Contents About this Document Objective and Target Audience of this User Manual..........1 Symbols and Typographic Conventions..............1 Definition of Terms ..................... 2 Figures ........................3 Other Applicable Documents ..................3 Downloading Manuals ....................3 Safety Intended Use ......................5 General Safety Instructions ..................
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Startup and Operation General Notes on Startup and Operation ..............25 Temperature Dependency of the Nominal Current: Calculating the Nominal Current........................28 Starting Up the V-273 with the C-413 Controller ............. 29 Maintenance General Notes on Maintenance ................31 Preparing the V-273 for Transport ................31 Cleaning the V-273 ....................
Failure to comply could lead to death or serious injury. Measures for avoiding the risk. CAUTION Dangerous situation Failure to comply could lead to minor injury. Precautionary measures for avoiding the risk. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
When the counterforce exceeds the specified value of the push/pull force (p. 37), displacements or changes in velocity can occur. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
For better understandability, the colors, proportions, and degree of detail in illustrations can deviate from the actual circumstances. Photographic illustrations may also differ and must not be seen as guaranteed properties. Other Applicable Documents The devices and software tools from PI mentioned in this documentation are described in separate manuals. Product Document C-413 PIMag®...
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3. Click the corresponding product to open the product detail page. 4. Click Downloads. The manuals are shown under Documentation. 5. Click the desired manual and fill out the inquiry form. The download link will then be sent to the email address entered. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
The operator is responsible for the correct installation and operation of the V-273. Organizational Measures User manual Keep this user manual with the V-273 always. The latest versions of the user manuals are available for download (p. 3) on our website. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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Install and operate the V-273 only after you have read and understood this user manual. Personnel qualification The V-273 may only be installed, started up, operated, maintained, and cleaned by authorized and appropriately qualified personnel. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
200 mm × 53 mm × 37.2 mm V-273.441 205.5 mm × 53 mm × 37.2 mm For further technical data, see the specifications (p. 37). Product View 3.2.1 Overview Figure 1: V-273.440 (left) and V-273.441 (right) V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
Figure 3: Front side of the linear actuator, here V-273.441 Cable exit of the force sensor Exchangeable contact part of the force sensor Force sensor Runner (= guide rail) Housing Connector for motor cable (panel plug, Sub-D 15) Positive direction of motion Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
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Figure 6: Transport safeguard on the side of the linear actuator V-273.44x, hole pattern and the transport safeguard are identical for the V-273.440 and V-273.441 Transport safeguard (bracket with 2 M3x8 screws) Housing V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
Prohibition sign for heart pacemakers, defibrillators, and other active implants Warning sign "Risk of crushing" Old equipment disposal (p. 47) Country of origin: Country of origin Germany Manufacturer's address (website) WWW.PI.WS CE conformity mark Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
D-sub 15 (m/f) adapter for the connection of the motor cable MP162EK Short instructions in printed form Suitable Controllers The V-273 must be connected to a suitable controller. The following controllers from PI are suitable for operating the V-273: Controller Description C-413.20 PIMag®...
3 Product Description PC software is included in the scope of delivery of the controllers from PI. The operation of the controllers is described in the corresponding user manuals. Please note that the cable for connecting the V-273 to the electronics must also be ordered separately.
For more information on the ID chip recognition, see the manual of the controller used. INFORMATION The V901B0030 adapter must not be used if a controller other than a PI controller is to be used. In addition, the following conditions must be met by the controller: It can process differential sin/cos encoder signals.
2. Compare the contents with the items listed in the contract and the packing list. If parts are incorrectly supplied or missing, contact PI immediately. 3. Inspect the contents for signs of damage. If you notice signs of damage, contact PI immediately.
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4. Remove the transport safeguard: a) Loosen and remove both M3 screws. b) Remove the bracket. 5. Keep all packaging materials and the transport safeguard in case the product needs to be transported later. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
If possible, use contact parts with a sufficiently dimensioned contact area, so that a pressure of 50 N / cm is not exceeded when operating the linear actuator with the maximum specified force (p. 37). V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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NOTICE Lubricants, dirt, condensation! Dirt, oil, lubricants and condensation will render the motor/drive inoperable. Keep the V-273 free from lubricants. Keep the V-273 free from dirt and condensation. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
If unsuitable cables are used, interference can occur in the signal transmission between the linear actuator and the controller. Only use original PI parts to connect the linear actuator to the controller. The maximum cable length is 1,5 m.
