MP187EK 1.0.0 05/2019. 0.3
M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G
Intended Use
The positioner is a laboratory device as defined
by DIN EN 61010-1. It is intended for indoor use
and use in an environment that is free of dirt,
oil, and lubricants.
In accordance with its design, the positioner
is intended for positioning loads in one axis
at various velocities. The positioner is not
intended for applications in areas where failure
would be a considerable risk for people or the
environment.
If the positioner does not have a holding brake,
it is only intended for operation with a horizon-
tally aligned motion axis.
The intended use of the positioner is only pos-
sible when completely installed and connected,
and in conjunction with suitable electronics.
The thermal protection sensor built into the
positioner's motor must be evaluated and
monitored.
The positioner may only be installed, operated,
maintained, and cleaned by authorized and
appropriately qualified personnel.
Installation
Mechanical forces can damage or misalign the
positioner.
X
Avoid shocks and drops.
X
Maintain the maximum permissible forces
(see manual).
X
The calculations must also include the
masses of positioners moved in multi-axis
systems.
X
Transport the positioner in the original
packaging with installed transport safegu-
ard only.
X
Remove the transport safeguard only when
the positioner is at the intended place of
use.
Incorrectly fitted screws and locating pins can
cause damage to the positioner.
X
Choose screw lengths and locating pins
according to the depth of the holes.
X
Pay attention to the maximum tightening
torque for the screws (see manual).
X
Do not allow screw heads to protrude.
X
Do not insert locating pins too deeply into
through-holes.
Collisions can damage the positioner, the load
to be moved, and the surroundings.
X
Mount the positioner and the load so that
the load cannot get jammed or blocked, or
collide with objects in the workspace.
X
Place the cables and objects in the work-
space so that they cannot be seized by the
motion platform.
X
Make sure that unintentional motion is not
possible when changing the orientation.
Excessively high or wrongly connected
operating voltages can cause damage to the
positioner.
X
Use suitable cables from PI miCos and com-
patible electronics only.
X
Pay attention to the operating voltage
range of the positioner.
X
Pay attention to the correct pin assignment
(see manual).
Startup
If the protective earth conductor is missing or
not properly connected, touching the positi-
oner can lead to death from electric shock or to
severe injuries in the case of a malfunction.
X
Connect the positioner to the protective
earth conductor
via the drive connector
before startup.
X
If necessary, connect the positioner's base
body to the protective earth conductor
also.
X
Operate the positioner only with a properly
connected protective earth conductor.
X
Pay attention to the applicable standards
for the protective earth conductor connec-
tion.
General Safety Instructions
