Manuals, Help Files, & Cable Drawings
Browse a directory of manuals, help files, and cable drawings for Aerotech software and hardware products.
Reference Library
Product Documentation
CAD Drawing Library
Our CAD Drawing Library includes a catalog of 3D models for amplifiers, motion controllers, drives racks, stages, manual positioners, optical mounts, goniometers, spindles and more. All of our CADs are available through 3D PartStream.NET.
Reference Guides
Piezo Nanopositioner Reference
A comprehensive tutorial on piezo technology used in the manufacture of piezo-based positioning systems.
White Papers and Application Notes
Find helpful information on Aerotech products and their use in a variety of different applications.
- Technical Note - Piezo Controller Thermal Stability Comparison – Download PDF
- High-Bandwidth Force Control – Download PDF
- Advanced Motion Control for Precision Drum Writing – Download PDF
- Machine Positioning Uncertainty with Laser Interferometer Feedback – Download PDF
- Advanced Motion Control Optimizes Mechanical Micro-Drilling – Download PDF
- Advanced Motion Control Optimizes Laser Micro-Drilling – Download PDF
- Minimum Incremental Motion and Holding Stability in Beamline Positioning – Download PDF
- Laser Raster-Scanning Patterns on Cylindrical Workpieces Using CADFusion and PSO Bitmap Tools – Download PDF
- EtherNet/IP Programming - Programming with RSLogix 500 – Download PDF
- EtherNet/IP Programming - Programming with RSLogix 5000 – Download PDF
- Tailored Automation Solutions for Performance-Driven Machinery – Download PDF
- Synchronizing Position Synchronized Output (PSO) with Mode-Locked Lasers – Download PDF
- Automation Controllers that Reduce Deployment Risk in Machine Design and Improve Performance – Download PDF
- Using the A3200 ROTATION Command for Five-Axis Systems – Download PDF
- Using the Galvo Calibration File Converter with the Nmark CLS – Download PDF
- Using the Galvo Calibration File Converter with the Nmark SSaM – Download PDF
- Enhanced Tracking Control (ETC) – Download PDF
- Harmonic Cancellation Algorithms Enable Precision Motion Control – Download PDF
Linear Motors Application Guide
Aerotech's linear motors application guide includes history, basics, benefits and a selection guide for Aerotech's linear motors.
Engineering Reference
Aerotech's engineering reference guide serves as a valuable resource for all Aerotech motion and positioning control components and systems. It includes terminology, conversion tables and helpful feature comparisons.
- Complete Engineering Reference – Download PDF
- Section 1. Resolution, Accuracy and Repeatability – Download PDF
- Section 2. Linear Stage Terminology – Download PDF
- Section 3. Rotary Stage Terminology – Download PDF
- Section 4. Metrology, Testing and Certification – Download PDF
- Section 5. Cantilevered Loading – Download PDF
- Section 6. Loading versus Lifetime – Download PDF
- Section 7. Computing Resolution – Download PDF
- Section 8. Computing Maximum Data Rate – Download PDF
- Section 9. Laser Interferometer Implementation – Download PDF
- Section 10. The Aerotech Vacuum Advantage – Download PDF
- Section 11. Cleanroom Preparation – Download PDF
- Section 12. Electrostatic Discharge Protection – Download PDF
- Section 13. Multi-Axis Assembly – Download PDF
- Section 14. Motor Orientation Options – Download PDF
- Section 15. System Checkout – Download PDF
- Section 16. Motor Selection and Sizing – Download PDF
- Section 17. Miscellaneous Data – Download PDF
- Section 18. Conversion Tables – Download PDF
- Section 19. Glossary – Download PDF