ANT-LX Series Stage User`s Manual
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1. 2 11 1 Optional Features Ul u ul l u eiii bec ec 3 1 1 2 Model Numbers 4 UE Ee D as So oie een ee on Se Petts get oes eres toe a seus 5 1 3 Safety Procedures and Warnings 7 1 4 EC Declaration of Incorporation 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 2 1 Unpacking and Handling the Stage 12 2 2 Preparing the Mounting Surface 13 2 3 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 15 2 4 Attaching the Payload to the Stage 16 2 5 Electrical Installation ____ 16 Chapter 3 Operating 17 3 1 Environmental Specifications 17 3 2 Accuracy and Temperature Effects2. 17 3 3 Basic Specifications _ 18 3 4 Load Capability 19 3 5 Magnetic Actuator Limit 21 3 5 1 Actuator Limit Operation 21 3 5 2 Limit Switch Wiring 21 3 6 Standard Motor Wiring 22 3 7 Vacuum Operation 23 Chapter 4 25 4 1 Service and Inspection Schedule 25 4 2 Cleaning and Lubrication 26 4 2 1 Recommended Lubricants and Cleaners 26 4 2 2 Important Notes on Lubrication 26 4 2 3 Lubrication and Cleaning Process 26 Appendix A Warranty and Field
3. 27 Appendix B Technical 29 rie a un HRK 31 Reader s Comments a a l 33 www aerotech com ill Table of Contents ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 17 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual List Of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 5 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 ANT 25LX and ANT 50LX Linear Positioning Stage 1 Typical ANT EX Stage 1 u Rec kg cs P e ci fiic 2 ANT LX X Y Configuration 3 ANT 25LX Dimensions 5 ANT 50LX Dimensions 6 Shipping Clamps on ANT 25LX 12 Mounting to a Flat Surface U cece cece ccc ccc ceccccccceeeccccccceececcccceeeeeeeees 13 Mounting to a Curved Surface 14 Mounting Hole Locations 15 Stage Orientations for Lhr
4. DANGER 26 Chapter 4 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Warranty and Field Service Appendix A Warranty and Field Service Aerotech Inc warrants its products to be free from defects caused by faulty mate rials or poor workmanship for a minimum period of one year from date of shipment from Aerotech Aerotech s liability is limited to replacing repairing or issuing credit at its option for any products that are returned by the original purchaser during the warranty period Aerotech makes no warranty that its products are fit for the use or purpose to which they may be put by the buyer where or not such use or purpose has been disclosed to Aerotech in specifications or drawings previously or sub sequently provided or whether or not Aerotech s products are specifically designed and or manufactured for buyer s use or purpose Aerotech s liability or any claim for loss or damage arising out of the sale resale or use of any of its prod ucts shall in no event exceed the selling price of the unit Aerotech Inc warrants its laser products to the original purchaser for a minimum Laser Products period of one year from date of shipment This warranty covers defects in work manship and material and is voided for all laser power supplies plasma tubes and laser systems subject to electrical or physical abuse tampering such as opening the housing or removal of the serial tag or improper operation as determined by Aerotec
5. Ls 19 Load Capability of ANT 25LX Stage 20 Load Capability of ANT 50LX Stage 20 Limit Switch Wiring 21 www aerotech com V List of Figures vi ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 1 Model Numbering System 4 Table 3 1 Environmental Specifications 17 Table 3 2 ANT LX Series Specifications 18 Table 3 3 Feedback and Motor Connector Pin Assignments 22 Table B 1 Current Changes 1 02 00 29 Table B 2 Archived Changes 30 www aerotech com vii List of Tables ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual viii www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Overview Chapter 1 Overview This chapter introduces standard and optional features of the ANT LX stages explains the model numbering system
6. 1 Maximum speed based on stage capability maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system res olution Vlin sec Force Constant Sinusoidal N A Ib A pk Drive 2 Maximum load based on bearing capability maximum application load may be limited by acceleration requirements 3 Available with Aerotech controllers 18 Chapter 3 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Operating Specifications 3 4 Load Capability Application loads should be symmetrically distributed whenever possible i e the payload should be cen tered on the stage table and the entire stage should be centered on the support structure With the stage lying flat horizontal and the application load vertically applied and symmetrically distributed the maximum vertical load carrying capacity of ANT LX stages is 8 0 kg 3 4 and Figure 3 3 show the rated loading for the 25LX and 50LX stages respectively for various cantilever distances and application forces Figure 3 1 depicts the three loading conditions used in the 3 4 and Figure 3 3 Ls Lhr Vertical Cantilevered Loading Horizontal Cantilevered Loading Figure 3 1 Stage Orientations for L hr L hp and L www aerotech com Chapter 3 19 Operating Specifications ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual In 3 4 and Figure 3 3 three curves are shown for different loading conditions The Lhr curve is for situations where the stage is mounted in a hor
