MP139EK 4.2.0 12/2019. 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 at various
velocities in interval mode. The positioner is not
intended for applications in areas where failure
would be a considerable risk for people or the
environment.
It is only possible to use the positioner as in-
tended when completely installed and connect-
ed, and in conjunction with suitable electronics.
The positioner may only be installed, operated,
maintained, and cleaned by authorized and
appropriately qualified personnel.
Installation
Electrostatic discharge can damage the posi-
tioner.
X
Remove the ESD protective cap from the
connector only after the positioner has
been connected to the electronics.
Mechanical forces can damage or misalign the
positioner.
X
Avoid shocks and drops.
X
Pay attention to the maximum permissible
forces (see manual).
X
Pay attention to flat contact surfaces and
similar thermal expansion properties for
the base area and load (see manual).
X
Linear stage
: When the motion axis is
oriented vertically, the load must be lower
than the holding force of the drive (see
manual).
Rotation stage
: When the stage is mounted
vertically, the load must be lower than the
maximum torque of the drive (see manual)
.
X
The calculations must also include the
masses of positioners moved in multi-axis
systems.
The positioner could be damaged by contami-
nation or ambient conditions that increase the
electrical conductivity.
X
Keep the positioner free of lubricants, dirt,
condensation, and conductive materials.
X
Do not operate a vacuum-compatible posi-
tioner during evacuation.
X
Do not touch the encoder's scale or the
ceramic rail of the Q-Motion® drive.
The Encoder's Scale and the Ceramic Rail of
the Q-Motion® Drive
Incorrectly fitted screws and locating pins can
cause damage.
X
Pay attention to the maximum tightening
torque (see manual).
X
Do not allow screw heads to protrude.
X
Select the screw length according to the
depth of the mounting holes.
X
Do not insert locating pins too deeply into
the motion platform.
Startup
If a protective earth conductor is not properly
connected, touching the positioner in the case
of malfunction can result in minor injuries from
electric shock.
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.
The surface of the positioner and the surround-
ings can heat up during operation. Touching
the positioner can result in minor injuries from
burning.
X
If necessary, install touch protection.
X
Avoid overheating the positioner, e.g., by
reducing the stepping frequency (see man-
ual) or cooling the surface area.
General Safety Instructions