
5 Installation
P-616 NanoCube® XYZ Nanopositioner
PZ268D
Version: 1.1.0
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In this Chapter
General Notes on Installing ......................................................................................................... 15
Mounting the P-616 ..................................................................................................................... 18
Fixing the Load ............................................................................................................................. 20
Fixing the fiber holder .................................................................................................................. 24
Connecting the P-616 to the Electronics ..................................................................................... 26
5.1
General Notes on Installing
CAUTION
Dangerous voltage and residual charge in piezo actuators!
The P-616 is driven by piezo actuators. Temperature changes and compressive stress can
induce charges in piezo actuators. Piezo actuators can remain charged for several hours after
disconnecting the electronics. Touching or short-circuiting the contacts in the P-616's
connector can lead to minor injuries from electric shock. The piezo actuators can be destroyed
by an abrupt contraction.
Do
not
open the P-616.
Discharge the positioner's piezo actuators before installing:
Connect the positioner to the switched-off PI electronics equipped with an internal
discharge resistor.
Do
not
pull the plug connector out of the electronics during operation.
Positioners with D-sub plug connector:
Touching the contacts in the plug connector can lead to an electric shock (max. 130 V DC) and
minor injuries.
Do
not
touch the contacts in the plug connector.
Use screws to secure the positioner's connector against being pulled out of the electronics.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload from incorrect handling!
Impermissible mechanical loading of the motion platform as well as certain surfaces of the P-
616 can cause damage to the piezo actuators, sensors and flexures of the P-616 as well as loss
of accuracy. In addition, the P-616 can be damaged by tensile forces on the cable exit and
bending of the connecting cable.
Hold the P-616 by its base body (p. 9) only.
Avoid tensile forces on the cable exit and do not bend the cable.
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Installation