Newport S-2000 Stabilizer User manual

Vibration Control System
S-2000 StabilizerTM Vibration Isolators
and Optical Table Installation Manual
User’s Manual

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Warranty
Newport Corporation warrants that this product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship and will comply with Newport’s published
specifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of
shipment. If found to be defective during the warranty period, the product
will either be repaired or replaced at Newport's option.
To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Newport office or
representative, or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine, California. You
will be given prompt assistance and return instructions. Send the product,
freight prepaid, to the indicated service facility. Repairs will be made and the
instrument returned freight prepaid. Repaired products are warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days, whichever first occurs.
Limitation of Warranty
The above warranties do not apply to products which have been repaired or
modified without Newport’s written approval, or products subjected to
unusual physical, thermal or electrical stress, improper installation, misuse,
abuse, accident or negligence in use, storage, transportation or handling. This
warranty also does not apply to fuses, batteries, or damage from battery
leakage.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.
NEWPORT CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
First printing 2009
© 2009 by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved. No part of
this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval
of Newport Corporation.
This manual has been provided for information only and product
specifications are subject to change without notice. Any change will be
reflected in future printings.
Newport Corporation
1791 Deere Avenue
Irvine, CA, 92606 USA
Part No. 90030352 Rev. B

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Table of Contents
Warranty................................................................................................iii
Table of Contents.................................................................................. iv
List of Figures....................................................................................... vi
1General Information 1
1.1Introduction ...................................................................................1
1.2Getting Started...............................................................................1
1.3Unpacking and Inspecting.............................................................1
1.4Safety Considerations....................................................................2
1.5Table Placement ............................................................................2
1.6Air Supply Requirements..............................................................3
1.7Warranty Information....................................................................4
2Assembly 5
2.1Assembling the System .................................................................5
2.1.1Table Installation Assistance.............................................5
2.1.2Positioning the Isolators....................................................5
2.1.3Installing Table Top ..........................................................6
2.2Leveling the Table.........................................................................7
2.3Isolating the Table Top..................................................................8
2.3.1Installing Leveling Valves.................................................8
2.3.2Connecting Air Lines ......................................................10
2.3.3Adjusting Leveling Valve Sensors..................................13
2.4Installing tables with the Doubler Interface ................................14
3Operation 17
3.1Principles of Operation................................................................17
3.2Performance Adjustments ...........................................................17
3.3Maintenance ................................................................................18
3.3.1Cleaning...........................................................................18
3.3.2Air Quality.......................................................................19
4Troubleshooting 20
4.1Table Top Does Not Float...........................................................20
4.2Poor Isolation Performance.........................................................20

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4.3Table Top Oscillates....................................................................21
4.4System Leaks Air Constantly......................................................21
4.5Oil Leak From Isolator................................................................21
4.6Adding Damping Oil...................................................................21
5Factory Service 23

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List of Figures
Figure 1— Isolator Position......................................................................... 5
Figure 2— Isolator Clamps and Mounting Holes........................................ 6
Figure 3— Isolator Leveling Wrench .......................................................... 7
Figure 4— Level Adjustment of Isolators.................................................... 7
Figure 5— IPV Leveling Valve ................................................................... 9
Figure 6— Valves attaching to isolator........................................................ 9
Figure 7— Orientation of Control Arm ..................................................... 10
Figure 8— Air Line Routing...................................................................... 11
Figure 9— Detail of Valve Connections, Single Isolator .......................... 12
Figure 10— Detail of Valve Connections, Two Isolators............................ 12
Figure 11— Floating Height Adjustment and centering.............................. 14
Figure 12— Typical Double Interface System............................................. 14
Figure 13— Double Bolt Tightening Sequence........................................... 16
Figure 14— System Stability....................................................................... 18

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1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Newport Vibration Control System provides an ideal working platform
for vibration sensitive devices such as interferometers, microscopes, and
balances. The table surface is isolated from floor motion using the
Stabilizer™ pneumatic suspension system. The versatile Newport Vibration
Control System is available in a variety of sizes, working surfaces, and
options.
These systems integrate Newport’s rigid, laminated honeycomb panel
technology and pneumatic isolation systems to provide a mounting platform
which is rigid, yet thin and light weight.
It is possible to tailor the system to a wide variety of applications using the
entire range of sizes and working surfaces. A typical Newport Vibration
Control System consists of an optical table and vibration isolators.
The S-2000 Stabilizer™ isolation system is capable of supporting 2000
pounds per isolator. Caution must be observed to ensure that heavy payloads
are not located off center on the table surface. This could cause overloading
of one isolator even though the average load per isolator is below the 2000
pound limit.
1.2 Getting Started
Heavy payloads with very high centers of gravity (C-G) may cause the
isolation system to oscillate. Please consult Section 3.2 of this manual or
Newport Applications Engineering for high C-G applications.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before assembling the table
system. The individual components have been assembled at the factory and
require only final system assembly and performance adjustment.
1.3 Unpacking and Inspecting
The components of your Newport Vibration Control System are packed in
individual, labeled boxes. Be sure the number of boxes you received is equal
to the total number listed on the label (for example, if a box is labeled 1 of 4,
there should be 4 boxes).

