Aerotech FiberMax HP Series User manual

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FiberMaxHP Hardware Manual

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FiberMaxHP Hardware Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
FiberMaxHP 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
1.1.1. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 12
1.2. Basic Specifications 13
1.3. Air Requirements 14
Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation 15
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage 15
2.2. Dimensions 17
2.3. Securing the FiberMaxHP to the Mounting Surface 31
2.4. Attaching the Payload to the FiberMaxHP 33
2.5. Setting up the Pneumatic Counterbalance 34
2.6. Manual Adjustment Stage (-ADJ Option) 36
Chapter 3: Electrical Specifications and Installation 37
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 38
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 43
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 45
3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 52
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 53
Chapter 4: Maintenance 61
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 61
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 62
4.3. Troubleshooting 64
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 65
Appendix B: Revision History 67
Index 69
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Shipping Brackets and Bracket Screw Locations 16
Figure 2-2: FiberMaxHP-ZXY Dimensions 17
Figure 2-3: FiberMaxHP-ZXYT Dimensions 18
Figure 2-4: FiberMaxHP-ZXYP Dimensions 19
Figure 2-5: FiberMaxHP-ZXYR Dimensions 20
Figure 2-6: FiberMaxHP-ZXYTP Dimensions 21
Figure 2-7: FiberMaxHP-ZXYTR Dimensions 22
Figure 2-8: FiberMaxHP-ZXYTPR Dimensions 23
Figure 2-9: FiberMaxHP Mounting Plate (-MP Option) Dimensions 24
Figure 2-10: MADJ-AT1 (-ADJ5 or -ADJ6 Option) Dimensions 25
Figure 2-11: MADJ-AT2 (-ADJ2 Option) Dimensions 26
Figure 2-12: MADJ-AT3 (-ADJ3 or -ADJ4 Option) Dimensions 27
Figure 2-13: MADJ-AT4 (-ADJ1 Option) Dimensions 28
Figure 2-14: FiberMaxHP CMS Post Dimensions (included with all configurations) 29
Figure 2-15: Adapter Plate Dimensions (AP-ANT95R-50G) 30
Figure 2-16: Adapter Plate Dimensions (AP-ANT95R-90G) 30
Figure 2-17: Mounting Hole Locations (FiberMaxHP-ZXY Shown) 32
Figure 2-18: Cover Removal 34
Figure 2-19: Counterbalance Pneumatics 35
Figure 2-20: Counterbalance Bearing Rail Alignment (FiberMaxHP-ZXY Shown) 35
Figure 2-21: Manual Adjustment Stage (-ADJ1 Option Shown) 36
Figure 3-1: Motor and Feedback Wiring for the Z,X, Y, P, and R Axes 43
Figure 3-2: Motor and Feedback Wiring for the T Axis 44
Figure 3-3: Machine Direction 52
Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing, X and Z Axes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 53
Figure 3-5: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, X and Z Axes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 54
Figure 3-6: Standard Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, X and Z Axes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 54
Figure 3-7: Hall Phasing, Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 55
Figure 3-8: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 56
Figure 3-9: Standard Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 56
Figure 3-10: Motor Phasing, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 57
Figure 3-11: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 58
Figure 3-12: Standard Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 58
Figure 3-13: Hall Phasing, P and R Axes (FiberMaxHP-20G-50 and FiberMaxHP-20G-90) 59
Figure 3-14: Analog Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram, P and R Axes (FiberMaxHP-20G-50 and
FiberMaxHP-20G-90) 60
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Options 11
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 12
Table 1-3: FiberMaxHP Series Specifications 13
Table 2-1: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware 32
Table 2-2: Table 2-2: MADJ Series (-ADJ Option) Specifications 36
Table 3-1: Motor and Feedback Pinouts, X and ZAxes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 39
Table 3-2: Motor and Feedback Pinouts, Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 40
Table 3-3: Motor and Feedback Pinouts, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 41
Table 3-4: Motor and Feedback Pinouts, P and R Axes (FiberMaxHP-20G-50 and FiberMaxHP-20G-
90) 42
Table 3-5: Feedback Specifications for the Z, X, P, and R Axes 45
Table 3-6: Feedback Specifications for the Y Axis 46
Table 3-7: Feedback Specifications for the T Axis 47
Table 3-8: Motor Specifications for the X and Z Axes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 48
Table 3-9: Encoder Specifications for the Upper X and Lower Z Axes (FiberMaxHP-50-XY) 48
Table 3-10: Motor Specifications for the Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 49
Table 3-11: Encoder Specifications, Y Axis (FiberMaxHP-3-V) 49
Table 3-12: Motor Specifications, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 50
Table 3-13: Encoder Specifications, T Axis (FiberMaxHP-20-R) 50
Table 3-14: Motor Specifications, P and R Axes (FiberMaxHP-20G-50 and FiberMaxHP-20G-90) 51
Table 3-15: Encoder Specifications, P and R Axes (FiberMaxHP-20G-50 and FiberMaxHP-20G-90) 51
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FiberMaxHP Hardware Manual Safety
Safety Procedures and Warnings
Read this manual in its entirety before installing, operating, or servicing this product. If you do not understand
the information contained herein, contact an Aerotech representative before proceeding. Strictly adhere to
the statements given in this section and other handling, use, and operational information given throughout
the manual to avoid injury to you and damage to the equipment.
