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L-417.xx9232B (hereafter referred to as L-417.xx9232 or L-417). Basic knowledge of closed-loop systems, motion control concepts, and applicable safety measures is assumed. Explanation of Symbols This chapter explains the symbols and markings used by PI in their user manuals. 2.2.1 Typographic Conventions Symbol / label...
On request Manual User manual for the ACS user software The latest versions of the user manuals can be downloaded (p. 6) at www.pi.ws. Downloading Manuals Information If a manual is missing or problems occur with downloading: ► Contact our customer service department (p.
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2 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Downloading Manuals 1. Open the website www.pi.ws. 2. Search the website for the product number (e.g., L-417). 3. Click the corresponding product to open the product detail page. 4. Click the Downloads tab.
► Always keep this user manual available with the L-417.xx9232. The latest versions of the user manuals can be downloaded (p. 6) at www.pi.ws. M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G...
3 SAFETY L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 ► Add all information from the manufacturer such as supplements or technical notes to the user manual. ► If you give the L-417.xx9232 to a third party, also include this user manual as well as other relevant information provided by the manufacturer.
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Product Description Model Overview High-load linear stage, synchronous servo motor to 320 V; travel ranges from 102 to 813 mm (see table); 450 N load capacity; 300 mm/s maximum velocity; ball screw; incremental rotary encoder, 20000 counts/rev resolution, A/B quadrature, RS-422; 116 mm width L-417.xx9232B: with electromagnetic safety brake Product number...
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Overview Figure 4: Elements of the L-417.xx9232[B] 1. Base body 2. Motion platform 3. Drive 4. L-417.xx9232B: Holding brake 5. Drive and sensor connector 6. Connectors for limit switch signals and purge air 7. Grease nipple for relubricating the drive screw 4.3.1 Base Body The base body is the basis of the positioner.
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Motor The motor generates the force required to move the fixed load. The motor of the L-417.xx9232 has a commutation encoder. For information on coding, refer "Commutation Encoder" (p. 37). In the case of the L-417.xx9232, overheating is prevented using temperature sensors (p.
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4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Active dust protection The active dust protection consists of a purge air connector on the base body of the L-417.xx9232, which creates a slight overpressure in the L-417.xx9232 and therefore reduces the amount of dust that can penetrate. M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G...
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Direction of Motion Figure 6: Direction of motion of the L-417 on positive command Scope of Delivery Product number Description L-417.xx9232 Linear stage according to the order (p. 10) For L-417.xx9232 with xx = 05, 09, 13, 17: Mounting kit for mounting the L-417.xx9232, consisting of L417B0014...
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4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Note that the cables required for connecting the L-417.xx9232 to the electronics must be ordered separately. To order, contact our customer service department (p. 31). M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G...
5 UNPACKING L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Unpacking Unpacking the L-417.xx9232 1. Unpack the L-417.xx9232 with care. Hold the L-417.xx9232 by its base body only. 2. Compare the contents with the scope of delivery according to the contract and the delivery note. 3.
6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Installation Mounting the L-417.xx9232 CAUTION Risk of crushing by moving parts! Risk of minor injuries from crushing between the moving parts of the L-417.xx9232 or the load and a fixed part or obstacle. ► Use safeguards to protect limbs in areas where they could be caught by moving parts. ►...
6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 ■ Suitable torque wrench Requirements You have read and understood the general safety instructions (p. ✓ You have provided a suitable underlying surface with the holes necessary for the screws ✓ and if required, locating pins. For the position and depth required for the holes, see "Dimensions"...
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6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 DANGER Risk of electric shock if the protective earth conductor is not connected! If the protective earth conductor is missing or not properly connected, risk of dangerous touch voltages on the L-417.xx9232 in the event of malfunction or failure of the system. If there are touch voltages, touching the L-417.xx9232 leads to serious injuries or death by electric shock.
6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 4. Make sure that the contact resistance is <0.1 Ω at 25 A at all points relevant for attaching the protective earth conductor. 5. If there is any vibration in your application, secure the screw connection for the protective earth conductor in a suitable manner (e.g., with liquid adhesive) to prevent it from unscrewing by itself.
6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Mounting the Load NOTICE Impermissibly high load on the L-417.xx9232 An impermissibly high load on the L-417.xx9232 impairs the motion and can damage the L-417.xx9232. ► Pay attention to the maximum permissible forces (p. 32) that may act on the L-417.xx9232.
► Make sure that the electronics support the drive type of the L-417.xx9232 and have been configured accordingly. ► Use cables from PI miCos only to connect the L-417.xx9232 to the electronics. ► Pay attention to correct pin assignment (p.
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6 INSTALLATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 If necessary: Turn the drive and encoder connector carefully to a position suitable for your installation conditions. The drive and encoder connector of the L-417.xx9232 can be turned up to 140° (in steps of approximately 7°). ≈7°...
7 STARTUP AND OPERATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Startup and Operation Starting and Operating the L-417.xx9232 Requirements You have read and understood the general safety instructions (p. ✓ You have installed (p. 18) the L-417.xx9232 correctly. ✓ If the L-417.xx9232 was delivered with the transport safeguard fitted: You have removed ✓...
