Chapter 3 Description; Environmental Conditions - THORLABS ELL6 Operating Manual

ELL6K Dual Position Optics Slider Kit
Chapter 3 Description
3.1.

Environmental Conditions

Warning
Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely affect operator safety.
Location
Maximum altitude
Temperature range
Maximum Humidity
To ensure reliable operation the unit should not be exposed to corrosive agents or excessive moisture, heat or dust.
Do not expose the stage to magnetic fields as this could affect the positioning and homing sensor operation.
If the unit has been stored at a low temperature or in an environment of high humidity, it must be allowed to reach
ambient conditions before being powered up.
The unit is not designed to be used in explosive environments.
The unit is not designed for continuous operation. Typical lifetime is 3.3 million switching operations, which equates
to 100 km of travel – see Chapter 5 for more details.
Rev. G, April 2018
Indoor use only
2000 m
15°C to 40°C
Less than 80% RH (non-condensing) at 31°C
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