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1.4 Safety Considerations
Carefully inspect all components for shipping damage. Report any shipping
damage immediately to the shipping company and Newport.
The following terms are used in this manual that relate to your safety.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate dangers that could result in personal
injury.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate situations that may result in damage
to components of your Newport Vibration Control System.
1.5 Table Placement
To ensure optimal performance from your Vibration Control System, it
should be located on a level surface. Uneven floors may cause difficulty
during the leveling of the table top if their irregularity is outside of the
adjustment range of the isolators.
The S-2000 Stabilizer™ isolator must be mounted so that its axis is not more
than 0.5 degrees from vertical. This is necessary for the isolator to function
properly in the horizontal mode. Note: 0.5 degrees is equal to 0.09 (2.2 mm)
inches in 10.0 inches which is the isolator base diameter. A typical spirit
level will easily measure 0.5 degrees and can be used to check the vertical
alignment of each isolator.
If the floor where the isolators are being mounted has a depression of more
than 0.09 inches under one side of the base, then the floor should be grouted
or shimmed level at this location.
If the system is not located on the ground floor of the building, it should be
located near primary vertical structures such as exterior walls or support
columns. By locating the table near these structures, the effects of low
frequency floor motion will be minimized, thus increasing the performance of
the table. It is also advisable to avoid locations adjacent to major sources of
vibration from operating machinery such as elevators, air conditioning plants,
or factory equipment.

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WARNING
The table top is attached to the isolators with clamps and hex
head bolts. In the event of an earthquake, the table may
collapse. For areas susceptible to earthquakes, we recommend
that Newport Earthquake Restraints be installed on each
Vibration Control System.
WARNING
The table top is a metallic electrical conductor. For installations
where electrical shock is a possibility, the table top should be
grounded to prevent personal injury.
1.6 Air Supply Requirements
A constant supply of air must be connected to the Vibration Control System
during operation. After initial setup and filling, the isolators consume air
only when the leveling valves adjust the pressure to compensate for changes
in the load on the table.
Bottled nitrogen or mechanically compressed air may be used. The required
pressure is determined by dividing the total load, including table weight, by
the total isolator diaphragm area (25.9 in2per isolator) plus
5-10 psig.
For example, if the table plus load is 2850 pounds and will be mounted on 4
isolators, the required pressure is:
Note that the maximum operating pressure for the system is 95 psig
(6.7 kg/cm2).
The Newport Model ACGP air compressor is an extremely quiet source of
clean, pressure regulated air. If another compressor or plant air is used, the
Newport model ARF Air Regulator Filter should be used to ensure
maintenance free operation. These filters prevent water and dirt from getting
into the leveling valves and causing the valves to fail due to clogging.
The supply should include a valve so that the air may be shut off during
maintenance or extensive setup when the load is changed drastically.
CAUTION
Bottled carbon dioxide (CO2) is not recommended since “icing”
can occur during rapid filling of the isolators.

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1.7 Warranty Information
Warranty information may be found on the page preceding the Table of
Contents in this manual. Should it become necessary to exercise the
warranty, contact your Newport representative to determine the proper course
of action. Newport Corporation maintains offices throughout the United
States and other locations worldwide.

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2 Assembly
2.1 Assembling the System
2.1.1 Table Installation Assistance
Optical tables are heavy. Even a small table top weighs over 500 pounds
(227 Kg). Contact Newport or your local sales representative for help in
preparing your facility.
2.1.2 Positioning the Isolators
Figure 1 shows the correct isolator positions for standard table sizes. Table 1
shows the correct dimensions (A, B, & C) for each table size.
Figure 1 — Isolator Position
Table 1 — Isolator Positions
TableWidth
ft(mm)
TableLength
ft(mm)
A
in(mm)
B
in(mm)
C
in(mm)
3(900)6(1800)14(341)30(733)35.5(899)
3(900)8(2400)14(341)42(1028)47.25(1159)
3(900)10(3000)14(341)56(1374)60.25(1479)
4(1200)6(1800)14(341)30(733)43.75(1079)
4(1200)8(2400)26(641)42(1028)52.25(1310)
4(1200)10(3000)26(641)56(1374)65.25(1604)
4(1200)12(3600)26(641)70(1720)77.75(1914)
4(1200)14(4200)26(641)84(2166)90.75(2326)
4(1200)16(4800)26(641)94(2311)100(2463)
5(1500)6(1800)38(941)30(733)51.75(1296)
5(1500)8(2400)38(941)42(1028)60(1499)
5(1500)10(3000)38(941)56(1374)71(1766)
5(1500)12(3600)38(941)70(1720)82.75(2054)
5(1500)14(4200)38(941)84(2166)95(2445)
5(1500)16(4800)38(941)94(2311)104.25(2576)

