Aerotech BLM Series Manual de usuario
Revision 3.00
BLMSeries "U-Channel" Linear Motor
HARDWAREMANUAL
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Table of Contents
BLMSeries "U-Channel" Linear Motor 1
Table of Contents 3
List of Figures 4
List of Tables 5
EU Declaration of Conformity 7
UKCA Declaration of Conformity 8
Safety Procedures and Warnings 9
Installation and Operation 10
Electrical Warnings 11
Motor-Related Warnings 12
Pinch Points 13
Magnetic Hazards 14
Handling and Storage 15
Chapter 1: Overview 17
1.1. Motor Specifications 23
1.2. Dimensions 34
1.3. Environmental Specifications 40
1.4. Air Requirements 41
1.5. Vacuum Operation 42
Chapter 2: Assembly and Installation 43
2.1. Bearing System 44
2.2. Position Transducer Resolution 44
2.3. Cable Management 44
2.4. Mechanical Arrangement of the Magnet Track 45
2.5. Track Stacking 45
2.6. Straightness and Flatness Tolerance 46
2.6.1. BLMSC Tolerances 46
2.6.2. BLMUC Tolerances 47
2.6.3. BLMC Tolerances 48
2.6.4. BLM Tolerances 49
2.6.5. BLMH Tolerances 50
2.6.6. BLMX Tolerances 51
2.7. External Motor Wiring 52
2.7.1. MotorPower Conductors 53
2.7.2. Protective Ground 53
2.7.3. Over-Current Protection 53
2.7.4. Hall-Effect Device and Thermistor Wiring 54
2.7.5. Wiring Guidelines 54
2.7.6. Thermal Protective Device 55
2.8. Hall-Effect Operation and Motor Phasing 57
2.9. Motor Heating 58
Chapter 3: Maintenance 59
Appendix A: Warranty and Field Service 61
Appendix B: Revision History 63
Index 65
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: BLMSC Model Dimensions 34
Figure 1-2: BLMUC Model Dimensions 35
Figure 1-3: BLMC Model Dimensions 36
Figure 1-4: BLM Model Dimensions 37
Figure 1-5: BLMH Model Dimensions 38
Figure 1-6: BLMX Model Dimensions 39
Figure 2-1: Motor Assembled in a Linear Stage 43
Figure 2-2: Linear Motor Mounting Configurations (end view) 45
Figure 2-3: Stacking Tracks 45
Figure 2-4: BLMSCStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 46
Figure 2-5: BLMUCStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 47
Figure 2-6: BLMCStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 48
Figure 2-7: BLMStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 49
Figure 2-8: BLMHStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 50
Figure 2-9: BLMXStraightness and Flatness Tolerances 51
Figure 2-10: Motor Wiring with Flying Leads 52
Figure 2-11: Thermal Sensor Resistance as a Function of Temperature 55
Figure 2-12: Typical Thermistor Interface Circuit 56
Figure 2-13: Linear Motor Phasing 57
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List of Tables
Table 1-1: BLMSCOptions 17
Table 1-2: BLMUCOptions 18
Table 1-3: BLMCForcer Options 19
Table 1-4: BLMOptions 20
Table 1-5: BLMHOptions 21
Table 1-6: BLMXOptions 22
Table 1-7: BLMSC Motor Specifications 23
Table 1-8: BLMUC Motor Specifications (P Magnet Track) 24
Table 1-9: BLMUC Motor Specifications (S Magnet Track) 25
Table 1-10: BLMC Motor Specifications (P Magnet Track) 26
Table 1-11: BLMC Motor Specifications (S Magnet Track) 27
Table 1-12: BLM Motor Specifications (P Magnet Track, BLM-142, BLM-203, BLM-264) 28
Table 1-13: BLM Motor Specifications (P Magnet Track, BLM-325, BLM-386) 29
Table 1-14: BLM Motor Specifications (S Magnet Track, BLM-142, BLM-203, BLM-264) 30
Table 1-15: BLM Motor Specifications (S Magnet Track, BLM-325, BLM-386) 31
Table 1-16: BLMH Motor Specifications 32
Table 1-17: BLMX Motor Specifications 33
Table 1-18: Environmental Specifications 40
Table 2-1: Bend Radius 44
Table 2-2: Cable Diameter and Wire Gauge 52
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EU Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product BLMSC, BLMUC, BLMC, BLM, BLMH, BLMX Motors (excluding VAC6 versions)
Model/Types All
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant EU Directives listed below:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
EU 2015/863 Directive, Restricted Substances (RoHS 3)
Using the relevant section of the following EU Standards and other normative documents:
IEC 60034-1:2010 Rotating electrical machines
IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
NOTE: Safe operation of the motor requires over speed
and over current protection. This could be done by
the connected controller / amplifier combination.
