PRO560LM Hardware Manual
Mechanical Specifications and Installation
Chapter 2: Mechanical Specifications and Installation
W A R N I N G : PRO560LM installation must be in accordance to instructions provided by this
manual and any accompanying documentation. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in injury or damage to the equipment.
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage
D A N G E R / H E A V Y : Refer to
for stage mass specifications.
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Do not attempt to lift heavy loads single handed.
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Lift only by the base. Use lifting hardware if it has been provided (refer to
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Do not use the tabletop or cables as lifting points.
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For multi-axis assemblies, always lift the system by the lower axis.
W A R N I N G : It is the customer's responsibility to safely and carefully lift and move the
PRO560LM.
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Secure all moving parts before lifting or moving the PRO560LM to a new location.
Unsecured moving parts could shift and cause bodily injury.
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Improper handling could adversely affect the performance of the PRO560LM. Use care
when moving the PRO560LM.
Carefully remove the PRO560LM from its protective shipping container. Gently set the PRO560LM on a
smooth, flat, and clean surface.
Before operating the PRO560LM, it is important to let it stabilize at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
Allowing it to stabilize to room temperature will ensure that all of the alignments, preloads, and tolerances are
the same as they were when tested at Aerotech. Use compressed nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-less air to
remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping.
Each PRO560LM has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers contain
information necessary for maintaining or updating system hardware and software. Locate this label and
record the information for later reference.
Shipping Brackets
All PRO560LM series stages are packaged with shipping brackets installed to prevent unwanted stage
motion and potential damage from occurring during shipment. The brackets are red anodized aluminum (the
only red anodized pieces Aerotech uses) that attach to the stage base on either side of the stage carriage.
The rubber pads on the shipping brackets compress slightly to gently hold the carriage in place. Two
shipping brackets are used on single axis and upper axis stages in a multi-axis stack, while four shipping
brackets are used on lower axis stages in multi-axis stacks. They must be removed from the stage for the
stage to operate. Retain the brackets for future use.
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