Nanomotion HR8 User manual

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HR8
Ultrasonic Motor
User Manual
P/N MSP8-M00-M00-40

Nanomotion Ltd. POB 223, Yokneam 20692, Israel
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.nanomotion.net
E-mail: [e-mail]

Preface
HR8 Motor User Manual I
CE Compliance
The LN-2000 family drivers and motors complies to the following
directive:
Safety : IEC 61010-1:1990
EMC : 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Harmonized Standards to which conformity is declared:
EN 50081- 2:1993/EN 55011:1991
Generic Emission Standards Class A for radiated emission and
Class B for conducted emission.
EN 50082- 2:1995 Generic Immunity Standard
NOTE: UHV motors are designed for convenient interface to the
UHV setup. The motors are therefore supplied with three open
electrical leads. Whereas standard motors comply with CE
regulations and the UHV motors have the same internal design as
standard motors, the UHV motors are supplied as components and
CE conformity in both EMI and Safety must be implemented as part
of the UHV system design.
Copyright
April 2000. This document contains proprietary information of
Nanomotion, Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without
prior written consent from Nanomotion Ltd.

Preface
HR8 Motor User Manual II
Preface
This Installation Manual is designed to help the reader install and
operate the various types of Nanomotion’s HR8 Piezoceramic
Motors. This manual assumes that the reader has a fundamental
understanding of basic servo systems, as well as motion control
concepts and applicable safety procedures.
The manual describes the physical dimensions as well as the
mechanical and electrical installation procedures for these motors.
Warranty
The motors are covered by warranty for a period of twelve months
from the date of invoice.
The following voids the warranty:
Misuse or incorrect mounting, incorrect electrical connections,
removal of motor cover or of serial number, modification of parts,
and any other use that is not according to the cautions and
warnings provided in this guide.
Liability for replacement will be determined after inspection of any
defective item by Nanomotion or an approved agent.
Patents
Aspects of the HR8 motors and relevant applications are protected
by the following patent and patent applications:
• US 5453653
• US 5714833
• US 5696421
• US 5616980
• US 5682076

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Definition of Terms
NOTE: Additonal usefull information.
CAUTION: Identifies conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
WARNING: Identifies conditions or practices that could
result in personal injury, damage to the product or other
property.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNINGS
Do not remove the cover of the motor or disassemble its
connector. High voltage inside.
Be sure to ground the motor to the electrical network ground
(according to the following instructions) before operating the
motor.
CAUTIONS
! Arrows on motor indicate direction of motion. Align
accordingly.
! Do not set power-on unless motor is mounted and preloaded!
! Do not immerse the motor in any liquid or cleaning agent.
! Use only a clean cloth to wipe the motor.
! Be sure that the motor, and specifically the 'finger tips', are
not subjected to mechanical shocks.
! Be sure that the distance of the motor to the plate enables
the motor finger tip to contact the driving plate, otherwise the
motor might be damaged during operation.
! The mounting base and the method used for mounting
should be designed for maximum mechanical rigidity and
stiffness.
! Reducing the length of the supplied motor cable may damage
the motor. Do not attempt to shorten the cable without prior
confirmation from Nanomotion.
! Extending the motor cable will not damage the motor,
however it will affect its performance.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 About the Motor.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Vacuum Motors..................................................................................................1-1
1.3 HR8 System Parts..............................................................................................1-2
1.4 Handling.............................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Installation and Servicing .................................................................................1-2
2. PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................2-1
2.1 Preparation.........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Mounting Base..............................................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Limiting Stage Motion....................................................................................2-3
2.2 Motor Installation...............................................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Bonding the Driving Plate to the Stage..........................................................2-4
2.2.2 Mounting the Motor .......................................................................................2-7
2.2.3 Motor Grounding ...........................................................................................2-9
2.2.4 Motor Connections......................................................................................2-10
2.2.4.1 Motor Connector Pinout...............................................................................2-10
2.2.4.2 System Electrical Configuration...................................................................2-11
2.2.5 Motor Run-In...............................................................................................2-12
3. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 General...............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Specification Parameters..................................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Performance..................................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Electrical .......................................................................................................3-3
3.2.3 Environmental...............................................................................................3-3
3.2.4 Physical Dimensions .....................................................................................3-3
3.2.5 Performance Envelope..................................................................................3-4
3.3 Schematics ........................................................................................................3-5
3.3.1 Dimensions for Standard and High-Vacuum Motors......................................3-6
3.3.2 Dimensions for Ultra-High-Vacuum Motors...................................................3-7
3.3.3 Mounting Base Dimensions...........................................................................3-8

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1. Introduction
1.1 About the Motor
The HR8 motors are high precision ceramic motors belonging to
the Nanomotion LN2000 product line. Designed and manufactured
by Nanomotion, Ltd., the HR8 motors, combine unlimited stroke
with high resolution in compact dimensions. Among its applications
are microscopy, precision motion, robotics, etc.
The motors provide a linear response to the input voltage. The
operation of the motor and driver resembles that of a DC-motor
driven by a voltage amplifier.
The specifications described in this chapter apply only to the motor
driven by the AC-1 Driver Card and the AB-1 driver box. Minor
differences may result if NCD Controller Driver, DC-12 Driver Card,
or DB-121/122 Driver Box are used.
1.2 Vacuum Motors
Applications of the Nanomotion motors for vacuum and
high-vacuum environments include wafer inspection and metrology,
scanning stages and lithography. The HR8-V and HR8-U motors
are constructed of materials that have been selected and designed
for high vacuum compatibility.

