Newport MFA, MFA-CCV6, MFA-CC, MFA-PP, MFA-PPD User Manual
Miniature
Linear Stages
MFA Series
USER’S MANUAL
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Warranty
Newport Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of
shipment. If found to be defective during the warranty period, the product
will either be repaired or replaced at Newport’s discretion.
To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Newport representative,
or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine, California. You will be given
prompt assistance and return instructions. Send the instrument,
transportation prepaid, to the indicated service facility. Repairs will be
made and the instrument returned, transportation prepaid. Repaired
products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or
at least 90 days.
Limitation of Warranty
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from modification or
misuse of any product or part.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular use. Newport Corporation shall not be liable for any indirect,
special, or consequential damages.
by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved.
Original instructions.
No part of this document may be reproduced or copied without the prior
written approval of Newport Corporation. This document is provided for
informa ti on only, and pro du ct specifications are subject to change without
notice. Any change will be reflected in future publishings.
CAUTION
Warranty does not apply to damages resulting from:
• Incorrect usage:
– Load on the stage greater than maximum specified load.
– Carriage speed higher than specified speed.
–Improper grounding.
¬ Connectors must be properly secured.
¬ When the load on the stage represents an electrical risk, it must
be connected to ground.
– Excessive or improper cantilever loads.
• Modification of the stage or any part thereof.
CAUTION
Please return equipment in
the original (or equivalent)
packing.
You will be responsible for
damage incurred from
inadequate packaging if the
original packaging is not
used.
© 2018
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Table of Contents
Warranty .................................................................................................................ii
EC Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................v
Definitions and Symbols.......................................................................................vi
Warnings ...............................................................................................................vii
Caution .................................................................................................................viii
1.0 — Introduction.................................................................................1
2.0 — Description ...................................................................................2
2.1 Design Details ............................................................................................2
3.0 — Characteristics............................................................................3
3.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................3
3.2 Mechanical Specifications .......................................................................4
3.3 Load Specification Definitions.................................................................4
3.4 Load Characteristics and Stiffness .........................................................5
3.5 Stage Weights ............................................................................................5
4.0 — Drives and Motors ....................................................................6
4.1 Stepper Drive Version ..............................................................................6
4.2 DC-Motor Drive Version ...........................................................................6
4.3 Sensor Position..........................................................................................7
4.4 Feedback Signal Position .........................................................................8
4.5 Pinouts........................................................................................................8
5.0 — Connection to Newport Controllers ..............................10
5.1 Warnings on Controllers ........................................................................10
5.2 Connection ...............................................................................................11
5.3 Cables .......................................................................................................11
6.0 — Connection to Non-Newport Electronics ....................12
6.1 MFA-PPD & MFA-CC Connections .........................................................12
6.2 MFA-PP Stage ...........................................................................................13
7.0 — Dimensions.................................................................................13
8.0 — Accessories.................................................................................14
8.1 MFA-BK Plate ...........................................................................................14
8.2 (M-)MFA-TP Top Plates ..........................................................................14
8.3 MFA-BP Base Plate ..................................................................................14
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9.0 — Maintenance ..............................................................................15
9.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................15
9.2 Repair .......................................................................................................15
9.3 Calibration ...............................................................................................15
Service Form .........................................................................................................17
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MFA Series
EU Declaration of Conformity
following Annex II-1A
of Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
The manufacturer:
MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics,
9, rue du bois sauvage
F-91055 Evry FRANCE
Hereby declares that the machinery:
y Description: " MFA "
y Function: Miniature Linear Stages
y Models: MFA-CC/-CCV6/-PP/-PPD
– the technical file of which was compiled by:
Mr Hervé LE COINTE, Quality Director,
MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics, Zone Industrielle - B.P.29
F-45340 Beaune La Rolande France
– complies with all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
– complies with all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
– complies with all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2011/65/EU relating to RoHS2.
