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Gantry Support Modules
Adept Python Modules User’s Guide, Rev. E 59
3.3 Gantry Support Modules
An L-Series gantry module is available to support Y-axis modules in multi-axis
configurations. The gantry modules have a similar rigid aluminum extrusion frame with a
single linear bearing support. These idler rails do not have motors or ball screws, but they
are equipped with a single belt seal, similar to the standard linear modules. The purpose
of the gantry module is to support the cantilevered end of a Y-axis to allow increased
Y-axis stroke length, higher payloads, and improved system stiffness.
Figure 3-22. Gantry (LG6) Module
Gantry Support Module Descriptor Numbers
When a Python L-Series gantry support module is included in a system, a descriptor
number is generated to describe the gantry, similar to the module descriptor numbers.
The following figure shows an example LG6 (gantry) descriptor number.
Figure 3-23. LG6 (Gantry) Descriptor Number Example
The boxes are provided to show how the descriptor number consists of characters whose
values and positions represent different configuration options. For example, “020”
indicates a 200 mm stroke length.
60 mm
60 mm
LG6 020 P0 0 0