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HXP100-MECA & HXP100HA-MECA
6-Axis-Parallel Kinematic Positioning Systems
Warnings
WARNING
The motion of objects of all types carries potential risks for operators.
Ensure the protection of operators by prohibiting access to the dangerous
area and by informing the personnel of the potential risks involved.
WARNING
Do not use this Hexapod when struts are emitting smoke or is unusually
hot to the touch or are emitting any unusual odor or noise or is in any
other abnormal state.
Stop using the Hexapod immediately, switch off struts power and then
disconnect the HXP controller from power supply.
After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your
Newport service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair the
Hexapod yourself as this can be dangerous.
WARNING
Make sure that this Hexapod is not exposed to moisture and that liquid
does not get into the Hexapod.
Nevertheless, if any liquid has entered the Hexapod, switch off struts
power and then disconnect the HXP controller from power supply.
Contact your Newport service facility and request repairs.
WARNING
Do not insert or drop objects into this Hexapod, this may cause an
electric shock, or lock the drive.
Do not use this Hexapod if any foreign objects have entered the
Hexapod. Switch off struts power and then disconnect the HXP
controller from power supply.
Contact your Newport service facility for repairs.
WARNING
Do not place this Hexapod in unstable locations such as on a wobbly
table or sloping surface, where it may fall or tip over and cause injury.
If this Hexapod has been dropped or the case has been damaged, switch off
struts power and then disconnect the HXP controller from power supply.
Contact your Newport service facility and request repairs.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this Hexapod; this may cause an electric shock
or downgrade its performance.
WARNING
Do not exceed the usable depth indicated on the mounting holes (see
section “Dimensions”). Longer screws can damage the mechanics or
cause a short-circuit.
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