5 Installation
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Version: 1.1.0
PZ272E
P-545 Nanopositioners
5.3
Mounting the P-545
The base body of the P-545 has four mounting holes which can be used to mount the positioner
onto an underlying surface (p. 20) or an M-545 (p. 22) XY stage.
Figure 6: P-545: Mounting holes in the base body
5.3.1
Mounting the P-545 onto a Surface
NOTICE
Warping the P-545 when mounting onto uneven surfaces!
Fixing the P-545 onto an uneven surface can warp the P-545. Warping reduces the accuracy.
Fix the P-545 onto a flat surface. The recommended flatness of the surface is ≤100 µm.
For applications with large temperature fluctuations:
Only fix the P-545 onto surfaces that have the same or similar thermal expansion
properties as the P-545 (e.g., surfaces made of aluminum).
NOTICE
Tensile stress when mounted vertically!
When the P-545 is mounted vertically, certain alignments can cause tensile stress that reduces
the preload and destroys the piezo actuators.
If you want to mount the P-545 vertically, contact our customer service department (p. 35).
Requirements
You have read and understood the general notes on installation (p. 17).
The P-545 is
not
connected to the electronics.