6 Startup and Operation
Q-522 Miniature Stage
MP134E
Version: 1.0.1
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6.2.2 Starting Up the Q-522.x4z with the E-871 Controller
INFORMATION
If you use the software included in the scope of delivery of the E-871 controller, the
operating parameters can be loaded from the
PIMicosStages2.dat
stage database.
The entries in the stage database are updated regularly.
Download the PI Update Finder from the PI website (http://www.update.pi-
portal.ws) and use it to update the
PIMicosStages2.dat
stage database on your
PC.
For further information, see the user manual of the E-871 controller.
INFORMATION
For optimum drive performance in step mode, the
Maximum Motor Output
(ID 0x9)
parameter in the
PIMicosStages2.dat
stage database takes a value of 15 kHz.
For further information, see "Operating Time" (p. 50) and user manual of the E-871
controller.
Prerequisites
You have read and understood the general notes on start-up and operation
(p. 33).
You have properly installed the stage (p. 19).
You have read and understood the user manual of the controller.
You have read and understood the manual of the PC software.
The controller and the required PC software have been installed. All
connections on the controller have been set up (see user manual of the
controller).
Starting up the Q-522.x4z with the E-871 controller
1. Start up the stage (see E-871 user manual).
The start-up comprises the following steps:
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Selecting the stage type
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Defining the reference point of the axis
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Commanding first motions for testing