The following statements apply wherever the Warning or Danger symbol appears within this manual. Failure
to observe these precautions could result in serious injury to those individuals performing the procedures
and/or damage to the equipment.
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 FiberMaxHP 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 FiberMaxHP stage must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury
and damage to the equipment.
5. Use care when moving the FiberMaxHP stage. Lifting or transporting the FiberMaxHP stage
improperly can result in injury or damage to the FiberMaxHP.
6. This product is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use. Use of this
product for unintended applications can result in injury and damage to the equipment.
7. 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.
8. Operators must be trained before operating this equipment.
9. All service and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
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.
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FiberMaxHP 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:
FiberMaxHP
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 fol-
lowing 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 10/31/2018
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FiberMaxHP 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
FiberMaxHP Series Linear Motor Stage
-ZXY 3-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm
-ZXYT 4-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Theta: 20°
-ZXYP 4-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Pitch: 20°
-ZXYR 4-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Roll: 20°
-ZXYTP 5-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Theta: 20°; Pitch: 20°
-ZXYTR 5-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Theta: 20°; Roll: 20°
-ZXYTPR 6-axis fiber alignment platform with non-contact, direct-drive motor.
Travels — Z: 50 mm; X: 50 mm; Y: 3 mm; Theta: 20°; Pitch: 20°; Roll: 20°
Manual Adjustment (Optional)
-ADJ1 3-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, yaw/pitch/roll
-ADJ2 2-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, pitch/roll
-ADJ3 2-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, yaw/pitch
-ADJ4 2-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, yaw/roll
-ADJ5 1-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, pitch
-ADJ6 1-axis; ±2° manual angular adjustment, roll
Mounting Plate (Optional)
-MP Mounting plate for optical table mounting
Performance Level (Required)
-PL1 Base performance
-PL3 High-accuracy performance, PLUS
Accessories (To be Ordered as a Separate Line Item)
MADJ-AT1 1-axis; manual [pitch or roll] adjustment; ±2°
MADJ-AT2 2-axis; manual [pitch/roll] adjustment; ±2° per axis
MADJ-AT3 2-axis; manual [yaw/pitch or yaw/roll] adjustment; ±2° per axis
MADJ-AT4 3-axis; manual [yaw/pitch/roll] adjustment; ±2° per axis
AP-ANT95R-
ANT20G-50 Adapter plate kit; mounts ANT95R to ANT20G-50
AP-ANT95R-
ANT20G-90 Adapter plate kit; mounts ANT95R to ANT20G-90
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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 machine 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
FiberMaxHP stages are not suited for dusty or wet environments. This equates to an
ingress protection rating of IP00.
Use Indoor use only
1.1.1. 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 FiberMaxHP. At a minimum, the
environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25ºC per 24 hours to ensure the FiberMaxHP
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 FiberMaxHP is
mounted. Contact the factory for more details.
The thermal expansion coefficient of the Z, X, and Y axes encoder scale glass is 3.25 ppm/°C. (Note: The
thermal expansion coefficient of the Y-axis scale is translated through a wedge angle of 7.70°, becoming an
effective thermal expansion coefficient of 0.44 ppm/°C.) Travel will increase or decrease at this rate as the
temperature of the encoder scale temperature deviates from 20°C (68°F).
The accuracy specification of FiberMaxHP series stages are measured 20 mm above the top mounting
platform with the stage in an unloaded condition. The stage is assumed to be fully supported by a mounting
surface meeting or exceeding the specification in Section 2.3.
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1.2. Basic Specifications
Resolution is dependent on encoder resolution and controller interpolation.
