Rockwell Automation CHPS-250 Linear Stage Installation - Manual (Page 22)

22 Rockwell Automation Publication CHPS-UM001D-EN-P - July 2014
Chapter 3 Planning the Stage Installation
Environmental Factors
Mounting Surface Restrictions
Factor Applicability
Temperature The stage does not require any special cooling considerations. Avoid mounting it near any
heat generating objects, such as a heat register. Sustained average temperature must not
be greater than 40 °C (104 °F), nor less than 0 °C (32 °F).
Humidity Avoid excessive humidity. Condensation on metal surfaces can cause stage corrosion. The
maximum permissible humidity is 80% relative.
Access and Interference When possible, locate the system 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 Install the stage in a location free of excessive vibration.
Ambient Light Have sufficient light readily available to enable inspection, testing and other functions to
be performed on the stage.
Mounting Orientation Restriction
Surface Stages are to be bolted or clamped to a flat, stable, and rigid surface along its entire
length. Flatness deviation in the mounting surface must 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 must be maintained during operation of the stage.
Ceiling - inverted surface A ceiling mount (inverted on a horizontal surface) is not recommended. Stages mounted
in this orientation are subject to premature cable carrier failure.
Wall - horizontal Horizontal wall mount stages must be installed with the cable carrier below the stage.
Stages mounted horizontally on a wall must have a travel of 1 m (3.28 ft) or less. Stages
with a travel length greater than 1 m (3.28 ft) are subject to premature cable carrier
failure.
Wall - vertical or incline Stages mounted vertically on a wall must have a travel of 1 m (3.28 ft) or less. Stages with
a travel length greater than 1 m (3.28 ft) are subject to premature cable carrier failure.