Authorized
Representative: / Norbert Ludwig
Managing Director
Aerotech GmbH
Gustav-Weißkopf-Str.18
90768 Fürth
Germany
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Aerotech, Inc.
Address 101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
USA
Declares that the product:
Product BLMSC, BLMUC, BLMC, BLM, BLMH, BLMX Motors (excluding VAC6 versions)
Model/Types All
To which this declaration relates, meets the essential health and safety requirements and is in
conformity with the relevant UK Legislation listed below:
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Using the relevant section of the following UK Designated Standards and other normative
documents when installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied by the
manufacturer.
IEC 60034-1:2010 Rotating electrical machines
IEC 61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
NOTE: Safe operation of the motor requires over speed
and over current protection. This could be done by
the connected controller / amplifier combination.
Authorized
Representative: / Simon Smith
Managing Director
Aerotech Ltd
The Old Brick Kiln, Ramsdell, Tadley
Hampshire RG26 5PR
UK
Engineer Verifying
Compliance: / Matt Maurer
Aerotech, Inc.
101 Zeta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2811
Date 9/12/2023
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Safety Procedures and Warnings
IMPORTANT: This manual tells you how to carefully and correctly use and operate the
motor.
lRead all parts of this manual before you install or operate the motor or before you
do maintenance to your system.
lTo prevent injury to you and damage to the equipment, obey the precautions in this
manual.
lAll specifications and illustrations are for reference only and were complete and
accurate as of the release of this manual. To find the newest information about this
product, refer to www.aerotech.com.
If you do not understand the information in this manual, contact Aerotech Global
Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: This product has been designed for light industrial manufacturing or
laboratory environments. If the product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer:
lThe protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
lThe life expectancy of the product could be decreased.
Safety notes and symbols are placed throughout this manual to warn you of the potential risks at the
moment of the safety note or if you fail to obey the safety note.
Shock/Electrocution Hazard Pinch, Shear, or Crush Hazard
General/Conditional Awareness Rotational Machinery Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard Pinch/Entanglement Hazard
Magnetic Field Hazard Trip Hazard
Heavy, Bulky Lifting Hazard Appropriate Equipment Required
Pressure/Explosive Atmosphere
Hazard Electrostatic Discharge Hazard
A blue circle symbol is an action or tip that you should obey. Some examples include:
General tip Read the manual/section
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Safety Glasses If applicable, do not lift unassisted
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Gloves
Wear personal protective equipment
(PPE): Hearing Protection
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Installation and Operation
To decrease the risk of damage to the equipment, you must obey the precautions that follow.
IMPORTANT: Aerotech motors are meant to be part of a drive package that consists of
an amplifier and a controller. The motor relies on the drive package for fault protection.
Do not use these motors in any other way.
DANGER: General Hazard Warning!
This product can produce high forces and move at velocities that could cause injury.
The user is responsible for its safe operation. The following general equation is
provided to assist with risk assessments in regards to contact and pinch points:
WARNING: General Hazard Warning!
lOnly trained operators should operate this equipment.
lAll service and maintenance must be done by approved personnel.
lUse this product only in environments and operating conditions that are approved in
this manual.
lNever install or operate equipment that appears to be damaged.
lMake sure that the product is securely mounted before you operate it.
lUse care when you move the motor or you could negatively affect the performance
of it.
WARNING:Trip Hazard!
Route, house, and secure all cables, duct work, air, or water lines. Failure to do so could
introduce trip hazards around the system that could result in physical injury or could
damage the equipment.
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