
User Manual
PZ271E, valid for N-331
KSch, 1/18/2021
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, Auf der Roemerstrasse 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Phone +49 721 4846-0, Fax +49 721 4846-1019, Email
1.
Unpack the drive with care.
2.
Compare the contents with the items listed in the contract and the packing list.
3.
Inspect the contents for signs of damage. If parts are missing or you notice signs of
damage, contact PI immediately.
4.
Keep all packaging materials in case the components need to be returned.
Installation
General Notes on Installation
NOTICE
Damage due to mechanical actions!
The encoder scale is scratch-sensitive and can be damaged by mechanical actions, e.g. from
pointed objects.
Handle the encoder scale with great care.
Do not touch the encoder scale and the ceramic rail.
Protect the encoder scale and the ceramic rail from dirt and lubricants.
Figure 6: Ruler (1) of the linear encoder and ceramic rail (2) of the drive. The ruler is accessible when the
runner is extended.
NOTICE
Malfunction due to soiling!
Any type of soiling, e.g. dust, oil, grease or condensation, will render the drive inoperable.
Keep the drive free from lubricants, dirt and condensation.
Avoid touching the ceramic rail of the drive and the ruler of the linear encoder.