Chapter 1: Overview
The
base
of a hexapod has a flat mounting surface on the bottom and holds electronics for the
hexapod. The base should be mounted to a flat, rigid mounting surface (refer to
). The
base joints
allow the attached strut to pivot from the base.
The
platform
is the moving plate of a hexapod. The threaded holes on the top surface are designed
to hold customer equipment (refer to
). The
platform joints
allow the attached strut to
pivot from the platform.
The six
struts
of a hexapod change length in order to control the position of the platform. The struts
attach only to the joints of the base and platform.
The
cables
exit out of the back of the base. These six cables connect the hexapod to the controller
(refer to the
).
Figure 1-1:
HEX300-230HL Callouts
Table 1-1:
Model Options
HexGen
®
HEX300-230HL Hexapod 6-DOF Positioning System
HEX300-230HL
Six degree-of-freedom hexapod positioning system; 300 mm diameter base;
230 mm height at mid-travel; high-load capacity version
Feedback (Required)
-E1
Incremental encoders
-E2
Absolute encoders
Performance Grade (Optional)
-PL3
Base performance
-PL4
Ultra high-accuracy performance
Customization
Additional customization may be available (Vacuum preparation, custom geometry, etc.). Contact
Aerotech for details.
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