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1.3 HR8 System Parts
A complete set for a single axis will comprise of the following:
a) HR8 Motor
b) Ceramic Driving Plate for linear applications or Ceramic Driving
Ring/Disk for rotary applications (see section 2.2.1)
c) LC-Box (Tank Circuit)
d) One of the following drivers:
! AC-1 Driver Card
! AB1
! DC-12 Driver Card
! DB-121 or 122 Driver Box
! NCD Driver Controller Box
NOTE: For the first 4 driver options, use a standard off-the-shelf
DC Controller with a servo rate of 10KHz or more. You may
consult Nanomotion for the recommended controller.
The option for NCD Driver Controller Box consists of a driver and
an integrated controller.
1.4 Handling
CAUTIONS
Do not set power-on unless the motor is mounted and preloaded!
Do not immerse the motor in any solvent or cleaning agent.
Use only a clean cloth to wipe the motor.
Be sure that the motor, and specifically the 'finger tips', are not
subjected to mechanical shocks.
1.5 Installation and Servicing
It is recommended to follow the installation instructions in this
guide, when mounting and installing the motor. The HR8 does not
contain any user-serviceable parts.

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2. Preparation and Installation
2.1 Preparation
For optimal motor performance, it is recommended to use the
Ceramic driving plate provided by Nanomotion. These driving
plates have been specifically designed to work with Nanomotion
motors.
Substituting this plate with any other material might reduce motor
performance or damage the motor.
NOTE: The instructions given in this section refer to the standard
ceramic driving plates provided by Nanomotion. Nanomotion can
not guarantee performance attained by plates purchased from
other sources.

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2.1.1 Mounting Base
Prepare the base as described in Section 3.3.3 - Mounting Base
Dimensions. The base should be positioned perpendicular to the
Ceramic driving plate that is bonded to the stage.
If necessary, refer to the schematic for motor dimensions.
CAUTION: The mounting base and the method used for mounting
should be designed for maximum mechanical rigidity and stiffness.
Stage Base
Stage Carriage
Mounting
Base
4x holes
Alumina Driving
Plate location
Figure 2-1: Motor Mounting Base
The mounting base dimensions diagram refers to the front surface
of the Ceramic driving plate.
For driving plate dimensions please refer to the price list.
The four screws securing the motor to the mounting surface will be
inserted from its underside. Any protrusion of the screws might
interfere with motion on another axis.

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2.1.2 Limiting Stage Motion
The provided ceramic driving plate should not exceed the stage. It
must be supported by a solid even backing along all its length, in
order to avoid breaking when motor is pressed against it.
The Ceramic driving plate should also be at least 20 mm longer
than the stage travel length, otherwise the motor finger tips might
be damaged.
If the above requirements are not met, limit the stage travel
distance using end stops.

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2.2 Motor Installation
The installation procedure consists of:
! Bonding the Ceramic Driving plate to the stage
! Mounting the motor
! Grounding the motor
! Connecting the motor to its driver
2.2.1 Bonding the Driving Plate to the Stage
The Driving Ceramic Plate interfaces between the motor 'finger tips'
and the stage, and provides the required friction.
Bond the driving plate to the stage surface interfacing with the
motor 'finger tips', according to the instructions given in this section.
Ceramic Driving Plate
Stage
Figure 2-2: Bonding the Ceramic Driving Plate

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1. Clean the bonding region on the stage, using a suitable agent
such as Acetone or Methanol.
2. Peel off the self-adhesive backing paper on the Ceramic driving
plate. The self adhesive tape is compatible with high-vacuum
applications.
3. Referring to the figure below, place the plate in position,
verifying that:
! There is a maximum of 3.5mm between the lower edge of
the Ceramic driving plate and the motor mounting surface.
! There is a minimum of 21mm between the upper edge of
the Ceramic driving plate and the motor mounting surface.
3.5 mm (max)
21 mm (min)
Mounting Surface
Ceramic driving plate
Figure 2-3: Ceramic Driving Plate Position
Continued on the following page….

