1About this Document 1
1.1 Objective and Target Group of this User Manual ...................................................... 1
1.2 Symbols and Typographic Conventions...................................................................... 1
1.3 Figures ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Other Applicable Documents ..................................................................................... 2
1.5 Downloading Manuals................................................................................................ 3
2Safety 5
2.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 5
2.3 Organizational Measures............................................................................................ 5
2.4 Measures for Handling Vacuum-Compatible Products.............................................. 6
3Product Description 7
3.1 Features and Applications.......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Model Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Product View .............................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Technical Features...................................................................................................... 9
3.4.1 Struts.............................................................................................................. 9
3.4.2 Reference Switch and Limit Switches............................................................ 9
3.4.3 Control........................................................................................................... 9
3.4.4 Motion ........................................................................................................... 9
3.4.5 ID Chip.......................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Scope of Delivery...................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................ 15
3.7 Suitable Controllers .................................................................................................. 16
4Unpacking 17
5Installing 23
5.1 General Notes on Installation................................................................................... 23
5.2 Determining the Permissible Load and Workspace ................................................. 24
5.3 Grounding the Hexapod ........................................................................................... 25
5.4 Fixing the data transmission cable with the connector holder................................ 25
5.5 Mounting the Hexapod on a Surface ....................................................................... 27
5.6 Fixing the Load to the Hexapod................................................................................ 28
5.7 Connecting the Hexapod to the Controller .............................................................. 30
6Startup 35
6.1 General Notes on Startup......................................................................................... 35
Contents