7. 3 52 Limit Switch Wiring The limit switch is mounted on a small printed circuit board Standard ANT LX stages include limit switch wir ing integrated into the main wiring connector Limit switches on ANT LX stages are configured normally closed The input to the controller is seen as a logic 0 typical 0 4 V 12 8 mA when no limit condition is present When the limit switch is activated a 5 V source through a pull up resistor causes a logic 1 typically 4 8 5 V to be seen by the controller input 5V Pull Up Resistor Limit Input To Controller NC Limit Switch Figure 3 4 Limit Switch Wiring www aerotech com Chapter 3 21 Operating Specifications ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 3 6 Standard Motor Wiring Stages fitted with standard motors and encoders come from the factory completely wired and assembled For reference connector pin assignments and general wiring information is given in Table 3 3 NOTE Referto the other documentation accompanying your Aerotech equipment Call your Aerotech rep resentative if there are any questions on system configuration NOTE If you are using your own cables to connect the stage ensure that motor and ground wires can handle current higher than the continuous current listed in Table 3 2 The voltage rating of the wire insulation must be greater than the bus voltage listed in Table 3 2 1 us KC NN 25 ee 8 14 PS Table 3 3 Feedback and Motor Connect
8. aerotech com Chapter 1 7 Overview A A A A A A 2 2 2 2 2 2 Z Z z z z Z O O O O O O ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Do not expose the stage to environments or conditions outside the specified range of oper ating environments Operation in conditions other than those specified can cause damage to the equipment The stage must be mounted securely Improper mounting can result in injury and damage to the equipment Use care when moving the stage Manually lifting or transporting stages can result in injury Only trained personnel should operate inspect and maintain the stage This stage is intended for light industrial manufacturing or laboratory use Use of the stage for unintended applications can result in injury and damage to the equipment Before using this stage perform an operator risk assessment to determine the needed safety requirements Chapter 1 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Overview 1 4 EC Declaration of Incorporation Manufactorer Aerotech Inc 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA 15238 USA AEROTECH herewith declares that the product Aerotech Inc ANT LX Stage is intended to be incorporated into machinery to constitute machinery covered by the Directive 2006 42 EC as amended does therefore not in every respect comply with the provisions of this directive and that the following harmonized European standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 1 2 200
9. and gives general safety precautions Figure 1 1 shows typical ANT LX positioning stages Figure 1 1 251 and ANT 50LX Linear Positioning Stage NOTE Aerotech continually improves its product offerings and listed options may be superseded at any time Refer to the most recent edition of the Aerotech Motion Control Product Guide for the most current product information at www aerotech com Www aerotech com Chapter 1 1 Overview ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 1 1 Standard Features The ANT LX is a compact high performance stage for use in applications where a small footprint is required The linear motor is completely cog free allowing for extremely tight velocity control Standard Features M6 Mounting Holes Bearing Pre Loaded amp Cross Roller Bearings Figure 1 2 Typical ANT LX Stage 2 Chapter 1 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Overview 1 1 1 Optional Features The ANT LX stages are designed to be easily joined together in an X Y configuration Reamed holes for 4mm dowel pins are provided on the base and carriage top to allow the stages to be aligned perpendicularly quickly and conveniently Precision Alignments can also be performed by Aerotech if required A mounting plate available from Aerotech is required to use the ANT 50LX as the top Y axis stage in an X Y configuration Custom configurations such as X Y Z systems are common and readily available Contact Ae
10. model numbers 4 12 oooh ONERE 16 multiaxis combinations 26 P Preparing the Mounting 5 13 www aerotech com Index 31 ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Index 32 Index www aerotech com Reader s Comments ANT LX Series Stage Manual P N EDS128 November 5 2010 Revision 1 02 00 Please answer the questions below and add any suggestions for improving this doc ument AEROTECH Is the manual Adequate to the subject L 3X Well organized bo Clearly presented Well illustrated How do you use this document in your job Does it meet your needs What improvements if any would you like to see Please be specific or cite examples C SmmeWDes Nam seria erp Name Aem Aerotech Subsidiary Email Order Maiyourcommentsto Farto Aerotech Inc 412 967 6870 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA 15238 U S A service aerotech com
