5 Installation
V-551 Linear Stage
MP160E
Version: 1.1.1
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Figure 13: Factory setting of the hard stops of the V-551: The outer edge of each adjustable part
touches the edge of the recess in the motion platform; see arrows.
INFORMATION
If you want to check the setting of the hard stops while changing the travel range:
1.
Connect the V-551 to the controller via the sensor cable (p. 33).
2.
Start up the controller and establish communication between the controller and PC; see
documentation of the controller.
3.
Read the current position of the axis of the V-551 in the used PC software; see the
documentation of the controller and/or the PC software.
Requirements
You have read and understood the general notes on installation (p. 15).
You have properly mounted the stage onto a surface or on a V-551 (p. 17).
The drive of the V-551 is deactivated. Options:
−
The motor cable is
not
connected to the V-551.
−
When operated with the C-891 controller: The drive is switched off with the
EAX
command.
You know the travel range required for a collision-free application.
Tools and accessories
TX6 Torx screwdriver
Modifying the travel range
1.
Remove the cover of the hard stops:
a)
Loosen the three M2 screws.
