
User Guide
Doc# A824D001 v2.0
15-Nov-2018
Page 6 of 28
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2. Safety
2.1. Intended Use
The A-824 is a laboratory device according to DIN EN 61010-1. It is intended to be used in interior spaces and in
an environment which is free of dirt, oil and lubricants.
According to its design, the A-824 is intended for operating the PIglide line of direct-drive air bearing linear and
rotary stages. Do not attempt to connect the A-824 to any other device unless specifically instructed to do so by a
PI engineer.
The A-824 may only be used in compliance with the technical specifications and instructions in this User Guide.
The user is responsible for process validation and application software development.
2.2. General Safety Instructions
The A-824 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 A-824.
Only use the A-824 for its intended purpose, and only use it if it is in a good working order.
Read the user documentation.
Immediately eliminate any faults and malfunctions that are likely to affect safety.
The operator is responsible for the correct installation and operation of the A-824.
Install the A-824 near the power source so that the power plug can be quickly and easily disconnected from
the mains.
Use the supplied components to connect the A-824 to the power source.
2.3. Organizational Measures
Always keep this user guide available by the A-824.
The latest versions of the user guide are available from PI.
Add all information given by the manufacturer to the user documentation, for example supplements or
Technical Notes.
If you give the A-824 to other users, also turn over the user documentation as well as other relevant
information provided by the manufacturer.
Only use the device on the basis of the complete user documentation. Missing information due to incomplete
user documentation can result in property damage.
Only install and operate the A-824 after having read and understood this user guide.
2.4. Personnel Qualification
The A-824 may only be installed, started up, operated, maintained and cleaned by authorized and qualified staff.