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4. Referring to the figure below, apply two drops of epoxy
adhesive, on the center of the Ceramic driving plate upper
surface, about 2cm apart. The Epoxy must bond between the
plate and the stage.
Recommended adhesive:
! Emerson & Cuming ecobond 24, for vacuum applications
! 3M 2216 epoxy or CIBA GEIGEY Arldite Radite, for
non-vacuum applications
NOTE: Be sure the epoxy contacts the upper surfaces of the plate
and the stage carriage but does not flow over the Ceramic plate
front surface.
2 cm
Ceramic Plate
Epoxy
Stage
Figure 2-4: Securing the Ceramic Driving Plate to the Stage
5. Allow the required time period for curing, according to the
Epoxy manufacturer specifications.
6. Mount the motor according to the following section.

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2.2.2 Mounting the Motor
1. Preload the motor: using a 3mm flat screwdriver, turn both of
the two preload setting screws counter-clockwise until the turn
is completed and the slot is in the position illustrated below.
NOTE: the motor is usually supplied with the preload screws
already at the preloaded position. If so, please continue to step
2.
Figure 2-5: Non-preloaded Position
Continued on the following page…
Preloaded position

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Figure 2-6: Mounting the Motor
2. While making sure not to exert any force on the fingers, place
the motor on the mounting base and loosely secure it using four
M4 screws and spring washers inserted from the underside of
the mounting base. Do not tighten yet.
3. Gently press the motor against the ceramic driving plate, until it
just contacts it and tighten the four screws of Step-2 at a
torque of 0.5 - 0.7 Nm.
Stage Base
Motor
Mounting Base
Ceramic
Driving Plate
Stage Carriage

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4. Release the preload setting screws: using again the 3mm flat
screwdriver, turn both screws clockwise until the turn is
completed and the slot is in the position illustrated below. The
motor is now preloaded against the ceramic drive plate.
Released
position
Figure 2-7: Released Position
5. Ground the motor according to the following section.
2.2.3 Motor Grounding
Warning !!!
Be sure to ground the motor to the electrical network ground
(according to the following instructions) before operating the
motor.
1. Prepare a grounding wire and terminal connection with the
following specifications:
! Terminal diameter - for an M3 screw
! Wire diameter - minimum 18 AWG
! Wire length - maximum of 2 meter
2. Open the motor ground screw (figures 3-5 & 3-6) and connect
the Ground connection prepared in step-1.
3. Secure the terminal between the two lock washers.
4. Connect the other end of this cable to the electrical network
ground.
5. Connect the motor to its driver according to the instructions
given in the following section.

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2.2.4 Motor Connections
This section describes the motor connector pinout and the
connections to each of the available drivers. Make sure the driver
is set to operate with the HR8 motor series.
CAUTIONS:
Reducing the length of the supplied motor cable may damage the
motor. Do not attempt to shorten the cable without prior
confirmation by Nanomotion.
Extending the motor cable will not damage the motor, however it
will affect its performance.
2.2.4.1 Motor Connector Pinout
WARNING: Do not remove the cover of the motor or
disassemble its connector. High voltage inside.
CAUTION: Do not set power-on unless the motor is mounted and
preloaded.
The motor driver connection is a standard 9 contacts D-type female
connector whose pinout is given below.
Direction 1
Common
Direction 2
Screen
Motor
Pinout
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
Connector
Shield
Red
Black
White
Figure 2-8: Motor Connector
NOTE: Pins 6 and 1 on the motor connector are shorted . This is
done for safety reasons – driver voltage is disabled unless pins 1 &
6 are shorted when motor is connected.

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For Ultra High Vacuum motor:
The HR8 –1-U motor does not have an outlet cable or a connector.
Instead, there are 3 TFE jacketed wires extending outside the
motor: 1 black wire, 1 red and 1 white wire. The red and white
wires are direction 1 and 2 respectively, and the black wire is the
common. Also, the safety shorting between pins 1 and 6 is not
implemented and should be preformed by the user.
WARNING
Since there is no cable shielding the HR8-1-U motor case to
ground, it must be grounded by means of connection to the
network ground. Please refer to section 2.2.3 in the manual for
detailed instructions.
2.2.4.2 System Electrical Configuration
The Motor is to be operated by one of Nanomotion’s drivers.
Following is the two possible configurations:
Nanomotion’s Driver
Without an Integrated
LC circuit
Motor
LC
Box
Figure 2-9: Connection to a driver using an external LC box
Nanomotion’s Driver
With an Integrated Internal
LC circuit Motor
Figure 2-10: Connection to a Driver with internal LC circuit

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2.2.5 Motor Run-In
Run-in of the motor is important to reduce wear rate of the system
and to increase its lifetime.
The required run-in conditions are as follows:
• velocity - 50 mm/sec.
• Duty cycle - 50%.
• Duration - 4 hours.
When the run–in is completed, carefully clean the ceramic strip with
a Q-Tip soaked with IPA, without dismounting the motor.
General remarks:
1. The procedure should be repeated if the motor is disconnected
and then reinstalled.
2. Do not perform run-in in a vacuum environment.