6 Starting and Operating
P-88x/P-08x Piezo Actuator
PZ259E
Version: 1.1.0
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6.3
Operating the P-88x/P-08x
Requirements
You have read and understood the general notes on starting and operating (p. 31).
You have determined the operating parameters for your application (p. 35).
You have installed (p. 17) the P-88x/P-08x correctly and connected it to the electronics
(p. 28).
You have provided suitable electronics that can supply the required currents (p. 38).
You have read and understood the user manual of the electronics used.
Operating the P-88x/P-08x
For starting up and operating the P-88x/P-08x, follow the instructions in the manual for
the electronics (p. 2) used.
6.4
Discharging the P-88x/P-08x
The P-88x/P-08x must be discharged in the following cases:
If the P-88x/P-08x has become accidentally charged due to thermal or mechanical
loading
If a charged P-88x/P-08x is to be short-circuited (p. 40)
If the connecting cable of the P-88x/P-08x is accidentally pulled out of the electronics
during operation
Requirements
You have read and understood the general notes on installation (p. 17).
Tools and accessories
If the P-88x/P-08x is not connected to the electronics:
Only for P-88x/P-08x
without
connector (condition as supplied):
−
10 k
Ω
discharge resistor (not included in scope of delivery); touchable parts must be
adequately insulated for the operating voltage range (p. 50) of the actuator
Only for P-88x/P-08x
with
connector (p. 28):
−
Electronics (p. 12) from PI
Discharging a P-88x/P-08x connected to the electronics
Set the piezo voltage to 0 V on the electronics.