Building A Multi-Axis System; General Information On Building A Multi-Axis System; Building An Xy System - PI L-406 Series User Manual

5 Installation
5.5

Building a Multi-Axis System

The L-406 can be used in multi-axis systems.
Typical combinations:
XY system (p. 22)

Z system (XZ or XYZ combination) (p. 25)

 Contact our customer service department (p. 41) for possible combinations with other
positioners.
5.5.1

General Information on Building a Multi-Axis System

NOTICE
Impermissibly high load on the positioners!
In a multi-axis system, the positioner must also be moved for the Y and/or Z axis. Impermissibly
high loads impair the motion and can damage the positioners.
 Include the masses of the positioner that is moved and the mounting adapters (p. 11) in
the calculation of the load to be moved.
 For all positioners in a multi-axis system: Do not exceed the maximum permissible load.
 When the positioner is mounted vertically, make sure that the installed load is lower than
the self-locking of the drive.
 Only install and operate the multi-axis system after you have read and understood the
user manuals for all components of the multi-axis system.
 If you need special mounting adapters, contact our customer service department (p.
41).
5.5.2

Building an XY System

NOTICE
Excessively long screws!
Screws and locating pins inserted too deeply can damage the lower positioner.
 Pay attention to the depth of the mounting holes in the motion platform (p. 46) of the
lower positioner.
 Only use screws and locating pins of the correct length for the respective mounting holes.
Designations in these instructions:
22 Version: 1.1.0 MP150E L-406 Compact Linear Stage