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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 3 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago by Alex Mayger

Installation

SMD3 User Manual

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

Updated 8 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 9 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