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114 Southeast Parkway Court, Suite 160 

Franklin, TN  37064 

Tel: 615/595-6665 

Fax: 615/595-6610

 

VF-500 LINEAR PIEZOELECTRIC AMPLIFIER 

 
Please review the following points for both personal and equipment safety while operating the 
linear piezoelectric amplifier. 
 
 

HIGH ENERGY/VOLTAGE WARNINGS 

Exercise caution when using amplifiers.  High energy level can be 
stored at the output voltage terminals on all amplifiers in normal 
operations.  In addition, potentially lethal voltages exist in the power 
circuit and the output screw terminals.  Filter capacitors store 
potentially dangerous energy for some time after power is removed. 
 
 

AC SOURCE GROUNDING WARNING 

Ensure that the amplifier’s power supply is connected to a grounded AC outlet with the 
recommended AC input connector configured for the available line voltage.  
 
 

OPERATING AND SERVICES PRECAUTIONS

 

Operate the amplifier in an environment free of flammable gases or fumes.  To ensure that its 
safety features are not degraded , do not use substitute parts or make any unauthorized 
modifications to the amplifier.  Contact DSM for service and repair assistance. 
 
 

VF-500 SPECIFICATIONS 

 

 

Output Voltage:  

-30/+150V or -30/+200V 

 

Input Voltage Signal (gain = 20): 

-1.50V to +7.50V (for –30/+150V unit) 

 

-1.50V to +10.0V (for –30/+200V unit) 

 

Maximum Continuous Current:  

500mA, > 5msec 

 

Maximum Peak Current: 

1000mA, < 5msec 

 

Dimensions:  

100mm x 240mm x 330mm (4” x 9.5” x 13”) 

 

Operating Voltage: 

85 ~ 264VAC, 47 ~ 63Hz 

 

Amplifier bandwidth: 

5kHz 

 

Electrical Noise on Output: 

4mVrms 

 

Short circuit, over-current, and over-temperature protection 

 

Output Connector: 

SMA  

 

Input Connector: 

BNC 

 

NOTE:  The output voltage is configured at the factory and is not re-configurable in the field. 

 

 
 

CAUTION 

RISK OF DANGER 

Summary of Contents for VF-500

Page 1: ...Parkway Court Suite 160 Franklin TN 37064 Tel 615 595 6665 Fax 615 595 6610 VF 500 VOLTAGE FOLLOWER LINEAR AMPLIFIER FOR PIEZOELECTRIC CAPACITIVE LOADS USER MANUAL DYNAMIC STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS LL...

Page 2: ...ended AC input connector configured for the available line voltage OPERATINGAND SERVICES PRECAUTIONS Operate the amplifier in an environment free of flammable gases or fumes To ensure that its safety...

Page 3: ...plifier is designed to drive capacitive loads only Do not use this amplifier to drive resistive loads The amplifier will only work properly when a capacitive load is connected to the output Never conn...

Page 4: ...ximum operating range of 30 to 150V piezo devices which have two lead wires output voltage and ground 2 Low voltage piezoelectric materials rated for a maximum operating range of 30 to 200V piezo devi...

Page 5: ...an output voltage range corresponding to the specifications of the customer s load one of the two types discussed in the Intended Use section Attach a standard load i e a piezoelectric actuator with...

Page 6: ...in if fault conditions exist This protection thus protects both the amplifier and the load The VF 500 is equipped with temperature sensors that will protect the circuitry if the internal temperature o...

Page 7: ...or its designated repair facility Freight charges to return equipment or software to DSM are the customer s responsibility DSM will pay freight charges to return the equipment to the customer Warranty...

Page 8: ...2 Consequential or incidental damages such as property damage and incidental expenses 3 Conditions caused by external factors such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God Owing to the w...

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