6 Startup and Operation
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Version: 1.0.1
MP134E
Q-522 Miniature Stage
NOTICE
Destruction of the piezo actuators by electric flashovers!
Using the Q-522 in environments that increase the electrical conductivity can lead to
the destruction of the piezo actuators of the drive by electric flashovers. Electric
flashovers can be caused by moisture, high humidity, liquids and conductive
materials (e.g. metal dust). In addition, electric flashovers can also occur in certain
air pressure ranges due to the increased conductivity of the air.
Avoid operating the Q-522 in environments that can increase the electrical
conductivity.
Only operate the Q-522 within the permissible ambient conditions and
classifications (p. 49).
For operation in vacuum below 0.1 hPa:
Do
not
operate the Q-522 during evacuation.
NOTICE
Increased wear due to small working range!
Using a small working range permanently increases the wear in this region.
If possible: Select another part of the travel range for the working range in
regular intervals.
6.2 Starting Up the Stage
The presence of a sensor defines the electronics to be used to operate the Q-522 (see
also "Suitable Electronics" (p. 14)):
Models without sensor (Q-522.x0z): E-870 drive electronics (p. 37)
Models with sensor (Q-522.x4z): E-871 controller (p. 39)
INFORMATION
If the parameters of the electronics are not adapted to the Q-522 and the application
(load, orientation of the Q-522), the Q-522 will either not move or not move
satisfactorily.
Only operate the Q-522 when the parameters of the electronics have been
correctly set.
Pay particular attention to the parameter settings for operating voltage and
operating frequency.