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7 STARTUP AND OPERATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 NOTICE Operating voltage excessively high or incorrectly connected! Operating voltages that are too high or incorrectly connected can cause damage to the L-417.xx9232. ► Pay attention to the operating voltage range (p. 35), which is specified for the L-417.xx9232.
8 MAINTENANCE L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Maintenance NOTICE Damage due to improper maintenance! Improper maintenance can lead to misalignment and failure of the L-417.xx9232. ► Loosen screws only according to the instructions in this manual or the instructions of our customer service department (p. 31).
8 MAINTENANCE L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 NOTICE Damage due to unsuitable cleaning agents! Some cleaning agents can cause rusting on the L-417.xx9232 or dissolve plastics, paints or adhesives. ► Do not clean with water or acetone. Cleaning the L-417.xx9232 1. Dampen the cloth with the cleaning agent or disinfectant. 2.
► Defective electronics ► Check the electronics. Motion platform has triggered the limit ► If you are using a controller from PI: Switch on switch the servo mode for the affected axis again in the PC software. ► Command the axis to move away from the limit switch.
10 TRANSPORTATION L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Transportation Preparing the L-417.xx9232 for Transporting 1. Pay attention to the ambient conditions and classifications (p. 35). 2. Use the L-417.xx9232's carrying aid to transport from the place of use: 4 eyebolts M8x60, in the scope of delivery (p.
L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Customer Service Department For enquiries and orders, contact your PI miCos representative or send us an email. If you have any questions concerning your system, provide the following information: ■ Product and serial numbers of all products in the system ■...
12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Technical Data Subject to change. You can find the latest product specifications on the product web page at www.pi.ws. 12.1 Specifications 12.1.1 L-417.xx9232[B] Motion L-417.05923 L-417.09923 L-417.13923 L-417.17923 Tolerance 2[B] 2[B] 2[B] 2[B] Active axes...
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12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Positioning L-417.xx9232[B] Tolerance Bidirectional repeatabili- ± 1 μm Typ. ty in X Positioning accuracy in xx = 05: ± 6 μm Typ. X, uncalibrated xx = 09: ± 8 μm xx = 13: ± 10 μm xx = 17: ±...
12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Mechanical properties L-417.xx9232[B] Tolerance Guide Recirculating ball bearing guide Drive screw type Ball screw Drive screw pitch 5 mm Holding brake L-417.xx9232B: Electromagnetic safety brake Moved mass in X, un- 2400 g loaded Permissible push force 250 N Max.
12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 12.1.3 Holding Brake Specifications For L-417.xx9232B models: Parameter Value Supply voltage 24 V Power requirement 350 mA (min) Static braking torque 1.42 Nm Release brake delay 35 ms Brake delay 36 ms Linear brake offset 14 μm (max);...
12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Area of application For indoor use only Maximum altitude 2000 m above msl Relative humidity Max. 80 % for temperatures to 31 °C, de- creasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C; not con- densing Storage temperature -25 °C to 55 °C...
12 TECHNICAL DATA L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 12.5 Commutation Encoder The L-417.xx9232's commutation encoder codes the position of the magnets in the same way as a Hall effect sensor. π 2π 3π 4π Figure 12: Motor phases (top) and signal output to the commutation tracks (bottom) M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G...
In order to fulfil the responsibility as the product manufacturer, PI miCos undertakes environmentally correct disposal of all PI miCos equipment free of charge, if it was made available to the market after August 13, 2005. Any old PI miCos equipment can be sent free of charge to the following address:...
14 EUROPEAN DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 European Declarations of Conformity For the L-417.xx9232, declarations of conformity were issued according to the following European statutory requirements: ■ Low Voltage Directive ■ EMC Directive ■ RoHS Directive The standards applied for certifying conformity are listed below. ■...
15 APPENDIX L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 15.1.2 Motor Encoder Connector 16 17 Figure 14: M23 17 (m) Signal Function Output: Sensor signal B B inv Output: Sensor signal B inverted Output: Sensor signal A A inv Output: Sensor signal A inverted Output: Sensor signal Z Z inv Output: Sensor signal Z inverted...
15 APPENDIX L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 15.1.3 Limit Switch Connector Figure 15: M8 8 (m) Signal Function L+5V Input: Power supply, +5 V DC LGND Ground Output: Positive limit switch Output: negative limit switch Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected M O T I O N | P O S I T I O N I N G...
Each limit switch sends its signal to the controller on a dedicated line. The controller then interrupts the motion avoiding that the positioner moves until the hard stop and gets damaged. PI positioners have mechanical, noncontact optical or Hall effect limit switches. Load Capacity Maximum load in the vertical direction when the L-417.xx9232 is mounted horizontally.
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L417UM0001EN ‒ 10/25/2022 Specifications The performance specifications are checked before dispatch. The performance specifications apply to room temperature (22 ±3 °C), systems in closed-loop operation are calibrated at this temperature. It may be necessary to reset the operating parameters when operating at considerably lower or higher temperatures.
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