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Brooks Marathon Express User Manual

Brooks Marathon Express
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Marathon Express™
User Manual
Part Number 605914 Rev. B

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Brooks Marathon Express Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrooks
ModelMarathon Express
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Marathon Express

System Overview

Provides a detailed overview of the Marathon Express system's features, components, and operation.

Options

Details available optional modules and configurations for the Marathon Express system.

Subsystems Overview

Introduces the major functional subsystems comprising the Marathon Express system.

Supplementary and Related Documentation

Lists other manuals relevant for understanding and operating the Marathon Express.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the Marathon Express system.

Safety Guidelines

Read the Safety Chapter

Emphasizes the critical importance of reviewing safety warnings for preventing injury.

Explanation of Hazards and Alerts

Defines hazard alert formats, icons, signal words, and colors used in the manual.

General Safety Considerations

Covers essential safety precautions for operating and servicing the equipment.

Illustration of Hazard Locations

Visually identifies potential hazardous points on the Marathon Express.

Safety and Identification Labels

Describes various safety labels and their locations on the system.

Interlocks

Explains safety interlocking capabilities for operator and system protection.

Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Details critical lockout/tagout procedures for safe maintenance and servicing.

Mechanical Hazards

Addresses hazards related to moving parts and crush points within the system.

Electrical Hazards

Highlights risks associated with electrical connections and power handling.

Laser Hazards

Provides safety information regarding the low-power laser used for wafer mapping.

Vacuum Hazards

Details risks associated with vacuum systems, including implosion and explosion.

Ergonomics Hazards

Covers hazards related to heavy lifting and system tip-over risks.

Environmental Information

Discusses noise emission, vibration, and refrigerant gases in the system.

Material Safety Information

Identifies hazardous materials and the importance of MSDS sheets.

Installation Procedures

Site Requirements

Specifies necessary site preparations including space and facilities.

Unpacking and Inspection

Provides instructions for safely unpacking and inspecting the system upon arrival.

Installation Procedure

Details the step-by-step process for installing the Marathon Express system.

Removing Shipping Brackets

Instructions for removing shipping brackets to allow module movement and installation.

Installing the Marathon Express

Guidance on positioning, leveling, and securing the main system unit.

Mounting the Process Modules to the MX System

Procedures for attaching and aligning process modules to the main system.

Facilities Connections

Details required facility connections like air, nitrogen, vacuum, and electrical.

Power-up Sequence

Step-by-step guide to safely applying power and initializing the system.

Subsystems Overview

System Overview

Provides a high-level view of the MX system's components and architecture.

Vacuum Systems

Details the different vacuum system packages and their components.

Transport Chamber Heating System

Describes the system for heating the transport chamber and its components.

Electrical System

Outlines the electrical power distribution and connections for the system.

Integral Wafer Buffer Station

Explains the function and components of the wafer buffer station.

Vacuum Load Locks

Details the function and types of vacuum load locks used in the system.

Operational Interfaces

Heater Power Supply Remote

Covers remote control capabilities for the heater power supply.

AC Power Distribution

Details the AC power distribution unit and its connections.

Power Connections

Provides information on connecting the system to facility power.

Operation Guide

Theory of Operation

Explains the fundamental principles of Marathon Express material transfer.

Station Coordinate System

Describes the system's coordinate system for robot navigation and station identification.

System Operation Overview

Details the material transfer process involving VCE, robot, and aligner.

Controls and Indicators

Describes system controls, indicators, and their functions.

Safety Interlocks

Explains the function and location of various safety interlocks.

Heating System

Covers operation modes (Bakeout, Continuous) and controls for the heating system.

Vacuum System Operation

Provides operational examples for vacuum systems including bakeout and start-up.

Normal Running

Describes the typical procedure for normal system operation after start-up.

System Alignment Procedures

Overview

General information on aligning system components to prevent errors.

Alignment Overview

Details the major steps in the system alignment process.

System Alignment - Mechanical Alignment

Ensures mechanical integrity between robot arm and system stations.

System Preparation

Steps required to prepare the system before starting alignment procedures.

Adjust the Robot’s End Effectors

Verifies and adjusts the flatness of robot end effectors for proper material handling.

Teach the Marathon Express Stations for Material Transfer

Guides teaching robot locations for material transfer stations.

Teach the Robot to the TopLigner Vacuum Aligner

Procedure for teaching the robot the aligner station location.

Teach the Robot the Process Modules

Procedure for teaching the robot the locations of the process modules.

Fine-Tuning the Station Assignment

Methods for optimizing station assignments using the system aligner.

System Alignment Check-out

Verifies the successful completion of system alignment procedures.

Maintenance and Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Schedule and procedures for routine maintenance to ensure system longevity.

Pad Cleaning Procedure

Instructions for cleaning material support pads to maintain performance.

TopCooler Cool Chuck Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the cool chuck component of the TopCooler.

O-Ring Removal/Replacement/Cleaning

Steps for inspecting, cleaning, or replacing O-rings for seal integrity.

Verifying Flatness of Robot’s End Effector

Checks end effector flatness for proper material support and handling.

Adjusting the Robot’s End Effector(s)

Procedure for adjusting robot end effectors for planar motion.

Repair Procedures

Provides guidance on standard user servicing for repair and replacement.

Removing/Replacing Viewports

Instructions for removing or replacing system viewports.

Lid Replacement

Procedure for replacing the main system lid.

Lid Lifter Replacement

Steps for replacing the lid lifter unit.

Vacuum Robot, Arm, or End Effector Replacement

Procedures for replacing major robot components.

Heater Cartridge Replacement

Instructions for replacing damaged chamber heating cartridge elements.

Troubleshooting

Initial Troubleshooting

Guides users in identifying the general area of a system problem.

Interlocks Troubleshooting

Addresses issues related to safety interlocks and their function.

Material Transport Troubleshooting

Helps diagnose and resolve problems with material handling within the system.

Vacuum System Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common issues related to the vacuum system.

Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Marathon Express System FRUs

Identifies standard FRUs available for system-level service.

Robot FRUs

Lists Field Replaceable Units specific to the robot system.

Vacuum Cassette Elevator FRUs

Identifies FRUs for the Vacuum Cassette Elevator modules.

Appendices

Appendix A: Contact Brooks Automation Technical Support

Provides contact information and required details for technical support.

Appendix B: Factory Default Settings

Information on accessing factory default settings for system components.

Appendix C: Station Identification

Logs system assignments and parameters for robot station configuration.

Appendix F: Packing and Shipping Instructions

Guidance on proper packaging and shipping of the Marathon Express.

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