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2.1.3 Installing Table Top
If your table is equipped with a Doubler Interface be sure to follow the
instructions in Section 2.4 for assembling the table sections prior to installing
them on the isolators.
WARNING
Table tops are heavy! Use a forklift or other appropriate
equipment. Be sure to use proper lifting procedures to avoid
severe personal injury.
1. With the isolators located as described in Section 2.1.2, raise the table
top and position it above the isolators. Be sure each isolator is centered
within the tapped three-hole patterns on the lower surface of the table
(Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Isolator Clamps and Mounting Holes
2. Gently lower the table so that is just above the top of isolators.
3. Install three isolator clamps in the corners where each isolator is located
(Figure 2). Loosely secure the clamps with the bolts. Do not tighten
the clamps at this time.
4. Lower the table top until it rests on the isolator support plates.

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CAUTION
When lowering the table on to the supports, do not allow the
table to shift sideways. Doing so could damage the isolators
and cause degradation in performance.
2.2 Leveling the Table
Use the following procedure to level the table. The special wrench (Figure 3)
is for all adjustments.
Figure 3 — Isolator Leveling Wrench
1. Refer to Figure 4. As shown, use one of the special wrenches to hold
the hex nut stationary. Insert the prongs of the second wrench into the
holes on the bottom of the support plate. Rotate the plate using the top
wrench to adjust the height.
2. Place a level on the table top, approximately in the center.
3. For each isolator, adjust the support plates as required to bring the table
to a level condition. Be sure to check the level using both the length and
width axes of the table. Verify that the centering disks are centered in
and resting on their respective guides (Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Level Adjustment of Isolators

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4. When the table is completely level, ensure by eye that every isolator
support plate is snug against the table bottom and that each centering
disk is centered in its guide (Figure 4).
5. Use the level to confirm that the table top is still level and equally
supported by all isolator support plates. Tighten all isolator clamp bolts
snugly to secure the table to the isolators.
6. Loosen the two screws securing each leveling valve to its bracket. Slide
the valve body until it is approximately 0.060 inches (1.5mm) below the
bottom of the table. Be sure the valve is not tilted, then tighten the
screws (Figure 6).
2.3 Isolating the Table Top
2.3.1 Installing Leveling Valves
The IPV leveling valve is shown in Figure 5. Three valves are used in all
systems, regardless of the number of isolators, as only three points are
required to determine a plane. The leveling valve locations are selected such
that they form the largest triangle possible under the table. The larger the
triangle, the more stable the system will be. When two or more isolators are
controlled by the same valve, they act as a single large isolator supporting the
table at the center of force of the several isolators. The floating height of the
system is determined at the valve position. Therefore, ideally, the valves
should be located at the center of force of the isolators they control. In
practice, however, simply grouping the isolators and their control valves is
sufficient. The groups of isolators and their valves act as three legs for the
system. The center of gravity of the combined table and payload must be
within the triangle formed by the centers of force of the isolator groups for
the system to float. Figure 8 shows valve and isolator arrangements for
rectangular tables. Complex table shapes require isolator and valve layouts
designed specifically for each application.

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Figure 5 — IPV Leveling Valve
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Figure 6 — Valves attaching to isolator
The valves should be attached to the isolators as shown in Figure 6 after
installing the table top.
1. Set the table height adjustment screw on each valve to the center of its
travel (Figure 6).
2. Attach the leveling valve to the isolators as shown in Figure 6. Secure
the valve to the bracket using the two mounting screws and the nutplate.
Control arm
Table height sensor
Metering
needle valve
Isolator pressure
gauge
Table height
ad
j
ustment screw
Air supply
Air line to isolator
Mounting screw holes
Over-pressure relief valve
Table height
ad
j
ustment screw

