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114 Southeast Parkway Court, Suite 160 

Franklin, TN  37064 

Tel: 615/595-6665 

Fax: 615/595-6610

 

 

RECOMMENDED OPERATION 

 

Intended Use 

DSM’s VF-500 linear amplifier is intended to drive piezoelectric (capacitive) loads of the 
following types: 
1.

 

Low voltage piezoelectric materials rated for a maximum 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 devices which have two lead wires: output voltage and ground) 

 
The VF-500 applies a gain of 20 to an analog input signals and generates an output voltage 
suitable for driving or actuating piezoelectric materials of the types described previously. 
 

 

 

Figure 1.  Front Panel View 

 

Figure 2.  Rear View 

 

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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