11. 3 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Basic concepts general principles for design ISO 14121 1 2007 Safety of machinery Risk assessment Par 1 Principles EN 60204 1 2005 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 Authorized Representative Manfred Besold Address Name Position Location Date AEROTECH GmbH S d West Park 90 D 90449 N mberg Alex Weibel bs Engineer Verifying Compliance Pittsburgh PA November 5 2010 www aerotech com Chapter 1 9 Overview ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 10 Chapter 1 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Installation Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the ANT LX stage including handling the stage properly preparing the mounting surface to accept the stage securing the stage to the mounting surface attaching the payload and making the electrical connections Installation must follow the instructions in this chapter Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury and dama
12. 32M 32MHz NOTE Internal signal multipliers available with A3200 amplifier products 4 Chapter 1 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Overview 1 2 Dimensions ANT 25LX UNDERSIDE DOWEL PIN MOUNTING 040770 250 TYP CUSTOMER MOUNTING 13X M4x0 7 4 0 16 145 145 HARD STOP 4608 HARD STOP 125 12 5 NOMINAL TRAVEL NOMINAL TRAVEL CSI STAGE MOUNTING 4X 450 THRU STAGE MOUNTING CLEARANCE FOR M4 SHCS 4X M6x10 F 10 0 MP MOUNTING PLATE BREADBOARD STAGE MOUNTING 4X M4x0 7 THRU cl BREADBOARD MOUNTING PATTERN 4X M6 OR 1 4 20 BOLT C BORE SLOT DIMENSIONS MILLIMETERS Figure 1 4 ANT 25LX Dimensions Www aerotech com Chapter 1 5 Overview ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual ANT 50LX DOWEL PIN MOUNTING 2X 040 40 UNDERSIDE DOWEL PIN MOUNTING 040970 144 1 CUSTOMER MOUNTING 19X M4x0 7 F 5 0 28 6 HARD STOP 1418 250 NOMINAL TRAVEL TEC H 33 0 ondes TYP25 D TET QOIS 75 209 100 0 1545 g yer STAGE MOUNTING 4X 4 50 THRU AX MEO V 100 CLEARANCE FOR M4 SHCS MP MOUNTING PLATE BREADBOARD STAGE MOUNTING 4X M4x0 7 THRU 334 209 x BREADBOARD MOUNTING PATTERN 4X M6 OR 1 4 20 BOLT C BORE SLOT DIMENSIONS MILLIMETERS Figure 1 5 ANT 50LX Dimensions 6 Chapter 1 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manu
13. ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual P N EDS128 Revision 1 02 00 Dedicated to the Science of Motion Aerotech Inc 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA 15238 Phone 412 963 7470 Fax 412 963 7459 www aerotech com Product Registration Technical Support Revision History Register online at http www aerotech com prodreg cfm United States Headquarters Phone 412 967 6440 Fax 412 967 6870 Email service aerotech com United Kingdom Phone 44 118 940 9400 Fax 44 118 940 9401 Email service aerotech co uk Germany Phone 49 911 967 9370 Fax 49 911 967 93720 Email service aerotechgmbh de Japan Phone 81 0 47 489 1741 Sales Phone 81 0 47 489 1742 Service Fax 81 0 47 489 1743 Email service aerotechkk com jp China Phone 852 3793 3488 Email saleschina aerotech com Revision 1 02 00 November 5 2010 Revision 1 01 00 March 27 2009 Revision 1 00 00 December 14 2007 Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Aerotech Inc 2008 ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of es acne eee iii 6 ERR EE V Eist or Tables E ee een ee Se vii Chapter 1 1 1 1 Standard Features
14. User s Manual Table B 2 Archived Changes Section s Affected General Information 1 01 00 Section 1 2 Added Dimensions section 30 Appendix B www aerotech com Index ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Index S A safety procedures 7 Attaching the 16 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface 15 Service Schedule 25 C Specifications 18 Cable e ore ee E ass 16 Standard Features 2 Cleaning 2 l sl u fex deeds 26 m Standard Motor Wiring 22 D U Declaration of 9 Unpacking and Handling the Stage 12 E Electrical Installation ___ 16 P WarningS 02 202 7 ENCODETS occ sell eL ls beef des 16 22 2 WINN O i iso be se 16 21 Environmental Specifications 17 1 Important Notes on Lubrication 26 Inspection Schedule 25 L limit switches 21 lubricants recommended 26 Lubrication 26 Lubrication and Cleaning Process 26 Lubrication Schedule 25 M
