About This Document
Users of This Manual
This manual is designed to help the reader to install and operate the M-403 Linear positioning stage. It
assumes that the reader has a fundamental understanding of basic servo systems, as well as motion
control concepts and applicable safety procedures.
The manual describes the physical specifications and dimensions of the M-403 Linear positioning stage
as well as the procedures which are required to put the associated motion system into operation.
Conventions
The notes and symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
WARNING
Calls attention to a procedure, practice or condition which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.
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CAUTION
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Provides additional information or application hints.
The motion controller and the software tools which might be mentioned in this documentation are
described in their own manuals. All documents are available as PDF files via download from the PI
Website (www.pi.ws (http://www.pi.ws)) or on a product CD. For updated releases contact your Physik
Instrumente sales engineer or write [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
