) 180 rpm 100 rpm
Maximum Acceleration 500 rad/s2700 rad/s2400 rad/s2550 rad/s2
Maximum Torque 548.6 N·m 731.5 N·m 833.0 N·m 1110.7 N·m
Continuous Torque 64.2 N·m 85.6 N·m 107.4 N·m 143.1 N·m
Axial Load 4950 N 5825 N
Radial Load 5200 N 6650 N
Moment Load 1825 N·m 2650 N·m
Shaft Inertia 0.89 kg·m21.71 kg·m2
Shaft Inertia with Limits 0.96 kg·m21.82 kg·m2
Stage Mass 100 kg 104 kg 125 kg 130 kg
Stage Mass with Limits 104 kg 108 kg 129 kg 134 kg
1. Resolution assumes -E1 encoder with 2000X controller multiplication.
2. Certified with each stage. Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
3. Maximum speed assumes a bus voltage of 320 VDC.
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1.4. Vacuum Operation
Contact the factory for information regarding operation in a vacuum environment.
Preparation and considerations for operation in a vacuum environment:
lLubrication with vacuum-compatible lubricants
lUse of materials, fasteners, and coatings with vacuum outgas performance compatible with the level of
vacuum specified
lFor high vacuum stages, elimination of situations that may allow gases to become temporarily trapped
during pump down
lExtensive cleaning prior to assembly in a clean environment and packaging in a special polyethylene
bag
lUse of components able to withstand elevated temperatures (non-operating) for bake-out performances
Reduced air pressure eliminates significant convective heat transfer. This, coupled with the viscous
vacuum-compatible lubricants, could result in excessive motor operating temperatures. Because of this,
consider all continuous torque ratings to be 40 to 60% lower than the value specified for operation in normal
atmospheric environment. Reduce motor usage accordingly.
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Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation
W A R N I N G : ALAR installation must be in accordance to instructions provided by this manual
and any accompanying documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury
or damage to the equipment.
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage
D A N G E R / H E A V Y : Unassisted lifting could cause injury.
lUse lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when moving or placing.
lALAR200, 250, and 325:Mechanical lift only.
lDo not use any of the cables as lifting points.
W A R N I N G : It is the customer's responsibility to safely and carefully lift the stage.
lMake sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the ALAR. Unsecured moving
parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
lImproper handling could adversely affect the performance of the ALAR. Use care when
moving the ALAR.
N O T E : If any damage has occurred during shipping, report it immediately.
Lifting Instructions
Manually lifting or moving a stage that exceeds 18 kg [40 lbs] is not recommended. Refer to Section 1.3. for
stage mass specifications. Smaller stages can be lifted at the base, by their sides.
Larger stages (200, 250, or 325 models) should be lifted the factory installed eye bolts. Refer to Figure 2-1.
Carefully remove the ALARfrom its protective shipping container. Gently set the ALAR on a smooth, flat,
and clean surface.
Before operating the ALAR, it is important to let it stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
Allowing it to stabilize to room temperature will ensure that all of the alignments, preloads, and tolerances are
the same as they were when tested at Aerotech. Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-less air to
remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping.
Each ALAR has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers contain
information necessary for maintaining or updating system hardware and software. Locate this label and
record the information for later reference.
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Figure 2-1: ALARwith Lifting Bolts
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