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Feedthrough Requirements
Motor wiring Overview Connecting motors inside a vacuum chamber to the SMD4 comprises two tasks: ...
Drive Requirements
These motors are specifically designed for use in conjunction with AML current-regulated stepper ...
Summary and Warnings
AML stepper motors are specifically designed for use in vacuum environments making them ideally s...
General Operation Considerations for UHV-Compatible Motors
It is recommended that motors and mechanisms are operated in air during early commissioning. This...
Troubleshooting
If the motor rotates at the wrong speed, frequently changes direction, or has low torque this is ...
Over-Temperature Protection
All AML motors are provided with a K-type Thermocouple (NiCr-Ni) embedded between adjacent windin...
Installation
Use the four holes in the front flange for mounting using the fixings of your choice. The locatio...
Packing
AML motors are vacuum sealed packaged. Wear gloves to remove the motor from its vacuum packaging....
General Operation Considerations for UHV-Compatible Motors
It is recommended that motors and mechanisms are operated in air during early commissioning. This...
Reversal of Rotation
Preparation of Motor Leadout Wires for use with Other Feedthroughs
Feedthrough Requirements
Identifying and Connecting the Leads
Drive Requirements
Load Connection
Software
Installation and setup The SMD4 is compatible with the AML Device Control software, which can be...
Remote interfaces
The SMD4 offers 3 communication interfaces, USB, Ethernet and Serial. The serial interface is dua...
Installation
Before installation WARNING: Read this manual carefully before installing and operating the SMD4...
Technical information
General General Dimensions 166 mm x 106 mm x 56 mm(excluding connectors and feet) ...
Axial and Radial Loads
1. Axial and Radial Loads on AML Stepper Motor Bearings AML stepper motors ar...