5 Installation
P-545 Nanopositioners
PZ272E
Version: 1.1.0
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In this Chapter
General Notes on Installing ......................................................................................................... 17
Mounting the P-545 ..................................................................................................................... 20
Fixing the Load ............................................................................................................................. 23
5.1
General Notes on Installing
CAUTION
Dangerous voltage and residual charge in piezo actuators!
The P-545 is driven by piezo actuators. Temperature changes and compressive stress can
induce charges in piezo actuators. Piezo actuators can remain charged for several hours after
disconnecting the electronics. Touching or short-circuiting the contacts in the P-545's
connector can lead to minor injuries from electric shock. The piezo actuators can be destroyed
by an abrupt contraction.
Do
not
open the P-545.
Discharge the positioner's piezo actuators before installing:
Connect the positioner to the switched-off PI electronics equipped with an internal
discharge resistor.
Do
not
pull the plug connector out of the electronics during operation.
Touching the contacts in the plug connector can lead to an electric shock (max. 130 V DC) and
minor injuries.
Do
not
touch the contacts in the connector.
Use screws to secure the positioner's connector against being pulled out of the electronics.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload due to incorrect handling!
An impermissible mechanical load on the platform of the P-545 can cause damage to the piezo
actuators, sensors, and flexures of the P-545 as well as loss of accuracy.
Do
not
touch any sensitive parts (e.g., platform) when handling the P-545.
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Installation