Mechanical Installation
AOM130 User Manual
2.3. Securing the AOM130 Base to the Mounting Surface
W A R N I N G : The AOM130 must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury
and damage to the equipment.
W A R N I N G : Make sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the AOM130.
Unsecured moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
D A N G E R / H E A V Y : Manually lifting and moving the stage requires a minimum of two
people on either side of the stage. Refer to
for stage mass specifications.
l
Do not attempt to lift heavy loads single handed.
l
Follow the lifting instructions and only manually lift from the specified surfaces (if lifting
hardware hasn't been supplied).
The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness to achieve the maximum performance from
the AOM130. When the AOM130 is mounted to a non-flat surface, the stage can be distorted while the
mounting screws are tightened. This distortion will decrease the overall accuracy of the stage. Adjustments
to the mounting surface must be done before the stage is secured.
Inspect the mounting surface for dirt or unwanted residue and clean if necessary. Use precision flatstones
on the mounting surface to remove any burrs or high spots. Clean the mounting surface with a lint free cloth
and isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning solvent to completely dry. Gently place the stage on the
mounting surface.
N O T E :
To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface must be flat to within 2.5 µm.
AOM130 gimbal has a fixed mounting pattern as shown in
.
Tightening torque values are dependent on the properties of the mounting hardware and of the surface on
which the gimbal is being mounted. Values provided in
are typical values and may not be accurate
for your mounting surface.
Table 2-1:
Gimbal to Mounting Surface Hardware
Gimbal
Mounting Hardware
Typical Screw Torque
AOM130-6
AOM130-9
AOM130-12
AOM130-16
M6 SHCS X 65 mm (minimum length; 3 places)
6 N·m
AOM130-20
AOM130-24
M10 SHCS X 95 mm (minimum length; 3 places)
30 N·m
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