15. al Overview 1 3 Safety Procedures and Warnings The following statements apply throughout this manual Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury to those performing the procedures and damage to the equipment This manual and any additional instructions included with the stage should be retained for the lifetime of the stage gt DANGER gt DANGER gt DANGER A DANGER 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 O O O To minimize the possibility of electrical shock and bodily injury or death disconnect all elec trical power prior to making any electrical connections To minimize the possibility of electrical shock and bodily injury or death when any electrical circuit is in use ensure that no person comes in contact with the circuitry when the stage is connected to a power source To minimize the possibility of bodily injury or death disconnect all electrical power prior to making any mechanical adjustments Moving parts of the stage can cause crushing or shearing injuries All personnel must remain clear of any moving parts Improper use of the stage can cause damage shock injury or death Read and understand this manual before operating the stage Ifthe stage is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the stage can be impaired Stage cables can pose a tripping hazard Securely mount and position all stage cables to avoid potential hazards www
16. can be distorted as the mounting screws are tightened see Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 Mounting to a Flat Surface Figure 2 2 Mounting to a Flat Surface NOTE Tomaintain accuracy the mounting surface should be flat within 1 um per 50 mm Any distortion will decrease the overall accuracy of the stage Adjustments to the mounting surface must be done before the stage is secured see Figure 2 3 Www aerotech com Chapter 2 13 Installation ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Mounting to a Curved Surface exaggerated Figure 2 3 Mounting to a Curved Surface NOTE The stage base is precision machined and verified for flatness prior to stage assembly at the fac tory If machining is required to achieve the desired flatness it should be performed on the mounting sur face rather than the stage base Shimming should be avoided if possible If shimming is required it should be minimized to improve the rigidity of the system 14 Chapter 2 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Installation 2 3 Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface To access the mounting holes of the ANT LX stage slide the tabletop all the way to either end of travel as shown in Figure 2 4 The stage is designed to use four M4 by 8 mm long or 8 by 3 8 in long socket head cap screws SHCS to secure it to the mounting surface For X Y configurations the upper stage should mount to the tabletop of the lower stage with M4 by 6 mm long SHCS A mou
17. er to cover the cost of the repair and Non warranty Deter freight or authorize the product s to be shipped back as is at the buyer s mination expense Failure to obtain a purchase order number or approval within 30 days of notification will result in the product s being returned as is at the buyer s expense Repair work is warranted for 90 days from date of shipment Replacement com ponents are warranted for one year from date of shipment At times the buyer may desire to expedite a repair Regardless of warranty orout Rush Service of warranty status the buyer must issue a valid purchase order to cover the added rush service cost Rush service is subject to Aerotech s approval www aerotech com Appendix A 27 Warranty and Field Service On site Warranty Repair On site Non warranty 28 Repair Company Address ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual If an Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or by sending and having the customer install replacement parts and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair and if Aerotech determines the problem could be warranty related then the following policy applies Aerotech will provide an on site field service representative in a reasonable amount of time provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech cov ering all transportation and subsistence costs For warranty field repairs the cus tomer will not be charged f
18. es information on ideal environmental and operating conditions Also included are instructions for estimating load capability given various loading situations 3 1 Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications for the ANT LX are listed in the following table Table 3 1 Environmental Specifications Ambient Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Temperature The optimal operating temperature is 20 C 2 C 68 F 4 F If at any time the operating tem perature deviates from 20 C degradation in performance could occur Contact Aerotech for information regarding your specific application and environment Storage 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F in original shipping packaging Humidity Operating 40 percent to 60 percent RH The optimal operating humidity is 50 percent RH Storage 30 percent to 60 percent RH non condensing in original packaging Altitude Operating 0 to 2 000 m 0 to 6 562 ft above sea level dE 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 stage and system performance Contact Aerotech for information regarding your specific appli cation Dust Expo The ANT LX stages are not suited for dusty or wet environments This equates to an ingress pro sure tection rating of IPOO Indoor use only Do not expose the stage to environments or conditio
