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ZST200 Series Stepper Motor Actuators
Chapter 2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should
take note of the
Warnings, Cautions
and
Notes
throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.
The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
2.2 General Warnings
Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock
Given when there is a risk of injury from electrical shock.
Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury to users.
Caution
Given when there is a risk of damage to the product.
Note
Clarification of an instruction or additional information.
Warning
These Motorized Actuators can generate high forces. If handled improperly, they may cause injury. Be aware that failure
of the motor controller may drive the unit into a hard stop and cause damage to the unit.
To avoid injury never put anything in the gap between the Actuator and any rigid structure.
Caution
If the actuator encounters a hard stop while still in the middle of its range (i.e. a translation stage at the end of its travel
range), the motor should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent damage to the gear head or motor and to keep the
unit from overheating.
When the ZST motors are fitted to certain optomech products e.g. the GNL series Goniometers, it is possible that the
motor will reach the mechanical hardstops of the stage before the motor limit switches are activated. In this case, DO
NOT continue to drive the motor into the hardstop as this will damage the motor.
Caution
The control PC used to operate the driver for the ZST series actuators must be running APT Software version 2.17.0 or
higher.
Earlier versions of software do not support this product.
The latest software can be downloaded from the software downloads section of www.thorlabs.com
