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Introduction

SMD4 User Manual

The SMD4 stepper motor drive is a single-axis bipolar stepper motor drive, intended for use wit...

Updated 4 months ago by Alex Mayger

Procedure

Updating SMD3 or SMD4 firmware outside ...

Background If a firmware initiated in AML device control goes wrong, it may not be possible to r...

Updated 6 months ago by Ross Burling

General Operation Considerations for UHV-Compatible Motors

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

It is recommended that motors and mechanisms are operated in air during early commissioning. This...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Identifying and Connecting the Leads

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

The lead-out wires are self-coloured polyimide film-wrapped, silver-plated OFHC copper and each i...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Feedthrough Requirements

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

Motor wiring Overview Connecting motors inside a vacuum chamber to the SMD4 comprises two tasks...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Instructions

Using C# API DLLs in C++

1. Download the latest copy of the API DLL for your product Visit the product page for your prod...

Updated 6 months ago by Ross Burling

Background

Using C# API DLLs in C++

Most AML products have a C# API available to allow easy integration of the product into your own ...

Updated 6 months ago by Ross Burling

Troubleshooting

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

If the motor rotates at the wrong speed, frequently changes direction, or has low torque this is ...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Reversal of Rotation

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

There is a 50% probability that the direction of rotation will be reversed from the desired or co...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Preparation of Motor Leadout Wires for use with Other Feedthroughs

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

It will be necessary to cut off the crimp terminals fitted to the leads and re-strip them. Standa...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Over-Temperature Protection

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

All AML motors are provided with a K-type Thermocouple (NiCr-Ni) embedded between adjacent windin...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Vacuum Conditioning

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

Motors are supplied pre-baked to 200 °C in 1 x 10-6 mbar pressure for 24 hours and vented with dr...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Load Connection

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

The preferred method of coupling a load to the shaft is by a setscrew or collet fixing. AML do no...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Packing

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

AML motors are vacuum sealed packaged. Wear gloves to remove the motor from its vacuum packaging....

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Summary and Warnings

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

AML stepper motors are specifically designed for use in UHV environments making them ideally su...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Drive Requirements

D-Series UHV Stepper Motor User Manual

These motors are specifically designed for use in conjunction with AML stepper motor drives curre...

Updated 6 months ago by Alex Mayger

Installation

SMD3 User Manual

Before installation WARNING: Read this manual carefully before installing and operating the SMD3...

Updated 9 months ago by Ross Burling

Software

SMD3 User Manual

Installation and setup The SMD3 is compatible with the AML Device Control software, which can be...

Updated 10 months ago by Ross Burling

2. Frequently Asked Questions

Repairs Procedure

#2.1. What instruments can be repaired? PGC1, PGC2, PGC2D, NGC2, NGC2D, NGC3 & SMD210 instrument...

Updated 1 year ago by Joseph Taylor

Historical WEEE

WEEE Policy

Historical waste is defined as WEEE purchased before August 13, 2005. End of life AML branded hi...

Updated 1 year ago by Joseph Taylor