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Position the valve at the bottom of the bracket slots until after the table is
installed and leveled.
3. Rotate the control arm on valves “A” in Figure 7 so that they point
towards the nearest corner of the table.
4. Rotate the control arm on valve “B” in the figure so that it points toward
the table’s center, midway between the isolators that it controls.
5. For systems with more than four isolators, use the same basic setup just
described: Two valves control the height of the two end corners (A & A)
while the third valve (B) controls the height of the opposite end (Figure
8).
Figure 7 — Orientation of Control Arm
2.3.2 Connecting Air Lines
1. Connect air lines to the isolators as shown in Figure 8. When cutting
tubing, be sure the ends are round and cut squarely. This is best done
with a single edge razor blade (scissors will deform the tubing, causing
leaks). The connections are detailed in Figures 8, 9 and 10.
a. Use translucent tubing to connect the air supply to each of the
leveling valves. Use “Tee” connectors as required. Press the free
end of the tubing into the yellow collar of the valve’s “IN”
connector. Be sure the connection is firm by tugging on the tube.
b. Connect a length of grey tubing (supplied with the valves for use on
the valve barb fitting) between the hose barb on the valve and the
inlet connector on the isolator (Figure 9). If more than one isolator
is supplied by a valve, use “Tee” connectors as required (Figure 10).
Connect the grey tube from the valve to the “Tee” and use
translucent tubing between the “Tee” and each isolator.

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Figure 8 — Air Line Routing
Table Width
Less 12”
Typ All Tables
Air Supply
Air Supply
Tee
2 Reqd
Air Supply
Air Supply
Air
Regulator
Filter
Leveling Valves
3 Reqd
Leveling Valves
3 Reqd
Leveling Valves
3 Reqd
Leveling Valves
3 Reqd
Tee
3 Reqd
Air
Regulator
Filter
Tee
5 Reqd
Air
Regulator
Filter
Air
Regulator
Filter Tee
7 Reqd
3 Isolator Schematic
4 Isolator Schematic
6 Isolator Schematic
8 Isolator Schematic

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Figure 9 — Detail of Valve Connections, Single Isolator
2. Close the metering needle valve (Figure 9) on each valve and then open
it 1⁄2turn for each isolator that is connected to it. For example, if the
valve controls two isolators, the needle valve is opened 1 full turn.
[Please note: If you have a minimum load on your optical table top, open
the metering valve about 1⁄8– 1⁄4of a turn.]
3. Turn on the air supply and adjust the regulator for the pressure calculated
using the formula given in Section 1.6. This pressure must not exceed
95psig (6.7 kg/cm2).
Figure 10— Detail of Valve Connections, Two Isolators
4. Check all connections for leaks. Correct or repair any leaks before
proceeding.
5. If the table does not float within several minutes, increase the air
pressure until the table floats or adjust the value height sensors to hold
Metering needle
valve

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the control arms further down. Confirm that the needle valves are open
1⁄2turn per isolator supplied.
NOTE: If the table oscillates after it floats, decrease the air pressure or
close the needle valves slightly.
6. In clean room applications the “EXH” (exhaust) port on the valves may
be connected to the clean room vacuum system to capture the valve
exhaust.
NOTE: Exhaust must be routed to a vacuum system. Backpressure in
the tubing will cause the exhaust air to leak from the valve.
2.3.3 Adjusting Leveling Valve Sensors
1. After the table floats, check the position of the centering guide and
flange of all isolators (Figure 11). The gap between the guide and flange
should be 1⁄4" ± 1⁄16" (6mm ±1.5mm). The center of the isolator centering
disk should be aligned with the float height indicator tabs (Figure 11).
2. Adjust the Table Height sensor screw of each isolator (Figure 5) as
required to obtain this gap. When all isolators are adjusted, re-check the
level of the table. NOTE: this step should require only minor
adjustments. Do not move the small set screw near the pivot of the valve
control arm.
3. If the table is no longer level, you may have to remove the air pressure
and re-adjust the height of the isolator support plates as described in
Section 2.
4. Verify that the table is freely floating on the isolators. Move the table
gently from side-to-side about 1⁄8". You should not encounter any
resistance. Re-check by moving the table up and down the same amount.
Again, there should be no restriction of movement.
5. Push one corner of the table down approximately 1⁄8" and release it. The
table should return to the original position within less than 4 seconds.
Response time may be adjusted as described in Section 3.2.
1/4” ± 1/16”
Su
pp
ort Plate
Centerin
g
dis
k
Float height
indicato
r

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Too high Correct height Too low
Incorrect centering Correct centering
Figure 11— Floating Height Adjustment and centering
2.4 Installing tables with the Doubler Interface
The following instructions are applicable only to those tables equipped with
the Doubler Interface. Figure 12 shows a typical Doubler Interface System.
1. Use the procedures in Section 2.1.2 and 2.3.1 to assemble the isolators
for both table sections.
2. Carefully uncrate each table top, noting the correct orientation indicated
on the crates. Carefully check the doubler faces for any damage that
might prevent them from fitting tightly together.
Figure 12— Typical Double Interface System
3. Position the isolators for one table section as described in Section 2.1.2.
Install valves on the appropriate isolators as shown in Figure 8.
4. Install the first table section on the isolators as described in
Section 2.1.3.
Notice
gap No gap
Above alignment tabs Even with alignment tabs Below alignment tabs