User Manual
A110D0001 Rev 1.2 for the A-110 Series
MRe, 28-Nov-2016
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6.
Installation
6.1. Mounting Surface Quality and Preparation
The A-110 is intended for horizontal mounting only in which the plane of the stage tabletop is level and parallel to
the plane of the ground.
The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness in order to achieve the maximum performance
from the A-110. When the A-110 series stage is mounted to a non-flat surface, the stage can be distorted as 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. The effects of flatness on mounting are illustrated
below.
To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface should be flat within 1 µm per 150 mm. A laboratory grade AA
granite surface plate is recommended. Do not shim under the stage base.
Figure 4 - Mounting Surface Quality
Prepare the mounting surface and bottom of the stage base with precision flat stones to remove any burrs or high
spots. Clean the mounting surface and bottom of the stage with the appropriate cleaners (isopropyl alcohol).
6.2. Mounting Procedure
1. Place the stage on the mounting surface.
2. Remove the shipping lock(s).
3. Connect the compressed air supply and turn on the air.
4. Move the stage table by hand as needed to access the mounting holes in the stage base.
5. Affix the stage base to the mounting surface using 4x M5 SHCS, 45mm long minimum. For travel lengths of
200, 300, and 400, use one additional M5 SHCS, 20mm long minimum, to affix the base near its center.