Physical Installation
The X-LRQ-DEC stage has two sets of mounting features that are acceptable means of fastening the stage to a
structure. The first are the slotted holes in the middle of the stage which use M6 fasteners on a 25 mm x 50
mm grid. The second set of mounting features are the T-slots located on the bottom of the stage which are 84
mm apart. The T-slots will generally accept T-nuts that are used in 20 mm aluminum T-slot extrusions.
Do not mount the stage using the T-slots on the side on the device.
The T-slots are designed for use with
accessories such as limit sensors, linear encoders, and cable trays only. This T-slot is designed to accept a
standard M2.5 hex nut. Damage will occur if these T-slots are used to mount the stage.
Dust Cover Removal and Installation
Use caution handling the shim as the edges are extremely sharp. For disassembly, simply remove the four screws securing the stainless steel dust cover shim and slide the shim out.
In most cases, the shim only needs to be lifted slightly to install the mounting screws and does not require full removal. Take care not to kink or bend the shim.
Move the stage at least 50mm away from one end of the LRQ base and feed the LRQ Dust Cover
Shim in from one side. Use a business card as a ramp to help guide the shim over the first rise and
under the second. Be careful not to kink the Dust Cover Shim or cut your fingers on the sharp metal!
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Carefully feed the Dust Cover Shim through the stage top adapter, making sure that the shim doesn't
rub directly on the aluminum of the Stage Top Adapter. Align the mounting holes at each end such
that the Dust Cover Shim covers all of the magnet slots in the Sheet Metal Sides.
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