User Manual
F712T0002, valid for F-712.MA1 and F-712.MA2
Mma, BRo, 12/6/2019
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, Auf der Roemerstrasse 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
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About this Document
Figures
For better understandability, the colors, proportions, and degree of detail in illustrations can
deviate from the actual circumstances. Photographic illustrations may also differ and must not
be seen as guaranteed properties.
Goal and Target Audience of this User Manual
This user manual contains the necessary information for the intended use of the following F-
712 alignment systems:
F-712.MA1
Single-sided alignment system with stacked M-122K025 XYZ linear stages and P-
616K001 NanoCube® nanopositioner, E-712K252 digital controller with 4 analog
inputs, firmware routines for ultrafast alignment tasks
F-712.MA2
Double-sided alignment system with stacked
M-122K025 XYZ linear stages and
two P-616K001 NanoCube® nanopositioners, E-712K236 digital controller with
4 analog inputs, firmware routines for ultrafast alignment tasks
Figure 1: F-712.MA2 double-sided alignment system: Stacked linear stages with NanoCube®
positioners
Basic knowledge of control technology, drive technologies and suitable safety measures is
assumed.
Symbols and Typographic Conventions
The following symbols and typographic conventions are used in this user manual:
CAUTION
Dangerous situation
If not avoided, the dangerous situation will result in minor injury.
Actions to take to avoid the situation.