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P-616 NanoCube® XYZ Nanopositioner PZ268D Version: 1.1.0 5
In this Chapter
Intended Use .................................................................................................................................. 5
General Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 5
Organizational Measures ............................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Intended Use
The P-616 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 P-616 is intended for fine positioning in three axes at right
angles to each other with one center of rotation (parallel kinematics). The P-616 is suitable for
fast precision motion of smaller objects. It can be mounted in any orientation.
The intended use of the P-616 is only possible in conjunction with suitable electronics (p. 11)
available from PI. The electronics are not included in the scope of delivery of the P-616.
The electronics must provide the required operating voltages. For closed-loop operation, it
must be in a position to read out and process the signals of the position sensors.
2.2 General Safety Instructions
The P-616 is built according to state-of-the-art technology and recognized safety standards.
Improper use can result in personal injury and/or damage to the P-616.
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Use the P-616 for its intended purpose only, and only when it is in perfect technical
condition.
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Read the user manual.
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Eliminate any malfunctions that may affect safety immediately.
The operator is responsible for the correct installation and operation of the P-616.
The P-616 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-616's connector
can lead to minor injuries from electric shock. The piezo actuators can be destroyed by an
abrupt contraction.
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Do not open the P-616.
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Discharge the positioner's piezo actuators before installing:
Connect the positioner to the switched-off PI electronics equipped with an internal
discharge resistor.
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