– was designed and built in accordance with the following harmonised standards:
y NF EN 61326-1:2013 « Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements »
y NF EN 55011:2010/A1:2011 Class A
– was designed and built in accordance with the following other standards:
y NF EN 61000-4-2
y NF EN 61000-4-3
y NF EN 61000-4-4
y NF EN 61000-4-5
y NF EN 61000-4-6
ORIGINAL DECLARATION
Done in Beaune La Rolande on 16 May2017
Hervé LE COINTE
Quality Director
DC1-EN rev:A
EC Declaration of Conformity
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Definitions and Symbols
The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also
appear on the product where safety-related issues occur.
General Warning or Caution
The exclamation symbol may appear in warning and caution tables in this
document. This symbol designates an area where personal injury or
damage to the equipment is possible.
The following are definitions of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes that may
be used in this manual to call attention to important information regarding
personal safety, safety and preservation of the equipment, or important
tips.
WA RN IN G
Warning indicates a potentially dangerous situation which can result in
bodily harm or death.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in
damage to product or equipment.
NOTE
Note indicates additional information that must be considered by the
user or operator.
European Union CE Mark
The presence of the CE Mark on Newport Corporation equipment means
that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying with all
applicable European Union (CE) regulations and recommendations.
Warnings and Cautions
ATTENTIO N
This stage is a Class A device. In a residential environment, this device
can cause electromagnetic interference. In this case, suitable measures
must be taken by the user.
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Warnings
W
ARNING
The motion of objects of all types carries potential risks for operators.
Ensure the protection of operators by prohibiting access to the dangerous
area and by informing the personnel of the potential risks involved.
WA RN IN G
Do not use this stage when its motor is emitting smoke or is unusually
hot to the touch or is emitting any unusual odor or noise or is in any
other abnormal state.
Stop using the stage immediately, switch off the motor power and then
disconnect the electronics power supply.
After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your
Newport service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair the
stage yourself as this can be dangerous.
WA RN IN G
Make sure that this stage is not exposed to moisture and that liquid does
not get into the stage.
Nevertheless, if any liquid has entered the stage, switch off the motor
power and then disconnect the electronics from power supply.
Contact your Newport service facility and request repairs.
WA RN IN G
Do not insert or drop objects into this stage, this may cause an electric
shock, or lock the drive.
Do not use this stage if any foreign objects have entered the stage.
Switch off the motor power and then disconnect the electronics power
supply.
Contact your Newport service facility for repairs.
WA RN IN G
Do not place this stage in unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
sloping surface, where it may fall or tip over and cause injury.
If this stage has been dropped or the case has been damaged, switch off
the motor power and then disconnect the electronics power supply.
Contact your Newport service facility and request repairs.
WA RN IN G
Do not attempt to modify this stage; this may cause an electric shock or
downgrade its performance.
WA RN IN G
Do not exceed the usable depth indicated on the mounting holes (see
section “Dimensions”). Longer screws can damage the mechanics or
cause a short-circuit.
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Caution
Only the MFA-CCV6 stage is compatible and can be used in a vacuum
environment up to 10-6hPa.
C
AUTION
Do not place this stage in a hostile environment such as X-Rays, hard
UV,… or in any vacuum environment.
CAUTION
Do not place this stage in a location affected by dust, oil fumes, steam or
high humidity. This may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not leave this stage in places subject to extremely high temperatures
or low temperatures. This may cause an electric shock.
• Operating temperature: +10 to +35 °C
• Storage temperature: -10 to +40 °C (in its original packaging)
CAUTION
Do not move this stage if its motor power is on.
Make sure that the cable to the electronics is disconnected before
moving the stage. Failure to do so may damage the cable and cause an
electrical shock.
CAUTION
Be careful that the stage is not bumped when it is being carried. This
may cause it to malfunction.
CAUTION
When handling this stage, always unplug the equipment from the power
source for safety.
CAUTION
When the carriage is in its end-of-run position, it is strongly recommended
not to go beyond this point as this may damage the stage mechanism.
CAUTION
Contact your Newport service facility to request cleaning and
specification control every year.
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