Service manual

Appendix C 163
Software Tools
Spinstand Tool Usage
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Spinstand Tool Usage
Purpose of Tools
The spinstand tools allows you to control the each stage, spindle and HLM one by one to
help adjustment, repair and isolation. This tool has following function.
• Spinstand Data Backup/Restore
Backup or restore the spinstand data. This data includes important and unique values
for each spinstand. So, you should back up the data before every adjustment/repair for
the spinstand.
• Spinstand Diagnosis
Operates spinstand motion to test their function.
— X-Y Stages
• Lock/Unlock
Lock means to pull the stage by vacuum air, land and fix it
Unlock means to float the stage.
• Free float
Free float means to release servo motor actuate a stage, so that you can move
the stage by hand.
• Homing
Homing means to initialize the stage. In homing, the stage is moved to an end of
stage travel where limit switch is turned on, then initialize the position. The
stage is fixed by servo motor after homing.
— Spindle
• Clamp/Unclamp
Clamp means to fix the media on the spindle. Unclamp means to release it.
• Rotate
Rotates the spindle. Before rotation, media is clamped automatically.
—HLM
• Head Load/Unload
Actuate HLM to load or Unload a head.
Additional Function for Trained Personnel
For trained personnel, additional functions of the spinstand tool are available. See the
spinstand service manual for details.