Rockwell Automation MPMA Integrated Multi-Axis Linear Stages - Manual (Page 27)

Rockwell Automation Publication MPMA-UM001B-EN-P - November 2010 27
Planning a Multi-axis Stage Installation Chapter 3
Mounting Restrictions
When locating your multi-axis stage include the following:
· Environmental Factors
· Mounting Surface Restrictions
· Mounting Orientations for Center and Cantilever Multi-axis Stage XY
(MPMA- xA/Cxxxxxx-SxC)
· Mounting Orientations for Center Stacked XZ Multi-axis Stage (MPMA-
xBxxxxxx-SxC)
· Clearance Requirements
Environmental Factors
Mounting Surface Restrictions
Factor Applicability
Temperature The linear stage does not require any special cooling considerations. Avoid
mounting it near any heat generating objects, such as a heat register.
Sustained average operating temperature should not be greater than 40 °C
(104 °F), nor less than 0 °C (32 °F).
Humidity Avoid excessive humidity that can cause condensation on metal surfaces
and consequently stage corrosion. The maximum permissible
noncondensing humidity is 80% relative.
Access and
interference When possible, the system should be located where sufficient working
space is available to perform periodic maintenance.
Avoid installing where a trapping hazard or pinch point occurs as a result of
interference with the building, structures, utilities, and other machines and
equipment.
Dust and airborne
contaminants Avoid placing the stage in areas where excessive dust or other airborne
contaminants are present. Chemical fumes or vapors can cause damage to
internal components.
Vibration The linear stage should be installed in a location free of excessive vibration.
Ambient light Sufficient light should be readily available to enable inspection, testing,
and other functions to be performed on the stage.
Surface Restriction
Flatness X-axis or base stage must be bolted or clamped to a flat, stable, and rigid
surface along its entire length. Flatness deviation in the mounting surface
should be less than or equal to 0.025 mm over a 300 x 300 mm (0.001 in.
over a 12 x 12 in.) area.
Flatness should be maintained during operation of the linear stage.