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Safety and warning notices
WARNING! All work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have suitable...
Introduction
The SMD4 stepper motor drive is a single-axis bipolar stepper motor drive, intended for use wit...
Procedure
Background If a firmware initiated in AML device control goes wrong, it may not be possible to r...
General Operation Considerations for UHV-Compatible Motors
It is recommended that motors and mechanisms are operated in air during early commissioning. This...
Identifying and Connecting the Leads
The lead-out wires are self-coloured polyimide film-wrapped, silver-plated OFHC copper and each i...
Feedthrough Requirements
Motor wiring Overview Connecting motors inside a vacuum chamber to the SMD4 comprises two tasks...
Instructions
1. Download the latest copy of the API DLL for your product Visit the product page for your prod...
Background
Most AML products have a C# API available to allow easy integration of the product into your own ...
Troubleshooting
If the motor rotates at the wrong speed, frequently changes direction, or has low torque this is ...
Reversal of Rotation
There is a 50% probability that the direction of rotation will be reversed from the desired or co...
Preparation of Motor Leadout Wires for use with Other Feedthroughs
It will be necessary to cut off the crimp terminals fitted to the leads and re-strip them. Standa...
Over-Temperature Protection
All AML motors are provided with a K-type Thermocouple (NiCr-Ni) embedded between adjacent windin...
Vacuum Conditioning
Motors are supplied pre-baked to 200 °C in 1 x 10-6 mbar pressure for 24 hours and vented with dr...
Load Connection
The preferred method of coupling a load to the shaft is by a setscrew or collet fixing. AML do no...
Packing
AML motors are vacuum sealed packaged. Wear gloves to remove the motor from its vacuum packaging....
Summary and Warnings
AML stepper motors are specifically designed for use in UHV environments making them ideally su...
Drive Requirements
These motors are specifically designed for use in conjunction with AML stepper motor drives curre...
Installation
Before installation WARNING: Read this manual carefully before installing and operating the SMD3...
Software
Installation and setup The SMD3 is compatible with the AML Device Control software, which can be...
2. Frequently Asked Questions
#2.1. What instruments can be repaired? PGC1, PGC2, PGC2D, NGC2, NGC2D, NGC3 & SMD210 instrument...