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5 Installation
L-402 Mniature Stage MP164E Version: 1.2.0 11
5.1 General Notes on Installation
NOTICE
Unwanted changes in position with vertical mounting!
If the load exceeds the self-locking of the drive when the L-402 is mounted vertically,
unintentional changes in the position of the motion platform will occur. Unwanted changes in
the position of the motion platform can damage the drive, the load or the environment.
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When the L-402 is mounted vertically, make sure that the installed load is lower than the
self-locking of the drive (see specification of the holding force in "Data table" (p. 27)).
NOTICE
Electrostatic hazard
Touching the pins in the connections of the L-402 can damage electrostatic sensitive devices
(ESD) of the L-402. For this reason, the L-402 is supplied with ESD protection on all
connections.
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Do not remove the ESD protection from the connections until you connect the L-402 to the
controller.
NOTICE
Cable break!
A cable break leads to failure of the L-402.
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Install the L-402 so that the cable is not bent too strongly or crushed.
NOTICE
Heating of the L-402 during operation!
The heat produced during operation of the L-402 can affect your application.
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Install the L-402 so that the application is not impaired by the dissipated heat.
INFORMATION
For optimal repeatability, all components must be connected firmly together.
5 Installation