MS242EK 2.1.0 10/2019. 2.0
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General Safety Instructions
Intended Use
The electronics are a laboratory device as
defined by DIN EN 61010-1. They are intended
for indoor use and use in an environment which
is free of dirt, oil, and lubricants.
According to their design, the electronics are
intended for operating positioners from PI.
The electronics may only be used in compliance
with the technical specifications and instruc-
tions in this user manual. The user is responsi-
ble for process validation.
The electronics may not be used for purposes
other than those stated in the user manual. The
electronics may only be installed, operated,
maintained, and cleaned by authorized and
appropriately qualified personnel.
Installation
Unsuitable cables can cause damage to the
electronics and can affect the performance of
the positioner.
X
Only use genuine PI parts for connecting
the positioner to the electronics.
X
If you need longer cables, use extension
cables from PI.
Startup
The collision of a moving part at the end of the
travel range, or with an obstacle, as well as high
accelerations, can cause damage to or consi-
derable wear on the positioner.
X
Do
not
deactivate the limit switch evaluati-
on by the electronics.
X
Stop the axis in time.
X
If you use a system for closed-loop operati-
on: Avoid motion in open-loop operation.
Unsuitable settings can cause the positioner to
oscillate. Oscillation can damage the positioner
and/or the load affixed to it.
X
If the positioner is oscillating (unusual ope-
rating noise), immediately switch off the
servo mode or the electronics.
X
Change the parameter settings of the elec-
tronics (see manual).
X
If there is any oscillation during the refe-
rence move, follow the instructions under
„Troubleshooting“ in the manual.
Installation
Installing the PC Software
Installing the PC software in Windows
1.
Start the installation wizard by double-cli-
cking the
PI_<product number>.CD_Setup.
exe
file in the installation directory (root
directory of the CD).
The
InstallShield Wizard
window opens
so that programs and the manuals for the
electronics can be installed.
2.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
If necessary: Update the PC software and
positioner database with the PI Update
Finder (see manual).
Installing the PC software in Linux
1.
Unpack the tar archive from the
/linux
directory of the product CD to a directory
on your PC.
2.
Change to the directory where the tar
archive was unpacked.
3.
As superuser (root privileges), execute the
./INSTALL
script to start the installation.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
5.
If necessary: Update the PC software and
positioner database (see manual).
Mounting the Electronics
NOTICE
High temperatures can cause the electro-
nics to overheat.
X
Set up the electronics with a gap of
at least 10 cm to the top and rear
panels and at least 5 cm to the sides.
If this is not possible, make sure
that the surroundings are cooled
sufficiently.
X
Ensure sufficient ventilation at the
place of installation.
X
Keep the ambient temperature at a
noncritical level (5-40 °C).
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