19. ge to the equipment WARNING www aerotech com Chapter 2 11 Installation ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 2 1 Unpacking and Handling the Stage Carefully remove the stage from the protective shipping container Set the stage on a smooth flat and clean surface Before operating the stage it is important to let the stage stabilize at room temperature All ANT LX series stages are packaged with a shipping clamp installed to prevent stage table movement These are red anodized brackets that bolt the stage table to the base These must be removed before the stage table can be moved Each stage 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 infor mation for later reference If any damage has occurred during shipping report it immediately Figure 2 1 Shipping Clamps on ANT 25LX Improper stage handling could adversely affect the stage s performance Use care when moving the stage Lift the stage only by the base Do not use the stage table as a lifting point WARNING 12 Chapter 2 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Installation 2 2 Preparing the Mounting Surface The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness in order to achieve the maximum per formance from the stage When an ANT LX series stage is mounted to a non flat surface the stage
20. h This warranty is also voided for failure to comply with Aerotech s return procedures Claims for shipment damage evident or concealed must be filed with the carrier Return Procedure by the buyer Aerotech must be notified within 30 days of shipment of incorrect materials No product may be returned whether in warranty or out of warranty with out first obtaining approval from Aerotech No credit will be given nor repairs made for products returned without such approval Any returned product s must be accompanied by a return authorization number The return authorization number may be obtained by calling an Aerotech service center Products must be returned prepaid to an Aerotech service center no C O D or Collect Freight accepted The status of any product returned later than 30 days after the issuance of a return authorization number will be subject to review After Aerotech s examination warranty or out of warranty status will be deter Returned Product War mined If upon Aerotech s examination a warranted defect exists then the prod ranty Determination uct s will be repaired at no charge and shipped prepaid back to the buyer If the buyer desires an airfreight return the product s will be shipped collect Warranty repairs do not extend the original warranty period After Aerotech s examination the buyer shall be notified of the repair cost At such Returned Product time the buyer must issue a valid purchase ord
21. izontal orientation and the payload is mounted to the table top so that it will cause roll forces The Lhp curve assumes a horizontal stage orientation under a pitch loading The L curve assumes a vertical mounting with the side of the stage parallel to the ground and loads positioned at a distance outward from the tabletop causing roll forces Max Load kg 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 4 4 4 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Load Distance From Stage Center mm Figure 3 2 Load Capability of ANT 25LX Stage ee ee ee ee eee ee Max Load kg 1 H 4 0 1 4 4 4 4 L 4 4 1 1 4 0 10 20 30 40 60 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Load Distance From Stage Center mm Figure 3 3 Load Capability of ANT 50LX Stage 20 Chapter 3 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Operating Specifications 3 5 Magnetic Actuator Limit 3 5 1 Actuator Limit Operation ANT LX series stages are provided with a Hall effect limit switch The limit switch signals when the stage has reached its maximum useable travel distance in either direction The limit switch is mounted to a small cir cuit board within the stage and two magnets used as triggers are mounted to the bottom of the stage table If the stage is driven beyond the electrical limit it will encounter the mechanical stop Although the operating speed of the stage may be relatively slow damage to the stage could result WARNING
22. motion guides for any damage or signs of wear 3 Inapplications that have multiple stages bolted together to form multi axis systems the orthogonality may be lost if the stage tables of the support stages are loosened Precision aligned stages should not be loosened or disassembled 4 2 3 Lubrication and Cleaning Process The lubrication and cleaning process is outlined in the steps that follow Drive the stage table to one end of travel and remove power to the stage Remove any accumulated dust or debris that is visible inside of the assembly Remove any dirty or dried lubricant from the v channels of the bearing rails Use a clean lint free cloth with a side to side motion A swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol may be used to remove stubborn debris 4 Apply athin continuous film of lubricant to exposed v channels of the cross rollers on both ends of the stage A good quality natural bristle artist s brush makes an excellent applicator 5 Manually move the stage to the opposite end of travel This will work the grease into the linear bearing guides The stage table should move freely with little resistance Repeat steps 3 through 5 for any areas covered by the original table position Restore power to the stage and drive the stage table back to its original position to redistribute lubri cants To minimize the possibility of bodily injury confirm that all electrical power is disconnected prior to making any mechanical adjustments