Only fix the V-273 onto surfaces that have the same or similar thermal expansion properties as the V-273 (e.g., surfaces made of aluminum). INFORMATION V-273.440 model: The moving part of the mechanical mounting can be connected to the runner of the linear actuator. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
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Figure 10: V-273.440: Mounting holes for mounting the V-273 onto a surface, identical for V-273.441 Figure 11: V-273.441: Ideally, the contact part of the force sensor is oriented orthogonally to the counterforce that is exerted on the runner and is measured V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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2. Fix the movable part of the mounting to the holes in the runner of the V-273. 3. Check that connected parts are fixed firmly. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
5. When the linear actuator has a force sensor with a separate D-sub 15 (m) connector: Connect the force sensor to the Motor & Sensor socket of the C-413 that is still free. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
Temperature Dependency of the Nominal Current: Calculating the Nominal Current....28 Starting Up the V-273 with the C-413 Controller ................ 29 General Notes on Startup and Operation The V-273 is started and operated with the PIMag® C-413 motion controller from PI. DANGER Strong magnetic fields affect heart pacemakers! The V-273 contains permanent magnets that could impair the function of heart pacemakers and electronic implants.
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Operating voltages that are too high or incorrectly connected can cause damage to the V-273. Operate the V-273 only with controllers/drivers and original accessories from PI. Do not exceed the operating voltage range (p. 38) for which the V-273 is specified.
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The C-413 controller and the V-273 are delivered as a preconfigured system. If a connection assignment is given on the labels of the controller and/or V-273, pay attention to this assignment when connecting the V-273. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
INFORMATION The repeatability of the positioning is only ensured when the reference switch is always approached from the same side. Recommended controllers from PI fulfill this requirement with their automatic direction detection for reference moves to the reference switch. INFORMATION The force sensor of the V-273.441 model works as an incremental sensor.
2 via the Input Channel for Force Feedback parameter (ID 0x07000400). Requirements You have read and understood the general notes on startup and operation (p. 25). You have read and understood the user manual of the controller. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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Optional: Selection of the closed-loop control mode − − Commanding initial motion in closed-loop operation for testing the mechanical system In the user manual of the C-413 controller, the startup is described using the PIMikroMove program. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
Transport safeguard (bracket with 2 M3x8 screws) (p. 7) Hex key AF 2.5 Preparing the V-273 for transport Attach the transport safeguard to the housing and runner (p. 7) using two M3 screws. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
You have disconnected the linear actuator from the controller. Cleaning the linear actuator When necessary, clean the surface of the linear actuator with a cloth dampened lightly with a mild cleanser or disinfectant. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
The V-273 and/or the controller are damaged. If the problem with your system is not listed in the table above or cannot be solved as described, contact our customer service department (p. 35). V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
9 Customer Service Customer Service For inquiries and orders, contact your PI sales engineer or send us an email (service@pi.de). If you have any questions concerning your system, provide the following information: Product and serial numbers of all products in the system −...
±5 % Moved mass without load 100 / 230 Typ. Drive properties Motor type PIMag® voice coil drive, moving coil Coil resistance Ω Typ., at 20°C Coil inductance Typ., at 20°C Time constant 0.375 V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
10.1.2 Maximum Ratings The voice coil drive of the V-273 linear actuator is designed for the following operating data: Maximum Maximum Operating Maximum Power Operating Voltage Frequency Consumption 48 V 24 W Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
Direction sensing by means of different signal levels on the left- and right-hand side of the reference switch: The signal level changes from 0 to +5 V when the reference switch is passed. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
10 Technical Data 10.2 Dimensions 10.2.1 V-273.440 Dimensions in mm. Note that a comma is used in the drawings instead of a decimal point. Figure 12: Dimensions of the V-273.440, runner in reference position Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
Figure 13: Dimensions of the V-273.441, here without contact part of the force sensor; runner in reference position M3 external thread A shows the ideal direction of a force acting on the force sensor V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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10 Technical Data Figure 14: Dimensions of the V-273.441, here with contact part of the force sensor; runner in reference position Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
SIN (+) TTL output COS (+) TTL output * The "-" sign indicates that the corresponding pin has not been assigned. 10.3.2 V901B0030 Adapter D-sub 15 (m/f) Connector side for connecting to the controller V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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COS (-) SPI_MISO Motor (+) Motor (+) AGND AGND AGND AGND Reference (+) Reference SIN (+) SPI_CLK COS (+) TW8_CS_1 * The "-" sign indicates that the corresponding pin has not been assigned. Version: 1.1.4 MP155E V-273 VC Linear Actuator...
VDD, + 5 V Input SPI_CS_EEPROM TTL input SPI_MOSI TTL input SPI_MISO TTL output SPI_CLK TTL input SPI_CS_SENSOR TTL input * The "-" sign indicates that the corresponding pin has not been assigned. V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
Dispose of your old equipment according to international, national, and local rules and regulations. In order to fulfil its responsibility as the product manufacturer, Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG undertakes environmentally correct disposal of all old PI equipment made available on the market after 13 August 2005 without charge.
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For the V-273, an EU Declaration of Conformity has been issued in accordance with the following European directives: EMC Directive RoHS Directive The applied standards certifying the conformity are listed below. EMC: EN 61326-1 Safety: EN 61010-1 RoHS: EN 50581 or EN IEC 63000 V-273 VC Linear Actuator MP155E Version: 1.1.4...
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