Table 1-3: FiberMaxHP Series Specifications
-ZXY -ZXYT -ZXYR -ZXYP -ZXYTR -ZXYTP -ZXYTPR
Travels
X 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
Y 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
Z 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
T 20° 20° 20° 20°
R 20° 20° 20°
P 20° 20° 20°
Accuracy
(1,2)
-PL1
X ±3.0 μm ±4.2 μm ±4.2 μm ±4.2 μm ±5.5 μm ±5.5 ±6.5 μm
Y ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm ±2.0 μm
Z ±3.5 μm ±4.7 μm ±4.7 μm ±4.7 μm ±6.0 μm ±6.0 μm ±7.0 μm
T ±25 μrad ±25 μrad ±25 μrad ±25 μrad
R ±90 μrad ±90 μrad ±90 μrad
P ±90 μrad ±90 μrad ±90 μrad
-PL3
X ±300 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm ±350 nm ±350 nm ±400 nm
Y ±200 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm
Z ±300 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm ±350 nm ±350 nm ±400 nm
T ± 8 μrad ±8 μrad ±8 μrad ±8 μrad
R ±30 μrad ±30 μrad ±30 μrad
P ±30 μrad ±30 μrad ±30 μrad
Resolution
(Minimum
Incremental
Motion)
X 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 3 nm 3 nm 4 nm
Y 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm
Z 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 2 nm 3 nm 3 nm 4 nm
T 0.05 μrad 0.05 μrad 0.05 μrad 0.05 μrad
R 0.25 μrad 0.25 μrad 0.25 μrad
P 0.25 μrad 0.25 μrad 0.25 μrad
Bidirectional
Repeatability(2)
X ±150 nm ±175 nm ±175 nm ±175 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±250 nm
Y ±150 nm ±150 nm ±150 nm ±150 nm ±150 nm ±150 nm ±150 nm
Z ±150 nm ±175 nm ±175 nm ±175 nm ±200 nm ±200 nm ±250 nm
T ±3.5 μrad ±3.5 μrad ±3.5 μrad ±3.5 μrad
R ±18 μrad ±18 μrad ±18 μrad
P ±18 μrad ±18 μrad ±18 μrad
Maximum
Speed(3)
X 400 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s
Y 75 mm/s 75 mm/s 75 mm/s 75 mm/s 75 mm/s 75 mm/s 75 mm/s
Z 200 mm/s 20 mm/s 200 mm/s 200 mm/s 200 mm/s 200 mm/s 200 mm/s
T 120°/s 120°/s 120°/s 120°/s
R 150°/s 150°/s 150°/s
P 150°/s 150°/s 150°/s
Load Capacity(4) 2 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 1 kg 1 kg 1 kg
Stage Mass 6.0 kg 7.5 kg 6.5 kg 6.5 kg 8.0 kg 8.0 kg 9.0 kg
Material Anodized Aluminum
MTBF 30,000 Hours
1. Requires the use of an Aerotech controller.
2. Certified with each stage.
3. Requires the selection of an appropriate amplifier with sufficient voltage and current.
4. On-axis loading is listed.
Values listed are per axis measured 20 mm off of top mounting platform.
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1.3. Air Requirements
It is important to the operation of the FiberMaxHP that the air supply meets Aerotech specifications. The air
must be filtered to 0.25 microns, dry to 0°F dew point, and oil free (nitrogen at 99.99% purity is
recommended). Filtration is required to prevent particles from clogging internal components of the
FiberMaxHP.
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Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation
W A R N I N G : FiberMaxHP 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
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 FiberMaxHP. Unsecured
moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
lImproper handling could adversely affect the performance of the FiberMaxHP. Use care
when moving the FiberMaxHP.
N O T E : If any damage has occurred during shipping, report it immediately.
Carefully remove the FiberMaxHPfrom its protective shipping container. Gently set the FiberMaxHP on a
smooth, flat, and clean surface.
Before operating the FiberMaxHP, 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 FiberMaxHP 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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Shipping Brackets
Red, anodized aluminum shipping brackets have been installed to prevent unwanted motion and potential
damage from occurring during shipment. The brackets must be removed before the FiberMaxHP can be
operated. The Y-axis shipping clamp is integrated into the design and only requires the removal of [QTY. 2]
socket head cap screws. Retain the brackets and hardware for future use.
Figure 2-1: Shipping Brackets and Bracket Screw Locations
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2.2. Dimensions
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.
Figure 2-2: FiberMaxHP-ZXY Dimensions
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Figure 2-3: FiberMaxHP-ZXYT Dimensions
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Figure 2-4: FiberMaxHP-ZXYP Dimensions
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Figure 2-5: FiberMaxHP-ZXYR Dimensions
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