Manuals/LMG
Disclaimer
Zaber’s products are not intended for use in any critical medical, aviation, or military applications or situations where a product's use or failure could cause personal injury, death, or damage to property. Zaber disclaims any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. The user of this product agrees to Zaber's general terms and conditions of sale.
Noise Emissions
The A-weighted emission sound pressure level (SPL) of this device does not exceed 70 dB(A) during intended use.
Precautions
Zaber’s motion control devices are precision instruments and must be handled with care. In particular, moving parts must be treated with care. Avoid axial loads in excess of the rated thrust load, axial and radial impact, dust and other contaminants and damage to the leadscrew thread. These will reduce the performance of the device below stated specifications.
Installation
You can mount the LMG series goniometers using the four M3 holes in the base (32mm x 32mm grid). LMG goniometers can also be mounted together to create a two-axis goniometer. Mounting an LMG40 to the top of an LMG60 will result in a common center of rotation at 40mm above the LMG40 stage. See the LMG web page for dimensions, technical specifications and other details.
Operation
This unit is designed to be controlled with any of Zaber's X-Series or A-Series Stepper Motor Controllers. Units produced before July 2012 with the round Minidin connectors are designed to be controlled with the older T-MCA series chopper drive controllers. Zaber's controllers and peripherals are designed for ease of use when used together. Optimal settings for each peripheral (such as the default current, speed, acceleration, and limit settings) can be loaded by setting the peripheralid (T:66) on the controller. The peripheral ID is listed as the ID on the peripheral's label. A list of IDs is also available on the ID Mapping page. For more information on device operation, refer to the controller's user manual.
Pinout for D-sub 15 Connectors (A-series and X-Series controllers and peripherals)
| A- or X-series controller (female) | 
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|---|---|
| T3 Peripheral (male) | 
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| T4 Peripheral (male) | 
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| Pin # | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | +5V |
| 2 | Encoder Error **** |
| 3 | reserved |
| 4 | Away Sensor *** |
| 5 | Home Sensor |
| 6 | Ground |
| 7 | Motor B1 |
| 8 | Motor A1 |
| 9 | +5V * |
| 10 | Encoder A * |
| 11 | Encoder B * |
| 12 | Encoder Index ** |
| 13 | Ground * |
| 14 | Motor B2 |
| 15 | Motor A2 |
* encoder embedded peripherals only
** devices with encoders with index only
*** devices with away sensors only
**** devices with linear or direct-reading encoders only
Pin-Out for Minidin 8 (T-MCA connector and CDC6 cable to Peripheral)
| Minidin 8 Female (on T-MCA) | Minidin 8 Male (on Peripheral) |
|---|---|
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| Pin # | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | Motor A1 |
| 2 | Motor A2 |
| 3 | Motor B1 |
| 4 | Not Connected |
| 5 | Motor B2 |
| 6 | +5V |
| 7 | Home Signal |
| 8 | Ground |
Alternate Controllers
The device may be controlled by any 2-phase stepper motor controller with home sensor input. Warning: Operating the unit without correctly wiring up the home sensor can cause permanent damage to the unit. We do not recommend using your own controller unless you are familiar with how to control a stepper motor with a hall sensor limit switch. The following information is provided for reference only. Damage to the actuator or hall sensor due to incorrect wiring is not covered by warranty.
Warranty and Repair
For Zaber's policies on warranty and repair, please refer to the Ordering Policies.
Standard products
Standard products are any part numbers that do not contain the suffix ENG followed by a 4 digit number. Most, but not all, standard products are listed for sale on our website. All standard Zaber products are backed by a one-month satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will refund your payment minus any shipping charges. Goods must be in brand new saleable condition with no marks. Zaber products are guaranteed for one year. During this period Zaber will repair any products with faults due to manufacturing defects, free of charge.
Custom products
Custom products are any part numbers containing the suffix ENG followed by a 4 digit number. Each of these products has been designed for a custom application for a particular customer. Custom products are guaranteed for one year, unless explicitly stated otherwise. During this period Zaber will repair any products with faults due to manufacturing defects, free of charge.
How to return products
Customers with devices in need of return or repair should contact Zaber to obtain an RMA form which must be filled out and sent back to us to receive an RMA number. The RMA form contains instructions for packing and returning the device. The specified RMA number must be included on the shipment to ensure timely processing.
Email Updates
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Contact Information
Contact Zaber Technologies Inc by any of the following methods:
| Phone | 1-604-569-3780 (direct) 1-888-276-8033 (toll free in North America) |
|---|---|
| Fax | 1-604-648-8033 |
| #2 - 605 West Kent Ave. N., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6P 6T7 | |
| Web | www.zaber.com |
| Please visit our website for up to date email contact information. |
The original instructions for this product are available at https://www.zaber.com/manuals/LMG.
Appendix A: Default Settings
Please see the Zaber Support Page for default settings for this device.