Aerotech ALAR-XP Series User manual

Revision 2.00
ALAR-XP Large Aperture
High-Torque Rotary Stage
HARDWAREMANUAL

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Table of Contents
ALAR-XP Large Aperture High-Torque Rotary Stage 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Incorporation 6
Safety Procedures and Warnings 7
Installation and Operation 8
Electrical Warnings 9
Motor-Related Warnings 10
Pinch Points 11
Handling and Storage 12
Chapter 1: Overview 15
1.1. Environmental Specifications 16
1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 16
1.3. Basic Specifications 17
1.4. Vacuum Operation 18
Chapter 2: Installation 19
2.1. Dimensions 19
2.2. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 21
2.3. Attaching the Payload or Fixturing to the Stage 23
Chapter 3: Electrical Installation 25
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 26
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 30
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 32
3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 35
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 36
Chapter 4: Maintenance 39
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 39
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 40
4.3. Travel Adjustment 41
4.3.1. Electrical Limit Adjustments 41
4.3.2. Mechanical Hard Stop Adjustments 42
4.4. Troubleshooting 43
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 45
Appendix B: Revision History 47
Index 49
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Lifting Bolts 13
Figure 2-1: ALAR250XP Dimensions 19
Figure 2-2: ALAR325XP Dimensions 20
Figure 2-3: ALAR Stage Mounting Holes 22
Figure 3-1: Electrical Connections 26
Figure 3-2: ALARMotor and Feedback Wiring (Incremental Encoder Options) 30
Figure 3-3: ALARMotor and Feedback Wiring (Absolute Encoder Option) 31
Figure 3-4: Machine Direction 35
Figure 3-5: Hall Phasing Diagram 36
Figure 3-6: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard/Square Wave) 37
Figure 3-7: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Analog/Sine Wave) 37
Figure 4-1: Limit Flag Adjustment 42
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options 15
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 16
Table 1-3: ALAR Series Specifications 17
Table 2-1: Stage Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement 21
Table 2-2: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware 21
Table 2-3: Mounting Interface Flatness Requirement 23
Table 3-1: High Power D-Style Motor Connector Pinout 27
Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Motor Connector 27
Table 3-3: Feedback Connector Pinout (Incremental Encoder Options) 28
Table 3-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Feedback Connector 28
Table 3-5: Feedback Connector Pinout (Absolute Encoder Option) 29
Table 3-6: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Feedback Connector 29
Table 3-7: Hall-Effect Sensor Specifications 32
Table 3-8: Thermistor Specifications 32
Table 3-9: Encoder Specifications 32
Table 3-10: Encoder Resolution 32
Table 3-11: Maximum Speed Per Encoder Option 32
Table 3-12: Limit Switch Specifications 33
Table 3-13: ALAR-XP Motor Specifications 34
Table 4-1: Troubleshooting 43
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EU Declaration of Incorporation
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
herewith declares that the product:
ALAR Rotary 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, for example, 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
EU 2015/863 Amendment RoHS 3 Directive
Authorized
Representative / Simon Smith, European Director
Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Engineer Verifying
Compliance / Alex Weibel
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Date 7/18/2022
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
IMPORTANT: This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the
stage.
lRead all parts of this manual before you install or operate the stage or before you do
maintenance to your system.
lTo prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this
manual.
lAll specifications and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and
accurate as of the release of this manual. To find the newest information about this
product, refer to www.aerotech.com.
If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global
Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or
laboratory environments. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer:
lThe protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
lThe life expectancy of the product could be decreased.
Safety notes and symbols are placed throughout this manual to warn you of the potential risks at the
moment of the safety note or if you fail to obey the safety note.
Shock/Electrocution Hazard Pinch, Shear, or Crush Hazard
General/Conditional Awareness Rotational Machinery Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard Pinch/Entanglement Hazard
Magnetic Field Hazard Trip Hazard
Heavy, Bulky Lifting Hazard Appropriate Equipment Required
Pressure/Explosive Atmosphere
Hazard Electrostatic Discharge Hazard
A blue circle symbol is an action or tip that you should obey. Some examples include:
General tip Read the manual/section
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Safety Glasses If applicable, do not lift unassisted
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Gloves
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Hearing Protection
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Installation and Operation
To decrease the risk of damage to the equipment, you must obey the precautions that follow.
DANGER: General Hazard Warning!
This product can produce high forces and move at velocities that could cause injury.
The user is responsible for its safe operation. The following general equation is
provided to assist with risk assessments in regards to contact and pinch points:
WARNING: General Hazard Warning!
lOnly trained operators should operate this equipment.
lAll service and maintenance must be done by approved personnel.
lUse this product only in environments and operating conditions that are approved in
this manual.
lNever install or operate equipment that appears to be damaged.
lMake sure that the product is securely mounted before you operate it.
lUse care when you move the ALAR or you could negatively affect the performance of
it.
WARNING:Trip Hazard!
Route, house, and secure all cables, duct work, air, or water lines. Failure to do so could
introduce trip hazards around the system that could result in physical injury or could
damage the equipment.
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Electrical Warnings
To decrease the risk of electrical shock, injury, death, and damage to the equipment, obey the
precautions that follow.
DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard!
lStage motor phase voltage levels could be hazardous live.
lPersonnel are protected from hazardous voltages unless electrical interconnections,
protective bonding (safety ground), or motor/stage enclosures are compromised.
lDo not connect or disconnect stage/motor interconnections while connected to a live
electrical power source.
lBefore you set up or do maintenance, disconnect electrical power.
lIt is the responsibility of the End User/System Integrator to make sure that stages are
properly connected and grounded per Engineering Standards and applicable safety
requirements.
lIt is the responsibility of the End User/System Integrator to configure the system
drive or controller within the Aerotech motor/stage electrical and mechanical
specifications.
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Motor-Related Warnings
Aerotech motors are capable of producing high forces and velocities. Obey all warnings and all
applicable codes and standards when you use or operate a stage or system that incorporates
Aerotech motors.
DANGER: Mechanical Hazard!
Personnel must be made aware of the mechanical hazards during set up or when you
do service to the stage.
lUnintentional manual movement into the stage "end-of-travel" stops, could damage
the stage or undo precision alignments.
lStage movement could create pinch points, entanglement hazards, or rotational
mechanical hazards.
DANGER: Hot Surface Hazard!
lThe stage/motor frame temperature could exceed 70°C in some applications.
lDo not touch the stage/motor frame while it is in operation.
lWait until the stage/motor has cooled before you touch it.
DANGER:Risk of Explosive Atmosphere!
lStandard Aerotech stage/motors are not rated for applications with explosive
atmospheres such as air-born dust or combustible vapors.
lDo not operate stage/motors outside of Aerotech environmental specifications.
DANGER: Magnetic Field Hazard!
Aerotech stage/motors contain magnets which can present a Magnetic Field Hazard.
lDo not disassemble a stage motor under any circumstances.
lStrong magnetic fields could interfere with external/internal medical devices.
lStrong magnetic fields could present mechanical hazards such as pinch points.
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