Aerotech PRO225SL User manual

Revision 2.01
PRO225SL and SLEMechanical Bearing,
Ball-Screw Stage
HARDWAREMANUAL

GLOBALTECHNICALSUPPORT
Go to the Global Technical Support Portal for information and support about your
Aerotech, Inc. products. The website supplies software, product manuals, Help files,
training schedules, and PC-to-PC remote technical support. If necessary, you can
complete Product Return (RMA) forms and get information about repairs and spare
or replacement parts. To get help immediately, contact a service office or your sales
representative. Include your customer order number in your email or have it
available before you call.
This manual contains proprietary information and may not be reproduced,
disclosed, or used in whole or in part without the express written permission of
Aerotech, Inc. Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 2008-2023, Aerotech, Inc., All rights reserved.

Table of Contents
PRO225SL and SLEMechanical Bearing, Ball-Screw Stage 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Incorporation 6
UKCADeclaration of Incorporation 7
Safety Procedures and Warnings 8
Installation and Operation 9
Electrical Warnings 10
Motor-Related Warnings 11
Pinch Points 12
Handling and Storage 13
Chapter 1: Overview 15
1.1. Environmental Specifications 17
1.2. Accuracy and Temperature Effects 18
1.3. Basic Specifications 19
1.4. Vacuum Operation 21
Chapter 2: Installation 23
2.1. Dimensions 23
2.2. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 28
2.3. Attaching the Payload to the Stage 29
Chapter 3: Electrical Installation 33
3.1. Motor and Feedback Connectors 34
3.2. Motor and Feedback Wiring 38
3.3. Motor and Feedback Specifications 40
3.4. Limits, Marker, and Machine Direction 44
3.5. Motor and Feedback Phasing 45
Chapter 4: Maintenance 47
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule 47
4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication 48
4.3. Motor Mounting 52
4.4. Side Seal Belt Replacement 55
4.5. Foldback Motor Belt Adjustment 63
4.6. Troubleshooting 66
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 67
Appendix B: Revision History 69
Index 71
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE
www.aerotech.com 3

List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PRO225SL Dimensions 23
Figure 2-2: PRO225SL Tabletop Dimensions (-TT2/-TT3 Option) 24
Figure 2-3: PRO225SLE Dimensions 25
Figure 2-4: PRO225SLE Tabletop Dimensions (-TT3 Option) 26
Figure 2-5: Z-Axis Bracket Dimensions 27
Figure 2-6: Stage Orientations 30
Figure 2-7: Cantilevered Load Capability 31
Figure 2-8: Load Torque Equation 31
Figure 2-9: Torque Required to Turn Ball Screw in Vertical Orientation 31
Figure 3-1: Brushless Motor and Feedback Wiring [-SL Option] 38
Figure 3-2: Brushless Motor and Feedback Wiring [-SLE Option] 39
Figure 3-3: Machine Direction 44
Figure 3-4: Hall Phasing Diagram 45
Figure 3-5: Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Standard/Square Wave) 46
Figure 3-6: Digital Encoder Phasing Reference Diagram (Sine Wave) 46
Figure 4-1: Hardcover Rear End Plate Removal 50
Figure 4-2: Hardcover Screw Removal 50
Figure 4-3: Hardcover Removal 51
Figure 4-4: Motor Mounting Overview 52
Figure 4-5: Attach the Coupling Adapter to the Motor Shaft 53
Figure 4-6: Attach the Motor the Stage 53
Figure 4-7: Tighten the Shaft Coupling to the Drive Screw 54
Figure 4-8: Belt Removal at the Attachment Pins 56
Figure 4-9: Spring Location Detail 57
Figure 4-10: PullThrough Method 58
Figure 4-11: Stage Table Cover Plate Removal 59
Figure 4-12: Manual Feed Method 60
Figure 4-13: Belt Wrap 60
Figure 4-14: Belt Alignment 61
Figure 4-15: Belt Trim 62
Figure 4-16: Foldback Motor Cover Removal 64
Figure 4-17: Foldback Motor Part Callouts 65
Figure 4-18: Lubricate the Pulley Flanges 65
PRO225SL/SLE Hardware Manual
4 www.aerotech.com

List of Tables
Table 1-1: Model Numbers and Ordering Options 15
Table 1-2: Environmental Specifications 17
Table 1-3: PRO225SL/SLE Series Specifications (-0100 to -0300) 19
Table 1-4: PRO225SL/SLE Series Specifications (-0400 to -1000) 20
Table 2-1: Stage Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement 28
Table 2-2: Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware 28
Table 2-3: Payload Mounting Surface Flatness Requirement 29
Table 3-1: Brushless Motor Connector Pinout 35
Table 3-2: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Brushless Motor Connector 35
Table 3-3: Brushless Motor Feedback Connector Pinout 35
Table 3-4: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Brushless Motor Feedback Connector 35
Table 3-5: Linear Encoder Connector Pinout (-SLE only) 36
Table 3-6: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Encoder Connector 36
Table 3-7: Limit Connector Wiring 37
Table 3-8: Mating Connector Part Numbers for the Limit Connector 37
Table 3-9: Hall-Effect Sensor Specifications 40
Table 3-10: Thermistor Specifications (BMSMotor Options) 40
Table 3-11: Encoder Specifications 40
Table 3-12: Rotary Encoder Resolution Specifications 40
Table 3-13: Linear Encoder Resolution Specifications 41
Table 3-14: Limit Switch Specifications 41
Table 3-15: Brake Specifications 41
Table 3-16: PRO225SL/SLE Motor Specifications (BMS280) 42
Table 3-17: PRO225SL/SLE Motor Specifications (BM250) 43
Table 4-1: Hardware Requirements 52
Table 4-2: Side Seal Belt Replacement Kit Ordering Guide 55
Hardware Manual PRO225SL/SLE
www.aerotech.com 5