Operating The P-88X/P-08X; Discharging The P-88X/P-08X - PI P-88 Series User Manual

6 Starting and Operating
6.3

Operating the P-88x/P-08x

Requirements
 You have read and understood the general notes on starting and operating (p. 31).
 You have determined the operating parameters for your application (p. 35).
 You have installed (p. 17) the P-88x/P-08x correctly and connected it to the electronics
(p. 28).
 You have provided suitable electronics that can supply the required currents (p. 38).
 You have read and understood the user manual of the electronics used.
Operating the P-88x/P-08x
 For starting up and operating the P-88x/P-08x, follow the instructions in the manual for
the electronics (p. 2) used.
6.4

Discharging the P-88x/P-08x

The P-88x/P-08x must be discharged in the following cases:
If the P-88x/P-08x has become accidentally charged due to thermal or mechanical

loading
If a charged P-88x/P-08x is to be short-circuited (p. 40)

If the connecting cable of the P-88x/P-08x is accidentally pulled out of the electronics

during operation
Requirements
 You have read and understood the general notes on installation (p. 17).
Tools and accessories
If the P-88x/P-08x is not connected to the electronics:
Only for P-88x/P-08x without connector (condition as supplied):

−
Only for P-88x/P-08x with connector (p. 28):

−
Discharging a P-88x/P-08x connected to the electronics
 Set the piezo voltage to 0 V on the electronics.
P-88x/P-08x Piezo Actuator
10 kΩ discharge resistor (not included in scope of delivery); touchable parts must be
adequately insulated for the operating voltage range (p. 50) of the actuator
Electronics (p. 12) from PI
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