Connecting The L-406 To The Protective Earth Conductor - PI L-406 Series User Manual

5 Installation
Tools and accessories
Mounting kit, included in the scope of delivery (p. 10)
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Hex key, AF 3
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Attaching the positioner to an underlying surface
1. Align the L-406 on the underlying surface so that the corresponding mounting holes in
the L-406 and underlying surface are in line.
If you use locating pins to align the L-406:
a) Insert the locating pins into the respective holes in the underlying surface.
b) Put the L-406 onto the underlying surface so that the locating pins are inserted into
2. Allow access to the mounting holes in the base body of the L-406. Possible measures:
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3. Tighten the screws in all accessible mounting holes completely.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for all necessary holes required.
5. Check that the L-406 is fixed firmly to the underlying surface.
5.3

Connecting the L-406 to the Protective Earth Conductor

INFORMATION
It is only necessary to connect the L-406 to the protective earth conductor when both of the
following conditions are met:
 The load on the platform of the L-406 must be connected to the protective earth
conductor, but it is not possible to connect the protective earth conductor directly to the
load.
 The load and the platform are connected conductively to each other.
INFORMATION
 Pay attention to the applicable standards for connecting the protective earth conductor.
18 Version: 1.1.0
4 or 8 socket head screws, ISO 4762 - M4x12
Optional: 2 dowel pins, ISO 2338 - 4h8x10 or 3h8x6 for use as locating pins
the corresponding locating holes on the other side.
Temporary startup of the positioner (p. 31) and commanding the platform to a
suitable position
Moving the platform by hand (p. 36)
MP150E L-406 Compact Linear Stage