23. ns outside the specified range of oper ating environments Operation in conditions other than those specified can cause damage to the equipment WARNING 3 2 Accuracy and Temperature Effects The accuracy specification of ANT LX series stages is measured at the center of travel 25 mm above the table with the stage in a horizontal position Aerotech stages are designed for and built in a 20 C 68 F environment The linear encoder scale is mounted to aluminum with a thermal expansion coefficient of 24 3 um m C and any deviation from standard oper ating temperature will change the scale length accordingly changing stage accuracy specifications The severity of temperature effects on all stage specifications depends on many different environmental con ditions including how the stage is mounted Contact the factory for more details www aerotech com Chapter 3 17 Operating Specifications ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 3 3 Basic Specifications Basic ANT LX series positioning stage specifications are shown in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 ANT LX Series Specifications ANT 25LX 25mm in 50 mm n Continuous Current Apk up to 3 1 A up to 2 9 A Arms up to 2 2 up to 2 1 A BEMF line line max V m sec 878 2 86 3 78 0 073 0 096 2 48 0 56 3 29 0 74 29 0 74 NA Ib A rms 3 51 0 79 Ohms 63 in s Maximum Load 2 Horizontal em Dess Straightness and Flatness Differential 046 1015 52g 1 11
24. nt inspection and replenishment in ANT LX series stages depends on conditions such as duty cycle speed and the environment An inspection interval of once per month is recommended until a trend develops for the application Longer or shorter intervals may be required to maintain the film of lubricant on the bearing surfaces In general it is recommended that stages operating in a clean environment be lubricated annually or 500 km whichever comes first For stages operating under conditions involving excessive debris lubri cation every six months is recommended If the application process uses only a small portion of travel for most of the duty cycle it is recommended that the stage be periodically driven through full travel to redis tribute the lubrication in the bearings The motor is completely non contact and requires no lubrication www aerotech com Chapter 4 25 Maintenance ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 4 2 Cleaning and Lubrication 4 2 1 Recommended Lubricants and Cleaners For standard linear roller bearings NSK LGU grease is recommended For high speed applications i e near maximum speed at a duty cycle of 5096 frequent maintenance with standard lubricants is required 4 2 2 Important Notes on Lubrication When cleaning and or lubricating components of the ANT LX stages Be sure to use a clean dry soft and lint free cloth for cleaning 2 Take the opportunity during the lubrication procedure to inspect the linear
25. nting plate is necessary if an ANT 50LX is used as the upper axis Torque the mounting screws to 2 3 N m 20 in Ib The ANT LX stages also have four M6X1 0 by 10 mm deep threaded holes in the base for mounting if desired If used M6 screws should be tightened to 8 N m or 71 in Ib The stage must be mounted securely Improper mounting can result in injury and damage to the equipment WARNING Mounting Holes for M4 Screws Mounting Holes for M4 Screws Figure 2 4 Mounting Hole Locations Www aerotech com Chapter 2 15 Installation ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 2 4 Attaching the Payload to the Stage To prevent damage to payloads test the operation of the stage before the payload is attached to the stage table Proceed with the electrical installation and test the motion control system in accordance with the sys tem documentation Document all results for future reference For information on electrical connections refer to Section 2 5 The payload should be flat rigid and comparable to the stage in quality NOTE For valid system performance the mounting interface should be flat within 10 um Refer to Section 3 4 for information on cantilevered loads and load positioning Do not attach a payload to the stage table with screws that are too long A screw passing through the stage table can come into contact with moving parts affecting travel and pos sibly damaging the stage WARNING 2 5 Electrical Installati
26. on Aerotech motion control systems are adjusted at the factory for optimum performance When the ANT LX series stage is part of a complete Aerotech motion control system setup involves connecting a stage to the appropriate drive chassis with the cable provided Connect the provided cable to the 25 pin connector on the stage Labels on the drive components indicate the appropriate connections Refer to your drive manuals and documentation for additional installation and operation information In some cases if the system is uniquely configured a drawing showing system interconnects is supplied An integral linear motor comes mounted to all ANT LX stages The electrical wiring from the motor and encoder are integrated into two main connectors at the factory Refer to Section 3 6 for standard motor wir ing and connector pin outputs Never connect or disconnect any electrical component or connecting cable while power is applied or serious damage may result WARNING The stage s protective ground is located on pin 10 and 22 of the stage s 25 pin connector If you are using cables other than those provided by Aerotech you must connect pin 10 and 22 to a ground connection WARNING 16 Chapter 2 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Operating Specifications Chapter 3 Operating Specifications The surrounding environment and operating conditions can affect the performance and service life of the stage This chapter provid
27. or Pin Assignments Pin Descrip O I C Incremental encoder output either the complement of Marker with a line driven TTL type encoder or 2 5 VDC bias level with amplified sine wave type encoder com Common groundforfeedbackconnectorwirng Hal Efect A Brushless motor commutation HALL Hal EffectC Brushless motor commutation tackoulput Cosine Incremental encoder output either TTL line driven or amplified sine wave type sig nal pomum C SSS 22 Chapter 3 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Operating Specifications 3 7 Vacuum Operation Please contact the factory for information regarding operation in a vacuum environment www aerotech com Chapter 3 23 Operating Specifications ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 24 Chapter 3 www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter will cover information about intervals between lubrications detail the lubrication and inspection process and cover which lubricants are recommended for use NOTE The bearing area must be kept free of foreign matter and moisture otherwise the performance and life expectancy of the stage will be reduced To minimize the possibility of bodily injury confirm that all electrical power is disconnected prior to making any mechanical adjustments DANGER 4 1 Service and Inspection Schedule Lubrica
28. or the cost of labor and material If service is rendered at times other than normal work periods then special service rates apply If during the on site repair it is determined the problem is not warranty related then the terms and conditions stated in the following On Site Non Warranty Repair section apply If any Aerotech product cannot be made functional by telephone assistance or pur chased replacement parts and cannot be returned to the Aerotech service center for repair then the following field service policy applies Aerotech will provide an on site field service representative in a reasonable amount of time provided that the customer issues a valid purchase order to Aerotech cov ering all transportation and subsistence costs and the prevailing labor cost includ ing travel time necessary to complete the repair Aerotech Inc Phone 412 963 7470 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh PA Fax 412 963 7459 15238 2897 Appendix A www aerotech com ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual Technical Changes Appendix B Technical Changes Table B 1 Current Changes 1 02 00 Section s Affected General Information Section 1 4 Added section Section 3 1 Added section Chapter 2 Installation Section 2 3 Sec Added safety information and warnings tion 2 5 and Section 1 3 Section 3 6 Added note about current requirements of motor and ground wires www aerotech com Appendix B 29 Technical Changes ANT LX Series Stage
29. rotech for more details on optional features and configurations 4 mm dowel pin holes for easy X Y configuration Figure 1 3 ANT LX X Y Configuration Www aerotech com Chapter 1 Overview ANT LX Series Stage User s Manual 1 1 2 Model Numbers The stage model number indicates the optional features on a particular stage To determine the options on your stage refer to Table 1 1 for an explanation of the numbering system Table 1 1 Model Numbering System OLX Accessories to be ordered as separate line item MXH5 D mm External 20 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 1 0 um resolution LTAS MXH10 D mm External 40 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 0 5 um resolution LTAS MXH25 D mm External 100 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 0 2 um res olution LTAS MXH50 D mm External 200 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 0 1 um res olution LTAS MXH100 D mm External 400 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 0 05 um res olution LTAS MXH200 D mm External 800 times multiplier 32 MHz maximum data rate 0 025 um res olution LTAS MXH250 D mm External 1000 times multiplier 33 MHz maximum data rate 0 02 um res olution LTAS MXH500 D mm External 2000 times multiplier 33 MHz maximum data rate 0 01 um res olution LTAS MXC nn Multiplier to controller cable specify length nn in feet Specify data rate mm 2M 2MHz 4M AMHz 8M 8MHz 16M 16MHz
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